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  1. New Member Introductions
    I'm 19 and I just bought my second car (2002 IS300 Auto AbsolutelyRed). Not a manual but it is fine, as it is my daily driver (I've got an occasionally working E30 manual coupe for the weekends). The car is basically stock, previous owner upgraded to late model taillights, but it's still pretty...
  2. Basic Help & Repair
    My lexus broke down about a month ago. Took it to the mechanic, at first was the alternator. Replaced it. Car still didn't start. Electrician came by checking all the wirings, scanned the car, found the problem was the ECU. I went to repair my ecu, turns out it had previously been messed with...
  3. Go Faster
    I have a 2002 Lexus Is300 1.5JZ non-vvti with a haltech standalone running the engine(i swapped it from my mx83 cressida) and the stock is300 ECU is still intact because i was told i need to for the gauges/Cluster & Air conditioning to work. I currently have a TACH output from the 2jz-gte...
  4. Basic Help & Repair
    I’ll preface the post with the fact that I feel like everyone can appreciate bold letters for easier reading, am I wrong? First and foremost, I now have a 73,xxx mile engine in my 210,xxx mile body. It’s TLC/Build time😄 Over the times that I have brought the car in for inspection it’s been...
  5. Basic Help & Repair
    I have made a couple previous post concerning direct issues I've had with my 2002 is300. But here im asking for suggestions on maintenance I may have neglected or overlooked. What needs to be in general? History on the car. Bought @ 160k mi salvaged for $1,700 (cracked bumper, bent hood and...
  6. Basic Help & Repair
    I have a 2002 automatic is300. I've had it since it was at 160,000mi. The only maintenance/ repairs I've done, other than oil every 10k mi (bottle says 15k mi) and oil filters. New radiator(@ ~ 175k m) New breaks and rotors all around (@ ~190k mi) Other than that I haven't really worked on...
  7. Basic Help & Repair
    I have a 2002 automatic is300 thats at ~213,000mi. I've been driving this for a few years since it was at 160,000 and it's a great car. But lately I've noticed some issues. Issue 1) Lately I've noticed a very subtle shake at the wheel or what feels to be the base of the car when decelerating...
  8. Go Faster
    Hi, I am thinking about going NA-T in my is300. Its a 02' automatic with the e-shift. Not looking to make huge power, maybe low 300s? That's what I heard the A650e could hold safely. But at low boost should I get bigger injectors/fuelpump, and standalone, stock, or piggyback? besides that I...
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