Prolex-UK Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 Thought I'd bore you with a tale of preparing my Lexus IS350 for this years TIME ATTACK and Toyota Sprint Series. Car is only one,at time of writing in Europe, and is fitted with a TOM's body kit,alloys and Supercharger conversion. My aim is to offer them as bespoke conversions by TOM's in Japan a la AMG,Hartge etc. Customers buy the car from me and TOM's then carry out the conversion. Car is being sponsored by TOM's JUN-TW Prolex-UK Charlesworth Motors and last but not least Wheels inmotion Power is 352 bhp (was 306) torque is 390 lb foot. Car has 6 speed automatic sequential gearbox. Will be fully road trimmed as I feel thats in the spirit of the Club Challenge. Work done Toyo R888's fitted to OEM 17" alloys Work to be done for Donnington on 6/4 is fit JUN-TW anti roll bars TOM's front & rear chassis braces. For Knockhill in May Fit JUN-TW BBK For silverstone in June FIT TOM's advox coilovers Tony will be setting the geometry for me and using any changes he makes available to his customers. Don't expect any podiums as most cars are 400 + bhp and stripped out but will give it my best shot. Pics to follow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorps Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 Bore us....nah Dave you can put pics/spec up of the 350 all day long How do you get over the menus in Japanese if your going to import them? I'll come along to some TA meets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prolex-UK Posted March 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 Bore us....nah Dave you can put pics/spec up of the 350 all day long How do you get over the menus in Japanese if your going to import them? I'll come along to some TA meets I have the American manuals Can't get SAT NAV to work but thats not so important.............. some pics The car in tokyo JUN-TW anti roll bars manifolds At home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 manifolds look nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prolex-UK Posted March 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 manifolds look nice they are on the mantel piece they are making some with no cats BUT throws a CEL light will stick with these. set of these with full system increase BHP on a IS250 to 238 from 205 so am hoping for another 30 bhp from these..................BUT worried that I may loose torque. will wait awhile before fitting them methinks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 Looks great how come TOM'S didn't fit the coilovers before if came over? was it to pass UK reg. tests? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorps Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 One sweet motor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prolex-UK Posted March 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 Looks great how come TOM'S didn't fit the coilovers before if came over? was it to pass UK reg. tests? Nope.............budget now they are sending a set gratis (was not sure if Kami would allow me to use it competitivly) flew thru emissions etc SVA peeps said Toyota are cleanest of the Jap cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 Stunning car without question..... wim has a real challenge here to advance the limited natural adjustments on the chassis to compliment the TA race intentions, but i have some inventive options available Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prolex-UK Posted March 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 Stunning car without question..... wim has a real challenge here to advance the limited natural adjustments on the chassis to compliment the TA race intentions, but i have some inventive options available best thing would be a driver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janey Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 Stunning car without question..... wim has a real challenge here to advance the limited natural adjustments on the chassis to compliment the TA race intentions, but i have some inventive options available best thing would be a driver ROFL Can't wait to see the car 'in the flesh' and even more to see it on the track ...sitting here green with envy Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 Road trim? 350bhp? I'm gusesing you're not in it to win it, more tour around the back and have fun? If the competition ups it game from last year expect to be trounced. Will be fun though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorps Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 Its not all about winning... Dave can you put dates/venues up when you've got them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prolex-UK Posted March 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 Pete dates below. Will not be at Oulton Park as I'm going to the LOC Euro Meet. April 6th Time Attack round 1 - Donington May 4th Toyota/Lexus Sprint Series - Barkston Heath 17th/18th Time Attack round 2 - Knockhill June 1st Time Attack round 3 - Silverstone 14th Toyota/Lexus Sprint Series - Teeside July 5th Time Attack round 4 - Oulton Park euro meet ?????????? August 10th Time Attack round 5 - Brands Hatch 17th Toyota/Lexus Sprint Series - Woodbridge September October 12th Time Attack round 6 - Snetterton 25th Toyota/LexusSprint Series - Teeside @ Jon I'm not in it to pootle but to see what I the car can do. If I do well then good if I don't well so be it. Thing is I'm having a go and will give it my best shot. If you have the attitude that you will not do anything unless you win/are the best then I'd suggest you have a problem. My attitude is if you try your best then you can do no more.............at the end of the day only you know that (tried your best) in whatever you do work/sport/married life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorps Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 Nice one Dave, deffo coming to a few of those Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prolex-UK Posted March 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 would be good to see you Brands is convenient ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 Road trim? 350bhp? I'm gusesing you're not in it to win it, more tour around the back and have fun? If the competition ups it game from last year expect to be trounced. Will be fun though. I think it's a great Advertising idea... only one in the country, Tom's supercharger, bound to get lots of attention and people interested = more sales for Prolex UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prolex-UK Posted March 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2008 will be having anti roll bars - front & rear chassis braces and 5 link rear suspension kit fitted on 5th April Going to some dodgy electrician guy with a passion for pink Looking for somewhere to fit the fire extinguisher at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorps Posted March 29, 2008 Report Share Posted March 29, 2008 Going to some dodgy electrician guy with a passion for pink The same guy thats been seen wearing a dress....i know i know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prolex-UK Posted March 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2008 Going to some dodgy electrician guy with a passion for pink The same guy thats been seen wearing a dress....i know i know indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazza Posted March 29, 2008 Report Share Posted March 29, 2008 will be having anti roll bars - front & rear chassis braces and 5 link rear suspension kit fitted on 5th April Going to some dodgy electrician guy with a passion for pink Looking for somewhere to fit the fire extinguisher at the moment i could suggest somewhere for that extinguisher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prolex-UK Posted March 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2008 that would make ones eyes water Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prolex-UK Posted April 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2008 the JUN-TW BBK has arrived...............hoping to get it fitted on saturday reeady for sunday .............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prolex-UK Posted April 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2008 The front big brake kit from my sponsors arrived today. Will suit all Lexus IS250 IS220d and IS350’s fitted with 17 inch wheels or bigger. Calipers are nice & light with fast road pads. can do these for ALL makes of car BMW/Audi/Lexus/Toyota/Mazda/SAAB EVERYTHING !!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alnug Posted April 3, 2008 Report Share Posted April 3, 2008 no mention of a 2006 Honda Accord type-S in that list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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