Quick update this weekend, got my new Moog front endlinks in. Adjustables will be needed in the future (there's a bit of preload) but for now these will suffice. Eventually for corner balancing I can just disconnect the sways ahead of time.
All popping/clunking noises are now 100% gone. I can say with some confidence that all the damage of my last track day has finally been fixed. The tally is 2x front sway bar end links, 2x lower ball joints, 2x front lower control arm bushings, 2x lower shock mount bushings, 2x caster arm bushings.
Yes, for all my events so far the front has been on stiff and the rear has been on soft. They're both on full stiff now.
Hot air intakes don't give any benefit over the factory cold air intake so that's not useful to me. The stock brakes with good pads, fluid, and lines have more than enough stopping power for my driving level and stock motor. In the future I'll likely do the FIGS oem +1 upgrade with the 2 piece Supra rotors, mainly to cut 10lb of rotational mass and get that sweet sweet directional vaning.
Without a doubt, that just gave them the kick they needed.
Yes, for all my events so far the front has been on stiff and the rear has been on soft. They're both on full stiff now.
Hot air intakes don't give any benefit over the factory cold air intake so that's not useful to me. The stock brakes with good pads, fluid, and lines have more than enough stopping power for my driving level and stock motor. In the future I'll likely do the FIGS oem +1 upgrade with the 2 piece Supra rotors, mainly to cut 10lb of rotational mass and get that sweet sweet directional vaning.
If I need to change the clutch soon I will install a lightweight flywheel, but ideally I'd like to leave the motor completely alone until it's time to gank it out. That realistically won't happen for a year or so, so she's gotta live til then.
I don't see the benefit of sucking in hot engine bay air right next to my exhaust manifold when the stock air intake scoops fresh air from the hood. An intake tube might make more sucky noises but that $100 can go much further elsewhere imo. My car is noisy enough as is.
Decided to have some fun at Driveway Austin alumni practice on L1. Did about a session and a half (was the only one for the second session) as a quick shakedown for the car. Was running with a newer M3, a Corvette, and a GT3.
The car feels great. With the new bushings and tightened up rear sway bar the turn in is greatly improved. Hard braking (to the point of ABS) no longer gives any squirm. The car is much quicker to load up when turning as now I'm only moving the shocks/springs and not all the bushings as well.
I also ordered magnetic number plates from trackdecals.com. Very happy with them. I think I'm going to reposition them to line up with the door trim piece, and add a small bit of PPF to the leading edge to prevent them from catching the wind and flying off at 125+.
They look awesome. Combined with the track alignment and tires it's really starting to look like a car that gets driven.
Okay so I just had a mechanic install an HKS Dragger II exhaust that was brand new (I initially was going to do it myself but was persuaded otherwise) on my 2001 IS300 and am hearing what sounds like a tin can rattling behind my car between the speeds of 5 and 15 mph only while I am coasting...
I know this has been asked heaps. But they always delete the answer or close the thread. I locked my Fob and Key In the boot. A lot of forums say there's a trick to get the boot open wit out the key. Can some one tell me how or PM me how thanks heaps x
Hello! New to the forums and very new to owning an is300.
So information about the car: I recently was given a 2003 is300 and I love the car but there have been somethings that Ive needed to either replace or fix due to the previous owners poor maintenance. which have been a little frustrating...
Ok guys I just got the work I wanted done for my 1JZGTE swapped IS300 with a w55. I haven't gotten it tuned just yet but I have about $2,000 left on my budget. Not quiet enough I know but I am close. I'm probably going to be pushing 400hp which I know can be dangerous for the current...
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