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I just picked up my 2016 IS350 AWD F-Sport this weekend. I'm really loving this car so far, the interior is so nice, the ride is so civilized, the workmanship and details by LEXUS is amazing. Coming from a Subaru, this is a huge step up on the quality ladder.
Currently researching on parts to personalize the car to my liking
For those interested, this was my 2011 Subaru STi before the IS
photo taken by @devstur (instagram)
Car: 2016 IS350 AWD F-Sport (Canadian Series 2 Package), Ultra White
MODS LIST
Performance & Handling
- RS-R Down Springs (SOLD)
- RS-R Sports-i Coilovers
- Tegiwa Coilover Covers
- APEXi AWD Mid-Pipe (ordered)
- Rowen (Tommy Kaira) Exhaust with Titanium Quad Tips
- SARD Rear Sway Bar
Cosmetics & Convenience
- Evangelion NERV Start Button
- JDM OEM IS300h Rear Emblem
- GS OEM Side Door Weather Strips
- RC-F OEM Aluminum Shift Paddles
- JDM OEM Rear Door Weather Strips
- JDM OEM GS X-Line Leather Shift **** & Shift Boot
- Ebay OEM Euro Knock-off Splash Guards
- RallyArmor Universal UR Splash Guards
- Ebay Door Hinge Covers
- Ebay Center Console Coin organizer
- Ebay PU Leather Ergonomic Headrest
- JDM OEM F-Sport Fog Lights with Light Stock
- Replaced all interior bulbs with PHILIPS LEDs
- JDM OEM RC-F Rear Fender Blades
- TRD Front Corner Spoilers
- TRD Side Skirts
- TRD Rear Spoiler
- JC Sportline Rear Diffuser
- BlendMount R Series Aluminum Radar Detector Mount
- Kuda Mobile-Phone Dash Mount w/ 3D printed mobile phone holder
- Aliexpress full coverage floor mats
Wheels & Tire
Summer Setup:
- RAYS VOLK RACING G27 Prisim Light Silver 19x8.5 +45 114.3x5
- Montegi Extra Short Forged Steel Lug Nuts (21mm long) - KYO-EI Racing Composite R40 iCONIX Closed End Lock & Nut Set
- KYO-EI Hub Centric Ring Set
- Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S 245/35/19
- RAYS VOLK RACING TE-37SL Pressed Graphite 18x9 +45 114.3x5 (from my STi) SOLD
- RAYS VOLK RACING TE-37SL 2013 Limited Spoke Decal SOLD
- Bridgestone Potenza S-04 Pole Position 245/40/18 (from my STi) SOLD
Winter Setup:
- Lexus OEM 2IS 5 Spoke Rims
- Bridgestone Blizzak WS80 225/40/18 Front, 255/35/18 Rear
Spring/Fall (take car in for service) Setup:
- Lexus F Sport Rims
- Bridgestone Turanza EL400-02 225/40/18 Front, 255/35/18 Rear
Paint Protection
- XPEL Ultimate Coverage on 80% of car
- GTECHNIQ Crystal Serum and GTECHNIQ EXO
Last edited by otakusan; 09-01-17 at 08:45 AM.
Reason: added mod list
Congrats on the ride! I had a the same feeling upgrading from my FRS.
Originally Posted by gpxluke
Very nicely done on the STI! Welcome to the Lexus community!
Originally Posted by E46CT
Congrats! Nice AWD
Thanks Guys, Has ordered a bunch of small accessories already such as storage box, key gloves, navigation screen protectors radar mirror mounts... Car is currently sitting at my buddies getting a new car paint prep, than getting 75% of the car wrapped in XPEL ULTIMATE clear film, and top off with GTECHNIQ Crystal Serum and GTECHNIQ EXO.
In the mean time, trying to decide on front lip, spoiler, diffuser, exhaust.
Also waiting for F-sport springs to arrive to dealer and install. (will be an experiment on how they fit/ride on AWD model)
And waiting for hub-centric rings and lug nuts to arrive so I can put those TE37SL from the STi on (since i got a very conservative setup, they should work very well on the IS).
Thanks Guys, Has ordered a bunch of small accessories already such as storage box, key gloves, navigation screen protectors radar mirror mounts... Car is currently sitting at my buddies getting a new car paint prep, than getting 75% of the car wrapped in XPEL ULTIMATE clear film, and top off with GTECHNIQ Crystal Serum and GTECHNIQ EXO.
In the mean time, trying to decide on front lip, spoiler, diffuser, exhaust.
Also waiting for F-sport springs to arrive to dealer and install. (will be an experiment on how they fit/ride on AWD model)
And waiting for hub-centric rings and lug nuts to arrive so I can put those TE37SL from the STi on (since i got a very conservative setup, they should work very well on the IS).
Hope to share more pictures here soon
Personally I think less is more! Too many people buy these cars and immediately think they must go purchase xx exhaust xx lip xx diffuser.
The car is absolute class stock! Personally if I'm going to mod, it's going to be functional and increase the use of the car or the handling. Personally I think the vast majority of add on lips, diffusers, wings, spoilers, etc. is juvenile/tacky but that's just my opinion. I love stock professional sleek quality appearance of the IS in its stock form!!
What I did is subtle H Tech springs on mine. .8/.6" drop. I wonder if you want to do something similar?
'16 Silver Lining IS200t w/ H Tech springs installed.
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-Josh
Originally Posted by VividRacing
Very nice ride! Besides spring and Volks, do you have any other plans for it? Judging by the look of your Subbie, I would guess you have other plans
Originally Posted by E46CT
Personally I think less is more! Too many people buy these cars and immediately think they must go purchase xx exhaust xx lip xx diffuser.
The car is absolute class stock! Personally if I'm going to mod, it's going to be functional and increase the use of the car or the handling. Personally I think the vast majority of add on lips, diffusers, wings, spoilers, etc. is juvenile/tacky but that's just my opinion. I love stock professional sleek quality appearance of the IS in its stock form!!
What I did is subtle H Tech springs on mine. .8/.6" drop. I wonder if you want to do something similar?
'16 Silver Lining IS200t w/ H Tech springs installed.
Thanks for the warm welcome guys Not much planned besides cosmetics... I'm not sure if I even want to get an axle back yet even. Like E46CT said, the car actually looks very nice as is already... the lowering springs was a free dealer throw-in, so I thought it would make a good experiment on how they do on the AWD car... Plus I made sure they put in writing that this will not affect my warranty in any way what so ever (since it's not a Canadian Lexus option). I wanted to get something small and subtle so it doesn't affect the lines of the car much.. but will make it a bit different than the other thousands of this car rolling around the city
Originally Posted by Tyrant32
Subscribing so I can see how the F Sport springs turn out on your AWD. Really hoping for some good news here!
I'm very excited to see how this will turn out as well
Small and sad update... the Japanese shop I ordered my TRD Aero parts (front lip and rear spoiler) from just emailed me... TRD Aero parts for the 3IS are now discontinued
Trying to contact all the online shops that lists these to see who actually has these parts in stock... sigh...
Small and sad update... the Japanese shop I ordered my TRD Aero parts (from lip and rear spoiler) from just emailed me... TRD Aero parts for the 3IS are now discontinued
Trying to contact all the online shops that lists these to see who actually has these parts in stock... sigh...
Noooooooo!!! Those were on my list! What does Nigel-JDM have to say about this? Can he confirm?
Judging by your location and the way the IS was presented by the dealer, you must be a fellow Edmontonian.
I'm curious to see how the F-sport springs fair. Been contemplating putting springs on mine but no time and too much other stuff invested in life *cough*house and mortgage*cough*
Noooooooo!!! Those were on my list! What does Nigel-JDM have to say about this? Can he confirm?
I've emailed all places that listed the TRD aero parts on their online store, waiting for responses...
Originally Posted by evchao
Judging by your location and the way the IS was presented by the dealer, you must be a fellow Edmontonian.
I'm curious to see how the F-sport springs fair. Been contemplating putting springs on mine but no time and too much other stuff invested in life *cough*house and mortgage*cough*
Hey, Yes I'm in Edmonton.. Just dropped the car off at dealership this morning for springs install. Will post first impression and ride height differences later today *fingers crossed they work out*
09-11-16, 10:20 AM
Otakusan's 2016 IS350 AWD F-Sport
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