IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013) Discussion about the 2006+ model IS models

Formal intro to Alex and Me

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 12-20-08, 11:28 AM
  #1  
rafarami
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
 
rafarami's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Florida
Posts: 23
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Formal intro to Alex and Me

Hey everyone!

I've been hanging around for a while in the forums, but never posted a single pic of my car (not worth it!) since pretty much last month I started modding. By no means I'm a professional photographer and, yes, I know, these are crappy small pics, but it was just for quick reference.

I got Alex back in April, used with 29.000 miles. It now has 42k! Stock and really well taken care of, the time has come to start spoiling my baby.

For now is just F-Sport springs and redouts. Springs should be pretty much settled since they were installed a month ago. I already got a sweet deal from djkhanvict and his Fabulous front lip, so that will come soon. 20" Vossen wheels, JDM visors, OEM GFX back, tints and Xenons should be done early next year. Black pearl emblems and other small things here and there would wrap it up for a nice daily driver.

Hope to hang around in future So. FL meetings and meet everyone!





Parked at my current place
Old 12-20-08, 11:33 AM
  #2  
Sytfu_IS
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (4)
 
Sytfu_IS's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: NorCal
Posts: 2,038
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

Congrats on the new ride and can't wait to see your new goodies
Old 12-20-08, 12:42 PM
  #3  
jns350
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (7)
 
jns350's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: NorCal 2IS/BayArea
Posts: 1,800
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Wow you held out for a while...now its game on!!!....post as you progress with your mods..
Old 12-20-08, 01:27 PM
  #4  
Evil Teo
Lead Lap
iTrader: (13)
 
Evil Teo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: NJ
Posts: 4,540
Received 10 Likes on 8 Posts
Default

nice. i love the fabulous lip. we can be twins.
Old 12-20-08, 01:28 PM
  #5  
sr20mofo
Instructor
iTrader: (10)
 
sr20mofo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: CA
Posts: 990
Received 3 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

very nice but be careful, the mod bug can bite really really hard

i withheld for a good 12kish then it was gameover LOL
Old 12-20-08, 02:13 PM
  #6  
IS-J
Lead Lap
iTrader: (1)
 
IS-J's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Miami, Fl
Posts: 647
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Man seeing your IS dropped on the f-sports makes me want them even more!! Pretty sure santa is gonna get them for me lol! Sweet, keep on posting pics!!
Old 12-20-08, 02:38 PM
  #7  
Brian231
Lexus Fanatic
 
Brian231's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Candyland
Posts: 6,101
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

Keep the mods coming along with pics. I wish I was in Florida right now, Chicago is a blizzard.
Old 12-20-08, 05:48 PM
  #8  
papaalex
Lead Lap
 
papaalex's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: HousTX
Posts: 512
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

I like your car's name, Alex
Old 12-20-08, 06:55 PM
  #9  
Mister T
Lexus Champion
 
Mister T's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: NorCal 2IS
Posts: 1,980
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 3 Posts
Default

You're lucky you live in Florida, I was trying to buy that same lip!
Old 12-20-08, 11:31 PM
  #10  
blk250
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (3)
 
blk250's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: CA
Posts: 1,549
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

welcome to the club, keep on modding...
Old 12-20-08, 11:48 PM
  #11  
IS-SV
Lexus Fanatic
 
IS-SV's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: tech capital
Posts: 14,100
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

F sport springs w/stock shocks, how's the ride and handling?
Old 12-21-08, 01:43 AM
  #12  
Fizzboy7
Lexus Test Driver
 
Fizzboy7's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: California
Posts: 9,679
Received 156 Likes on 91 Posts
Default

Very slick. I think the best mod setup is the stock rims with the F-springs. Looks so clean, subtle, and sporty! Like how the factory should have or could have done it.
Old 12-21-08, 01:47 AM
  #13  
XprincoX
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (10)
 
XprincoX's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Diamond Bar/Irvine, CA
Posts: 1,602
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

welcome and get ready to be bitten by the modding bug.
Old 12-21-08, 10:12 AM
  #14  
rafarami
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
 
rafarami's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Florida
Posts: 23
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Thanks everyone for the comments and warm welcome!

I agree that the lowering with the F-Sport Springs is nowhere near extreme (as with coilovers) but I really like it a lot and looking forward to getting my wheels to see how will it turn out!

Even with stock struts it feels nice. I'm not a big fan of upgrading only the springs, but I was confident on Lexus' word of being able to use them with the stock shocks. Of course, you can feel the difference than with the OEM springs. The steering has an amazing feeling now and there's noticeable change in ride quality (I like it better now, personally) since road bumps and any other little things out there are perceived more. It makes the car sportier overall.

Again, thanks for the comments! I'll try to keep this thread updated with pics as mods go in the car!
Old 12-21-08, 01:29 PM
  #15  
crazybuggy
Racer
 
crazybuggy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: New York
Posts: 1,580
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

let the mods begin!


Quick Reply: Formal intro to Alex and Me



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 07:57 PM.