Official Sharpie IS350 Continuous Build Thread

UV · 10-28-09, 07:32 PM

Edit: Decided to make this my continuous Audio build thread as well... Build photos start on page 5 - will progress as I build.

There has been photos posted here and there on over 20 forums, but none of them posted by me as an official announcement. Well, here it is...

Some of you either love it or hate it, but for me it's just just a one off car. Next year, will debut something different.

Photos by Jeff C of Photoshootmycar.com

Yes, the car is Sharpied, Similar to Brett's Sharpie Lambo.

2006 Crystal White Lexus IS350

Mod List

Engine
Fujita F5 Intake
ARC Radiator Cap
JDM Oil Cap
Bellon Japan Voltage Stabilizer / Meter
Optima Yellow Top
Tsunami Power Distribution block
2-Tone Color Matched Engine Cover
Powered by ENEOS 0W-50 Oil

Suspension
Tanabe Sustec Pro 5
Tanabe Underbody Front brace

Exhaust
1 of 1 Custom Dual 2.5" Piping
Magaflow Mufflers
Custom Staggered SS Tips
Res/Sec Cat Delete
Straight Pipe exit

Wheels/Tires
SSR Type F Matte Black by Tanabe
19x8.5 19x9.5 +22 All around
Currently 5 Mil Spacer all around (soon to be 8 mil)
Extended Studs
Toyo Proxes 4 215/35/19F / 235/35/19R
Black McGuards Lug nuts

Brakes
Currently Painted Stock
Stoptech Stainless Steel Brakelines
Custom BBK in the works

Exterior
Custom Matte / Satin White exterior body
Custom Sharpie Graffiti Design by RJTDesign.com
5 Axis Front Lip
INGS+1 Rear Bumper (Modified for Quad exhaust)
INGS+1 Trunk Lip
Jun-TW Roof Spoiler
LX-Mode Front Grill - Matte black
Carbon Fiber Pillars
Carbon Fiber Rear Emblems Inserts
Matte Carbon Fiber Window Wipers Overlay
Matte Carbon Fiber Roof Overlay
Matte Clear Tailights
Aerotect Redouts
De-badged Rear (Excl. L logo)
Matte Black Rear emblem
AVS Visors
Premier Diamond IR Tint Front (72%)
Omega Werks Front Windshield Protection

Interior
Carbon Technik Black Carbon Fiber Custom Steering Wheel
Carbon Technik Black Carbon Fiber interior panels
Carbon Fiber F-Sport Shift Knob
Junction Produce Neckpads
Stainless Steel Sport Pedals

Lighting
MTEC 8000k HID Headlights
Optima 3000k HID Foglights
vLED turn signals
vLED parking lights
vLED White interior / trunk lights
vLED UV Door lights
Police LED Strobes

Electronics
Valentine 1 Hardwired Radar Detector
Vaistech SL2Vu Video Control Unit
DVD Player
*Nuforce Prototype Amplifier Ref 18
*Nuforce / Oppo Digital Entertainment Control Unit
*NeoDrive / Nuforce Prototype 21" Subwoofer

*To be debuted at 2009 San Francisco Auto Show - Teaser Photo below.
Audio setup is approx $24k and will be debuted at the SF Auto Show.

Special Thanks to:
forum members RMMGS4, Flipside909, Rominl, josephdoc, is350jonny for the support.

Thanks to all the Sponsors and support given by the following companies:
Rob @ RJTDesign.com
for the art piece
Joseph @ Winco Autoparts / Tire Outlet for parts and labor
Tom @ TunerPlayground for the Coverage
Jason @ Nuforce for the audio
D.ick @ NeoDrive for the audio
James @ Tanabe for parts
Peter @ Auto Infantry for shipping my kit next day air 2 days before its debut.
Jeff @ Photoshootmycar for the media coverage
Vince @ Omega Werks for testing the windshield protection product
Lyle @ VinylStyles for helping out with the wrap
Sam @ Premier Mobile Films

Job well done... moving on to phase 2.

FAQ:
Q: How long did it take?
Answer: a week for the vinyl wrapping, another week for the sharpie - about 6 - 8 hrs a day.

Q: How many Sharpies?
Answer: I cleaned out 3 local stores for 2 weeks.

aliu603 · 10-28-09, 07:36 PM

not my style but props to you for going with such an extreme exterior!! can't wait to see the next phase

radicalrev · 10-28-09, 07:38 PM

mama mia!! detail on the car is superb!! looks much better in person.

Motil10108 · 10-28-09, 07:38 PM

My oh my, that must have taken so much time and effort to complete. Hats off to you guys. And, you could probably smell that thing coming from a mile away, LOL.