*** Official ISx50C Thread ***
I sent an email to Clark over @ VIP Autosalon inquiring about their lip kit/Aftermarket parts on their project IS-C. Just want to give my fellow vert owners an update on options, cosmetic and performance wise.
Email reply:
Thank you very much for your inquiry. In regards to the availability of our kit unfortunately we are still in the development stage. We are planning to tweak the overall design before we release it.
As for other available products we do have in stock the Lexon Front Lip Spoiler in FRP ($699).
The other option that is available is Branew Japan Package:
Front Lip Spoiler (carbon): $2880
Front Lip Spoiler (FRP): $865
Side Step (carbon): $2900
Side Step (FRP): $900
Rear Lip Spoiler (Carbon): $2900
Rear Lip Spoiler (FRP): $875
As for lowering what we do have available is Apexi fully adjustable coilovers.
Performance we can build you a Joe Z System exhaust system which will be a true dual header back set up. The Joe Z intake pipe will fit on the IS C as well as any other IS X50 intakes.
Please feel free to reply to this email with any other questions or concerns that you might have.
Thanks again for your inquiry!
Best regards,
Clark Ishihara
Email reply:
Thank you very much for your inquiry. In regards to the availability of our kit unfortunately we are still in the development stage. We are planning to tweak the overall design before we release it.
As for other available products we do have in stock the Lexon Front Lip Spoiler in FRP ($699).
The other option that is available is Branew Japan Package:
Front Lip Spoiler (carbon): $2880
Front Lip Spoiler (FRP): $865
Side Step (carbon): $2900
Side Step (FRP): $900
Rear Lip Spoiler (Carbon): $2900
Rear Lip Spoiler (FRP): $875
As for lowering what we do have available is Apexi fully adjustable coilovers.
Performance we can build you a Joe Z System exhaust system which will be a true dual header back set up. The Joe Z intake pipe will fit on the IS C as well as any other IS X50 intakes.
Please feel free to reply to this email with any other questions or concerns that you might have.
Thanks again for your inquiry!
Best regards,
Clark Ishihara
Driver
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Posts: 198
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From: Ontario
Ride quality
I have test driven an IS250/350 on 3 different occasions...and I continue to have concerns about the poor ride...even with the top uo it seems unsettled...is it that the tires are poor quality--I have wondered about replacing them with Michelin Pilot Sports if that would help or does it need to be shocks and springs too. I am not a fan of a hard, sporty ride--just looking for something more stable/contolled.... ideas?
dentate
Oshawa,ON
Canada
I have test driven an IS250/350 on 3 different occasions...and I continue to have concerns about the poor ride...even with the top uo it seems unsettled...is it that the tires are poor quality--I have wondered about replacing them with Michelin Pilot Sports if that would help or does it need to be shocks and springs too. I am not a fan of a hard, sporty ride--just looking for something more stable/contolled.... ideas?
dentate
Oshawa,ON
Canada
F-sport springs + F-sport shocks + Michelin PS2s = 
(although I also have the sways)
Makes for a very nice cruiser, that does handle well. No, it doesn't handle like it's on rails like a GTI, but it doesn't have the harsh ride as a GTI either.
I will say that I very disliked the way the car handled stock......a lot due to the stock Bridgestone all-seasons. I immediately put on my set of PS2s from my prior IS350 sedan and noticed a nice upgrade in just that upgrade.
Also, I did the F-sport sways almost immediately as well, which helped a lot.
I just recently did the springs/shocks, and I will say that it did a good job lowering the car (appearance wise) with just an ever-so-slight change in ride quality (and that's cause I'm being a little nit-picky). Now it rides like it should: a sporty luxury car
And again, it rides like a lexus compared to a new VW GTI
(although I also have the sways)Makes for a very nice cruiser, that does handle well. No, it doesn't handle like it's on rails like a GTI, but it doesn't have the harsh ride as a GTI either.
I will say that I very disliked the way the car handled stock......a lot due to the stock Bridgestone all-seasons. I immediately put on my set of PS2s from my prior IS350 sedan and noticed a nice upgrade in just that upgrade.
Also, I did the F-sport sways almost immediately as well, which helped a lot.
I just recently did the springs/shocks, and I will say that it did a good job lowering the car (appearance wise) with just an ever-so-slight change in ride quality (and that's cause I'm being a little nit-picky). Now it rides like it should: a sporty luxury car
And again, it rides like a lexus compared to a new VW GTI
Last edited by mikes rx; Aug 17, 2010 at 09:43 AM.
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Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 198
Likes: 4
From: Ontario
Ride Quality Concerns
Thnaks Mike, I appreciate the info...I will be selling a very low mileage 2008 BMW 335i cab - I just cannot tolerate the seats any longer--drove 250 km today and my back is sore --I know Lexus seats well- I have 2 Rx's- The BMW is just so lacking in creature comforts such as the rear camera that should accompany nav, cooled seats, Mark levinson sound, etc. The ride quality is very stable except of course for the thumping from the run flats.
dentate
Oshawa, ON
Canada
dentate
Oshawa, ON
Canada
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
From: Tx
Hey everyone...new to Lexus' and modding them. What kind of aftermarket support are we looking at right now with the IS250c? Looking to do exhaust, and drop...
Are my only options F-Sport parts right now? Talked to the dealership and they won't install the F-sport springs without the shocks...well, they will but they want "warranty" the work...on my last car I ran eibach drop with no aftermarket shocks and it wasn't a problem...anyone else running F-sport springs without the F-sport shocks? Need to get this car lowered...can't run my wheels until then...
Thanks for any help. Here's some pics.
-Chris
Are my only options F-Sport parts right now? Talked to the dealership and they won't install the F-sport springs without the shocks...well, they will but they want "warranty" the work...on my last car I ran eibach drop with no aftermarket shocks and it wasn't a problem...anyone else running F-sport springs without the F-sport shocks? Need to get this car lowered...can't run my wheels until then...
Thanks for any help. Here's some pics.
-Chris
Congrats and welcome BLKISC i do not know about F-sport parts because I dont have any. But a couple other memebers here are loaded with F-sport. Right now, there is next to nothing for mods. You either have to be the "Innovator" or just wait.
i do not know about F-sport parts because I dont have any. But a couple other memebers here are loaded with F-sport. Right now, there is next to nothing for mods. You either have to be the "Innovator" or just wait.
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
From: Tx
Ahhh darnet...I was hoping for huge parts availability, as I just got out of a car with no aftermarket support...oh well, let the innovation begin.
P.S. I love your bags man. So sick.
My last car:
P.S. I love your bags man. So sick.
My last car: