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Okay, on a diesel I'm with you on that... diesel engines vibrate A LOT more than normal petrols.

It's not really the case on these cars. Rovers are infamously 💩, my mate with a 350Z (3.5L V6), went to a Competition Clutch Solid flywheel from the factory DMF and the difference was minimal. It's better for performance purposes but doesn't cause faults otherwise well known aftermarket clutch manufacturers wouldn't offer such products. They are all being tested - I worked for an aftermarket performance parts distributor and we dealt with a lot of brands such Competition Clutch, Exedy, Helix, HKS, Mishimoto, Whiteline, Cusco, Goodridge, HEL, PFC, EBC you name it. I know how these top level manufacturers test & push new products out.

Hi Karl, I had the pleasure of replacing the clutch on my manual IS250 a couple of years ago. It had its first ever clutch change at 140,000 miles. I bought EXEDY OE replacement clutch. I cost me ~£300 then but I see they are over £500 now... (Part number: LEK2001). A1 Clutches have replaced it for me and charged £220 I think. They replaced the fluids too.. I was worried I would need a new flywheel as well, but seeing the OEM flywheel was ~£900+VAT from the main dealer, I was either going to buy a solid flywheel from Fidenza from the states (I wanted a solid one anyway as it would be lighter and better for drifting & spirited driving) for £500-600 delivered. I ended up going to A1 Clutches with my exedra kit that included cover, disc & bearing and asked them to let me know if the flywheel needs doing too. Majority of the garages will tell you that you should replace the flywheel as well to get more money out of you, but that's only the case if your flywheel has heat spots - which you shouldn't get unless you're particularly bad with riding your clutch or doing burnouts a lot. Long story short, my flywheel was fine to reuse, didn't need skimming or anything (not really possible on DMF anyway) and the whole clutch change cost me around £500... I had a quick look and I would recommend this BluePrint clutch kit for £338... https://www.autodoc.co.uk/blue-print/7981920 I've used many BluePrint parts in the past, they are OE quality with the brand stamp & mark up.. Old clutch for reference.

You will have no issues, however I recommend 225s all round. Nothing better than a nice balanced setup for balanced handling.

Don't bother is my opinion. It's far from a bad shift feel for a non sports car. There are better/other things you can do to improve the general feel of the car. The bushes below transform the steering feel. As for gearbox, I'd consider going for a solid flywheel when you eventually change the clutch. https://www.tegiwaimports.com/hardrace-is250-350-gs350-450-front-lower-control-arm-bushing-harden-rubber-2pcs-set.html?gclid=CjwKCAjw5P2aBhAlEiwAAdY7dBTO8GkKr4EnXXeF_12pXDiMtovuZQ4Nj0VTeDmPi8C0Av-2b4cV9BoClQgQAvD_BwE

Well there goes my pride & joy. It's been with the new owner for 4 weeks and sadly it got 'a little' out of hand. RIP my old car.

I wonder if it's something to do with the position of it. 86 is dead straight, but you know when you're for example in 3rd in your 250, it looks like you're in 5th. The gearstick is way to the right if you know what I mean.

IS250 has the same gearbox as GT86.. I'd give a gt86 short shifter a go.

There's not a lot of adjustment you can do. If any at all..even after lowering the car, you will gain camber but if it's lowered evenly, you will get even camber too. Think mine was even at -3 degrees on the back. You can buy IS200 adjustable toe arms for £40 as that will be out a little after lowering.

Exactly as said above. I would return it. 2010 IS250 from Lexus dealer must've not been cheap. You can get a car in a much better nick for cheaper off independent dealers. Shop off the condition, not the mileage. Few examples here: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202209039410570 https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202210160780681 https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202208068521764

If you can get at it, I'd just cut the fu*kers off. Just make sure you buy the new bolts before you start cutting. I had a bolt seized in the LCA when I was putting coilovers on. (The bolt that goes through the arm & shock). Had no choice but to cut it off to get the stock shock out and then couldn't find the correct size bolt anywhere. Tried B&Q, Screwfix and a couple of others.. Toyota quoted a week to get it so I ended up using 1 size smaller bolt just for the meantime and ordered a pack of 4 high tensile bolts for £6 on eBay on next day delivery.

Have you test driven the IS, Anthony? Coming from a big comfy LS, I'd say the IS might be a little too sporty and maybe not what you expect? (Depends on what you expect of course). I guess I'm just trying to say that it might be worth considering GS of similar year as it's a bit of both, LS and IS. Something in the middle should you not get on with the "sportiness" of IS.. Just food for thought.

They pass. They're still reflective. My friend has them and never had issues with MOT

Doesnt need much to look good.

Thanks dude! I didn’t do anything major to the 250, but it’s been almost a 3 years long journey with it and I was quite happy with it the way it looked. I just planned on putting an apple car play unit in and getting the 3IS conversion front bumper but the guy who bought it already ordered those things so I’m excited to see it “finished”. I think it’ll look really good. As for the JZX100, I think I’m only gonna do coilovers and wheels as an immediate mod. I’m playing with the idea of BN/Vertex style body kit for it but I might just keep it original, body-wise. Its a super clean example

The difference is that GT86 has a 4.1 final drive. Better acceleration but higher revs at same speeds = lower top speed.

Perhaps It’s not an important feature to the buyers. BMW for example dont offer lsd unless you go for the M cars.

Do it on the grass. Quick 5-10s spin. yes everything’s the same, you can put a BRZ/GT86 Diff with no modifications. I don’t know about the VIN suggesting anything, sorry

The only way you want to find out. Do a burnout. You do realise that the Torsen that’s in those cars is an LSD right? Torque sensitive limited slip differential. Depending on how much torque you send to the wheels, that how much lock you get. My ‘08 manual had a factory lsd. My mates 09 facelift automatic has one too. How do I know? Do a burnout. One wheel peel = open diff. Two wheel peel = lsd.

To be honest, I was never gonna advertise the car for sale as it had too many miles on. I really enjoyed it and I didn't think I'd ever get the kind of money I'd expect for it. However, somebody messaged me asking if I'd sell the car, and I said yeah, sure.. £4k takes it. If not, I'm keeping it as I don't really want / need to sell it. And to my surprise he said YES. It was a bittersweet moment when he came to get the car from Kent, but at that point I had an eye on Nissan 300ZX.. I guess I just wanted to scratch the itch for a 90s jap car again. However the Nissan fell through as it was rusty and then I noticed the Toyota Mark II with 1JZ engine for sale near me. That's absolute immaculate so I put my deposit down and now I'm just waiting for DVLA to register the car (fresh Jap import)/ send the logbook so I can take it home from the dealer. Whether I'll enjoy the ownership of that as much as I enjoyed the IS250, I don't know. Maybe not, but it's a cool car in my opinion and I will always get the money back for it should I decide to sell it as the value of those cars keeps going up. I'm currently car sharing and I really miss the IS250. It just did everything I wanted from it, so I think that until I can manual convert the Mark II, I will have to learn to love the automatic life for a bit. At least it's got pillar-less windows.. that's the coolest feature on a 4 door saloon haha. If I don't get on with it, I might just sell after a few months and buy IS350

Car is now SOLD Currently awaiting delivery of 1999 Toyota Mark II JZX100

UPDATE: My Lexus has now been SOLD. Someone made me an offer I couldn't refuse, got a train all the way from Kent and drove it home sunday afternoon. I then went to Leeds to have a look another 300ZX that was meant to be super clean, mint condition and all that. The car wrapped in white, and you could see the bubbling arches through the wrap. Safe to say the paint must've been under it. It wasn't really in a condition I wanted. Ran very good, but bodywork wasn't amazing. Anyway.. Walked away from it, drove home and on the way down I found a 1999 Toyota Mark II JZX100 with 1JZ engine for sale in Solihull. Went to look at the car yesterday. It's completely standard, no mods, super clean, bodywork and paintwork is immaculate. Underneath looks better than my GT86 lol. I drove it for 20mins or so, car works as it should, sounds very healthy, interior in superb condition, engine too. Honestly over the moon with the condition of the car. I left him a deposit this morning after I checked with my insurance company (Brentacre) if they would insure it and they said no problem. Now I just have to wait ~2 weeks before the dealer gets the logbook. The car is a fresh Japanese import and needed registration so there are no plates at the moment. MOT was done via VIN number as DVLA needs to know it's roadworthy before registering it... I'm currently car sharing and I'm super excited for the Mark II to be at home so I can start doing bits to it. I've attached a picture of my goal and picture of what the car looked like yesterday.

Midnight Developments in Walsall.. Amazing service & skill.

Funnily enough I read something on the 300ZX OC yesterday and apparently that the guy who ran Zedworld has retired. But thanks for the tip

Thanks! It's only a DE (N/A) the one I'm getting (hopefully). TT Manuals are silly money, and to be honest I didn't want the ballache of having to deal with TT issues - there will be lots to sort out without having to even open the bonnet as it is. Price was right, can't complain. I'm just glad it's a manual and standard tbh. Other than alloys it's not been molested by max power body kits like the majority of them😂 My plan for it isn't anything drastic. Coilovers, wheels, exhaust, steering wheel (something smaller as I'm 6'2), 99+spec tail lights and a boot spoiler. Just like in the pic I attached. TwinDesign in the states do some really nice stuff.