Toyota Isis ram into shop

 

This is something we don't normally see in our TV during news time, as most of the Isis are for JDM hence it is rare for Isis to caught the news locally other than Japan.

Apparently, this Isis had smashed into a local shop and do some serious accident in Japan.

 The car are pretty intact and not much damages to the car.

 I not sure who's the driver and are there anyone injured ?

This accident happened back in 2012, so it a rather old stories and I just happened bump into it during my routine google search.

The front bumper does suffer some damages hitting the stainless steel rail.

For those interested to know more :-
http://shashuhantei.blog.jp/archives/7602018.html

Toyota Isis DIY DVD

 

There is always something for everyone and in Japan the people there never stop to surprise me with new innovation and products for the masses. I know that many car owner like to DIY around their car and I am one of them but many times we face problems of what is the proper steps to DIY. We worried that we might break something if we didn't do it the right way. Hence someone in Japan will show it for you via DVD.
Since it was done in Japanese for Japanese don't expect you could understand much before you learn how to listen Japanese. Anyway, it is much better than looking or reading via books and catalogue which most probably in Japanese too.

Cost ? Around JPY3,000, not that expensive since the Yen had drop so much in the recent months.

The video above is for a short sneak peek on what and how they present the DIY.

Links to original page in rakuten Japan :-
http://item.rakuten.co.jp/auc-mkjp/dvd-toyota-isis-zgm15w-01/

Fog lamp Kit on sale at Mudah

I spotted this fog lamp kit on sale in Mudah.my and I think it is a great deal as it only cost you around RM220.00 for an original Toyota Accessories. If you have read my previous post here :-
http://toyotaisis.blogspot.com/search/label/Fog%20Lamp%20Kit
You can see that I had install it myself after I bought it around 3 years ago. Anyway this kit only fit the old model of Isis which is non Platana type too.

If you interested to get one for the old Isis, why don't buy one and have a weekend DIY project to dress up your ISIS.

Links to original Mudah.my page :-
http://www.mudah.my/Toyota+isis+fog+lamp-29189017.htm

Denso Carbon Filter

Up until now, my Isis had run around 70k and never had its air condition serviced, hence I decided to send it for a checkup and maintenance services. In the same time, the air cone filter were changed to a premium Denso filter as shown on the picture.

The filter element are green in colour and it doesn't have any smell to it. I am expecting some green tea smell but it just odourless.

Anyway, remember to service your air-cond every 2 year (maximum) regardless of mileage or 40k whichever earlier. Cost of repairing any parts on your air condition system are expensive based on experience.

Parts number for Denso filter : DCC1004 which will fit to Toyota Wish too.

Toyota Isis 3D model

3D seems to be the latest craze in the technology world, 3D TV, 3D printing, 3D model etc. I bump into this nice 3D model by turbosquid and himster3d and I think it worth looking at their modelling of Toyota Isis. The details are great and I wonder what we can do with this model once we purchase the image of it. Yes, you need to pay for the model and it doesn't cost you and arm of leg but it need money.
Anyway, can I buy this 3D model and send to a 3D printer to print out a plastic model of a Toyota Isis ?
It would be great if it possible, do you fancy a 3D Toyota Isis keychain ? or Toyota Isis paper weight or a Toyota Isis toy for your dashboard ?

Links to turbosquid :-
http://www.turbosquid.com/3d-models/toyota-isis/693378

Links to humster3d :-
http://humster3d.com/2014/07/10/toyota-isis-2012/

Radiator changed in the nick of time

It is a great Raya holiday and I take this time to touch up the car, washing and cleaning the engine bay during this holiday, while wiping the engine bay and filling up water to the reservoir I found something funny on the radiator. Something look not right as it was colour red on certain spot of the radiator and after have a further view using a torch light I think I spotted a problem of leaking radiator.

The photo above show the location of the leak as colour red same as the coolant colour of Toyota. It is so bad that it somehow crystallised on the radiator. Then I started to get worry of using the car for long distance driving. I need to quickly replace it in order not to get stranded on the highway.

I send the car to the mechanics for a check and they informed me that the radiator need to be replaced and after a quick check with the his supplier, there are no stock and an order from Japan will need at least 1 month to reach. The cost is a mind blogging 2k. That is unacceptable to me and I think there should be a better way. I quickly contact Zul from SPT Autopart which specialised on cooling parts, via whatsapp he managed to confirm and get me an original Denso radiator half the price. I previously bought another radiator from him before, the response time are top notch and very efficient.

For those wanted to get the radiator can jot down this number 422173-2630 (Denso). This would be the part number for the radiator and it is a direct replacement on Toyota Isis.

Else you need to google the parts number by Toyota.

Houston Hayden Has Landed

The above picture show the location of the newly installed Hayden 676 on my Isis. I had decided to installed this after the car feel so sluggish climbing Genting Sempah during my trip to the east coast. Anyway, the ATF temperature shoot to above 110 and I feel there should be something I can do about it.

This is the tapping point for the Hayden ATF Cooler, notice the new piping at the bottom of the it with covered plastic cover.

Another view of the tapping point.

The cooling coil are install on the front of the air cond condenser for best heat transfer. The other benefits are the cooling coil can be cool during the air-cond fan operational during idling.

A top view of the hayden

How much it cost for the parts and installation ? Approx 1k
Where I did it ? Vision Auto/ Toms Racing (Sunway branch)
Effect after installing it ? A drop in ATF temperature. After a day of testing, the ATF temperature drop approximate 10% and this lead to better response and smoother gear change.
Worth the money spent ? It depends, let me test it on another Genting Sempah or Genting Highland run then I will tell you about it.

Remember there are some fake Hayden in the market and just a bit cautious when buying one. Anyway, just remember to regulary change your ATF fluid to protect your gearbox and installed an after market ATF meter to monitor it.

Links to Vision Auto / Toms Racing Malaysia :-
http://www.tomsracing.com.my/

Links to Hayden Transmission Cooler page :-
http://www.haydenauto.com/Featured%20Products-Transmission%20and%20Engine%20Oil%20Coolers/Content.aspx