Looking forward to seeing the new 3IS bumper on your project. Did mine a couple years back and really like the updated look! The VLANDs give an additional updated look (Thanks Ben!)

 

i have been debating getting VLANDS for the longest time. I finally pulled the trigger around the same time I got the bumper since I saw a sweet deal for them on FB Market place. The seller shipped but ended up being damaged when I got them. The ends of the lenses were chipped so I sold them back on FB marketplace. Still have the stock headlights and honestly I decided to keep the stock headlights and change the lenses in the future.

 

Ceramic tint on the windshield + sun strip


Picked up my car from the shop and went to get it tinted the next day. The shop added quick release latches to insure better fitment and they also repainted the bumper since it was failing. They also took the liberty to restore my headlights and made the car look 10 times better!!!!

I am super happy with the sun strip tint. Since our visors are useless, I figured I get a sun strip to block out the sun from blinding me. I also tinted the windshield to compliment the side windows.

 

(11/2023) A few months with the new bumper. Thanks again for @prestigefenderrolling from Santa Rosa for making my front end look so sexy. Bumper was repainted and aligned. They also restored my headlights for free.

 

Even the cats love the Lexus
(11/2023)

 

A rare photo of my cat Slim next to my Lexus. One of my favorite photos.
(12/2023)

 

(12/2023) Got these as a gift to replace my "F" lights that went out after 6 months. I like the design of this more and it's hard to find lights that have the F Sport Logo on them especially in blue. As of 09/2024, these lights are still working great.

 

(12/2023) I also got reflected F Sport decals from Snap Decal

 

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After

(12/2023)

 

VVIVID Tint

Looks pretty steezy. Way better than smoked tint or my previous blue fog lights

(12/2023)

 

Engine bay looking clean

01/2024

 

I seen a Facebook post in the IS250/350/F group of someone putting the Aliexpress overlays on their ISF and it looked really good. He did a lot more attention to detail than I did but for $50 plus shipping for a whole kit why not. Most things I needed up taking off because it was too tacky and did not stick well. Only one I kept was the center console. I will get real custom carbon fiber in the future but far now I just wanted to experiment the look.

Before

After

Unfortunately, sedan overlay trims do not fit the convertible trim.

Not too shabby

(02/2024)

 

Hmmm what do we have here???? I got a great deal on the RCF Front Calipers and Rotors from a friend. Only $600 for the whole set with brand new rotors and pads. I also happen to find another great deal on the RARE F Sport 4 Piston Rear BBK with pads. I believe I paid about $400 shipped off Marketplace. The biggest issue with the F Sport BBC is finding pads and rotors since most dealers don't have them and say they are discontinued. In order to even get replacement rotors and pads, you will have to contact StopTech directly and order from them. I did not want to do that so I decided to order OEM Brembo RCF Rear Rotors and too if they would fit. During my mock up, they seem to work well hand in hand. As of September 2024, I have yet to put any of them on my car due to not having wheels that can clear them. The OEM F Sport wheels CAN clear the F Sport BBK front and rear but not the RCF Calipers. Even with spacers they are a no go. The min spec of clearing them has to be a 19" wheel, for 18" wheel you will need at least a 9.5 wide. I will update you guys in the future whenever I do mount them. I will also post a photo of the F Sport BBK on OEM F Sport 18" Wheels.

RCF 6 POT Front Calipers and F Sport 4 POT Rear Calipers

Here we have a mock up of the F Sport 4 POT Calipers on OEM RCF Rear Rotors...so far so good.

RCF Front 6 POT Calipers with Rotors "test fit" on the front 18 x 8 wheels. No go

RCF Front 6 POT Calipers with Rotors "test fit" on the rear 18 x 8.5 wheels. 90% clearance but still gets stuck/grinds at one of the sports on the wheel

Mock up on how it will look like

(03/2024)

 

After that huge fail of trying to get the RCF Calipers mounted I still needed new brakes. My philosophy is always upgrade to the part you want when replacing parts. That is always a good excuse to buy new aftermarket parts. For now, I went with these Power Stop coated rotors and pads and I love them. Had them on for about 9,000 miles and still loving them. Best part is the coating so my rotors never rust unlike some brands that rust instantly or just the rotor hats coated.

Powerstop Rotors and Pads

Seeeshhhh, been doing a lot of hard braking.

All good now
(03/2024)

 

I have been having this small tear in my windscreen for about a year now. I did end up buying the repair kit from CabrioSupply but been holding off. I was bandaiding it for months. Now I finally had time to repair it and it was super easy. I should have done this from the start. It took me about 30 mins from start to finish because I was taking my time and nitpicking. It can be fast as 10-15 mins. The kit comes with more than enough mesh to do your entire windscreen but I only needed it for one section. It also came with thicker rubber seals but I reused my OEM rubber seal since it was still in great shape and most importantly It was already cut to fit the windscreen so that saved time.

Current State

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After

Back in action! (03/2024)