Places that you never know what it for !

Many of you that visit my blog surely is a owner outside of Japan that happened to own one of Japan well design car named Isis. I bought this car sometime ago and never feel regret owning it except when the time I run this car up Genting Highland. The 1.8l is really underpower going uphill. I wish that I bought the 2.0l back then.
Anway, back to today topics, have you ever think / question the design of some parts of this car ? I had examine this car from top to bottom and 3 of  the following item is a really puzzle to me during the initial stage of ownership of this car.

1st :-

 The cup holder design between the front row is a big question mark to me, I know it is a cup holder but I seem can't understand the design of a big circle and a small rectangle space at the bottom right hand side of the plastic are meant for what. Based on the picture above, you can see that design is to put cap of the water bottle. What a funny thinking this Japanese have in their mind during the design stage of this car. How many owner will appreciate this little extra ? I don't keep any of my bottle open while I am driving as I guarantee that the water will spill out at corner.

Next is an opening at the front passenger side at the floor between the door and seat. There is a rectangle opening which the designer think that the driver or passenger can put an collapsible umbrella at that location. I had tried to put one at it and found it useful until certain way as the umbrella that can fit that space aren't that useable for my family. Hence a full size umbrella are always located at the foot of passenger in my Isis.

The last bits are the red flare location below the glove compartment. My car is an gray import hence the seller had taken out the flare. Based on the manual and internet search, that location marked red in the picture above are the holding place for a flare which in time of emergency can be used.
How many times does we see people using flare for emergency involving car ? Boat or plane maybe but in car ? Seriously ?
I think a simple red umbrella will serve the same purpose too!

So this is a wrap for this pre Chinese New Year post. A Happy New Year to fellow Isis owner and share with me your stories and comments via email or comments column below.
Cheers

Toyota Isis on track day

For those heavy footer, have you ever think of getting your Isis to the track? I do wanted to try, and here are some video of what it might look like :-


The video was taken from 2 different track in Japan, the Ebisu East and West Course. Both this track also used by the Best Motoring team for the track video.


P/S : Remember to install a good exhaust for that grunt sound. Enjoy! Cheers.

Toyota Isis Facebook Page

There are little place in the internet that gather the owner of Toyota Isis outside of Japan. Due to the low volume of car exported out of Japan, there aren't enough volume for Isis lover to create a club or forum. I myself had to stick to wishclubmalaysia for more information.
Anyway, due to the popularity of facebook, there are 2 major pages that share information about Isis and most importantly a place to read and post your beloved Isis.
First page is TOYOTA Isis / トヨタ アイシス
https://www.facebook.com/isis 

2nd page is Toyota Isis 
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Toyota-Isis/161684450552936 
I think we can go there to share our comments and stories in those pages and importantly please write in English.
Cheers
 

Halfcut has landed

This halfcut was highlighted in my previous post and now it has landed in Malaysia, to be exact in Kepong under the shop myjdmworld.
You can google it or visit the link below for the location and contact number. One more time I am not associate to this shop and I just want to highlight what I found in the internet to fellow Isis owner.
Price is a bit steep for the item costing RM8k for front and RM2k for rear, but you can also nego the price.
If anyone buying this, I might need a few pieces here and there, so please share with me too.

Links to the original page in mudah :-
http://www.mudah.my/Toyota+isis+platana+front+cut-22599680.htm
http://www.mudah.my/Toyota+isis+platana+rear+cut-22595591.htm

Another nice video in Japanese

This time I found a retro commercial video in Japanese for Isis. Enjoy it. The girl and the family look happy in the video as what I want to be as in my family.

Funny advert for Isis (Japanese)

Above is 2 video that I found in Youtube the other day that show the advantages of Isis. Both the person dress funny and they action are typical Japanese style of presentation. I hope you have a good laugh too.
The red colour Isis shown in the advert are the latest model with some facelift to the front and end. 
Cheers

Isis Halfcut in Mudah

This month special at Old Klang Road are a 2.0 D4 Isis halfcut for sale. The condition are not that great but it does still give you some good parts to salvage from. For those looking for parts give this place a visit as you can view the halfcut directly.
I am interested in the front grill and the both the front headlamp. I think it is a projector type which is different from mine. Anyway, thos interested please visit the chopshop and let me know the price.
Cheers.

Links to original page in mudah.my :-
http://www.mudah.my/Half+Cut+Toyota+ISIS+ANM10+D+4+Auto+2WD+Facelift-21091969.htm