Stupid deal on a is300

[Fuzzybunnykiller]

I have been away from import cars for a while (2004, sold my 1992 accord). The guy next door bought a is300 couple years back and then mistreated it. So the bad:
Two broken headlights
Two fenders that are damaged around the lights
No fr bumper
Dented hood and roof

The good:
2jz ge 180000 km
Good interior
DVD player
Screens fr and rear
Sold the amps out of the trunk for 250$

[DeleriousZ]

Pics? Plans?

[Sentry]

Dude. AWESOME

Manual?

[Fuzzybunnykiller]

Some pictures
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o43/jayhart_01/D88447D1-BB4C-4CCD-89FD-6EDCDD097014-2750-00000531C8C29830.jpg


What I am thinking I want it to look like.

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o43/jayhart_01/EB4A9411-4B8D-4C8A-8F90-5D0183DDC2BF-2750-00000531C38C9505.jpg

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o43/jayhart_01/EFBC10C7-79E3-4D96-B7DC-E32417296939-2750-00000531BC8345C6.jpg

In this color.

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o43/jayhart_01/EE7261CD-90CD-4BDD-8C89-8487D384267E-2750-00000534811AA1EB.jpg

[Fuzzybunnykiller]

Right now just get it on the road. Auto trans, need headlights bad if you know anyone selling factory ones I am interested. Any parts at all.

[7thgenvic]

Lets see more picture!

[Fuzzybunnykiller]

I will take some more of the stripped car after I put my 1yr,3yr and 4yr olds to bed. I like the middle color the best and the last body kit. Feel free to state your choice.

[JZS_147]

you should sell this to me :)

[Sentry]

Originally posted by Fuzzybunnykiller
I will take some more of the stripped car after I put my 1yr,3yr and 4yr olds to bed. I like the middle color the best and the last body kit. Feel free to state your choice.
I hate the colour to be honest. It's too "Look at me!", know what I mean?

The bodykit is justified since it's probably cheap as dirt compared to stock. I think you can find a more OEM looking bumper though.

[Sentry]

If it were me, dark green mica, except metallic.

http://www.soarerworld.com/altezza/images/darkgreenmica.jpg

With bronze or gunmetal wheels.

[Fuzzybunnykiller]

Never been green, I like how dark the blue is I did a bunch of rc cars in this color and it is nicer than what is on the spoon when you cover more

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o43/jayhart_01/IMG00297-20100906-1434.jpg

[03ozwhip]

you must have been away from tuners for a long time to think that the body kits you are thinking about look good. get OEM and a lip kit and it will look 10000000x better.

[tobypaddock]

^^this. those bodykits look like they are from the first couple Fast and Furious movies. OEM+ is the route to go IMO

[Fuzzybunnykiller]

Oem and lip you say? I will have to look in to this.

[03ozwhip]

google modified lexus is300 and count how many you see that are modified with any of those kits. you probably wont see any, PLUS when you do google it, you will see what people do to them, go off of those images, for example...
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s5/cory_mr2/lexusis300_zps349e6638.jpg

[HiSpec]

why not Lexus L-Tuned front bumper?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v382/Roswell88/IS%20300/2009-08-12_0006.jpg

[Disoblige]

Haha, you guys can't blame him too much. He's been away from the scene for 8 years.

[Fuzzybunnykiller]

Ok so I have seen the light now I just need to find this one
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o43/jayhart_01/4BDE5FEF-5196-4C91-B81C-CED64BF514BD-2901-0000055A825C2924.jpg

[Sentry]

Altezza grill looks fantastic.

[ddduke]

Originally posted by 03ozwhip
you must have been away from tuners for a long time to think that the body kits you are thinking about look good. get OEM and a lip kit and it will look 10000000x better.

You actually stole the words out of my mouth.

I'll buy it from you too if you decide to pass

[Fuzzybunnykiller]

Here is the grill

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem;PdsSession=bb99935a13b0a5aa63344d94fffa2c6b?itemId=370717014340&index=0&nav=SEARCH&nid=88690591599

[Sentry]

No, that's a chrome knockoff.

There are real ones on ebay though.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Toyota-Altezza-SXE10-OEM-Front-Grill-/320988478089?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4abc677a89&vxp=mtr

[Fuzzybunnykiller]

Like I said been a long time.

[89s1]

Great deal!

[Errol.]

Love how beyond can change someones opinion of taste just because its not the "cool/trendy" thing to do.

Looks like a cool project. Wish I could find deals like this.

[Sentry]

One of us.

One of us.

[03ozwhip]

Originally posted by Errol.
Love how beyond can change someones opinion of taste just because its not the "cool/trendy" thing to do.



thats not the reason, the reason is that the body kits are fugly, they were fugly in the FnF days and they are now. it just took some people a while longer to figure that out, sometimes with the help of beyond, which is what he did, asked for beyond help.

im also jealous that you got this for so cheap, im hoping you can get it set up for less than what it would cost to buy one.

[tomt64]

Originally posted by Errol.
Love how beyond can change someones opinion of taste just because its not the "cool/trendy" thing to do.

Looks like a cool project. Wish I could find deals like this.

Everyone is technically doing him a favour, those kits are embarrassing. :dunno:

[Fuzzybunnykiller]

I still like the body kits but I will say that the oem and lip are Cheeper which is a big selling point. I do have 3 kids under 5 and money is a big factor in how "deep" I can get into making this car personally mine. I can do the mech work and will be doin most of the body work, the alignment of the body panels will be left to some excellent friends. I will paint as well. Lets not let a fun thread turn south ok guys.

[Fuzzybunnykiller]

Pictures fr the garage

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o43/jayhart_01/5ABBB778-F6F8-4B94-9CC7-5E2BE1882441-272-0000007B98843A0A.jpg

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o43/jayhart_01/5502DCCD-FA9B-404A-AFBD-952A002C5C7F-272-0000007BA72E25CE.jpg

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o43/jayhart_01/4872E221-146D-4F83-834C-7FEC6C375B96-272-0000007BA006E4C2.jpg

[Fuzzybunnykiller]

I still like this too

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o43/jayhart_01/5D01C937-E5B8-4E79-88A1-967E7D4C4455-272-000000806E3B1038.jpg

[Shlade]

thats actually a nice car and a great price for some minor work...

Looking forward to seeing what you do to it man.

[Fuzzybunnykiller]

Any help getting the rims and tires off would be cool guy I bought it fr has not been able to find the wheel keys. It looks like a 12 point inside and one is the factory lock nut?

[G-ZUS]

You might be able to get it from the dealer?

Or maybe try one of these?

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-10-pc-damaged-bolt-nut-remover-set-low-profile/p-00952166000P

[Sentry]

Dealer will cost a ton, and won't have whatever the random 12 point nuts are.

That remover set is only good for fasteners with very little torque on them.

Get the actual wheel lock remover set.

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-3-pc-flip-socket-set-with-red/p-00947392000P?prdNo=1&blockNo=1&blockType=G1

Never pass up an opportunity to buy tools. ;)

[spacerz]

12 point socket slightly bigger than the lug + hammer...then wrench it out. 12 point sockets are super cheap at princess auto...it shouldn't cost you more than $5.

[Fuzzybunnykiller]

Two days to get one off!!! FFs rounded out the inside of one nut so finally just beat a standard socket on the round outside and jumped on the ratchet! Anyone selling nuts for these I have $$ just not much

[Fuzzybunnykiller]

http://www.vertex-usa.com/catalog/product.php?productid=594&cat=25&page=1

Going to be saving up go that. Crap that is a lot but so nice.

[03ozwhip]

thats actually a pretty sweet bumper, im wondering for that price, if its ABS or FG. FG would kill it for me, make sure you know that before buying it, it will determine how much work youll need to fit it.

[Fuzzybunnykiller]

I will keep dreaming of that while I do a lip just because that is what the minister of war and finance said I can. Not only do you need to tread light when 4x4ing but also when you are married.

[7thgenvic]

You should sell me that car for a grand :)

[Fuzzybunnykiller]

sorry man camshaft oil control valve and brake lines on the way from CA oem bumper mid jan fenders march and lights when my body guy finds them. on the road for summer or sooner i hope.

[Cody D]

Congrats on the great deal, I really liked mine when I had it, such a nice daily driver.

I love how everyone is trying to buy it from him.

[msommers]

Damn that is one heck of a deal! I haven't looked much at kits for that Lexus before so I did quickly googled to see what is out there. Found a couple that I think look good. This looks like a great project vehicle, best of luck with the build!

http://img.diytrade.com/cdimg/944426/9545679/0/1246191168/LEXUS-09__IS300_Car_body_kit_PU.jpg

http://www.body-kit.com/is300_c_kit001.html

http://img2.en.china.cn/0/0_895_18913.jpg

[TE4MFaint]

^09 is a very different body style from his.

[msommers]

Hmm what about a full facelift since fenders and headlights need to be replaced anyways!

[7thgenvic]

OEM with a Good Lip Kit...Slammed with some good concave wheels and suspension... DONE..

[Sentry]

Originally posted by 7thgenvic
OEM with a Good Lip Kit...Slammed with some good concave wheels and suspension... DONE..
"Done"??? Nigga please.

GTE swap

All the cool kids are doing it.

[7thgenvic]

Originally posted by Sentry

"Done"??? Nigga please.

GTE swap

All the cool kids are doing it.


hahah. He said he was on a budget :)

[Sentry]

Ok... Ebay turbo the GE. :D

[Fuzzybunnykiller]

I know that I want to do fr and rear braces as well as lower ones I have been looking at fr upper arms too. Nice set of dot high performance tire. And lower about 1 to 3/7". Everything I read about these cars are that with just a few things done to the suspension they handle awsome. I like cars that are fun to drive and are clean looking. Yes I have a tite budget these things will take time.

[Cody D]

Originally posted by Sentry

"Done"??? Nigga please.

GTE swap

All the cool kids are doing it.

LS1 swap like Parish is what the really cool kids are doing: http://neufamily.org/images/is300gallery/

[Hallowed_point]

Originally posted by Cody D


LS1 swap like Parish is what the really cool kids are doing: http://neufamily.org/images/is300gallery/

All that trouble and he puts the shitty ass stocker exhaust manifolds on..:nut:

[Cody D]

Originally posted by Hallowed_point


All that trouble and he puts the shitty ass stocker exhaust manifolds on..:nut:

I believe he eventually turbo'd it.

[Fuzzybunnykiller]

All in good time guys. I would like to turbo it one day just don't see the funds for a few years that is all. The stock header could go.... But we all know that a single part of a puzzle is good the whole thing is better so intake and full exhast gets the best return for the $$ spent

[Cody D]

Originally posted by Fuzzybunnykiller
All in good time guys. I would like to turbo it one day just don't see the funds for a few years that is all. The stock header could go.... But we all know that a single part of a puzzle is good the whole thing is better so intake and full exhast gets the best return for the $$ spent

Not to be a downer but modifying that engine for speed is not the best course of action, I think mine ran 16's stock, best bet is to not go for performance unless you are ready to go big.

[7thgenvic]

Originally posted by Cody D


Not to be a downer but modifying that engine for speed is not the best course of action, I think mine ran 16's stock, best bet is to not go for performance unless you are ready to go big.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6127/5945902118_2b9dabbf9a.jpg

For a daily driver. Like I said. Slam it with some wheels and your good :)

[Fuzzybunnykiller]

No slam sorry, this will be used on north Saskatchewan roads to back home Flin Flon.

[Fuzzybunnykiller]

I am getting a little worried I pulled the front plug and it was coated in oil ( does not smell like engine oil ). So I pulled the second last plug and the same thing. Now I know some one was messing with the car while it sat, some one stole the camshaft oil control valve because the original owner left it unlocked for a while. Really hope that once I get to the other 4 they are clean and some one was just screwing with him.

[Fuzzybunnykiller]

Question for the Toyota guys and anyone else with the knowledge. There is no brake fluid, and the fluid is clean that is in the cylinders. Crank oil is black. I think that the brake booster is gone and the fluid has some how made its way through the vacuum system to the cylinders. Is this a possibility?? Next is the best way to get it out would be a total removal of the top end, no? I see myself trading my hvac trade for some mech help in the future.

[sr20s14zenki]

Its not really possible, no. The engine vacuum has no direct contact with brake fluid, it just gives the power brake booster a source to work. They are separate systems.

I would fill it back up, bleed the brakes, and then keep an eye out for leaks as it sits. As for engine oil on the plugs, it depends weather its on the electrode, or just the threads/top of the plug where the wire goes. If its just that, its merely a valve cover seal gone bad.

I would run it to operating temp and then do a compression test just to make sure its good. Try to find a downloadable FSM if you can, itll be your best.

In the end, you can always just get a vvt 2jz for around 2k and do the swap. There are many ways to go about it. If i got a car like that for 500$ i would have a 2jz in it pronto...

[Fuzzybunnykiller]

That's just it is not engine oil it is clear and the engine oil is black and smells nothing like engine oil. You mean the 2jz gte it has the 2jz ge now.

[sr20s14zenki]

Yes, that is what i mean haha. 2jzgte-vvti. Hmm, maybe somebody was just fucking around and put shit in the cylinders. Do a compression test regardless and see if you can find that fsm, so that you can get numbers straight from toyota as to what it should be for compression. Fsm will come in handly as well later if you decide to wire in a 2jzgte.

[sr20s14zenki]

Got an fsm for an 02, not sure if thats close to the year of yours or not.

compression pressure should be : 192 psi.
lower limit should be 156.
no more than 14 psi between cylinders.

[Fuzzybunnykiller]

Thanks man I picked up the fsm off line. Super exicited just got my camshaft oil control valve and two fr brake lines in about 20 min ago. Putting the two oldest kids for a nap and out to the garage I go.

[Fuzzybunnykiller]

Spark plugs changed. Got my parts from CA today at 230 and the cam valve is in just need to put the battery in and see how it runs.

[Fuzzybunnykiller]

Back up and running but smoking like a wet camp fire. That is to be expected with the oil that ended up in the combustion chamber, ran really smooth. May have a sticking valve getting a little tick at a settled idle.

[sr20s14zenki]

Probably not a sticking valve, maybe a shim out of spec, happens all the time. You just go thru and clearance all the shims as per fsm.

[Fuzzybunnykiller]

this thing is so smooth. Never had a car run that smooth.

[sr20s14zenki]

Originally posted by Fuzzybunnykiller
this thing is so smooth. Never had a car run that smooth.

2j, they run very smoothe. Not only is it kinda an inline 6 thing, its a 2j thing (=

One day maybe you can pony up for a 2jz-gte VVTI and chuck it in there. That will be endless fun.

Get er back together and lets see how the rest of the car is. Great deal for sure.

[Fuzzybunnykiller]

One in a car that is for sale here in calgary for 600$ aristo I think, even a tt.

http://calgary.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-cars-trucks-twin-turbo-toyota-aristo-for-parts-W0QQAdIdZ441428144

[sr20s14zenki]

Yep that would be non vvti. Would still work though.

[Fuzzybunnykiller]

Ran it up to temp to change the oil and all is well also checked for any error codes and came up clean. I think I will move on to getting the body parts And when done take it to a good mech and get a full diagnostic and alignment just to safe.

[Fuzzybunnykiller]

Some people should not own cars. The light ticking at idle is not a valve it is the fact that the dipstick for engine oil did not even read any. So a change of the oil and it takes two Liters of oil to get a cleanish stream of oil out of the drain pan. Not sure when it was changed last but it is now and seafoam added to help clean things up. The next oil change will be after 500km and it will be seafoam again and mobli one 5/30, 2000 km and the. Royal purple 5/30. Will get the trans done at mr lube and the rear end done by me. I feel like I am rescuing the car instead of fixing it to drive.

[Disoblige]

Originally posted by Fuzzybunnykiller
Some people should not own cars. The light ticking at idle is not a valve it is the fact that the dipstick for engine oil did not even read any. So a change of the oil and it takes two Liters of oil to get a cleanish stream of oil out of the drain pan. Not sure when it was changed last but it is now and seafoam added to help clean things up. The next oil change will be after 500km and it will be seafoam again and mobli one 5/30, 2000 km and the. Royal purple 5/30. Will get the trans done at mr lube and the rear end done by me. I feel like I am rescuing the car instead of fixing it to drive.
Dude... lol
:english:

[Fuzzybunnykiller]

Now I just need to find someone with2" thick arms to get the oil filter off and change that before starting it. Being a sheetmetal worker my arm fits enough I can touch the filter and that is it. Funny you say but true.

[Fuzzybunnykiller]

Well wouldn't you know it the wife steps up and gets the oil filter changed for me.

[Fuzzybunnykiller]

Well it has been awhile. Now that I am back from work in Manitoba we can get this finished up. Ordered up two new fenders. Get one in and the other was damaged so they reordered one for me. Picked up a hood fr a guy in Edmonton and pick up the last fender on Monday. Head lights are on the way and a bumper from Toronto. Here it is as it sits now.

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o43/jayhart_01/image_zps2d19e2e9.jpg

[cr0n1c]

can't wait to see the outcome!

[revelations]

If the car is as neglected as you say, the timing belt is likely due for a change as well.

Very nice car, was seriously looking at a yellow 5spd 2003 model, imported from Florida, a few years ago.

[Fuzzybunnykiller]

Timing belt is in the works.

[Fuzzybunnykiller]

Quick side bar this is my other vehicle. 248000 km 2003 ram 1500 4.7l semi-hemi. This is the one that sees all the driving as it fits all 3 kids and all the support equipment.
Has the cat back replaced and a air intake mod as well as a superchips programer. With this set up on 91 octaine setting I drove from Regina to Winnipeg with the cruse set at 118km/h and pulled in with a 1/4 tank (87L). Puts me somewhere around 20-22mpg.

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o43/jayhart_01/image_zpsf227d95e.jpg

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o43/jayhart_01/image_zpscd11128d.jpg

[Fuzzybunnykiller]

Big thank you to NewLextasy for his generosity. I now have a entire body kit for the car. I like the look of ones done online. Pictures to follow when I get the lights in and it all fitted.

[Fuzzybunnykiller]

Ok, ok I just could not wait here it is just mocked up. No bolts or fasteners. Had to see what it was going to look like. Still waiting on the head lights before I start lining any thing up.

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o43/jayhart_01/image_zpse14ec2f2.jpg

I know that the body kit will get the "that is so ff1" but I still like that look. Like the sleeper look. I like cars I like trucks. Plain and simple gear head. I was reading import tuner mag starting with 001 used to have them all in a box some where. First 3 years worth if I remember right.

[Fuzzybunnykiller]

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o43/jayhart_01/image_zps3d28ca55.jpg

All the sheetmetal is here and waiting on lights fr Toronto.

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o43/jayhart_01/image_zpsab880e0e.jpg

[Quiet10]

Can't wait to see the finished product!

[Fuzzybunnykiller]

So the guy I bought it fr comes over with more stuff he has found.

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o43/jayhart_01/image_zps693721f8.jpg

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o43/jayhart_01/image_zpsbbc39f3b.jpg

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o43/jayhart_01/image_zps351eef3e.jpg

Most happy about this and the trunk tool holder.

And the floor mats in almost new condition, have the is300 embroidered on them.

[Fuzzybunnykiller]

So the car will be going to see Roberto at compact tuning lab for the body alignment as well when it comes time for paint and the rest of the body workit will go to him and Bronco. Will be doing a hks hi power exhaust while it is there mid June.

[Fuzzybunnykiller]

Got the lights and quick put them in just to see as it is time to put the animals to bed.

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o43/jayhart_01/image_zps7e80b74e.jpg

[remixsecret]

Wow, it looks great.

[ExtremeSi]

Nice work so far. I know what it's like rescuing a car from the dead. Lots of work and lots of wtf happened here!?

Looks good.

[Fuzzybunnykiller]

Well it is on the road. Not complete but what project is .

[GTS4tw]

Originally posted by Fuzzybunnykiller
Well it is on the road. Not complete but what project is .

This thing is awesome, great job. Love to see cars reused instead of neglected to death.

[Fuzzybunnykiller]

So driving shows me more to do. I expected so, front rotors, bushings up front, shocks and possible front wheel bearings. Man the prior owner was just not a car guy.

[KRyn]

Great project. I still can't believe how a car can be treated so poorly. I am surprised it wasn't run dry of oil.

[Fuzzybunnykiller]

New rims on order. Should have them by end of first week of July.

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o43/jayhart_01/null_zps20f437a2.jpg

[Fuzzybunnykiller]

Just a few pictures for proof I am driving it. These were taken on going to the sun road in Montana.

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o43/jayhart_01/1014254_10152959128210693_232161006_n_zpse9d69f20.jpeg (http://s117.photobucket.com/user/jayhart_01/media/1014254_10152959128210693_232161006_n_zpse9d69f20.jpeg.html)


Figured out my mileage and it came out to 26mpg. Hope hat means that he motor is still strong I drove it normally didnt sand bag it .

[sr20s14zenki]

I dont believe you.........



looks great...
:poosie:

[Sentry]

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The bumper actually looks good. What colour were you thinking?

[amear]

Yeah change the color!! i dont know if its just me but silver tends to bother me on alot of cars.

LOL, If i ever restored a car and got the engine running, i would drive it around the city for a few thousand kms until i planned on taking it out on a long drive. i would hate to have it break up on me!