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Old Aug 1, 2009 | 12:51 PM
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Wow, now that is one clean IS build. Do you have a current mods list? I'm just starting my IS 300 build...
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Old Aug 1, 2009 | 01:09 PM
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Wow, now that is one clean IS build. Do you have a current mods list? I'm just starting my IS 300 build...

Thanks. My current mod list can be found over here:

EDIT: Site won't allow link due to word sensor. Copied from my.IS.


2006 mod list:

Inside & Out:
  • Tinted Windows
  • 04-05 dash tray
  • TRD shift ****
  • Figs Hood Props

Go Fast:
  • JoeZ + Blitz air filter
  • PLP heat shield
  • B&M SS

Stop Drop & Roll:
  • JIC FSTB
  • TCS RSTB
  • Apex Exv coilovers

Wheels and Tires:
  • 5zigen SC3000 18x7.5+42
  • Falken FK 452 225/40/18

Mobiletronics:
  • New alarm
  • JDM Altezza Antenna
  • AVIC Z1
  • JDM 2Din
  • ARC KAR 265
  • ARC KAR 6932
  • ARC KAR 400.4
  • Amp Rack
  • PS2 Slim
  • Valentine1 (hardwired) #1 (Lost/Stolen from Lexus loaner--my dumb *** forgot it in there)



Yes! My son finally admits my car is cooler than his mother's MDX

2007 mod list:

Inside & Out:
  • TRD front lip
  • Altezza Z grill w/ "L"
Stop Drop & Roll:
  • Replaced 6kg rear springs with 8kg - Much better!

Mobiletronics:
  • TeckPro Grounding kit

Car Wash:
  • Porter Cable 7424
  • Menzerna Polish, glaze, sealant, and other crap
  • Glimour Foam Gun
2008 Mod List:

Inside & Out
  • JDM Window Visors
  • 2003 SD Grill
  • Authentic TRD sid skirts
  • Carson Tuned rear skirt
  • Painted calipers
  • Clear bra (front bumper & lip)
  • Expel (heads, fogs, and side markers)

Go Fast
  • SRT intake
  • Greddy Air Diffuser

Stop Drop & Roll
  • Cusco rear STB

Mobiletronics
  • Pioneer Backup Camera
  • Pioneer XM/Traffic module
  • Pioneer Bluetooth module
  • Token Mirror Tilt Module
  • Valentine1 #2

2009 Mod List:

Inside & Out
  • Painted Engine Bay covers
  • Grinded SRT heat sheild to fit

Go Fast:
  • Clutch Dampener - GONE

Stop Drop & Roll:
  • L-Tuned sway bars
  • Stance GR+ (12F/10R)

Wheels and Tires:
  • Work VS-XX 18x8/9 +38
  • Falken FK-452 tires 225/40/18 & 235/40/18
Mobiletronics:
  • Pioneer iPod module - YES! I finally got one...iPhone actually :blush:
  • Powering most of the add-ons with a 5 pin 12v automotive relay & in-line breaker.

The Car Wash
  • Dr. Colorchip

~To be continued~

Last edited by rvalero; Aug 1, 2009 at 08:51 PM.
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Old Aug 2, 2009 | 08:02 AM
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Haha that is an awesome diecast model!
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Old Aug 2, 2009 | 02:51 PM
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Haha that is an awesome diecast model!
See post 9. It's actually a customized lexan RC body.
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Old Aug 2, 2009 | 03:28 PM
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Wow the transformation of your IS looks amazing. I'm loving that engine bay with red accents
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Old Aug 23, 2009 | 10:21 PM
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Here's the latest addition to my favorite toy.


Valor headrest monitors with custom upholstery
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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 03:48 AM
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jdm oem front & rear bumper would make the car look a lot closer to the scale of the R/C!
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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 01:01 AM
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wow that is a nice looking car!
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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 07:16 PM
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Love the car and love the RC car even more, I need to get one of those!
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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 10:38 PM
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love the pics! looks really clean and tastefully good.
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 08:52 AM
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Thanks for your comments. Here are a couple sound clips.


JoeZ/Blitz Filter/Apex N1 Exhaust


SRT Intake/Apex N1 Exhaust


SRT Intake/Apex N1 Exhaust/0-45 Normal driving (windows closed)
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by rvalero
Here's the latest addition to my favorite toy.


Valor headrest monitors with custom upholstery
That's hot! (and my name ain't Paris)

Is the radio dash kit custom or production?

Here's a shot of my headrests. Biggest LCD I could find that'd fit.

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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 10:23 AM
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Super SeXy!! ^^
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by rvalero
Thanks for your comments. Here are a couple sound clips.
Thanks for posting this!
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 10:42 AM
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Thanks Sway162. BTW, if you noticed, you can hear some minor tranny whine from my B&M SS in the last clip.

O.L.T., I like how clean and simple your monitors are. The dash kit IS the JDM OEM kit that I picked up from Nigel. I had to customize it by removing material before my AVIC Z1 would fit. I should be getting my PYLE video distribution amplifier today. Hopefully that will help clean up the video from my HU...if only I had my car with me **sigh**
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