Beautiful car dude! Keep on posting more pictures!

 

Where did you get the emblems? Also, on another thread I saw Lexus engraved plates on your seatbelt covers, where did you get the plates? I've been looking all over for those and can't find them.

 

Ebay.

Search for "brake caliper decals" and "lexus carpet emblem".

 

Gorgeous car. Tasteful mods. Well done and keep it up.

 

the car is looking good

 

Watch with interest! When my car comes, I'm going to order a set of blue Muteki lug nuts in our local car store, but I need an advice. What type do you think is most suitable for stock 2014 Lexus IS250 F-sport wheels? Is SR-35 good enogh? Thank you from snowy Moscow))

 

corradomr2, this is a fantastic thread! Love to see this kind of stiff happening this side of the border! I'd love to check out your car sometime in person when the weather gets better!
My personal favourites so far: that carbon fibre lip, and the blue interior stitching and piping.

 

When your car is made in Japan and then shipped. Are you able to track it in any way? Much like tracking a package.

 

very nice thread , you are the DIY KING

 

Hey bud,

I'm also in Mississauga. I test drove the new IS350 AWD F Sport today and actually pretty pleased with it. I'm coming from a 2012 BMW 335i.

Now that you've had your car for some time, any advice you can pass on to me? I'm scheduled to put in the deposit on Tuesday and just trying to do as much research as I can.

 

What % tint you get on your windows?
I'm debating between 20 or 30%. I currently have 20 on my old car but not sure if it will look too dark on the blue car.

 

Not directly yourself but your sales rep can.

Thanks, it's fun making something unique that is still (hopefully) tasteful.

Honest feedback:

Winter driving with the stock Turanza all-seasons was not an issue at all. Very good AWD traction despite the rough winter we had. So in short, I personally would skip winter tires/wheels. Dry traction, these tires however are mediocre so you may want to get performance tires if you value high-speed cornering grip.

The seat warmers are "warmers" and not heaters. So luke warm on max setting. Some brought it to Lexus' attention including myself - It's by design.

Expect about 13 L/100 km in the winter for mixed city + winter driving in winter and a little better in summer. Should be however better than your 3-series but not by much.

The stock F-Sport intake sounds great, but an after market intake will be a little louder and give your engine a little more air and kick above 3500 rpm.

The stock exhaust is Lexus quiet. If you want a touch more performance and sound, consider an aftermarket axle or catback exhaust. I am very happy with the Magnaflow axleback I got done custom-made bolt-on, and installed all-in for $950.

Overall, this car is a fantastic value, extremely fun to drive, and dead reliable. The Nuluxe seating is incredibly supple, without a single fold in it so far 8 months into ownership. It's a looker and people stop and stare on the roads, especially the younger crowd. If you were happy with your Bimmer, trust me, now that you're making the switch to Lexus, you will not switch back.

If you have any specific questions, feel free to PM me.


I got 20 at the rear and 35 all around. Overall it is plenty dark as you can see from the pics below (one sunny, one cloudy), and it's at the limit for not getting pulled over and getting ticketed in the GTA. Personally, best combo safety/darkness.

 

Hihi,

got a question, are we using the D4S light bulb? or what other model?
and also what we use for the high bean?

 

Hey corradoMR2... how are the brake decals holding? Any issues with snow, ice, salt, heat, dust, etc?
BTW I'm getting my USB IS next week!

 

Yes D4S is the OEM bulb is what I know.



Decals look new despite the harsh winter. Very impressed with the quality Front and rear pics I took today.

Congrats on the IS - time flies!!!