Inexpensive Upgrade?

[gstarr60]

Hi guys

So ive got about £200 to play with, and i want a bit more perfomance.

Any recommendations for me?

G

[lexus loon]

Gee,if its power then im afraid unless its forced induction(turbo or supercharger] then NO.Otherwise try an induction kit or panel filter or an aftermarket exhaust,but we are talking minimal or no gains.If its power then swap car for an is300 or altezza rs200.

[IHgs300]

As Ian says, no cheap or easy ways to increase power on the 1G-fe im afraid.

[gstarr60]

Thanks guys !! Lol no way can i afford to run a is300. I already got an aftermarket exhaust kit on. I think i'll just keep that £200 lol. Cheers guys

[lexus loon]

From what i hear theres not much difference in mpg between the 200 and 300 in auto versions,and i think the altezza is better on fuel as its only 4 cylinders.

[gstarr60]

Thanks Ian. Its not just about mpg, but because of my age my insurance would murder me. I think i might do something cosmetic on the interior - possibly get parts of the dash wrapped in carbon fibre. Hmmm

[Youngiceman87]

U might be surprised with the insurance difference between the 2. Cud always get a quote for a 300 just to double check. Not saying urs will be the same as others but pretty sure some people see very minimal changes

[gstarr60]

Thanks Martin. Hmmm possibly. But to be honest im quite happy with my 200 and intend on keeping it for 2 years .. Ur front bumper looks serious! U got more pics?

[ChrisIS200SportTTE]

Front bumper is a C-West bumper isn't it Martin?

You should see the back of Martins car, quad exhaust! Looks brilliant! Although I'm not allowed to do that mod as I've copied his car too much already apparently! :lol:

[gstarr60]

Lol!! I really wana c it now! Come on Martin get some pics up!!

[lexus loon]

Gee,that 200 quid might be the difference between an is200 and 300,id save it.Also carbon wrap is difficult ,i have tried and failed,but maybe im just rubbish at it.

[gstarr60]

Lol. Ive been looking at induction kits on eBay and theyre £250, so im thinking about putting one in as im really not prepared to get a 300. Ive checked my insurance and its £600 difference so im gona stick with the is200.

[lexus loon]

Fair enough Gee,look on prolex uk as they are a specialist website for primarily lexus cars and have some good stuff on there.

[gstarr60]

Oh nice. Thanks Ian

[Youngiceman87]

Yes Chris I can confirm its a genuine C-West front bumper. It is also true Chris is not allowed to copy my exhaust lol. Might put some pics up when im not at work. And from what I hear Prolex UK isnt meant to be a particularly reliable source (e.g. Not having stuff they say they do)...but personally have no experience of them

[ChrisIS200SportTTE]

Don't want to rubbish a company I've never used but I've also heard less than complimentary things about prolex.

[Rory]

Definitely ring your insurer and ask how much the increase is to a 300, mine went up by £5 a month, so I didn't need my arm twisting really ;)

[IHgs300]

Strangely my insurance decreased by £10 a month when i had my 300 and increased again when i went back to a 200????

[Youngiceman87]

^ its comments like these why i suggested it might not be as bad as he thought. Although how old were u guys when u went to 300's?

[gstarr60]

Yeah exactly. I think its because of u lots age. How old r u guys? lol

[Rory]

I was 28 when I changed up, I've been playing off insurance companies against each other ever since to keep the cost down, my renewal will be under £500 this time, which is less for me than a new quote on a group 8 2004 golf :/

[gstarr60]

Oh wow! I think i need to research a bit more on insurance. Another thing is maybe coz ur outside London, insurance is definately way cheaper. Insurance companies are corporate criminals to us young Londoners

[IHgs300]

Im 46 so insurance is quite cheap for me BUT still don't understand why an is300 worked out cheaper than a 200, even insurance people hadn't a clue why?

[gstarr60]

Yeah Ian that puzzled me aswell thats quite strange. Tax must be killer tho. Coming from an Audi A3 1.6 tax was 80, when i taxed the Lex it was 123 for 6 months i was like woaahh!

[IHgs300]

My is200 £154 for 6 months, due to it being registered in june 2001..