NOS on Isis ?

I had heard supercharger for Isis before, but NOS ? This is extreme. The picture above show an Isis installed with NOS.
What is NOS ? Full name of is Nitrous Oxide Systems. It is a system that hook up additional fuel to your injector by adding nitrous oxide to the combustion chamber for better power. Normally this kind of setup are one to sports car and it is quite rare for it to be installed on a mini-MPV such as Isis.
nyway, Japanese do love their car and this owner really does love this car so much to invest and installed this kit to Isis.
This car is a platana model 2.0 D4 engine with aftermarket piggyback ECU (Emanage Ultimate) installed.
There are a video in youtube that show the tuning/dyno process.

The video are posted this year and this is quite a new mod done. I can't get the tuner details as mostly it is in Japanese and the translator aren't very good. I will update more once I get more information.

Links to the original page in Japanese :-
http://gold.ap.teacup.com/brucem/763.html

Toyota Safety Recall for Isis

There are many cases where Toyota announce recall for their cars either in the global market or for their JDM market. However they never hide the problem of their for long and they reported it to the mass media globally. This is something that I feel is not bad, even tho that this show their car have problem but in another way this also mean they are a bit transparent with the problem of their car.
Basically, a safety recall means that the car have certain problem identify by the manufacturer and request the owner to send their car back to the shop to have remedial works done. This normally free of charge and they will inspect and repair it.

So for Toyota Isis specifically, safety recall were announced recently and many years back and I had identify 3 recall for this car. Since this is a JDM model, normally the description for the recall are in Japanese and the website that cater to this recall are in Japanese too.
I manage to track this website and kindly follow the links below (you will need to enter your car chasis/model number to check) :-
http://www.toyota.co.jp/recall/RecallServlet

Upon a simple search you will get the list of service recall for your car. I had entered mine and get 3 recall as below :-
http://toyota.jp/recall/2006/0530.html (Year 2006)
http://toyota.jp/recall/2007/0717.html (Year 2007)
http://toyota.jp/recall/2012/1114.html (Year 2012)

The brief description for all 3 recall are to check/replace/tightened the steering shaft, checking the brake switch problem, and connection rod for the gearbox and steering mechanism.
I not sure in details of all this thing due to the translation by google are moderate, hence it is best to check with Toyota Malaysia for this. I think we can write in to Toyota Malaysia for their help in securing the parts and service to do this service recall. Hopefully they can do all 3 of this together.

Anyway, this post is to share the information of the safety recall and take note that Toyota reported that no accident had happened due to this problem and personally I had problem with the brake switch thingy but I had change the switch and no problem for now. On the same matter, I know about 1 or 2 safety recall for Isis before I buy this car but I love this car hence this doesn't matter much. Hopefully, I can get some reply from Toyota Malaysia to help me in this and I will post something back here if got any update.

Cheers

Toyota Isis Halfcut

Latest from Mudah/my, are a halfcut for sale. This halfcut are from 2.0 D4 model with body model AMN10W. Engine are 1AZ-FSE.
Price wise are unknown but should not be too expensive.
I am interested on the HID, but not sure whether it fit my car original wiring. Recently, JPJ have crackdown on HID conversion car and I don't wish to donate money and visit Puspakom for checking.
Anyway, if you are looking for some spare parts, it is good to visit them.

Links to mudah page :-
http://www.mudah.my/Half+Cut+Toyota+ISIS+ANM10+D+4-19100660.htm

p/s : I do not own this advert and have any business/non business relationship with the seller. I merely share this information.

Toyota Isis U-Selection in Mudah.my

Recently saw an advert on mudah.my about the full spec Toyota Isis U-Selection. This is the highest grade Isis offer by Toyota. Double blower and power door plus sonar sensor is all built in. Good car and this is a good buy for those looking for a mid-size MPV. However you need to take note that this is most probably a recond and with a manufacturing date of 2005, it is sort of a old car.
Personally, this is not to promote the advert, I just merely highlight what available in the market for those looking for a Toyota Isis. I didn't have any direct or in-direct relationship with the seller.

Isis in Tokyo Auto Salon 2005

I manage to find some interesting photo of beautifully modify Isis that were shown in the Tokyo Auto Salon 2005. 3 version of Isis were shown, Sporty version, TRD version and Tom's Racing version.

Sport Version :-

 

 TRD Version :-

 Tom's Racing Version :-

Which one does I prefer ? None..... I like bits and pieces from Sporty version and Tom's Racing version.
I like the front grill and colour of Tom's plus the clear headlamp and side mirror indicator from Sporty version. The rims from sporty version look nice too.

Links to original page in Japanese :-
http://autos.goo.ne.jp/event/tas2005/car/toyota/gallery.html

New commercial for Toyota Isis

This is a new commercial in Japan for Toyota Isis. Its a 30 second clips which is sort of a complete advert. This time Toyota pick Misia as their brand ambassador for Isis and she is a Japanese songwriter and singer. Personally, I don't know much about her, but you could always google your way and get more information about her. The advert show the specialty of Isis by magically removing the B pillar during the commercial to show the panorama view that Isis champion for. By showing how the dog sleeping on the floor of 2nd row seat and jumping out does give you the feeling of spaciousness of Isis. Enjoy the nice advert, cheers.

2rd row blower for sale

Previously I had posted about what I had installed on my car to blow air-cond to the 3rd row passanger. Many visitor to my blog had enquire me about where to buy this item, I had help to ask around in wishclubmalaysia but there are no one to organize group buy. However, good news are around the corner, you could buy one from a Singapore online website for the item.
It will cost you SGD200 and not inclusive of postage.

Links as below :-
http://www.e-shoppinghouse.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=59_66&products_id=1014