Waterfish's Poorman Canadian Spec Build
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Waterfish's Poorman Canadian Spec Build
Why is it called a poorman's build? It is because I have a 1 year old baby and budget is tight.
To me small mods are worth mentioning as it adds personality to the car.
Let me first post the Canadian Spec GSF difference first:
Carbon Filber Trims
Auto trunk
Cargo net
To me small mods are worth mentioning as it adds personality to the car.
Let me first post the Canadian Spec GSF difference first:
Carbon Filber Trims
Auto trunk
Cargo net
My US spec GSF comes with a cargo net and has the carbon fiber trim on the cup holder cover. So I don't think that's exclusive to the Canadian spec.
The trunk button thing I don't have, wish it did...
The trunk button thing I don't have, wish it did...
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My 2016 Canadian Spec does not have Carbon Fiber Trim, it has the wavey Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer trim according to this site:
https://lexusenthusiast.com/2015/12/...interior-trim/
https://lexusenthusiast.com/2015/12/...interior-trim/
Nice!
-Josh
-Josh
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Oh right. And of course we have the heated steering wheel here.
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The next mod I did was audio.
The original ML system was marginal in my standard. After a few months I decided to swap my front speakers/tweeter with the Focal 165KX2 and the system came alive! No need to swap any components.
Opened panel
The Focal yellow
Tweeter
The original ML system was marginal in my standard. After a few months I decided to swap my front speakers/tweeter with the Focal 165KX2 and the system came alive! No need to swap any components.
Opened panel
The Focal yellow
Tweeter
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To even improve more on the audio. I bought the AK70 player ($700) cdn with the AQ Sydney aux cables ($250).
It made the base, mid range super clear. It sounds much cleaner than from the CD player.
The $250 Sydney Aux cable. Alot better than my previous evergreen cable
It made the base, mid range super clear. It sounds much cleaner than from the CD player.
The $250 Sydney Aux cable. Alot better than my previous evergreen cable
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As we all know Canadian Winters are a little colder. Therefore we have another set of rims/tires just for our winter. The Niche mid-range rims are perfect for the job!
Niche 19 inch Winter Rims
Niche 19 inch Winter Rims
Niche 19 inch Winter Rims
Niche 19 inch Winter Rims
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Decals! No modded car is complete without a little bit!
Baby in F-Zilla! Why F-Zilla?
Lexus F series + Godzilla
Got this from a guy that owned a ISF long ago
Novel Full Body Lip Kit coming soon!
And of course a NexMod sticker from my local car shop
Baby in F-Zilla! Why F-Zilla?
Lexus F series + Godzilla
Got this from a guy that owned a ISF long ago
Novel Full Body Lip Kit coming soon!
And of course a NexMod sticker from my local car shop
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Lexus GSF Novel Lip Kit
Finally installed the Novel Lip kit this summer!
To my surprised on the race track the car performed better and more stable around corners.
On the highway when going around 140km/h (around 85 miles/h) the flow was much better and tighter.
The only issue is that the front lip kit is very low and you can scrape it easily, and I did not even lower the car.
Next project:
New summer 20 inch rims.
Thinking of Work T5R 2p. Glossy bronze barrel and CT silver face.
To my surprised on the race track the car performed better and more stable around corners.
On the highway when going around 140km/h (around 85 miles/h) the flow was much better and tighter.
The only issue is that the front lip kit is very low and you can scrape it easily, and I did not even lower the car.
New summer 20 inch rims.
Thinking of Work T5R 2p. Glossy bronze barrel and CT silver face.
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Love that 3/4 rear shot - looks amazing ! Does the rear diffuser require the removal of any stock pieces?
You're right - that front lip is just asking to being scraped - I'd be scared to drive that thing anywhere.
You're right - that front lip is just asking to being scraped - I'd be scared to drive that thing anywhere.
