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Lexus IS200 (Altezza)


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Hey guys. I was hoping I could get some info from any guys who know about the aforementioned car. I've tried to find decent forums for the car but I can't find any. Do any of you guys own them?

 

What are they like in terms of reliability, modification options and performance?

 

Also, am I correct in assuming the Altezza is basically the japanese name for the Lexus Is200?

 

Cheers guys.

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Essentially they're an IS200, but have a Mines Yamaha tuned 3SGE engine, pokier version of the Mk2 MR2 lump. I supercharged one for a customer a few years back. Blitz do a kit that is connected to the throttle position sensor, so the electromagnetic clutch in the pulley kicks in with a bootful. They're pretty good, well spec'd up cars.

 

 

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Essentially they're an IS200, but have a Mines Yamaha tuned 3SGE engine, pokier version of the Mk2 MR2 lump. I supercharged one for a customer a few years back. Blitz do a kit that is connected to the throttle position sensor, so the electromagnetic clutch in the pulley kicks in with a bootful. They're pretty good, well spec'd up cars.

 

 

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Oooh. How much do the SC kits cost usually?

 

Quite a few guys in the Outlawjapclub have them, in NA, Turbo and Supercharged forms. Have a look over there.

 

Thanks man. Will have a look now!

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How easy are these FI conversions? ARe they simple bolt-ons or do I have to go down the whole forged internals route? Sorry I'm a bit oblivious about these cars. I'm on outlawjapclub now scouring for info.

 

Anyone have any decent pics of nicely modded Altezzas?

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Stop being so silly, you need a Supra not a Altezza (unless you now have babies) :D

 

Adnan had one, as mentioned it has a Yamaha engine which revs very rapidly! Has almost motorbike like noise from the exhaust.

 

Fairly quick too!

 

Hehe no babies for me but I need to build driver experience with some half decent cars before I can even think of getting insured on a Supra TT or 350z. Insurance companies hate me for some reason!

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Hehe no babies for me but I need to build driver experience with some half decent cars before I can even think of getting insured on a Supra TT or 350z. Insurance companies hate me for some reason!

 

You'd be surprised at the insurance on the Supra's, mine is cheaper than my Type R!

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You'd be surprised at the insurance on the Supra's, mine is cheaper than my Type R!

 

Yeah but I'm getting silly quotes. Sky won't insure me on a 350z, Supra or R33GTST because of a 'lack of driving experience'. Man, I go Go-Karting every 3 weeks and have a Polo with a K&N air filter, K AND N FILTER MAN!!

 

Silly world.

 

Anyway, I think I'll go all VIP on the Lexus- they are so cheap these days, make Chris W cry with the ridiculous camber and low ride height and toy with sc'ing it.

 

And sssh you, just 'cause you've just bought another Supe...in white as well! I would love one in white :(

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Why don't you get a daily beater, like a honda civic, or KDW's Supra thats cheap to insure and knock about in it day to day.

Then get a nice shiny TT that you'll love and adore and insure it on classic?

Sometimes works out alot cheaper. :)

 

We hardly have space here to park our cars let alone an extra one but it is something I've considered doing. I guess its good that I do transition into a Supra. 1.4 8v to a 3.0L straight six beast most likely = death

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