Seanzoop

I have no issue replacing the O2 sensor, but the engine check light is not coming on .. so I would like to think all the sensors are fine.

However I will take ur advice and if the problem continues .. I'll just sell of the car!!

Hi guys,

I having a very annoying problem with my car. As the subject suggests above, I’m having a serious power lose issue every time I rest the ECU or when I tune the car up.

Example:

5 days after a full tune up … the car (IS 300) will be working fine (accelerating with relative easy), however within 3 -4 days time … my car begins to strain ( is accelerates like a truck).

Possible issues:

My engineer check light is not on, however if I perform a diagnostic test, the computer said I need to replace both O2 Sensors.

Help need:

Guys this issue has been going on for a year .. I’ve reach my limit .. I may sell my baby if this issue continues.

Thanks in advance for any advice or resolution.

I lost bout 50% of the power when i fitted mine, <_<

i ve just fitted the apexi power intake and just like what happened to you maltezza my car has lost power, its really slow going up through the revs , i disconnected the Battery for 10 mins and and the connected it then started it up for 5 mins without touching the throttle then turned it off and fired her up again and took it for a test drive and its still the same , have u got yours sorted yet, i see from your thread about your car that they said it might be your carbon pipe but i have got the correct pipe and it still does it . dont know what to do now, let me know what you have done :)

just been back out to the car and disconnected the Battery for an hour, connected it back up and took it out for a drive, at first it was pretty sluggish , but the more i drove it the better it got, and after an hour of driving the ecu has learned the new filter airflow, its still not perfect but its pretty close so i came home and parked up for an hour went back out for a drive and from cold it drives perfect really responsive but as the temp went to normal it loses a tiny amount of response which im thinking is the heat in the engine bay so im gona look to get a box to fit in there, so to sum up i fitted it and it drove like a pile of ****, left the Battery disconnected for an hour to reset the ecu then drove around for an hour and it fixed itself :)

So what your're telling me is .. the apexi power intake really works ??

Cuz im a bit confuse now … 1st mAltezza said its crap .. but now your’re say-n it works.

One other question … does it improve your torque , and by how much??

remove intake replace with supercharger

Naw... I was thinking about something along the lines of a Apexi Power Intake Air Filter System ( complete kit->> http://www.racinglab.com/appowinairfi.html).

Didn't notice any difference with that fitted to my Altezza apart from a lot more noise when you put the foot down , gets a bit annoying after a few weeks. You might gain 2-3 bhp max

:o damn.. I guess u saved my sum money then!!

remove intake replace with supercharger

Naw... I was thinking about something along the lines of a Apexi Power Intake Air Filter System ( complete kit->> http://www.racinglab.com/appowinairfi.html).

Hey guys,

I was wondering if anyone knows where I can get info. on how to redo the air intake system of a Altezza or IS 200 (Beams engine) for increased performance??

I take it that it's definately a tezza.

Has it got Toyota Altezza on the back and a lexus logo in the middle?

It has the Lexus Logo in the middle... and its has the 1998 4 Cyl engineer(which comes wit the Rs200).

Get rid of those lexus logo's dude!! Or something like mine?

Where can I get the Rs 200 badge?

I take it that it's definately a tezza.

Has it got Toyota Altezza on the back and a lexus logo in the middle?

It has the Lexus Logo in the middle... and its has the 1998 4 Cyl engineer(which comes wit the Rs200).

Yeap.. I got to fix that problem ( Lexus or Altezza Badges)..... hummmmmmmm

Is a lovely car mate and bet it drives well too!

I thought that about the badges as it is normally Toyota but i dont know much about the tezzas

It is nice .. but she drives a bit rought because of the 17 inch rims.. but I could live wit that

Nice one amigo, as I said, it looks the part and I gotta say that's one of my favourite bumpers. Cracking setup...

Jamie

Yea... I think the bumper really brings out the Altezza. In a way .. it was the main reason I got the car.

Hi there Sean,

Lovely Altezza you have there. That Legana front bumper looks spot on too! Have you added Lexus badges yourself, as I didn't think the Altezza came with Lexus badges?

Cracking colour and the best by far may I add ;)

Any more pictures? It's a smart vehicle indeedy...

Jamie

Thanks for the complement Jamie.

I got the car (3 weeks ago) with the bumper and babges .

I may take some more pics next week wit my friends digi cam.

Hey guys,

Got some time to take out some pics of my baby(Rs200) :P .

Take a look and tell me what you thing.

Ps. Took the pics from my phones so its a bit fuzzzy .

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee101/s...-08-07_1651.jpg

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee101/s...-08-07_1652.jpg

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee101/s...-08-07_1655.jpg

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee101/s...-08-07_1653.jpg

Just thought i'd mention that i've just spotted an IS about 8 mins into the film, where the fella runs into a building and closes a shutter, the view changes from inside that building and there is an IS parked across the road, and if i'm not mistaken, its a green one with cream interior :D

lol nice one!!!

Hey guys,

For about a week now I've been trying out the M mode (Tipronic) on my RS200. At 1st I didn't like it (found it a bit confusing), but now I love it.

Reason:

1. Easy to gears down when going around corners.

2. It give u a feeling of more control over your car.

3. And it just plain old fun to use :P.

What are your feeling when it comes to Tipronic mode? Love it or hate it?

On the topic of Tipronic. Any of you guys have any tips on using it(Tiptronic)? I got my car(RS200) about a month now .. and I'm try-n to get use to the tip....

P.s. I don't wanna mash up the engine or anything.

For my Is300 semi-auto I find it best using M mode on windy roads to preselect gears in advance of corners (with either PWR mode on or off). For straighter roads it's easier using wither M mode with PWR off or just leave it in D and press PWR if you need a bit of kick when overtaking. There's that many electronic gizmos on the Lexus that it is pretty much impossible to over-rev it or change down when your not meant to be able to.

Hope that helps!!

Thanks for that bit of info. edd .

Oppsss.. Thanks in advance.

On the topic of Tipronic. Any of you guys have any tips on using it(Tiptronic)? I got my car(RS200) about a month now .. and I'm try-n to get use to the tip....

P.s. I don't wanna mash up the engine or anything.

Or you could always go to the gym and work on your arm muscles lol! Apparently it's possible to alter the hydraulics and make power steering lighter/heavier if you want. I wouldn't do it but can anyone confirm whether this is possible just for curiosities sake?

Keith

lol.. I must admit.. some of my friendz keep telling me I need to get more muscles to drive my car.

Anywayz guys thanks much for the info.

Hey guy,

I was wondering if anyone can assist me with some info.

Issue:

I Just got a RS200 and the steering wheel is stiff. However the car does have 17 inch rims, and I know for a fact sport cars usually have stiff steering wheels because of the high power.

Do you guys think there is a problem with my steering wheel or I’m just over reacting?

Prolex do a carbon fibre effect one here

Sweet

Yea... I don't want to get rip off.. thats why I wanted to know if you guys new any trusted sites.

However If i can't get it online .. I guess i'll check the dealer.

Would getting an ECU chip installed make a big diff.. ?

Thats what im planning on doing, some people say it will add 30-40bhp, others say it will be minimal gains. Dont think anyone on here has done it to a normally aspirated Altezza yet. Im just trying to find somewhere thats reliable place to tune it in, as i will try and get mine mapped to the 104Ron biofuel that im using

When u get the chip, let me know what diff. it makes .... I may wanna do that also.

Would getting an ECU chip installed make a big diff.. ?