Grey One

On 4/7/2024 at 6:29 PM, Fforfun said:

Was it PeterP18 you were thinking of?

What happened to PeterP18 and his car?

54 minutes ago, Fforfun said:

Was it PeterP18 you were thinking of?

That’s the fella! 👍🏻

Hi Rich (and Sean) - sorry I forgot your names… you’re right the ISF is really unique in the Japanese car patheon and definitely isn’t mainstream.

I love the weird and wonderful modded cars you get at these events.   Not my thing necessarily (although in small amounts I do mod my cars),  but it’s great to share time with people who share the same interest and passion (instead of the EV owners and non-car people I usually spend time with at work etc 👍🏻

It was a real pleasure to meet Scott and Shawn (guys hope I got your names right) at Japfest today, what a couple of nice guys with great cars also.  I think they may have thought me an 'F badge' non-V8 owner (or 'ISF groupie') with aspirations for owning an ISF, but here I am guys just to prove otherwise, LOL!  🙂

BTW, we got talking and I mentioned one of the early UK ISF owners who did a lot of mods to his car, including putting gauges where the air vents are in the middle of the dash new seats and range of other stuff, he also worked with Hayward & Scott in their X-pipe exhaust for the ISF (unless that was someone else).  I think he lived in Kent, but I've forgotten his name... but he was trying to sell his ISF for a while but I think kept it as he wasn't getting the offers he wanted for it.  Is he still around, and what became of his ISF out of interest?

Cheers

4 hours ago, jeffrosie6 said:

Will mirror caps for the 2IS not fit the ISF?

ebay item no 296128648491

If they are for a RHD car quite possibly, but the ad doesn't say whether LHD or RHD?

I made one of my infrequent trips onto Autitrader this week and was surprised to see a couple of late (with the new gauge cluster) ISFs for sale in the 15-17k GBP price range, and with reasonable mileages.  Admittedly the lowest price one was a Cat S, but even so it seems prices are on bit of a slide for the ISF since I looked about a year ago.  Is that a correct assessment, or just with this week's choice on Aurotrader?

What a bunch of short-sighted idiots not providing values for cars over ten years' old LOL!

1 hour ago, jeffrosie6 said:

Any recommendations for a good drop in performance panel air filter

This is what I have in my ISF: https://www.modinjapan.com/toms-racing-japan-air-cleaner-super-ram-ii-drop-in-air-filter-for-lexus-is-f-rc-f-and-gs-f-17801-tsr35-tms-17801-tsr35.html

Out of interest, which Battery in that link is compatible with the ISF, and does it have an accompanying app you can manage it with?  Also, generally, what are the advantage of these batteries given the massive price hike over normal ones?

Thanks

I don't think I'm adding any new input here, but my tuppence worth is to suggest that you consider the 'Marginal Utility' of keeping the car, and enjoying it, versus the cash in the bank if you sell it.  If the wolf is at the door, then the cash is more important, but if you can afford to hold onto the car and enjoy it, rather than sell at a poor market price, that may be a better option at the moment....

7 minutes ago, Rob RCF said:

Just because the ISF has 4 doors doesn't necessarily mean it will be more roomy. I think I've heard the floor pan in RC and IS is the exact same length (though not 100% sure about this) - but my point is many people have complained about lack of interior space in the ISF so you might want to get someone sat behind you and figure out if it's going to work for you.

Only overweight reviewers on TV/YouTube complain about the rear seating, actual owners usually don't even notice there is any issue.  Right guys?

No criticism, but being bit of an ISF geek, and knowing how reliable/well made they are, I aways find vague comments like "One to give a miss" etc disappointing.  Would be great for the education of the rest of us if people can give specific details when saying a car for sale is one to avoid (e.g. 'looks like a crash repair looking at the paint and shutlines" or "the engine was noisy from the top end with a loud rattle" etc).

Thanks 🙂

Given the rareness of these run out models, if I was in the market for one, I would definitely drive over and look at this car in the metal and take it out for a drive - there is only so much select pics online can tell you.  If you know your onions I think you'd soon know if it was a pup or not.

Good luck and all that, I have to say I am coming from the opposite direction and looking to hold on to my analogue ISF for as long as possible, before I have to hand in my ba**s and migrate to an EV.  I really, really, don't get the attraction myself, but then I don't have to commute as such, if I did, and needed a main car, I can see the case, but it would have nothing to do with driving experience, love or passion.

no offence meant...

Looks really good - doesn’t look like you have any alignment issues?  You did a great job.

10 hours ago, RichGS11 said:

The vented bonnet has been discontinued whilst they change their moulding.

I have the standard CF bonnet from them, from a company in Luton. As stated they give you a total quote plush shipping and that's all you pay, no hidden taxes, etc. I thought I had their details saved, but it seems I can't find them. I'll post it when I find it.

Out of interest how long have you had yours fitted? Also, issues with sun fade with the laquer and did you get it coated with anything before fitting?  What is the general fit and alignment like?

Sorry a few questions there :)

Siebon is probably your best bet, they have a UK subsidiary/importer, all seamless once you order.  You have the option of an original bonnet shape in carbon fibre, or the one with the oversized vents that looks like it is out of the transformers movie.

You're probably looking at GBP1, 500.00 with VAT and delivery.

Apologies for the gratuitous pic of my car I took today, but I really think the ISF looks even better ten years on than it did when still in production!_no subject_.eml

I have a GR Yaris also, good choice, as you say the two cars (my other is an ISF) compliment each other nicely.  Enjoy!  🙂

So am I - visually they look the same size, but having initially ordered a LHD pair I can confirm they are very different sizes LOL!

It seems he no-longer does RHD wingmirror covers either for the ISF, and hasn't done so for some time.  Given the low numbers of RHD ISFs looks like these are as rare as hen's teeth to get hold of.  Ho hum etc...

Thx will try that

On 9/19/2023 at 6:33 AM, BillNick said:

Try this guy on Insta: elvin_6188

Thanks - I'm not on Instagram, is there any other way to contact him?  

Does anyone know if there is anywhere still selling RHD carbon fibre wingmirror covers for the ISF?

I've searched online, but all that seems available are LHD sets.

Thanks

Thanks Rich - it sounds like a moving feast of additional items to consider, so not a project to be taken lightly from a budget perspective.  I may also call a garage that has been listed on here as having done this job before to see what they have to say.

Tempting though...