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Old Jun 13, 2017 | 12:25 PM
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I saw the group buy for these, but was literally two days too late...bummer! Very curious to see how they perform. Once you have installed them, please give an overview of your thoughts on the upgrade.
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Old Jun 25, 2017 | 05:35 PM
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Everyone is from California here! :LD
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Old Jul 3, 2017 | 05:20 PM
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Old Jul 3, 2017 | 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by specONE
new quick easy mod

armrest compartment storage organizer

basically it gives you another "level" to put stuff instead of a mess of a deep hole

My before mess


After! my mess is hidden now











Where did it come from you ask?All I can say is Asia
This one pictured probably first one to make it over to State side.
Happy hunting for those that want one also
(Edit: You can purchase this tray all over now. Here's link to it for sale on ebay https://goo.gl/YhPmw5 )

The armrest tray is awsome man...thanks for the link too...I will definitely get one so i can use it to hold some coins lol.
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Old Jul 3, 2017 | 10:13 PM
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Originally Posted by specONE
Moving right along, we now are installing a Fsport Air Intake that I recently pieced together.








But there's a twist to it!





Before going out and purchasing the 3IS Fsport Air Intake kit, I noticed that the 2IS kit had a pipe with a Fsport emblem welded into place.

This got me curious and I wanted it more than the plain pipe that comes with the 3IS kit. So I did some research and found out that I can buy all the pieces individually in the kit as well as buy the 2IS pipe individually.

A small part of me was worried that it may not fit but since all the other 2IS intake out in the market transferred over to the 3IS just fine then it should in theory work. I priced it out purchasing it separately and it came close to purchasing a full 3IS kit. I went ahead and placed order for all the individually pieces.


Installing it......






And what do you know it works and looks awesome. Most people will miss this small detail but those that do spot it would appreciate it.



Here's a video of installing it....Subscribe to my youtube channel for more videos in the future like this!
https://youtu.be/yK0BI7UgCj8



Here is are the individual part numbers if anyone else wants to do the same as i have.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-a...ew?usp=sharing
3IS parts numbers:
PTR03-53141-AA /// F-Sport Filter
PTR03-53141-AB /// F-Sport Air Box Upper
PTR03-53141-AC /// Bellows & Clamp Kit
PTR03-53141-AE /// Coupler & Clamp Kit

PTR03-53141-AD /// Intake Tube 3IS
PTR03-53083 /// Intake Tube 2IS (raised Fsport)


Here is part number for the actual one meant for the car as a full kit with all pieces together if you don't want to go all crazy like I did
PTR03-53141
http://amzn.to/2tCpNm1



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One last shot of the JDM headlights with the clear reflector now with the bumper back on the car. So in love with this right now.
Thanks for the help with the F sport Intake...I am the guy from your YouTube channel haha...You saved me money on the F Sport bottom piece lol.
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Old Jul 15, 2017 | 09:44 AM
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Has some time finally to get the Ultimate Steering Response System (USRS) mounts onto the vehicle from RR Racing that has been sitting for a couple of weeks
Check out the video of the install I made. Hope you guys engine.
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Old Jul 15, 2017 | 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by specONE
Has some time finally to get the Ultimate Steering Response System (USRS) mounts onto the vehicle from RR Racing that has been sitting for a couple of weeks
Check out the video of the install I made. Hope you guys engine.
https://youtu.be/gaP3w4adGPU
Great job Rodney. 🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾
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Old Jul 25, 2017 | 12:57 AM
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Had some time finally to get the illuminated door sills onto the car.


OEM Lexus Illuminated Door Sills
Part number: PT942-53140
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-5...Ik%26vxp%3Dmtr



Here's some in progress photos


stock one removed, (if anybody with Non-fsport base is interested in it)


Some in progress pictures





All wired up and done












in-depth installation Video for anybody interested in what it entails
DIYers can probably follow it for helpful hints.









some extras of the car while i was in the garage with a camera with the jdm headlights on



and some more random (please dont comment about the carpet in the garage )



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thanks for the door sill instructions. Looking good!
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Where did you get the door sill from?
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Old Jul 26, 2017 | 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Ciggy
thanks for the door sill instructions. Looking good!
You're welcome

Originally Posted by Gtti
Where did you get the door sill from?
Me personally? craiglist ad locally

I have the part numbers posted throughout this thread and in the video description. You can get them from a Lexus Dealer or Online lexus dealer store.
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love the drop and work wheels!
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That arm rest compartment tho! I think I'm going to have to order one now
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What did you make the little nipple thing on the back of your license plate with? It looks like a kind of foam but how did you cut that shape or what material is it?

Thanks!
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Originally Posted by Ciggy
What did you make the little nipple thing on the back of your license plate with? It looks like a kind of foam but how did you cut that shape or what material is it?

Thanks!
The little nipple thing is a hard black plastic rod the diameter of roughly as close to what i needed to fit into the grill holes. I then filed and sanded it down until it fit into the grill holes and then bore a hole into the middle and put a screw to hold it onto the factory License plate mount.
I can get some better pictures of all the separate piece if you wish as I can disassembly it to show you.

I also have a couple of these spare plastic rods as well (had to order in bulk just to use half of one). PM me and I will try to find them if you need some.
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