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Jun 13, 2011 | 02:09 PM

Hoovey689

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Hoovey689's Official Build Thread

Hey CL, so I've decided to give myself an official build thread so I have a place to share new photos and mod progress, as well as compile the few threads I have of past all into a master thread. This first post will be updated for any new photoshoots and additional mods.

Also I wanted to thank the CL community. I've been a member since 2008, and since day one the forum experience has been nothing short of awesome. There is so much collective information, expertise, and opinions, that one can't help themselves but get lost for hours at a time

. I've met so many new friends from local meets and get-togethers, and learned so much about my IS in the near 3 years of ownership that I have no regrets from purchasing a Lexus. I never thought I would "mod" my car other than tint, but after being inspired by other members rides and the aftermarket parts available, a vision slowly came together. A perfect car would not need to be modded. But since perfection is so hard to achieve straight from the manufacturer, we tailor them to our specifications of what the car should be. Turning something ordinary into something special. There's still so much more work to do, but I've told myself I will not stop until I've achieved my vision. I'm very proud to be part of this family. Thank you CL!!

New Photos on Post #83

UPDATES:
Version 3.0 of my car is finally done. This summer included new wheels, new suspension, new BBK, and a new lower air dam. Finally time to enjoy this build!

MOD LIST:
Exterior
• Full OEM Ground Effects Kit (side skirts, rear spoiler and diffuser)
• Wald Front Lip
• Window Tint (35% front, 20% rear)
• AeroTect Optic Blue Fog Overlays
• F-Sport Exhaust
• Megan Midpipe
• JDM Turn signal side mirrors
• JDM side visors
• JUN-TW Roof Spoiler
• Rolled fender liners
• V-LED DRLs/Hi Beams
• V-LED Parking lights
• Chrome trunk strip
• Blue LED Mirror Puddle Lights
• Blue LED VIP Puddles (In Side Skirts)
• Lexus Caliper Stickers
• 2011 ISX50 Taillights
• Painted Smoked Turn Signal and Reverse Light (Tails)
• DDM Tuning 6000K Bulbs (Low Beam)
• Stealth Bulbs (Tails)
• Kazz Sports Grill
• Carbon Creations CF Side Skirts
• LX-Mode Lower Air Dam

Interior
• OEM Sport pedals
• OEM iPod Integration kit
• F-Sport Carbon fiber shift ****
• Lexus OEM blue illuminated sill plates + rear plates w/aluminum face
• Leather and Carbon Fiber steering wheel w/blue stitching
• Real Carbon Fiber Interior from FX Auto
• Stock Green LED Dash Lights Changed to Ice Blue and Hyper White
• Full LED Interior Lighting
• 2011 Multi Function Steering Wheel Shells (Aluminum Finish)
• 2011 ISX50 Glove Box w/Aluminum Strip
• 2011 ISX50 Black Spare replaces 2008 ISX50 Yellow Spare
• IS-F Steering Wheel Damper
• Escort 9500ix Radar Detector Hardwired to Rearview Mirror

Engine
• F-Sport Cold air intake
• JUN-TW Strut Bar
• Painted Engine Covers (Obsidian Black and Ultrasonic Blue Mica)

Wheels/Suspension
• Vossen CV1 20x9 +32, 20x10 +42 Matte Silver
• Hankook V12 225/30/20, 255/30/20
• Volk Racing Rays Lug-nuts
• F-Sport Sway bars (front and rear)
• F-Sport Chassis brace
• UAS Airbags with custom brackets and BC Racing Coilovers
• F-Sport BBK 6 Piston Front / 4 Piston Rear

Last years set-up for comparison AKA Version 1