IS200- Budget Drifter

Benny’s budget drift car isn’t allowed back on the public roads after being rear ended and written off.
It is therefore the perfect candidate for some side ways spaghetti action!
First off, he will need to give it a tidy up in preparation for tapping walls & trading paint at the track.
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Benny makes this stuff look like a walk in the park. Please consider the risk factors and talk to a qualified mechanic, as well as a psychologist, if you’re thinking of attempting anything you’ve seen on the show.
Take into consideration your safety, the safety of others, as well as your vehicle’s best interests- warranty, etc.
Unless you’re trained & qualified to do so, we don’t recommend modifying your vehicle in any way. Stickers don’t add HP unless installed correctly.

[@GhostRyderFPV]

Removes cheap plastic trunk latch cover "Now it's a Toyota, not a Lexus." Truth 1000000%

[@IronBroadsword1]

Love the Big Lez show reference!

[@Thesomersetgimp]

And if Nolan has done the fix *long inhale “thing’ll never be better”

[@firecrakka]

Back the mic up a bit Benny..... all that heavy breathing got me slightly aroused. lol.

[@yaleman]

Darth benny :D

[@alexcorona]

firecrakka The mic is the correct distance, he just needs a filter on it.

[@wjanes11]

Yes. Please breathe through your nose or don't wear a mic. I couldn't finish the video and really wanted to watch the whole thing. I like you Benny but please fix the mouth breathing thing.

[@Megaphone77]

"I'm not really into aesthetics" *swaps headlights because he doesn't like the "look"*

[@agga3955]

Wahhhh

[@kefinkatt]

And brake lights

[@MaximusPsychosis]

"Give it that au falcon look"

[@Matty.Hill_87]

The Lexus lights did suck though 🤣

[@RyTrapp0]

Don't blame him - some things are just unacceptable

[@STREETMACHINETV]

We bought all the AU Falcons

[@seanevans8383]

This is every Irish lads dream vid, right before Donegal rally aswell😂

[@matthewrogan9349]

it just needs a set of cuts and a big window sticker and it's ready for king of the cone 😂

[@MegaSparkyScraper]

Something that says Ejaculate and evacuate

[@MrKombiman]

'I do love a quality restoration; I'll let you know when we do one!' PMSL @ ya Benny!

[@Craigo95]

20/10 for the trash talk, good stuff boys. Keen to see this thing sling sideways into Cheryl

[@nosegobo]

This episode feels like a real world Benny! Really enjoying your insight, dry wit and stickers over potential sponsors. Keep up the great work.

[@BigMkombe]

This is literally my favourite channel. Love this bloke

[@SJHSdrums]

I have an Altezza over here in NZ. It's really cool to see someone finally doing something with the is/altezza platform!

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

Love the new project. Looking forward to seeing it come together.

[@aSinisterKiid]

I want to say thank you Benny. These little "tricks" of the trade and shop knowledge tidbits are truly valuable pieces of knowledge. It's not stuff you learn in a book. You only learn this stuff working in the shop and running into problems you need a creative solution for. And it's priceless knowledge once you know it. The little things like showing us how to hold up the Transmission when you pull the engine, with a ratcheting jack supported on the front member. And pull off the old oil filter with the new filters box so you can keep your hands clean. It's such great knowledge to have and I want to thank you for sharing it.

[@JakeRawSon]

Stoked to watch this series Benny. Also awesome intro!

[@Iainkellyis]

Yeah, nah, nah, nah, mate. Mike Nolan woulda done that neon install for a cashie while doing 480km/h over the Mooney Mooney bridge in his Patrol fair dinkum.

[@alpineskiman]

Looking forward to the rest of this series for sure

[@markymark5887]

good to see another quality aussie youtuber. Keep up the good work!!

[@Daermos]

Ok Beeny this is a great vid so far! I really like how you are actually showing how to, aswell as being very descriptive! Keep it hoss

[@notold37]

Great start to the series, loving the music, and yeah, I've done a similar injury with a flat blade screwdriver, feeling your pain 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@Deadlysphinx]

Loving the videos Benny, keep it up!

[@feenyx6394]

Good stuff, looking forward to seeing what tricks of the trade are employed when registration isn't part of the end goal!

[@cynzhero62]

Anyone agree there is never a boring video to found on this channel? thank you!.

[@TheMichael791]

Awesome i’m going to like this build series 👍 thank you Benny

[@usedchoc]

Love Benny’s one liners!

[@s200rey]

NO WAY man, you've got a channel. AWESOME. Subscribed. Keep up the content!

[@AIHurrell]

Learned to drive in one of these, had one in the family for 12 years (from new) too - genuinely great cars.

[@HighDefBNG]

I am loving your new channel Benny, such great and detailed content. The MCM gang are taking over the interballs!

[@emotionalcontentmediaunltd2267]

This is one of my favorite all time cars. Im stoked as to see what you do with this benny!!! #DOPE and in stealth blaaaaaaack!!! #SUPERDOPE

[@Bofatutube]

Looking forward to it, want to do the same with my is200. Already swapped in an lsd, skid pan booked for next week

[@DragoserakerIT]

love the build already, keep it up man

[@vimmeh]

Love the video Benny, I feel your pain on the flat-blade mishaps, done it myself lots of times, even when I know its about to happen anyway. Keep up the great work :)

[@coenlowe93]

Ahhh Benny loving the banta and big lez referencing... keep it up :)

[@knowledgeispower5791]

Yesss! The bumper walk returns

[@jackblackwhole]

Going side ways, Excited for this series!

[@cobrin6437]

Back on point Benny, good ep. I enjoyed it and your humour.

[@shanehallam1487]

Next car def needs to be a au falcon

[@i976scirocco3]

Yeah Benny, Old School MCM style...Grab that front bar!

[@lsgemini7686]

Best episode yet Benny!

[@OvertakingLane]

Loving the channel Benny

[@lamboferruccio]

Actually a really good platform to work with and super cheap now, interesting to see what can be done to that 1G-FE engine, Car Throttle had a build series on one a few years back and turned out pretty damn sweet.

[@brandonb8543]

A tip i learned from school is for thinner metal is if you beat and smash it to much and it gets like a tin can where you can pop it in and out is take a torch and heat the metal up until starts turning a little red then hit it with water or air and it will shrink itself and tighten up. Obviously be careful with an open flame and dont use it on structure areas as it makes the metal brittle and weak by heating it up. More for when you need to be picky about the repair. Hope it helps, try it out. Thanks for the content Benny! Hope to see you soon at drag week

[@cynzhero62]

Good morning sir and thank you. i like your ideas about the build.

[@dariobonaudi5874]

Great video keep coming. Thanks.

[@JoeJoeMoto]

Got it looking good mate. I really like the new tail lights.

[@Mass5775]

You could always build some steel bash bars later on aswell.

[@sibusisocece758]

Very excited about this one

[@SDubProjects]

Wicked I've got some very similar damage to straighten out! Didn't even think of the tie down mounts!!!!!

[@dylanallred7005]

Can't wait to see more

[@JonLupen]

Oh no, it's DIY body work! Brace yourselves, "Comments" from the "Pros" are coming.

[@TomS-ho6td]

Cost of manual ls200's has just gone up

[@Channel_60]

Easy enough to get a nan driven auto and swap it.

[@stiggibombastic]

Nice project. Used to do the same with my old cars, throwing off all the junk from previous owners and get the car clean again is a good feeling.

[@azagedon]

Great episode I enjoyed it keep it up 👍

[@slowrps13]

Enjoyable episode Benny

[@theimprovementsguy8871]

Mad. Always thought about modding one of these

[@timothykivi4023]

I had to do the same when my EF falcon got rear ended. But I used a seat belt and bolted it down. Then attached em to a mother cars tow bar the drove my ef forward. Mine was a lot worse than the is200 but came out pretty sweet. Ended up loving the ef for a few more years before it was torn down and stripped.

[@Lewfrs]

good vid Benny

[@fish7810]

11:07 "If Mike Nolan was a panel beater, he would'a put this tail light bucket in." Hahahaha best thing I've heard in ages.

[@jzz20highwaydancer]

Keen for the diff welding episode

[@Spoonifyable]

I love bennys banter.

[@theflow-cg6dj]

I used to have one like this. Pearl white paint, sand brown leather interior. First love of my life. :)

[@shanebep3135]

I've always liked these cars but they're so much money in canada, specially for a manual. This makes me want to look for one again. Cant wait to see more!

[@wotever99ninynine]

i got mine for $2800 in nz. needed a car, wasnt quite what i wanted but as i said. i needed a car to get to and from work. the old levin was dying on me. got it with 226,000 kms. now has 270,000 a few years later, had to replace a few ignition coils. the tyres, rear pads, and some bulbs. thats it. nice reliable car. really wanted the rs200 4 cylinder version with the 3sge 2.0L 210hp 6 speed manual, limited slip diff etc.. but i got the as200 6 cylinder with the 1gfe 2.0L 160hp 4 speed auto, OPEN diff... oh well, still fun and slippery in the wet. and a really nice daily driver. and a damn beautiful car. that open diff is a pain though. i hate only spinning one wheel. you have to really throw the thing to get it properly sideways and spinning both wheels, especially given its a damn automatic. oh well. as i said, fun in the wet. and as a bonus if you can only get it sideways in the wet. your tyres last ALOT longer.. pretty sure if this guy is serious about making this just a fun drift car etc. he will weld the diff. it would be super fun and slippery then :-)

[@WARCHIEFf93]

love bits at the end of the video

[@craighoo5716]

That was really good. Best BCW yet.

[@ThatCarChannelOfficial]

I’ve been waiting for this :)

[@travistoole]

I remember the Toyota Altezza from Gran Turismo 2. I wanted a IS300 because of them for so long.

[@steveveness3829]

Looks like fun Benny😉😊👍👍

[@DriftInJapan]

I can smell a 1j or 2j coming soon! Looking forward to seeing it Benny.

[@therealboofighter]

Drift In Japan if he was cool it would have a beams.

[@cstarbuilt3338]

What the hell Benny! I didn’t know you had a channel? Should mention that when your in MCM. Subscribed now.

[@vtecmossy]

Do love a quailty refurbishment can't wait till we do one 😂 🤣 had me 😂

[@MitchJ11]

Hahaha yes!!! Love the name Benny. Gone to new level of awesome

[@chose1337]

What a nice surprise, can't wait for an update. Looks like you have the Sport version with torsen LSD. Good choice, but for drifting people rather used welded open -diff. Try it with torsen and you'll see. Btw. if you are planning on keeping it stock for a while long, maybe you should visit Rank One Performance page, where you can get eg lightweight flywheel or supercharger kit.

[@traversw123]

Looking forward to skids at the skidpan again Benny, I’ll bring my crusty RT142

[@stevenla359]

I like where this is going Benny. Im in the same boat as you but i got a bit more work to do, mine is fagamatic. Im planning engine swapping it with a 1jzgte vvti and cd009 gearbox

[@mysteryfang]

Love hammering a bit of beaver

[@darrenroberts1468]

Best vid yet

[@Zengawolf]

Cool beater Benny

[@harambeexpress]

Nah nollsy would have secured it with ciggy butts.

[@asher666]

Ciggy Butt Brain

[@EMcL88]

Gimme me loitahh

[@shastamcnasta2802]

Nollsy only does quality work, his track record shows he can do any job proficiently. At least, good enough for government work.. but cashinhand

[@ItsMuush]

oh yeah nah oh yeah nah oh yeah nah

[@Random12231]

Had the 3 liter (2JZ-GE) version of one of these here in the US. Fantastic looking cars, but pretty underwhelming stock. Nice thing is there is ton's of aftermarket support for them. Definitely looking forward to this build.

[@MafiaboysWorld]

We got the IS300 aswell a few years after. 👍 Trust me, if you think the 300 is underwhelming, the 200 will make you think a Miata is fast. 🤦

[@Srg.Whoopsie]

Portapowers work great for rear end and quarter repairs

[@MafiaboysWorld]

That tail lights make it look like a BA-BF rear end now Benny...close enough to the AU. 👍

[@lincbiggins4342]

The "Mike Nolan" reference wasn't lost "Fiddy bucks mate, cash"

[@MrNosajwhitey]

Never know you may be a natural drifter lols Benny

[@jacobrasmussen3585]

the internet needs more of this - Mechanical Stig FTW

[@Isaacyourmom]

Changes address to buy cars lol I love it!

[@Martinnc30]

You got me on this one benny :)

[@c987long]

Yay new video!

[@FuelInjectionSucks]

Finally someone else that has the same box opening method as I do. Use whatever is near you to cut the tape.

[@B8zey155]

Keys, a pencil, spanner, anything really 😂😂

[@rarkitorparkit]

What about a fuel injector?

[@jimmyjohnson2827]

Come on Benny haha dying to see drag week video

[@BennysCustomWorks]

James Dixon it finished 2 days ago .

[@DeathBaseTURBO]

How have I only just found this channel?!

[@RussZHC]

IMO "this" is the better Benny, nothing wrong with previous videos on the channel, just seems more you.

[@andersjjensen]

It was the same with The Skid Factory. At first they seemed a bit stiff and timid in front of the camera, but they started loosening up fairly quickly. Guess Benny is just following the natural learning curve of being a good presenter.

[@NissanR33Ztune]

LOL i live 1.5 hours from Ebisu .... that moment you come up here will be great....

[@CharleyGeorge]

When you want to align stuff how you want to do use a short 2 x 4 to spread the force across a bigger area and align things better that way. My father owned a body shop and I worked there for many years

[@SevenSillySausages]

Haha! Did not expect that Big Lez reference.

[@lavachemist]

Really enjoying your videos Benny. Are you saying beaver panel? Sorry for the odd question!

[@MeetDannyWilson]

2:00 I think he says: _"I'm also not a panel beater."_ As in someone who e.g. removes dents from car panels.

[@warpigroadkill]

I've just bought a rear tail light and it was marked as genuine new, but opened, and a tab was broke. Timing was just as Benny said it I was unpacking the light lols.

[@Beej13b]

Where did you get those long socket bits for the impact driver benny?

[@OperatingPear80]

nosey reference was on point

[@blondeostrich213]

Yo Benny those sockets are sick where can I get a set😁😁

[@georgegrinter209]

how have i only just discovered this channel!!!!! first off, benny done your unicorn fuel pumps yet?

[@norbertkovac6793]

Thanks Benny :)