Newbie question re mroe power (did searches)
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Newbie question re more power (did searches)
I just got a '04 IS300 (manual) and absolutely love it. I'm interested in the most cost-effective, hassle-free way of modifying the car to add additional HP (say 30-50, possibly more if it's possible)., but by spending under $1000-$1500 with installation included (I couldn't even try).
So 2 questions:
(1) what options do I have, if any?
(2) Which modifications wouldn't kill my warranty? I don't want to nullify the warranty on the car, so I want to avoid any modifications that would potentially give the dealer/manufacture a basis to argue that a problem isn't covered due to the modif. (my limited research suggests that unless the modificiation is a direct cause of the problem, the warranty still stands -- is that right?
Thanks for any responses and your patience with a total newbie.
So 2 questions:
(1) what options do I have, if any?
(2) Which modifications wouldn't kill my warranty? I don't want to nullify the warranty on the car, so I want to avoid any modifications that would potentially give the dealer/manufacture a basis to argue that a problem isn't covered due to the modif. (my limited research suggests that unless the modificiation is a direct cause of the problem, the warranty still stands -- is that right?
Thanks for any responses and your patience with a total newbie.
Last edited by leebol; 09-21-04 at 03:37 AM.
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Re: Newbie question re more power (did searches)
Originally posted by leebol
I just got a '04 IS300 (manual) and absolutely love it. I'm interested in the most cost-effective, hassle-free way of modifying the car to add additional HP (say 30-50, possibly more if it's possible)., but by spending under $1000-$1500 with installation included (I couldn't even try).
So 2 questions:
(1) what options do I have, if any?
(2) Which modifications wouldn't kill my warranty? I don't want to nullify the warranty on the car, so I want to avoid any modifications that would potentially give the dealer/manufacture a basis to argue that a problem isn't covered due to the modif. (my limited research suggests that unless the modificiation is a direct cause of the problem, the warranty still stands -- is that right?
Thanks for any responses and your patience with a total newbie.
I just got a '04 IS300 (manual) and absolutely love it. I'm interested in the most cost-effective, hassle-free way of modifying the car to add additional HP (say 30-50, possibly more if it's possible)., but by spending under $1000-$1500 with installation included (I couldn't even try).
So 2 questions:
(1) what options do I have, if any?
(2) Which modifications wouldn't kill my warranty? I don't want to nullify the warranty on the car, so I want to avoid any modifications that would potentially give the dealer/manufacture a basis to argue that a problem isn't covered due to the modif. (my limited research suggests that unless the modificiation is a direct cause of the problem, the warranty still stands -- is that right?
Thanks for any responses and your patience with a total newbie.
hmmmm...I just bought my is300 not too long ago..like in june sometime....so far I added an intake and thats about it...im aiming for an exhaust next!!! I dont think any of those mods will void your warranty...the only thing is IF anything does happen, you must put it back to stock. I think headers will void your warranty and i think it would be a big ****** to put back to stock if anything happens..intake runs about $250-300 unless your aiming for srt which is a whooping $525. I would love to grab that but its out of my range. exhaust runs from 400-900 depending what brand and type you want.
So the bottom line if I were you with $1500..I would grab an intake, header, exhaust, and a SAFC
SAFC and header will void ur warranty so good luck with your choices
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To add to the above advice:
If you are looking @ $1500 you are not going to add 50rwhp. It just won't happen. If you want to get #'s say goodbye to the warranty. With the standard Intake, Header, Exhaust, SAFC set-up I would say you could gain around 25 rwhp. All of this can be done for around $1,500 installed. The gain in power IMO is not worth the $. That's why I went F/I. At least a lot of my N/A mods helped with the F/I, such as exhaust, header, SAFC.
Good luck.
If you are looking @ $1500 you are not going to add 50rwhp. It just won't happen. If you want to get #'s say goodbye to the warranty. With the standard Intake, Header, Exhaust, SAFC set-up I would say you could gain around 25 rwhp. All of this can be done for around $1,500 installed. The gain in power IMO is not worth the $. That's why I went F/I. At least a lot of my N/A mods helped with the F/I, such as exhaust, header, SAFC.
Good luck.
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with $1,500 you'll get around 20-25 wheelHP, i spent almost the same amount of money for my mods and those mods will **** the warranty. my next plan is F/I and learn as much as you can in how to modify your car (engine wise) in case something happen due to the mods you installed. go to IS300.NET for more info, be prepared when you post there, clublexus folks are so much nicers
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Thanks to all the helpful replys. I've been checking out IS300.net religiously, which is a great resource.
Last question -- I kow that everyone's needs and preferences are different, but in terms of reputation and reliability, are there any companies that people recommend that offer F/I systems, particularly those in the Bay Area? Preference would again go to those with affiliated dealers/outlets that install them....
Thanks again.
Last question -- I kow that everyone's needs and preferences are different, but in terms of reputation and reliability, are there any companies that people recommend that offer F/I systems, particularly those in the Bay Area? Preference would again go to those with affiliated dealers/outlets that install them....
Thanks again.
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Re: Newbie question re more power (did searches)
Originally posted by leebol
I just got a '04 IS300 (manual) and absolutely love it. I'm interested in the most cost-effective, hassle-free way of modifying the car to add additional HP (say 30-50, possibly more if it's possible)., but by spending under $1000-$1500 with installation included (I couldn't even try).
So 2 questions:
(1) what options do I have, if any?
(2) Which modifications wouldn't kill my warranty? I don't want to nullify the warranty on the car, so I want to avoid any modifications that would potentially give the dealer/manufacture a basis to argue that a problem isn't covered due to the modif. (my limited research suggests that unless the modificiation is a direct cause of the problem, the warranty still stands -- is that right?
Thanks for any responses and your patience with a total newbie.
I just got a '04 IS300 (manual) and absolutely love it. I'm interested in the most cost-effective, hassle-free way of modifying the car to add additional HP (say 30-50, possibly more if it's possible)., but by spending under $1000-$1500 with installation included (I couldn't even try).
So 2 questions:
(1) what options do I have, if any?
(2) Which modifications wouldn't kill my warranty? I don't want to nullify the warranty on the car, so I want to avoid any modifications that would potentially give the dealer/manufacture a basis to argue that a problem isn't covered due to the modif. (my limited research suggests that unless the modificiation is a direct cause of the problem, the warranty still stands -- is that right?
Thanks for any responses and your patience with a total newbie.
(btw E12ic46, i haven't heard that headers or SAFC will definitely void a warranty. care to enlighten me? )
and in regards to your question, i think we'd all love to get 30-50 rwhp gain with a $1000-1500 investment. but it's really not feasible. like everyone else has stated, you can get an intake, exhaust, headers, SAFC, etc...you can find used parts on is300.net fairly easily for most of those parts, and you'll save a LOT more money that way too! but if you're looking for new, may i suggest the .NET store or carson toyota's website www.carsontuned.com? happy shopping!
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