Evis

19 minutes ago, steve2006 said:

Buying them is easy but fitting them probably removing the rear bumper, drilling holes into the boot area, trim removal and opening looms to make the electrical connections.If it then fails an MOT reverse the process.

I have these installed. The installation was not that hard, no drilling of holes or need to completely remove the rear bumper. But it wouldn't be that fun reversing it.

17 hours ago, JamesIS220 said:

It could of been a great car with a bit more product development. Auto, my preference, better engine/ gearbox response.  Oh no I'm describing an IS 250! Liked all the airbags even passenger knee as well.

Loved the colour too and shape. Hope your head gasket lives for a very long time.

James👍

Yes, you are right. I find my self regretting getting an IS250 more often than I would to admit, but still love the car. I got it directly from Lexus/Toyota used, so it had checks and repairs done by them.

20 minutes ago, JamesIS220 said:

I like the mods!

I had the same colour car, a 2006. Basic spec. Head gasket went at 187,000 miles. Got £350 in scrap. Picture of sale advert.

Liked the comfort, build quality, standard radio, interior colour. Disliked gearbox mismatch, turbo lag and poor economy. Mine got around 35 winter 38 Summer.

James👍

 

Thank you. That's about my experience with the car as well, minus the gasket (hopefully).

Just now, scudney said:

You can always get a is250 bumper if you want to dual exhaust 

That was my thought too, cutting my bumper might get too messy. I might go on a hunt for one soon. Also, would an F-Sport bumper also fit and if so, would it be a good idea?

6 minutes ago, scudney said:

Looks good 👍👍

Thank you!

UPDATE:

I searched around locally and found a shop that could change the tip and so I did. Just wanted to share some pictures.

I believe a second one one the other side would make it look even better, but that's for another time.

Hello everyone, hope you are all safe.

I have a few modifications in mind and thought of compiling them into one thread, so here it goes:

1) I would like to change the exhaust tip of my IS220D as it looks pretty bad in my opinion. I have tried searching for a tip to make it look a bit better, but due to its large diameter and downwards looking shape, I haven't been able to find something.

Has anyone faced such an issue and is there a solution? I thought of replacing the rear muffler/resonator.

2) Can the rear lip / diffuser be replaced with an F -Sport looking one? 

3)To kind of combine the first two, can I change the rear part of the exhaust system to add a second pipe? That would need a second exhaust cut-out on the diffuser and I don't know if it's possible.

Its the first one that I am more interested in, as its probably the cheapest to do and wouldn't mess with the car too much. The other two are things that I would like to do but I am open to criticism.

Also here is a picture of the back of my car:

Thanks to anyone reading! 

27 minutes ago, steve2006 said:

This youtube video shows all the fusebox locations and the circuits they power, you will need a switched circuit so power is only present  when the key is in the ACC position. The interior fuse boxes do have this but no sure regarding the easier option for wiring from the engine bay ones. If you have a test meter you can easily find a suitable fuse which is switched, find a fuse which is dead but has power when in ACC mode.

Personally I’m not fond of the fuse piggy back connectors but it should be fine given the relatively low current requirements for the DRLs, just make sure you fit the supplied fuse at no more than 7.5 Amps.

Finally where are you located in Cyprus, Parallimni area by any chance?

 

Hello, thanks for the video and suggestions. The drls draw very little power, well bellow 2A so overloading a circuit probably wont be an issue. I will give the multimeter method a try probably.

I am located in Nicosia.

1 hour ago, Herbie said:

Hi Evis, no, I know exactly what you mean because I did the exact same to my RX300 when I had it. Have a read of this topic:

 

 

22 minutes ago, Herbie said:

When I did the DRLs above I made one 'mistake' in that I used two relays but in fact, it's possible to do it with just one.

In the diagram below, Pin 30 is internally connected to Pin 87A in what's called a 'Normally Closed' or NC configuration, so when you switch on the ignition the power will go from Pin 30 to Pin 87A and out to the DRLs switching them on.

Later on, when it starts getting dark, you switch on the side and tail lights which then sends 12v to Pin 85 to energise the coil of the relay. The relay then switches over from Pin 87A and connects to Pin 87, therefore switching off the DRLs.

Oh okay. Thought that I didn't explain my problem well. That's exactly what I am doing. I was going to have the DRLs on all the time ( more like All Day Running Lights) but the relay idea is very nice! Thanks for your input, I will work on it once the last parts arrive.

32 minutes ago, Herbie said:

I don't know where you live but here in the UK it's normal that the DRLs should come on with the ignition and go off either when the ignition is turned off or automatically go off when you turn on your side/tail lamps (so that other drivers are not dazzled in the dark).

The correct way would be to use an 'add a fuse' piggyback fuseholder (like the one below from eBay) on any ignition-switched circuit that you can find in the engine bay fusebox.

You'll then need to wire in a relay for the automatic switching so that as it starts to get dark, you'll turn on your 'normal' lights and the DRLs will go off at the same time.

Thanks for the reply. I am located in Cyprus, the car is a UK model I believe. It doesn't have factory drl enabled and can't enable it because I installed HID bulbs.

I didn't explain my situation very well. So basically I installed new turn signal bulbs, which have an extra cable which when powered turns them white and when you signal they flash yellow just like normal turn signal bulbs. I just need the location of a 12V ACC power source so that they light up when the car is running.

I have ordered the piggy back fuse holder.

Hello everyone,

I have recently installed some daylight running turn signal bulbs and I need to find an ACC power source inside the engine bay to power them. I haven't been able to find schematics for the wiring.

Is there such a wire located on the headlight wire harness? 

Also, is there a way to run a cable from the cabin to the engine bay easily? I would like to install a switch to turn on/off the drls if possible.

Thanks!

Wow, I am looking to do the same to my 220D, got any more details?

Hey, I installed vland tail lights recently on my is220d which I bought from amazon uk and shipped with no import fees to Cyprus.