Tai3IS

Well, here we go. Decided to start my own thread to document this new project. Recently traded in my 2012 Hyundai Azera for a Lexus, a 2014 IS250 F Sport / Nebula Grey with Rioja interior. I've always been known for never leaving anything in stock form and i already can't wait to get started.

Most recent pics:





Current Mods:

Exterior:
- SunTek Carbon 30% Window Tint
- 3M Gloss Black Vinyl Wrap on Front Grill Trim
- 3M Gloss Black Vinyl Wrap on Side Window Trim
- 3M Gloss Black Vinyl Wrap on Roof
- Custom Tinted Front and Rear Lexus Emblems

Interior:
- WeatherTech Digital Fit Floor Liners

Lighting:
- iJDMToy LED Exact Fit 140-SMD Complete Interior Package
- iJDMToy High Power 18-SMD LED Step Courtesy Lights
- Vleds Exterior LED Puddle Lights
- Vleds Interior LED Vanity Mirror Lights
- Vleds Foot Well LED Lights
- Custom White 12" Cold Cathode tube Trunk compartment lights

Performance:

Suspension / Wheels / Brakes:
- BC Racing Coilovers w/ upgraded 12/10 Swift Springs
- Varrstoen ES2H Wheels 19" Machined Finish (19x8.5 F, 19x9.5 R)
- Custom Machined 8mm billet aluminum hubcentric wheel spacers (front)
- ARP extended wheel studs
- Project MU Type NS brake pads



Here's some pics of what i traded in:





Got the new car at JM Lexus, and I just have to mention that my sales guy Chad Scharmann was amazing. I didn't even plan on getting into a new car, but with the deal that he and the team at JM Lexus put together for me.....I just couldn't pass it up.

Here's when i first laid eyes on the new beauty:



First mod had to be some tint. 30% all the way around. Thanks to the guys at Wilson Window Tinting in Margate, FL.
As much as i have tried going fish bowl here in South Florida, I just can't do it.



And even though our weather isn't the greatest this weekend, i still had to give the car her first initial wax, polish, and sealant treatment. I do this to every new car i get. It just helps maintaining clean status so much easier.

Pics from after the detailing (sorry for the crappy cell phone pics):

Jaydemm

iTrader: (2)

Nebula ftw! I love mine.

aTeAse

The hyundai looks quite nice from those angles..

How was the car itself vs the lexus, interior and driving?

iRyan

iTrader: (7)

I need to get mine wax and sealed. Car looking good homie

Tai3IS

To be honest, the Hyundai was a great car for the money. It's definitely an adjustment because the IS is definitely a smaller vehicle. But I don't regret the change at all. Even though the Hyundai was 295hp vs the IS250's 204, the lexus feels so much better. So much sportier and the rear wheel drive is a huge improvement as well. I'll really miss the ventilated seats and panoramic glass roof in the Hyundai, but like I said before....I don't regret the change at all.

Tai3IS

Let the upgrades begin.

Parts are starting to arrive for the new project.

Interior LED Panel lights and LED door courtesy lights from iJDMtoy.com arrived today.

Will post up some pics after i install them later this evening.

TheShaddix

I bought the same dome lights. They are really nice. I put tinted tape stickers on each led bulb on the sides so that the map lights are dimmed while the center portion still remains bright. It worked out great and I can use them while driving at night if I need some light. Otherwise it's just blinding bright by default.

Tai3IS

Thanks for the tip man. Just installed them and I know what you're talking about now. Really bright!

Tai3IS

Just installed the iJDMtoy LED interior panel lights and door courtesy lights. WOW these things are bright! Love them! Pics don't do any justice. I'll try and get some night time shots later on.

Front dome light:

Before:


After:
Main light only


Main light and both map lights on


Rear dome light:

Before:


After:


Door courtesy lights:

Before:


After:

MiGGy1186

Those are some bright LEDS bro..Looking good

Tai3IS

Never been a fan of red reflectors on rear bumpers. They always just look out of place to me. Although I will have to admit that on the 3IS Lexus did a decent job of trying to blend it in.

But I just had to dust off the old wrapping skills and see what I could do about the reflectors.
Had some satin black 3M 1080 material laying around so I gave it a shot.

Results aren't too bad. Good thing is I can peel it off if I change my mind. Gotta love all the advancements in vinyl wrap materials and colors these days.

809johnk

Looks good, would be curious to see pics from further away.

RastaRacer

iTrader: (5)

Congrats on the whip Wilson, glad to see you back into the JDM world and from the previous cars i known you've built i cant wait to see whats planned for the 3IS.

#LexusBoys

Tai3IS

I'll try and get some pics later from further away.


Thanks man. You know how i am with cars.....always trying to be different yet clean at the same time. I think it's gonna be a hard task this time because there's already so many clean looking 3IS's out there. Like yours for example. But i'm gonna do my best. I already have ideas poppin into my head. Just need the money now. LOL.

Tai3IS

Here are some farther away shots of the reflectors that i wrapped in satin black. Just something different for now. I might change my mind about them later and just peel them off. Gotta love the vinyl. LOL.





Also finally got in my MirrorTap wire so that the Valentine 1 could work again. Great product. No need to run a wire all the down to the fuse box. Just taps right off the factory connector for the rear view mirror.