2 Year Update
07-16-13, 05:36 AM
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2 Year Update
This thread covers the major changes to my GS in the last 2 years. For those not familiar with my car, links to my last threads here and here.
On to the crappy cell phone pics!
Summer 2011
Artisan Spirits Sports Spec lip kit w/ quad fog light kit for Aristo/GS
The rear fenders were widened.
One of the few pics I have with the entire Artisan kit installed.
Then after a few weeks, DISASTER STRIKES!!!
The front lip flew off the car while driving on the freeway. The body shop dropped the ball and didn't secure the lip on the bumper.
The body shop didn't hesitate to do the right thing and ordered me a new lip. Three months later, it was painted and installed.
And sure enough, a few weeks later I hit a huge chunk of tire on the freeway
. I was changing lanes and the tire debris was in between the two lanes. I couldn't see around the bus in front of me and when I saw the tire, it was too late. RIP Artisan lip #2.
Shortly after, I come across a brand new OEM Toyota lip. Although it doesn't flow as well as the orignal Artisan lip, it gets the job done and fits like a glove.
Fall 2011
I loved my LXZs, they were my first new set of 3 piece wheels from Japan.
But I decided to get the new 20" WEDS Maverick 210S.
Summer 2012
I wanted a forward facing intake manifold (GTE style) to clean up the engine bay and simplify the IC piping. Final dyno numbers read 443. rwhp and 383 ft lbs of torque at 14 psi.
After the intake manifold was done, I did the GTE VVT-i valve covers and spark plug cover. Made a huge difference!
When I first moved into my new neightborhood someone tried to steal my headunit and broke my Toyota Japan face plate
. Luckily though, Beatsonic came to the rescue and sent a new face plate. Fit and finsh is perfect. 
Fall 2012
I decided to have RX330 fogs moulded in so I approached my friend Drew (6sick6) to get it done. At the same time, I finished my FX-R projector retrofit and Drew also painted my bezels, grill and lower bumper grill IS300 1C0 color.
You can see the thread on it here.
The deadline for this bumper was the day before I left to Vegas to attend SEMA. There was no time to test fit the bumper before it was painted. So, I stayed up all night to cut and trim the bumper to clear the IC and piping. But in the end, it was worth it!
Thank you Club Lexus! Big thanks to Kyoei USA and eveyone else who helped along the way.
Mod List
Performance Modifications:
• 2JZGE VVT-i Head
• 2JZGTE Block
• Custom 67mm Precision Turbo Kit
• Custom Intake, Intake Manifold, Downpipe, and Intercooler Piping
• Custom Fuel Rail & Return System
• Custom Catch Can
• HKS DLI
• HKS Cam Gear
• Tanabe Medallion Touring Cat Back Exhaust
• Power Dynamix Built Auto Transmission
Exterior:
• Custom Front Bumper w/ OEM Japan Front Lip
• Artisan Spirits Sports Spec Side Skirts and Rear Lower Bumper Spoiler
• 20×9 & 20×10 Weds Maverick 210S
• Falken FK453 Tires
• Widened Rear Fenders
• Toyota Aristo Window Visors
• Junction Produce Roof Spoiler
• Custom Bi-Xenon HID Projector Headlight Retrofit
• Customized Painted OEM Grill
• Toyota Japan Rear License Plate Garnish
Suspension:
• TRD Sway Bars
• Custom Air Suspension w/ KSport struts
• Genb Front 30mm RCA
• Nagisa Rear Lower Control Arms
• Daizen Polyurethane Front Control Arm & Steering Rack Bushings
• Genb Front RCA
• Nagisa Front Adjustable Caster Arms
• FIGS Engineering Trac and Toe Links
• FIGS Rear Lower Knuckle Bushings
Interior:
• Bellezza White Curtains
• Luxer1 LED Lighting
• Pioneer AVIC Z130bt Head Unit
• Beatsonic Dual Din Faceplate
On to the crappy cell phone pics!
Summer 2011
Artisan Spirits Sports Spec lip kit w/ quad fog light kit for Aristo/GS
The rear fenders were widened.
One of the few pics I have with the entire Artisan kit installed.
Then after a few weeks, DISASTER STRIKES!!!
The front lip flew off the car while driving on the freeway. The body shop dropped the ball and didn't secure the lip on the bumper. The body shop didn't hesitate to do the right thing and ordered me a new lip. Three months later, it was painted and installed.
And sure enough, a few weeks later I hit a huge chunk of tire on the freeway
. I was changing lanes and the tire debris was in between the two lanes. I couldn't see around the bus in front of me and when I saw the tire, it was too late. RIP Artisan lip #2.Shortly after, I come across a brand new OEM Toyota lip. Although it doesn't flow as well as the orignal Artisan lip, it gets the job done and fits like a glove.
Fall 2011
I loved my LXZs, they were my first new set of 3 piece wheels from Japan.
But I decided to get the new 20" WEDS Maverick 210S.
Summer 2012
I wanted a forward facing intake manifold (GTE style) to clean up the engine bay and simplify the IC piping. Final dyno numbers read 443. rwhp and 383 ft lbs of torque at 14 psi.
After the intake manifold was done, I did the GTE VVT-i valve covers and spark plug cover. Made a huge difference!
When I first moved into my new neightborhood someone tried to steal my headunit and broke my Toyota Japan face plate
. Luckily though, Beatsonic came to the rescue and sent a new face plate. Fit and finsh is perfect. Fall 2012
I decided to have RX330 fogs moulded in so I approached my friend Drew (6sick6) to get it done. At the same time, I finished my FX-R projector retrofit and Drew also painted my bezels, grill and lower bumper grill IS300 1C0 color.
You can see the thread on it here.
The deadline for this bumper was the day before I left to Vegas to attend SEMA. There was no time to test fit the bumper before it was painted. So, I stayed up all night to cut and trim the bumper to clear the IC and piping. But in the end, it was worth it!
Thank you Club Lexus! Big thanks to Kyoei USA and eveyone else who helped along the way.
Mod List
Performance Modifications:
• 2JZGE VVT-i Head
• 2JZGTE Block
• Custom 67mm Precision Turbo Kit
• Custom Intake, Intake Manifold, Downpipe, and Intercooler Piping
• Custom Fuel Rail & Return System
• Custom Catch Can
• HKS DLI
• HKS Cam Gear
• Tanabe Medallion Touring Cat Back Exhaust
• Power Dynamix Built Auto Transmission
Exterior:
• Custom Front Bumper w/ OEM Japan Front Lip
• Artisan Spirits Sports Spec Side Skirts and Rear Lower Bumper Spoiler
• 20×9 & 20×10 Weds Maverick 210S
• Falken FK453 Tires
• Widened Rear Fenders
• Toyota Aristo Window Visors
• Junction Produce Roof Spoiler
• Custom Bi-Xenon HID Projector Headlight Retrofit
• Customized Painted OEM Grill
• Toyota Japan Rear License Plate Garnish
Suspension:
• TRD Sway Bars
• Custom Air Suspension w/ KSport struts
• Genb Front 30mm RCA
• Nagisa Rear Lower Control Arms
• Daizen Polyurethane Front Control Arm & Steering Rack Bushings
• Genb Front RCA
• Nagisa Front Adjustable Caster Arms
• FIGS Engineering Trac and Toe Links
• FIGS Rear Lower Knuckle Bushings
Interior:
• Bellezza White Curtains
• Luxer1 LED Lighting
• Pioneer AVIC Z130bt Head Unit
• Beatsonic Dual Din Faceplate
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Why is when your car gets a new paint job thats when blown tires and stones fly up and mess up your paint but when your paint is faded or in bad condition mishaps never happen lol. G/L on your build and watch that road debris lol.
07-19-13, 09:50 AM
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Thanks fellas for the kind words
Yes after all that I am very happy with the end result. I wish I had some really great shots of the full artisan kit and fogs set up but unfortunately it got destroyed before I got a chance.
Thanks buddy, the step lip is what made me fall in love with them.
No clue man, you couldn't have said it any better. Prior to all of this happening, I had never had anything like that happen. Funny how that works.
Thanks buddy, the step lip is what made me fall in love with them.
No clue man, you couldn't have said it any better. Prior to all of this happening, I had never had anything like that happen. Funny how that works.
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