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Just now, javadude said:
That's a nice sounding exhaust system.
Thanks. I've got another video here
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Update:
I've been a bit slacking on here, so anyway. I've installed the new exhaust (HKS Hi-Power) a couple months ago and I've also put coilovers (TEIN FLEX Z) on the car a few weeks ago.
Exhaust was a very very easy to install. Nothing special, just pop the hangers off, undo a few bolts, job done.
Now coilovers. There were all pretty easy to do it, just a matter of WD40 and undoing bolts here and there. However, the rear left bolts that goes through the shock & lca was rusted in so bad I couldn't remove it. I ended up cutting it and putting a new bolt in. FIY, the bolt is M14 and around 80mm long.. I couldn't believe how difficult it was to find it. I ended up buying it online for £7 as B&Q, Screwfix and Toolstation had only M12 or M16 as alternatives... I needed my car, so I just put an M12 through it that I got from B&Q as I didn't have any other option, but it's all good now.
The car is now sitting about 60mm front and 50mm rear lower than stock. The ride is actually more comfortably than on stock shocks, although the stock suspension was 135k miles old and tired.
Here's a pic of the clearance on the front on full lock with 18x9.5 ET38 wheels. It looks fine, but it does rub on full lock when there are two people in the car. Only an issue when parking, and not a big deal at all. It just catches the arch liner, so no damage.
Here's a few pics of how the car sits now.
Also had to test the diff. The stock suspension had so much travel the diff just wouldn't lock, whereas now the rear end is a lot stiffer, the little Torsen LSD engages a lot better 🙂
Apologies for the poor choice of location, but it was convenient and nobody was around as this McDonald's is still closed now due to lockdown.
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Honestly, get whatever you like but be aware of the quality of the stuff you're getting. In my experience, cheap wheels, especially made by manufacturers I've never heard of are made of chocolate. Hit a pot hole at 60mph and you'll be soon riding on hexagons. I stay away from that now, but I understand budget always plays a role in these decisions.
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9 hours ago, Alfalfa said:
Do you know about second hand 86 LSD?
There's always some for sale on the facebook groups 🙂
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6 minutes ago, Alfalfa said:
What vil the Gt86 differentiall change in the car? Cost.
The final drive is a different ratio, so It will improve the acceleration.. And second hand 86 LSD is only about £300 + the stock torsen in my IS250 doesn't lock up the same way the diff in my GT86 locks up.
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HKS Hi-Power exhaust has arrived a few months early from Japan. Can't wait to install it - it's gonna sound epic!
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12 minutes ago, finest1 said:
that looks mad!
Thanks!
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Hello,
So I've picked up another IS250 last year. I had one previously and I missed it, so here it is.
Manual, black leather, sat nav with Mark Levinson audio system, air conditioned seats and the rest that's pretty normal for these cars.
Bought it completely stock.
Soon after I've done an oil change, I replaced a dirty air filter and put an HKS Super air filter in it and changed the oil cap for a Mishimoto aluminium one.
I've replaced a dirty & damaged gear knob gaiter and disgustingly used gear knob that just pained me every time I drove it.
Then the exciting stuff happened.. a set of RAYS Gramlights 57CR 18x9.5 ET38 paired with very average TOYO Proxes TR1 225/40R18.. I've used the older compound (T1-R) tyres and they were fine. Definitely a very noticeable upgrade over the previous 245/45R17 Continentals that someone put on it. 245s are just way too wide for the amount of power this car has in my opinion. It feels a lot more nimble now on the narrower tyres, but also much more grippy due to the Toyo's being just better in every way. The AVG mpg's have also changed after changing an air filter & wheels. I used to average 21mpg on my way to and from work (14mile one way mixed commute - dual carriageways, town and country roads). Now it's around 26mpg and strictly motorway driving - cruise control at 70mph went from 36mpg to 43mpg. Safe to say I'm very happy with it so far.
Currently I need to get rear discs & pads all round as these are sh*t and very bad on dusting.
Plans for the future are:
TEIN Flex Z Fully adjustable coilovers to improve the handling.
HARDRACE front LCA steering response bushes - that should stiffen up the steering wheel a little bit as it's way too sensitive for me at the moment.
GT86/BRZ OEM differential & 4.1 final drive - will reduced the top speed, but will increase the acceleration which is something very noticeable, especially on A/T cars as they have 3.7 FD and M/T have 3.9 FD, but my Manual will benefit from it too.
HKS HI-Power exhaust (currently on back order - should arrive in April) - unleash the V6 noises! Sound clip from someone in the USA here
Rear diffuser
Vland tail lights
+ lots more but I won't list everything..
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Mine is rubbing on full lock, no real noise but it's only because the previous owner put 245s on the front.. soon to be changed though
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If anyone struggles to find a gear knob replacement that clears the reverse barrel like I did, I have a solution for you. That's if you like the look of this knob..
This is Cusco gear knob for Toyota GT86 / Subaru BRZ, but the thread pitch is also M12x1.25 and it clears the reverse which even stock 86 knob doesn't in this car.. It's crazy how much more direct the shifting feels in this car. Changing a gear knob in a different car never felt like much of a difference other than appearance but in the IS250 it's actually a very noticeable upgrade. Shifting feels more crisp and precise, so I'm really chuffed because I wasn't a fan of the way it felt when changing gears until now.
Price is £41.95 but with a coupon code: GT86CLUB10 you can have it for £37.76
https://www.part-box.com/cusco-sports-shift-gear-knob-for-toyota-gt86-subaru-brz-m12x1-25-965760ba
- Lucas
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You're far better off spending £300 on an aftermarket unit from AliExpress. Android head unit with google maps, music etc. It's bigger too
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If you're getting really bad mpg, you should probably think of using V-power and floor it frequently. Carbon build ups are common on these engine. Good fuel will reduce it building up, but you still need to stretch its legs every now and again. Full throttle everywhere 😄 Works for me.
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5 hours ago, jackcramerr said:
Not sure why but yeah, if there is no rear section back pressure, the lower end torque becomes poor. Also there is more drone noise at lower rpm.
So is there an exhaust that will be quiet at low rpm but noiser at higher? And not change the lower end torque?
Yes. The HKS exhaust above. It actually increases power if anything too.
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I think that you all worry too much / over think this. Buy any private plate you like, and go on https://www.number1plates.com/shop/builder order your plates with the standard UK font & size. OR go to click4reg.co.uk and when you purchase the private plate there, they will even send you proper legal plates, so it's a very simple process. I feel like this thread is becoming something that might discourage people from getting a private reg. @Vlady
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1 minute ago, royoftherovers said:
M.O.T. stations often pick up incorrect spacings and fail vehicles on same so beware !
I change mine over when i have MOT 😄
as in I put the proper legally spaced plate on.
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@Vlady V14D LX (Lexus?) cheap enough too. I wouldn't worry about the spacing too much as long as the size & font is correct. I had my 12x6 (U.S. size) plate on for 2 years and never had any issues with the police. Spacing is also wrong on mine. Should be "H3 XME" but it's spaced to say "H3X ME" (hex me)
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22 hours ago, B1RMA said:
Thanks, I'm looking for 10 spoke concave style.
You can have a look at this catalogue from RAYS Wheels.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/o13rqdcafk9o0tw/2019 RAYS Winter Digital Catalog.pdf?dl=0
If you like something in there, you can check the sizes etc as well. Let me know if you're interested. We can order them in for you.
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We are UK & EU distributors of RAYS wheels. You might be interested in ZE40 or TE37 models if you want something bronze.
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15 hours ago, scudney said:
what size and dimensions of wheels and tyres are you thinking of going for
18x9.5 all round. I want an aggressive fitment, so I'm asking this because I'm unsure whether I could go ET22 without having too much poke, or stay on the safe side and get ET38
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I need to know how far in the wheels are sitting*
i want to know how much room there is before they start poking out of the arches*
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Could anyone with factory 17" wheels do me a massive favour please?
I need to how far in they are sitting - basically I want new wheels, but I don't have the original ones anymore, and I want to know how room there is before they start poking out.
so, i would need someone to measure the distance from the rim edge to the arch. e.g.
I can work out what width & offset i need via www.willtheyfit.com . The wheels i want would stick out by about 35mm compared to stock, but i don't whether that's past the arch or not. I hope you know what I mean 😄
Thanks, Lucas
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38 minutes ago, K20FTY said:
Hi folks,
New to Lexus ownership, (2006 IS250 SE) and the forum. Looking for recommendations on a good OBD2 scanner - TIA!
That's what I use with an App called "Car Scanner" (blue & white engine icon) and it's been spot on. I use it with my Iphone, so cannot vouch for Android use.
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Hello Guys,
We are official authorised dealer of RAYS wheels in the UK, so if you need anything, please let me know!
Here are some wheels that you might like.
RAYS Gramlights 57ANA 18" & 19" Options
RAYS Gramlights 57CR 18" & 19" Options
RAYS Gramlights 57DR 18" Options
RAYS Gramlights 57Transcend 18" & 19" Options
RAYS Gramlights 57XTC 18" Options
RAYS Gramlights 57Xtreme 18" Options
RAYS Gramlights 57BNA 18" & 19" Options
RAYS Volk Racing ZE40 18" Options
RAYS Volk Racing G16 19" Options
Other RAYS Wheels also available!
IS250 - New beginning (bit of an ongoing "project")
in Modifications & Tuning
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Just for cosmetic purposes. I managed to get it cheap enough so I thought why not.