Lexus IS200 Altezza modified

When it comes to the first-generation Lexus IS, you have to mention Toyota Altezza. Because before the IS200 landed in Europe in 1999 and the IS300 landed in the United States in 2000, the so-called "Lexus IS" was sold in Japan under the Toyota brand name "Altezza". Even before the Lexus brand entered the Japanese market in 2006, the XE10 had always been the AS200, AS300 or RS200 called Altezza in Japan. So strictly speaking, the history of the first-generation Lexus IS should originate in 1999. Between 1998 and 1999, there was no IS with an L-shaped logo. During that period, there was only Altezza with a bull's head logo. At the same time, Altezza has a wagon version in Japan called Altezza Gita, which has become the Lexus IS SportCross in the US and European markets.

The case I brought to you today is from South Korea. Indeed, we have relatively little contact with South Korean cases because the modification industry is not developed in South Korea. Their car conditions are much worse than ours. One of the reasons is that they take care of the Korean industry. Most Koreans will choose their own brand cars. As for cars from Japan, the United States and other countries, the Korean market is not very good. Popular, you may not know that even Samsung, as we know it, sells Samsung cars in South Korea; the second reason is that many years ago, a world-renowned Japanese brand once went to South Korea to hold a drag race, but A serious accident occurred, resulting in deaths. Since then, the modification has been hit by one shot in South Korea, and the situation is quite embarrassing.

Picture: The direction of the stick refitting this IS 200 is towards Time Attack. The so-called Time Attack is to aim at the fastest lap score, so these cars are often modified with exaggerated aerodynamic kits. .

Picture: In order to match the wider track, this IS 200 is also equipped with a wide body kit.

Picture: Previously, the lips were made by hand, but there was no sense of violation; the huge water tank was vaguely seen, which seemed very violent.

Picture: The rim is from ENKEI RS 05RR, its size is 18 inches 10j, and the tires are obviously Hankook goods.

Picture: This tire is Hankook TD Z221, and its tread is similar to YOKOHAMA's A050, but in fact it is indeed the same level as A050, and its size is 265/35 R18.

Picture: The calipers are STOP TECH from the United States. Although the products of this brand are expensive, the performance is also very good. The diameter of the brake disc is 355mm.

The power system of Altezza and IS was developed by the "Father of AE86" Takahashi Kokomitsu. Although the engine surface seems to have only two displacements-2.0L and 3.0L, IS There are actually three sets of power systems: AS200 uses 2.0L 1G-FE straight six engine with a maximum power of 160ps (travel version is 155ps); RS200 uses Yamaha tuned 2.0L 3S-GE straight four engine with a maximum power of 210ps, only in the Japanese market Sales; AS300 uses Toyota's more common 2JZ-GE 3.0L straight six engine with a maximum power of 220ps (215ps for the travel version). A digression, it is precisely because of the two magic machines 3S-GE and 2JZ-GE carried by XE10, which will cause the two directions of IS modification in the future, restore RS200 and more powerful 2JZ-GTE possession .

But the engine in front of us is the Yamaha 3S-GE. A car needs to run fast in the circuit. It does not mean that the higher the horsepower, the better. The key is to have a light engine and a smooth horsepower. The original engine of this car is a low-power straight six 1G-FE, coupled with a set of lazy four-front speed gearbox, completely unsuitable for playing Time Attack, 3S-GE belongs to the JDM engine, so the owner can only be later Do a transplant.

Picture: Very distinctive engine oil breathable pot. The

engine has also strengthened many things, including the 2.2KIT (2211cc) from TODA. This set of KIT mainly lengthens the stroke, resulting in a change in displacement (87mm×93mm). TODA's high-angle camshaft, TODA valve spring, TODA camshaft pulley, TODA exhaust manifold, AEM plug-in computer, SARD thermostat, ITG intake system, etc. As for the transmission, Toyota's J160 6-speed manual gearbox, TODA clutch, and 4.3 final transmission tail teeth are used.

Picture: As for the interior, the main and co-pilot seats are modified with RECARO SP GT2 seats, Willans 6-point seat belts, and competitive integrated instruments from Bros Laptor R2 GPS, this product can help you calculate lap results.

Picture: Personal Fitti Racing 320mm steering wheel, there are multiple buttons to control different electrical appliances in the car.

The size of XE10 is very compact. It is a rear-drive vehicle that is difficult to resist with performance control. Think about it, you can have such a sophisticated chassis and How many rear-wheel-drive vehicles of such a compact size are on the market? As for the later XE20, XE30 and other cars that have become longer and longer, it is good to play drift, but it is not easy to run fast on a small track.