Newby Lexus Owner

[Joeshippers]

Hi,

I'm new to the forum, have a new love in my life.  2004 IS200 only 72k full Lexus history.  Had it a week and fallen in love, just got around to the detailing.  What do you think ?  Now should I keep the wheels as is, do need a refurb or change the colour ?  Possibly 'Shadow Chrome ?

[gdh300]

Hi Damon, welcome to the LOC!

Looks like you have a got a great find there; few and far between no. Is it a good as it sounds, or are there any nigg;es?

I always think with the body-kit the IS benefits from bigger wheels, but that is an expensive option. Definitely like the idea of Shadow Chrome for those wheels though.

[Joeshippers]

Thanks for the hearty welcome. No niggles yet, it is an auto which some people avoid.  But a good option for me as I have problems with my left arm after a car accident and manuals become very uncomfortable on longer journeys.  I was surprised how well it had been looked after and how well it came up with some claying and a polish with poor boys.  Engine bay was a bit grotty, but an hour giving it a good clean worked wonders.

What are your thoughts on K&N panel filters ?  Heard there can be issues with sticky throttle bodies.  Has one fitted just wondering whether to change it.

[gdh300]

Paint work on old Lexus is pretty good, the red on my 300 used to come up lovely. 

I haven't fitted a K&N since my youth (quite some time ago!) and never bought one for the IS. Minimal gains I should think on a n/a engine, but you might have improved throttle response over the paper element. Might be worth taking out your MAF and giving it a spray with contact cleaner just in case the K&N has ever been over-oiled. I'd have thought you'd have to seriously lay on the oil to get enough into the butterfly to get it sticky. I bought some throttle body cleaner last year but when I took the intake off it was a clean as a whistle. 

[ColinBarber]

17 hours ago, gdh300 said:

Might be worth taking out your MAF and giving it a spray with contact cleaner just in case the K&N has ever been over-oiled. 

The IS200 engine doesn't have a MAF.

K&N really won't do anything to the performance, but may change the intake sound to more of your liking.

[Joeshippers]

Yep it has a nice low growl with it in. I'll give it a clean and leave it where it is then.