Hey, I was looking on the new 2002 page for the IS on the Lexus site, and I was wondering if anyone knew if the new models are coming with the smoked out headlights and tailights like they have in Japan? It is really hard to make out with the pictures they have posted, but it looks like the headlights and tailights are different than the current models.
I don't think the headlights will be different, but I'm hoping that the 2002 IS300 will have the black-colored surround/housing for the taillights on the dark colors.
Too bad we don't get a gauge cluster like this (tach in the middle and trip computer):
that instrument cluster is actually one like Modellista in Japan. you may want to ask shin kai if he can get one for you if he can. im not sure on the price or if it even fits the US IS3.
I saw a similar instrument panel in the TRD catalog (in Japanese), at my local dealer. I doubt that panel would work for the US IS300... Notice the redline on tach is 8,000 rpm
Ours is only 6.5k if I’m not mistaken… That must be the 4 cylinder or something…
You can get those gauges for our car. They come from TRD i think, they were in either Sport Compact Car or Super Street a few months back. I called about it and they are special order, like the sways, and is about $980. Only prob is that its in Kilos not miles, the redline is for the altezza, which shouldn't really matter, and we may jnot be able to use e-shift, or at least see the numbers.
According to this site: http://www.auterraweb.com/aboutcan.html
The first year IS to have a CAN bus was 2006, which was in the 250 and 350.
My question is that does the 2001-2005 IS have multiple ECU's and if so how do they communicate (i.e. proprietary, ad-hoc)?
Thank you.
Previous owner did not take care of leather so it is splitting and cracking.
Any ideas on vendors who sell replacement seat covers.
I don’t care if seats are leather just want factory look for front seats ?
Sportcross front passenger seat could be difficult to source due to fold flat design
Any...
Hey guys and gals,
I was wondering if it would worth my time and money to invest in my 2004 is 300? Nothing too crazy, just add some better rims, better brake kit (slotted, drilled, or blank?), maybe lowering springs, and possibly an exhaust. now i know most of this maybe a must while others...
Anyone have any experience with an aftermarket OE replacement oil pan? Mine is dented from the PO and since I have to pull it to address the gasket leak i was going to replace it.
The aftermarket ones are WAY cheaper than OE. But I am curious about the manufacture quality. Doesn't seem like...
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