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ultran00b's IS350 AWD Build [In progress]
Hello all CL members, just picked up a 2014 IS350 AWD Luxury in Nebula Grey/Black a few days ago and started modifying it right away. I am coming from a 2011 CT200h.
Started off with minor and cosmetic mods but will continue to add parts when the weather gets warmer. Toronto's -20C weather really sucks compared to the 20C weather in Hong Kong a few weeks back! As she sits today. https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7359/...85bbec47_b.jpg https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2916/...4220b4a3_b.jpg Done:
In progress:
Some pics. _________________________________________ My old CT200h. Served me extremely well but was always lacking in power. http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7414/1...651b0ee8_b.jpg Picking up the car from the dealership! Waiting for the car. http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3681/1...2bca01cd_b.jpg Old versus new. http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5501/1...1449f78d_b.jpg http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3791/1...7cfb3247_b.jpg Getting wrapped at GTA Wrapz (I can definitely recommend their work and pricing!) http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3733/1...22fbc56e_b.jpg Finished result http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5499/1...61f13bd2_b.jpg Red out tails http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3796/1...43e23b31_b.jpg Gloss black roof http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2859/1...c1f75317_b.jpg With my other winter warrior! http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3813/1...39e40f35_b.jpg Updated my HID bulbs to the 6K Morimoto XB35 bulbs. Here is a pic. Matches the LED strip much better IMO and it looks pure white with a hint of blue. https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7389/...60aceb14_b.jpg 19" F Sport Forged rims installed wrapped with F: 225/35/19 R:255/30/19 Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2914/...163cbd10_b.jpg https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5266/...b32c9bde_b.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7073/...609d67ec_b.jpg At the first exhaust shop doing cat and res delete (will have to redo because too much drone with the Joe Z system.) https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2931/...b7a169f3_b.jpg Stock secondary cat and resonators removed with straight piping https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7445/...6c3bfee6_b.jpg Joe Z Axleback!!! (Drove to Niagara Falls to pick it up and installed it the same day) https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5577/...1f4937e0_b.jpg Old tip vs new Joe Z tips https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7344/...77d48bc5_b.jpg Completed install: https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7439/...159f5994_b.jpg Lowered on RS*R Downs without spacers... (Flush rear, 1.5 finger gap front) https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2908/...c5f10b52_b.jpg __________________________________________________ |
We got our cars from the same dealer. Who was your sales person?
That blue 1IS brings me back a lot memories lol. |
Looking good!
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Originally Posted by KumaF
(Post 8340599)
We got our cars from the same dealer. Who was your sales person?
That blue 1IS brings me back a lot memories lol.
Originally Posted by corradoMR2
(Post 8340840)
Looking good!
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Rho Plate (Towhook plate mount) installed today.
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5513/1...e013e765_b.jpg http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3734/1...3b9d4d8d_z.jpg It still works with the PDC as shown from the above pic. |
Originally Posted by ultran00b8
(Post 8340542)
Hello all CL members, just picked up a 2014 IS350 AWD Luxury in Nebula Grey/Black a few days ago and started modifying it right away. I am coming from a 2011 CT200h.
Started off with minor and cosmetic mods but will continue to add parts when the weather gets warmer. Toronto's -20C weather really sucks compared to the 20C weather in Hong Kong a few weeks back! Done:
In progress:
Future: (Within the next year)
joe z is catback btw |
Originally Posted by reyoasian
(Post 8363691)
can non-fsport run stagger?
joe z is catback btw 2. Joe Z makes cat-back and axle-back setups for the 3IS, or from what has been read. AWD can only run axle-back. |
why yellow fogs? because racecar?
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Interesting.
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Originally Posted by panyo64
(Post 8369346)
I had yellow Headlight Armor on the glass fog lenses of my 2IS and my 2RX. On both cars the glue began to burn, leaving a brown scorch mark in the center of the lens. I ended up removing the overlays and having to Napthalene off the burnt glue residue. YMMV.
Originally Posted by reyoasian
(Post 8369187)
why yellow fogs? because racecar?
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Debating on getting my roof wrapped to black too, could you possibly get more pics? Do you think its worth it/noticeable?
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The JDM foglights (yellow) definitely help when driving in foggy conditions. It's still a very popular upgrade among our customers :):D
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Nice color! Can't go wrong with nebula gray!
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^^ Thank You!
So... Picked up the set of F Sport Forged 19's and taking them in for refinishing to make them perfect. Also ordered RSR Down springs that should be coming in any moment, and 6K HIDs. https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3809/...84e5112e_h.jpg https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2836/...6dcb950e_h.jpg |
Originally Posted by ultran00b8
(Post 8436416)
^^ Thank You!
So... Picked up the set of F Sport Forged 19's and taking them in for refinishing to make them perfect. Also ordered RSR Down springs that should be coming in any moment, and 6K HIDs. |
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