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Starting a Build Thread for my new IS350 2024 AWD, USB, F-Sport, gonna stick with visual mods and easy bolt on's till my warranty runs out, then we are going all out.
Here is her Birthday back in Sept, since this photo have had windows tinted and Megan Racing Strut Bar installed. Follow along for the build, and PLEASE, Post your mods and wish list for this same year/model, I want some ideas for next steps.
UPDATE 1/11 Visual mods and easy bolt on update, Have had the car 10k miles, Oil changed usual Dealership jazz service. Rides like a champ, getting 25 MPG with mostly highway driving daily. I drive 100 miles a day, this car is a tank and cycles on and off a lot in one day. I will have to increase my oil change frequency, maybe every 5k. New additons since last update: K&N Drop in filter, Megan Racing Front upper strut bar, Tint, Bout to do Black out rear emblems, Put on an Ebay front lip.....
Here is my opinion on the cheezy 150 dollar Ebay front lips; after using it for 2 weeks, im glad i got it, if i got some 700 dollar carbon fiber set up and scraped it as much as i scrape now, i would probably throw a fit.
Not sure how im gonna approach the lip in the future but, the current cheap one protects the front of my car a bit and looks halfway decent .
Wish list for this year: NIA Rear diffuser, New rim/tire package, black out Fsport emblem, Wrap calipers, order the 2025 350 fsport black out window sills (I think its a better option than wrap.... i tried wrap its not OEM look.), will likely put on a Remark axle back when I near 50k.
Photos.... OEM+ OEM Black out emblems in hand
Edit 1.25: punctuation
Last edited by HOTboi350; Jan 25, 2025 at 09:33 AM.
UPDATE 3.1.25
Installed the Takeda Cool air intake box here is my review after only 150 miles.
Install Notes: 25 min install, didnt have to remove the stock shrouds, box slipped in easy over existing cool air intake tubing, i did not put in the supplied plug to close off box to engine bay, it gets a mix of cool air and some engine bay air.
Driving Notes: notably less restriction at all RPM's, Better MPG on highway, easier to coast in the city, No real sound difference up to 3k RPM, from 3500-7k RPM You get a noticeable growl that is much louder over stock box. Wasn't expecting much as far as HP Gains, the Butt dyno says its only a bit quicker on the highway esp. when passing or downshifting, no noticeable difference in city driving. Def. looks better than the stock box I like the blue vortex style filter it matches the USB paint well.
Overall i give this mod an 8.5/10 a bit pricey but this is a lexus and its worth it. will likely pair well with a new exhaust that is in the works.
it may say that it doesn't fit but it does, check photos you will see our model in the photos with the installed bar, installation is easy make sure you have the braces on proper side, they may come backward on the bar.
Update 4.5.25
Got a Remark axle back exhaust installed, LOVE IT, pairs well with the takeda intake, gives me noise when i want it but stays quiet when coasting or cruising, no drone at all. im working on sound clips that will be the next update.
Titanium singe wall tips pair well with the USB paint job.
Update 4.5.25
Got a Remark axle back exhaust installed, LOVE IT, pairs well with the takeda intake, gives me noise when i want it but stays quiet when coasting or cruising, no drone at all. im working on sound clips that will be the next update.
Titanium singe wall tips pair well with the USB paint job.
Beautiful build man🔥, waiting on that sound clip. I’m wondering how takeda intake would sound with the
F-sport exhaust🤔
Any issues so far ? How is the filter oiling process?
Thinking about getting one of these for my 23’ is350 f sport but have heard a few mixed reviews. How is your now? Still enjoying it? How is the filter maintenance?
Originally Posted by HOTboi350
UPDATE 3.1.25
Installed the Takeda Cool air intake box here is my review after only 150 miles.
Install Notes: 25 min install, didnt have to remove the stock shrouds, box slipped in easy over existing cool air intake tubing, i did not put in the supplied plug to close off box to engine bay, it gets a mix of cool air and some engine bay air.
Driving Notes: notably less restriction at all RPM's, Better MPG on highway, easier to coast in the city, No real sound difference up to 3k RPM, from 3500-7k RPM You get a noticeable growl that is much louder over stock box. Wasn't expecting much as far as HP Gains, the Butt dyno says its only a bit quicker on the highway esp. when passing or downshifting, no noticeable difference in city driving. Def. looks better than the stock box I like the blue vortex style filter it matches the USB paint well.
Overall i give this mod an 8.5/10 a bit pricey but this is a lexus and its worth it. will likely pair well with a new exhaust that is in the works.
I'm curious was the exhaust and intake self-installed or did you pay someone to install them? I'm waiting for the remark axle back exhaust for my 2017 IS to come back in stock. Really excited about getting it. Glad to see you're enjoying yours.
Also depending on when/what kind of wheels you are getting, I would recommend looking into getting some wheel spacers. They make for a nice cosmetic change. I got 20mm spacers on my car and the rims are nice and flush with the fenders, looks nice n sporty.
Last edited by AGrey3IS; May 6, 2025 at 07:22 AM.
Reason: Additional recommendation.
2024 IS350 AWD FSport Build Thread
