F-Sport Modded IS 350
07-25-08, 07:52 AM
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Hello all. I've been a long time lurker here but finally have a reason to post! I just got my car back from the dealership having almost all of the F-Sport mods installed (I skipped on the engine cover & the brakes).
I have to say I've got tons of respect for everybody on this forum. I've gone through every wheel/mod thread on the site at least 10 times and you guys (and gals) have some amazing tastes and some super sick rides. The IS is pretty pimp by itself but all of you have taken it to a whole other level.
I know I went the boring route with all factory stuff but that's the type of person I am. I'm super busy and I'd rather just have the dealership handle everything so I don't have to sweat stuff if something goes wrong. Big thanks to Johnson Lexus for taking great care of me. I was like a bunch of people on here that hated the F-Sport rims but I have to admit they grew on me, especially on black so that's the route I went.
The air intake/exhaust combo is freakin brutal. I just love the sound of it. Not huge gains in HP like you all know but just the sound of it growling down the highway gives me goosebumps. Still too early to tell on the suspension mods, I've dogged on it a bit and it still seems a lil bouncy but I'm sure things will settle in. I'd be glad to answer any questions if ya got em!
I apologize that the pics are so crappy, I'm going to get it detailed and have a friend with a real camera take some new high quality sexy pics but I couldn't wait and had to share asap. Enough babbling, here's the pics!
I have to say I've got tons of respect for everybody on this forum. I've gone through every wheel/mod thread on the site at least 10 times and you guys (and gals) have some amazing tastes and some super sick rides. The IS is pretty pimp by itself but all of you have taken it to a whole other level.
I know I went the boring route with all factory stuff but that's the type of person I am. I'm super busy and I'd rather just have the dealership handle everything so I don't have to sweat stuff if something goes wrong. Big thanks to Johnson Lexus for taking great care of me. I was like a bunch of people on here that hated the F-Sport rims but I have to admit they grew on me, especially on black so that's the route I went.
The air intake/exhaust combo is freakin brutal. I just love the sound of it. Not huge gains in HP like you all know but just the sound of it growling down the highway gives me goosebumps. Still too early to tell on the suspension mods, I've dogged on it a bit and it still seems a lil bouncy but I'm sure things will settle in. I'd be glad to answer any questions if ya got em!
I apologize that the pics are so crappy, I'm going to get it detailed and have a friend with a real camera take some new high quality sexy pics but I couldn't wait and had to share asap. Enough babbling, here's the pics!
07-25-08, 08:33 AM
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i have to agree with others here, the drop is perfect. If you darkened all of the chrome accents and blacked out the tails (minus the reverse light reflector) you would have one of the cleanest IS' on the boards and one of the meanest cars on the street! Can't wait to see the next steps you take with her.
07-25-08, 09:25 AM
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I looked at the photos again...IMO...i think you should paint your front grille all black to match your car. It'll make a huge difference in the look of your car overall. That's what I'm doing nxt week. =D
07-25-08, 09:58 AM
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F-Yea
Thanks for the comments all, I'm going to get more pics this weekend (even if they aren't the super high end they will be cleaner than these, and pics of full sides and detail shots of springs, exhaust, intake, etc.
suicidesam - yea, def, more blackening in order, just trying to decide how to do it.
sincity - will get straight side shots this weekend
hapaboy - didn't notice that till you said that, it is odd, seems like the rears should be recessed too.
Smokin - will change the tails soon, would like to get the is-f ones, we'll see once my credit card recovers
mrsardar - if you are just cruising at free way speeds with the tach around 2.5 there's barely any difference in cabin noise, but if you mash just a lil on the gas up to 3.5 you definitely hear the growl, even over a loud stereo. If you really jump on it it's pretty freakin loud, sounds great.
dodge2dub - hell yea, more mods on the way! once you start it's impossible to stop. total bill was in the 10k range. that was front lip, front & rear sways, springs, shocks, chassis brace, air intake, exhaust, rims, yokos, lexus ipod kit, & all labor, alignment, etc. again, i know i'm paying premium going the full oem/dealership route but i'm coo with it.
rashoodz - not sure what's up with the different caps, i'll have to ask about that.
truoutkast - def!
suicidesam - yea, def, more blackening in order, just trying to decide how to do it.
sincity - will get straight side shots this weekend
hapaboy - didn't notice that till you said that, it is odd, seems like the rears should be recessed too.
Smokin - will change the tails soon, would like to get the is-f ones, we'll see once my credit card recovers
mrsardar - if you are just cruising at free way speeds with the tach around 2.5 there's barely any difference in cabin noise, but if you mash just a lil on the gas up to 3.5 you definitely hear the growl, even over a loud stereo. If you really jump on it it's pretty freakin loud, sounds great.
dodge2dub - hell yea, more mods on the way! once you start it's impossible to stop. total bill was in the 10k range. that was front lip, front & rear sways, springs, shocks, chassis brace, air intake, exhaust, rims, yokos, lexus ipod kit, & all labor, alignment, etc. again, i know i'm paying premium going the full oem/dealership route but i'm coo with it.
rashoodz - not sure what's up with the different caps, i'll have to ask about that.
truoutkast - def!
07-25-08, 12:30 PM
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Nah bro, that's f'n sick! Post some more pics! That blacked out grill looks really hot, I gotta do it! Do you just use automotive spray paint? What's the best kind?