Despite wanting to wait to start a build thread once I have done some mods and gotten the content I figured I might as well start now since I have the parts waiting around.

It was a long month and a half trying to get this particular car. As I was looking for IS-F's on Mannheim, this gem popped up. It literally fit all my criteria - 2012+, Starfire Pearl, No Sunroof. As many of you know the sunroof delete was a special order and there are little to none of them in the US so I was looking at a true unicorn. The red interior was just a bonus and, the car was owned by someone at TMS (Toyota Motor Sales) so the car was definitely in good hands. The auction was on 3/9/17 and unfortunately my broker lost as I did not have his number at the time to tell him to keep bidding. The car ended up going to New Jersey and I actively pursued it, calling the dealership almost everyday trying to buy the car before it left CA. Unfortunately the car ended up going back East, only for me to buy it and have it shipped back here

Currently:
3540.6 lbs. Wet
397 WHP / 380 LBFT TQ. STD
HPS Intake Elbow
aFe Dry Intake Filter
LED Turn Bulbs + Diode Dynamic SmartTap
ZITO FlowForme ZF01 18x10 et42 - 285/35/18 Square - Michelin PS4s
Tom's Rear Strut Bar
Figs Engineering Front LCA Rear Mount Bushings
CCS-P by TRD: Carbon Front Spoiler, Carbon Rear Diffuser, Carbon Rear Spoiler
Ultra Racing Front Strut Bar
Braille B2317RP Battery
Figs Engineering 19mm Adjustable Sway Bar + Sway Bar Links
CCS-R Titanium Exhaust
Lexus F-Sport Underbody Chassis Brace
Brakenetic Type RS Rotors
Sparco Circuit Seat + Planted Technology Seat Bracket + Sabelt Alu Side Mounts
Ohlins x FIGS Engineering Coilovers
EBC Bluestuff


To Be Installed:
FIGS Engineering Rear LCA (Mega Arms)
FIGS Engineering Rear Toe Links




Weight Tracker:
3796 lbs. wet baseline.
BC Coilovers w/ Swift Springs: -17 lbs. (3779 lbs.)
Scissor Jack, Foam, Spare Wheel, Trunk Carpet removed: -52 lbs. (3727 lbs)
ZITO ZF01 18x10 - 285/35/18 Square: +3 lbs. (3730 lbs)
Rear Seat + Brackets + Seat Belts (Female Part) + Center Plastic + Rubber Pad Delete + Rear Floor Matts: -44 lbs. (3686 lbs)
Engine Bay Covers removal: -6 lbs. (3680 lbs)
Tom's Rear Strut Bar: +4 lbs.(3684 lbs)
Rear Door Card Removal (6.5 lbs each):-13 lbs.(3671 lbs)
Front License Plate and Bracket Removed: -0.5 lbs.(3670.5 lbs)
Trunk Liner + Trunk Arm Plastic Covers + Trunk Liner Clips: -1.5 lbs. (3669 lbs.)
Rear Seat Belts (Male)(3lbs) + C Pillars + Plastic Door Liners: -10 lbs. (3659 lbs.)
OEM Black Alcantara Front Seats: -2 lbs. (3657 lbs.)
Seat Rail Plastic Covers 9 pieces: -0.5 lbs. (3656.5 lbs.)
Sabelt GT140 Seat + Planted Technology Seat Bracket + Planted Technology Alu Side Mounts: -27 lbs (3629.5 lbs.)
Front Floor Mats: -4 lbs. (3625.5 lbs.)
Ultra Racing Front Strut Bar: +5 lbs. (3630.5 lbs.)
Braille B2317RP AGM Battery: -24 lbs. (3606.5 lbs.)
CCS-R Titanium Exhaust: -36 lbs. (3570.5 lbs.)
Lexus F-Sport Underbody Chassis Brace: +6 lbs. (3576.5 lbs.)
Brakenetic Type RS Rotors: -2 lbs. (3574.5 lbs.)
Recaro RS-G + Sparco Seat base + Sliders Passenger: -31 lbs. (3543.5 lbs.)
Front Fender Liner partially removed: -1 lb. 8 oz.
Some other technicals:
Based on the Stock WHP (370) from my dyno, and the stock weight (3796) = .974 HP per 10 lbs.
or 10.26 lbs. per HP
Updated Ratio with (397 WHP) and (3576.5 lbs) = 1.110 HP per 10 lbs.
or 9.01 lbs. per HP

April 17th, 2017
Car arrived in Los Angeles. Definitely dirty from transport but I washed it and decided to go to my typical late night shooting spot. Unfortunately someone stole my camera (rather I left it in a rental car a few days ago and the next person to rent didn't say anything about it) so these iPhone shots (post in PS) will have to do until my new DSLR comes:





I'll do my best to keep this thread high quality and to the point

April 20th, 2017

I took the car to EAS (European Auto Source) in Anaheim, CA since I know Tom and Steve. Like I said I want to document this car as accurately as I can considering it is 100% stock. What better way than to get a dyno session in
Here's a video I made and the dyno sheet:



The car made some consistent power (if these numbers are really that accurate) but regardless I have a baseline for when I do any performance mods.

April 22nd, 2017

Finally got my camera so was able to take some real pictures. Here are a few, all of them are on post #18 :







April 23rd, 2017

LED Turn Signal Bulbs finally installed


April 25th, 2017

Got the car weighed at EAS for a baseline before mods! More pictures and my one week driving impression on #22





May 6th, 2017
HPS Intake Elbow Installed

Impressions and more pictures on Post #30



May 11th, 2017
BC Racing BR Type Coilovers + Swift Springs Installed

More pictures and impressions on Post #33







May 15th - June 9th 2017
Lots of updates on Post #35

September 6th 2017
HPS Intake Elbow Dyno / HPS Intake Elbow + aFe Oiled Filter Dyno



December 1st, 2017
Stoptech Sport Pads

Impressions and a few pictures on post #48



December 3rd, 2017
ZITO ZF01 18x10 w/ 285/35/18 Square Setup

Pictures of the new wheels on post #49



December 16th, 2017
Figs Engineering Front LCA Rear Mount Bushings

Pictures and impressions on post #52



April 9th, 2018
Fiji Green Calipers and Black Chrome Classic Brembo Decal



April 13th, 2018
Front Rotor Replacement


April 19th, 2018
IS-F CCS-P Aero Installed

More pictures on Post #80



September 10th, 2018
OEM Black Alcantara Seats + Carbon Fiber Rear Seat Delete

 

Beautiful color combination! I wish I should have held out even longer (3+ years) for a White on Red car. Excited to see those parts get installed!

 

September 26th, 2018
Sabelt Race Seat

A net savings of 27 lbs.

 

Car needs a full toms kit.. One of the cleanest kits for a clean car..

We are a local shop to you and let me know if you ever have questions about the F.. Also in OC!

-Josh

 

Love the Tom's kit, favorite for sure but, I have something up my sleeve I'll have to stop by soon!

 

Just saw your signature.. If your ISF is this clean.. Lets see that E46.. 6 SPD or SMG?

-Josh

 

Ask and you shall receive:


It's SMG, keeping it that way for the foreseeable future since it came optioned with it and I have 2 pumps that I can keep switching out and repairing when one fails. Then again after driving the F I might want to make it 6MT haha.

 

White on red is the best color combo on the F! But then again, I'm bias, lol!
how many miles on her?!

V.

 

I definitely love it wish they had done a brown interior though. She's got 71k on her and shows it on the front bumper (typical rock chips) but otherwise once I claybar and polish the car it will look new. The interior is in excellent condition.

 

With a thread title like that, no interior photos?

Congrats on the pickup, anyhow. Best color, by far.

 

One of the best combos for the E46. Hopefully i'll get a chance to add one in the furtue

 

Well like I said in the thread, my camera was stolen so pics are coming as soon as my new camera comes in haha. iPhone photos wouldn't do the interior justice so I'm waiting but trust, there will be solid content

I absolutely love it, gets looks all the time and I don't have WRX's and Civics trying to run me, I imagine because the color makes it look more classy than boy-racer. Pick one up if you can find one, only 116 produced world-wide.

 

Amazing find on the F. The FIGS parts will enhance the driving dynamics that much more on your F. And what a fine M you have as well. I'm biased towards that shade of green, something that I really like about the variety of colors BMW offered for its older lineup.

You're definitely local, so keep a look out for meets, shoots, cruises, and gatherings for not just the local IS F group but also F meets as well.

 

What is your goal with this unicorn?

 

Yeah I wish Lexus offered some sort of Individual program or something, these cars would look great in an assortment of colors.
I'll definitely keep my eyes peeled, looking to get out there in the community for sure. Is there an FB group for all the SoCal guys? Or should I just refer to the regional forum on here?

I'd ultimately like to make it something in-between CCSP and M4 GTS. A really good street car that will perform on the track, and yes I intend to track this car.