Hey guys and gals! Been on the forum since last year when I first got my 2014 AWD IS350 F-Sport and haven't done much to her. But finally my first big mod for her today was the Ark Exhaust! I probably won't mod her as much as some of the other forum members since I think the car is already pretty sexy stock. So I guess its time I join all the other beautiful 3Gen IS build threads:

Stock Equipment:
-Mark Levinson Sound System
-Navigation
-BSM
-F-Sport Package
-F-Sport Rims

Current Upgrades:
-Chrome Window Trim Delete with Gloss Black Vinyl
-Chrome Grill Trim Delete with Gloss Black Vinyl
-Ark Grip AWD Exhaust w/ Burnt Tips
-Roof Wrap with 3M Gloss Black Vinyl done by Wu! Wraps in Renton, WA
-Weathertech Floor Mats
-Window Tint All Around (Don't know %, came from dealership with tint)
-Grimmspeed Front Towhook License Plate Holder
-Michelin Pilot Super Sport All-Season 3+ Tires

Future Upgrades:
-Blue Painted Brake Calipers with F-Sport Decals
-Interior LED Lights
-Carbon Fiber Skipper Diffuser
-Quad Exhaust Tips
-TRD Front Splitters
-iJDM Rear LED Taillights (The one's above the diffuser/on bumper)
-Car Color Change via vinyl wrap (Once I get sick of this car color)
-OEM Window Visors (Lol if I ever find a cheap pair or a real good look alike)

Possible Upgrades (Really Undecided):
-Small roof/rear trunk spoiler
-Lowering Springs
-19' Wheels





#TeamArk










Chrome Delete




Chrome vs No Chrome

 

*Saved for future pictures*

 

Wow. The blackout trim is nice! Thinking of doing that myself too.

 

Thanks! Took alot of patience and time to DIY but saved $200 from letting a shop do it. Although I just scheduled for my gloss black roof wrap and chrome delete on the grill for this Sunday! Can't wait to see my cars new look!

 

Looks sexy bro. Cant wait to see it wrapped.

 

Thanks man. Yea the roof wrap and chrome grill delete will be the last mod for a bit. Ark exhaust and roof wrap install cost a little bit of money. Need to refrain from spending too much money on her all at once. Lol

 

Got my roof wrapped today and the chrome around the grill all wrapped in gloss black. Shout out to Mark Wu @ Wu! Wraps in Renton, WA for the vinyl wrap work. Good price and quick great work done by him. If anyone is looking in Washington state for vinyl wrap work to get done then hit him up.







Chrome grill and no roof wrap.

 

Seeeeeexy!!!

 

Thanks ediaz! When you going to put those sweet vossens on your car? The more I see of nice wheel setups makes me want to lower my IS and get some 19s. Lol

 

Im waiting for my BBK to come in before i install my wheels. Gotta get rid of these baby calipers/squeeking before i put them on haha. I think you should lower it. You wont regret it.

 

Damn those BBK's are gonna look sick with the vossens. What color are you thinking for the calipers? I feel like I will regret lowering it once I hit something cause I'm not use to driving real low cars. Lol

 

Very nice! Keep up the work.

-Josh

 

Thanks Josh! I like the setup on your build too man. The quad exhaust setup + diffuser is exactly what I'll be doing later. I've spent too much money on modding this past month so I gotta hold off on getting the diffuser/tips. Lol

Anyone know if the ark exhaust sound will be affected negatively if the tips are changed to quad?

 

Thanks!

Sound won't be effected if you get a single inlet to dual outlet. :P

Also, if you want the same setup like me, you should put in the Aimgain order, since it takes about 3 months...

-Josh

 

I got some yellow calipers. Matching with my legacy california license plate. Im sure it will look alot better without my small calipers lol. I thought the same in first doing it but youll get used to it. Learn to be a little more careful lol