What would YOU like to see made for the IS-F?
05-20-09, 09:57 PM
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Where can you get a front lip for $300? The only lip you might be able to get for $300 is OEM GFX lip. All the lips I've seen for the IS-F are priced right in line with similar lips for the ISx50:
INGs: $560
Fabulous: $568
Blitz: $697
LX-Mode: $780
Lexon: $734
AutoCouture: $708
Branew: $1060
Javier
INGs: $560
Fabulous: $568
Blitz: $697
LX-Mode: $780
Lexon: $734
AutoCouture: $708
Branew: $1060
Javier
http://www.sewellpartsonline.com/par...l.asp?id=70031
05-21-09, 11:27 AM
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Front lip in CF for $600max
Ti Exhaust for "offroad" use that weighs considerably less than OEM
Headers
Cams
Pulley
CF hood
CF roof
CF doors
CF trunk
CF mirrors (not just covers/overlays)
More suspension kits (ohlins, motons, bilsteins)
Ti Exhaust for "offroad" use that weighs considerably less than OEM
Headers
Cams
Pulley
CF hood
CF roof
CF doors
CF trunk
CF mirrors (not just covers/overlays)
More suspension kits (ohlins, motons, bilsteins)
05-21-09, 11:43 AM
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The OEM front lip (painted) is $89.99 from Sewell with the CL discount code.
http://www.sewellpartsonline.com/par...l.asp?id=70031
http://www.sewellpartsonline.com/par...l.asp?id=70031
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05-21-09, 01:59 PM
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Well, Im not saying there are not any expensive IS2/350 lips, its just there are NO cheap ISF ones. Im probably going to get major blowback by even suggesting this, but there are many "style" type lips available on ebay for around $300. I know, I know... quality, but I have heard of fitment issues even high dollar lips.
And I know its apples to oranges, but check out www.e92kits.com. I know its not a name brand product, but for the price we send on lips, you can get a nice front bumper for a 335i.
I just dont see how they cost as much as they do, 500 to 600 is a reasonable price IMO, and the lowest Ive seen is the Lexon for almost 800 + the cost of painting
Brandon
And I know its apples to oranges, but check out www.e92kits.com. I know its not a name brand product, but for the price we send on lips, you can get a nice front bumper for a 335i.
I just dont see how they cost as much as they do, 500 to 600 is a reasonable price IMO, and the lowest Ive seen is the Lexon for almost 800 + the cost of painting
Brandon
05-21-09, 02:36 PM
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With the 2009 IS-F production halted for the 1st quarter in 2009 and only around approx. 2,700 units sold of the 2008 IS-F in the USA..
(Under 5,000 units World Wide)
..The majority of aftermarket companies will Not be putting much effort into a low production vehicle like this..
The ones that do, will charge whatever is they charge to make & sell a product.
But if you are only making, lets say, 100 units of product ABC versus 1,000 units of product ABC, you can expect to pay slightly more for Quality parts from Quality companies.
"Supply & Demand" for IS-F parts in general, are both low in the entire aftermarket sector.
Everything I have seen out there so far for the IS-F is reasonable priced or right in line with lets say a regular IS350..
This is just my opinion...
Regards,
Joe Z
(Under 5,000 units World Wide)
..The majority of aftermarket companies will Not be putting much effort into a low production vehicle like this..
The ones that do, will charge whatever is they charge to make & sell a product.
But if you are only making, lets say, 100 units of product ABC versus 1,000 units of product ABC, you can expect to pay slightly more for Quality parts from Quality companies.
"Supply & Demand" for IS-F parts in general, are both low in the entire aftermarket sector.
Everything I have seen out there so far for the IS-F is reasonable priced or right in line with lets say a regular IS350..
This is just my opinion...
Regards,
Joe Z
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05-22-09, 06:42 AM
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With the 2009 IS-F production halted for the 1st quarter in 2009 and only around approx. 2,700 units sold of the 2008 IS-F in the USA..
(Under 5,000 units World Wide)
..The majority of aftermarket companies will Not be putting much effort into a low production vehicle like this..
The ones that do, will charge whatever is they charge to make & sell a product.
But if you are only making, lets say, 100 units of product ABC versus 1,000 units of product ABC, you can expect to pay slightly more for Quality parts from Quality companies.
"Supply & Demand" for IS-F parts in general, are both low in the entire aftermarket sector.
Everything I have seen out there so far for the IS-F is reasonable priced or right in line with lets say a regular IS350..
This is just my opinion...
Regards,
Joe Z
(Under 5,000 units World Wide)
..The majority of aftermarket companies will Not be putting much effort into a low production vehicle like this..
The ones that do, will charge whatever is they charge to make & sell a product.
But if you are only making, lets say, 100 units of product ABC versus 1,000 units of product ABC, you can expect to pay slightly more for Quality parts from Quality companies.
"Supply & Demand" for IS-F parts in general, are both low in the entire aftermarket sector.
Everything I have seen out there so far for the IS-F is reasonable priced or right in line with lets say a regular IS350..
This is just my opinion...
Regards,
Joe Z
Joe,
why dont you make some headers?
05-22-09, 09:20 AM
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Lots of R&D will have to be dedicated to making a nice set of functional headers in the tight confines of the IS-F engine bay.
So far from what I have heard & seen regarding the IS250/IS350, have not been huge beneficial results.
Then you have all the primary O2 sensor issues to deal with..
Plus, the fact that the O2 simulators have not agreed well with these newer Lexus ECU's.
At this moment we have nothing planned for that forefront.
Regards,
Joe Z
05-22-09, 02:27 PM
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Titanium crankshaft
8.5:1 pistons for boost
Carillo H-beam rods
Cams with more lift/duration
1mm oversize valves
Speed limiter defeat
Body kit to allow 315/30/19 tires on all four corners, but still keep the sleeper look
Functional splitter lip
All with OEM reliability.
A guy can dream, eh?
8.5:1 pistons for boost
Carillo H-beam rods
Cams with more lift/duration
1mm oversize valves
Speed limiter defeat
Body kit to allow 315/30/19 tires on all four corners, but still keep the sleeper look
Functional splitter lip
All with OEM reliability.
A guy can dream, eh?
05-22-09, 02:52 PM
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How about 1 out of 8.... ??!!
In JAPAN....... they offer the HKS Velocity Advanced Computer for the Japan Spec IS-F
VAC Type ISF - 45002-AT010 - ¥157,500 (approx $1,666 USD)
There has been NO confirmation if this product will work on a US Spec IS-F...
Time for one of you guys to research this some more..
Joe Z
In JAPAN....... they offer the HKS Velocity Advanced Computer for the Japan Spec IS-F
VAC Type ISF - 45002-AT010 - ¥157,500 (approx $1,666 USD)
There has been NO confirmation if this product will work on a US Spec IS-F...
Time for one of you guys to research this some more..
Joe Z