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Project almost done: IS300

Old Aug 15, 2004 | 10:17 AM
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Hello everyone. My IS300 Project is almost done.
It's now finally in assembly mode. And should be done in the next week or two.

Please look at the pictures and let me know what you think. I will have better pics... as soon as we are done putting it together. Any input is great. And please Vote at the top! THANKS!






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Exterior
CWest Body Kit: Front, Side and Rear
DUAL VENTED Carbon Fiber Hood
Direct Import: ALTEZZA Stock Grill from JAPAN
HP RACING: *18x8 HYPER SILVER DARK (HPD10) RIMS all around with BFGoodrich Scorcher TA Tires
Rear Spoiler: Lip Style Deck Lid Spoiler with LED
Rear Spoiler: Ugo Carbon Fiber Roof Spoiler
Carbon Fiber: Side Pillar Panels
CA`Tuned: Front JDM (HID) Dark Head Lamps
CA`Tuned: HID Blue Demon Eyes
Aluminum: Shorty Antenna
Presidential Tint

Interior
CA`Tuned: Custom Designed cluster Gages
CA`Tuned: Custom Painted/Designed Interior: Dinomat everywhere, Custom paint was applied to trim & accessories.
OBX Racing Sports R: Chrome Fire Extinguisher (FE01)

Modifications/Bolt on
UNORTHODOX RACING: *Ultra SS Pulley Kit in RED
PRO LEX PERFORMANCE: *Front Strut bar
PRO LEX PERFORMANCE: *Non-Vented radiator panel
PRO LEX PERFORMANCE: *Passenger Plate
PRO LEX PERFORMANCE: *E-Shift ****
HP RACING: *Ceramic Racing Headers
SUSPENSION: Eibach Sway Bar Front & Rear
SUSPENSION: TEIN COILOVER DAMPER KIT RA SYSTEM
SUSPENSION: TEIN COILOVER EDFC: Electronic Dampening Force Controller
CUSCO: Rear Upper Strut Tower Brace
CUSCO: Rear Lower Arm Bars
TANABE: Type 2 Front Lower Arm Bar
INJEN: Cold Air Induction System
CHIP SOFTWARE: Swift Racing Technology Race ECU
ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER: APEXi S-AFC Super Air Flow Converter
EXHAUST: JIC Magic Pro Race Spec Series Cat-Back Exhaust System
BRAKES: *ROTORA Big Brake Upgrade// 2 Piece Rotors: 13.2" Slotted and Cross Drilled Disc
& Stainless Steel Brake Lines
& Carbon Steel Mount Bracket
& 4 Piston Caliper in RED
& Rear Slotted Rotors all w/ Ultimate Pads
Optima: 8 Cell Deep Cycle Battery
Viper Security: 790XV- 2way security w/ remote start

I have to say that as soon as this is done I am sure I will find more things to do with it, like a turbo upgrade. As for now this will do. And I have to say thank you to ROTORA for the Big Brake Upgrade, Unorthodox Racing for the pulleys, HP Racing for the Wheels, and Pro Lexus Performance for there many products. Without them, well this would have never happened.

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Old Aug 15, 2004 | 10:32 AM
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Looks pretty decent so far, but why did you paint the horns? Also, any pics of the engine bay. I'm also wondering why you would have the SRT Race ECU without the SRT intake in which it was designed for; wouldn't it be better to have just gotten a S-AFC, HKS AFR, or even an E-Manage?

Any plans for the interior (I.C.E)?
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Old Aug 15, 2004 | 10:53 AM
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the horns were painted for no great reason.
As far as the chip and the electronic controll- We are working on this. We have a S-AFC allready. Just trying to determine the best thing to do.

As far as ICE we will be doing something. Just looking to finish off the car first and then do the Sound, etc..
we have applied Dinomat everywhere and have enought cable run everywhere so that should be no problem.
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Old Aug 15, 2004 | 10:57 AM
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Originally posted by chase123
the horns were painted for no great reason.
As far as the chip and the electronic controll- We are working on this. We have a S-AFC allready. Just trying to determine the best thing to do.

As far as ICE we will be doing something. Just looking to finish off the car first and then do the Sound, etc..
we have applied Dinomat everywhere and have enought cable run everywhere so that should be no problem.
Awesome. I was just a little confused about those things. Look forward to seeing how things progress.
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Old Aug 15, 2004 | 11:06 AM
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OH, No problem. We should have everything figured out in the next 2 weeks.. And we will be going to the Meet- Next month.. But I don't thing we will have much in the sound updated or changed.

Thanks for the feedback.
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Old Aug 15, 2004 | 09:38 PM
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Looks agressive. I like the M3 look to the wheels.
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Old Aug 16, 2004 | 12:33 AM
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looking forward to the done project man
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Old Aug 16, 2004 | 12:19 PM
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hey i was wondering what else are you going to get carbon fiber? Cause the car looks Phat with the carbons!!!!!
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Old Aug 16, 2004 | 01:56 PM
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The other carbon fiber item will be the UGO spoiler. Which we will mount today. After the Rear glass is installed. I will post a picture of that as well. It is a very nice, and mounts to the roof also hangs over the rear glass just a bit.

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Old Aug 17, 2004 | 03:40 PM
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Wow, that is what I call a HUGE AND EXCITING PROJECT

Post pics once you are done!!!

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Old Aug 17, 2004 | 09:35 PM
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Thanks to everyone that has been responding. I promise to post pictures once this project has moved forward enought where you can see a huge difference.

For all those people that have voted: I could have done better.; Please respond with your version of what you could have done better. I am looking on feedback. And would like it to be honest. Keep in mind what you see in the pictures does not reflect 30+ things that still need to be done. So let me know. THANKS!

Oh, and just so you know.. Projects are never reely done. Before you know it, you find other stuff to do. Like a turbo application or something else.. I mean that's what its all about. Just doing something to a great car and making it better or nicer, safer, what ever..
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Old Aug 18, 2004 | 08:24 AM
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Cool Ride Man, My IS300 is the same year,, But all I have are some rims..

Man, soon as you have the final pictures.. post them here.
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