Fox/Artisan IS-F Project Car for SEMA 2008

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02-16-09, 09:26 PM

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Thanks fleadog. I didn't know if we were allowed to post links to other forums but then again it is an F forum so I'm sure it's all good

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02-16-09, 09:32 PM

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9D_yQ...eature=related

Does this mean the bumper will have to be even larger?
Sick setup tho! Can the stock tranny handle the extra power?

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02-17-09, 09:45 AM

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I know, but they said the turbo kit is for sale, If I am going to spend a crap load of money on that much horsepower, I would hope it would last through a big puddle, or driving in rain.

+1 Big time...been seeing a lot of posting on this lately on F forums...would be nice if he came on this forum like MHP/others do and explain some of this in more detail so that it can be answered once and not necessitate a bunch of call/emails from each person individually.....so far I have seen the following

- $17,500 installed which includes picking your car up and shipping it back.
- 527hp/492tq

Does tranny need beefed?
What ecu or tcu changes have been made if any?
Exhaust mods include what?
Warranty on this product?
And, talk to us about those air filters and water pickup...my guess is this could relegate the car to dry weather driving only.

Anyone have anwers to the above? Whoever splurges first let us know how it goes...

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02-19-09, 03:04 PM

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Fox /Artisan Twin Turbo Lexus IS-F Pictures and Video

Team,

Here is the Fox Marketing/Artisan Twin Turbo Lexus IS F I just had in my booth at the Baltimore Auto Show. Will be at TunerWar in Harrisburg on Saturday with it too. Peep it out, sounds like fighter jet on the dyno! 527hp/492torque at 5psi rocking Turbonetics GTK350's, etc.

Sincerely,

Brian Fox

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02-20-09, 05:19 AM

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9D_yQmghKf8

Sincerely,

Brian Fox

any info if this will be ever available?

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02-20-09, 05:26 AM

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I love this twin turbo setup, even though its only pushing 5psi.

Those numbers are very High for 5psi.

But dam, it works the dyno for sure!!!

How much for the setup and Tune (if there is one).

I'm glad you did it, but how long do you think this would hold up on the race track?

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02-20-09, 08:29 AM

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Damn, looks really good

Any plans to show it anywhere in Texas?

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any info if this will be ever available?

It already is available. Not positive on the exact price but I've heard around 17k, can anyone else confirm that?

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02-20-09, 08:59 AM

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any info if this will be ever available?

Here's more info on the Fox Marketing, IS F SEMA 2008 project car:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/car...sema-show.html

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IS F by Fox Marketing/Artisan Performance

Description:
Fox Marketing and Artisan Performance teamed to create this subtle yet aggressive makeover of the already aggressive IS F. The subtle part involves the numerous bodywork changes, which enhance rather than rethink the lines of the IS F, making it look even more muscular in the process. ‘Aggressive’ can be applied to the engine which gets the full twin-turbo treatment. Fox expects the changes will yield something north of 600 horsepower.

Highlights:

Exterior
• BASF Glasurit Sunset Orange Pearl paint
• Webasto Hollandia 9001 sunroof
• BodyKits.com Licensed Fox Marketing front bumper
• BodyKits.com Licensed Fox Marketing side skirts
• BodyKits.com Licensed Fox Marketing rear valance
• Custom fender flares
• Lightwurkz BASF Black painted HID headlights
• Lightwurkz BASF Black tinted taillights
• Impressive Signs graphics
• Meguiar's Car Care Products
• Paint & body by Powell Customs

Interior
• Black leather seats with blue stitching
• Callaway golf clubs in the trunk

Engine
• Artisan Twin-Turbo kit
• Artisan air intake with AMSOIL filter
• Artisan front mount intercooler
• Brian Crower connecting rods
• JE Pistons
• Mishimoto radiator
• AMSOIL 0w-30 synthetic engine oil
• AMSOIL transmission fluid
• Tuned by Kenny Strickler - TurboChargers.com

Exhaust
• Artisan cat-back exhaust Suspension
• Eibach Pro Kit Wheels
• Front: 20x9.5 iForged FS Imola
• Rear: 20x11.5 iForged FS Imola

Tires
• Front: 255/35-20 Toyo T1R
• Rear: 305/30-20 Toyo T1R

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02-20-09, 01:43 PM

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I've been seeing more of these turbo kits where the turbo is located at the end of the exhaust.......Mustangs have similar kits.....I figure there would be problems with road grime/debris/water with the turbos and air filters being so close to the rear wheels. Am I wrong?