Daily Slideshow: Edwin8484 Converts 2014 to 2017 JDM/EDM

While the Lexus IS350 F-Sport is, in and of itself, a pretty amazing car out of the factory, if it’s in the right hands of an owner who knows how to modify it for both looks and performance, it can go from amazing to downright inspiring. Case in point: ClubLexus member Edwin8484, who just completed his own modification of a 2014 IS350 F-Sport. Click thru to learn about all that he upgraded.

By Jeffrey Bausch - May 15, 2018

A 2014 vehicle with a 2017 facelift

While Edwin8484’s IS350 might be a 2014 model, he performed a fairly exhausting facelift on both the front and rear of the car to give it a more modern (2017) look and feel.

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Lights that catch your eyes

Along with updates to the body, the car’s lights all received upgrades too: JDM/EDM taillights and headlights were added it to the car, and black chrome badges and smoked taillights outfit this car to give it a unique look even at night.

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Updated exhaust system

The IS350’s stock exhaust system was replaced with a Quad Apexi exhaust system. Edwin8484 believes the noise is still a bit too loud for his liking.

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Updated wheels

Out with the old, in with the new: Edwin8484’s old wheels were updated to feature Ichiba wheel spacers 22 Front and 17 Rear. Bringing the car closer to the ground are some RS-R lowering springs that give the vehicle a cool, almost hovering look near the ground.

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Interior updates

The center console features a retrofitted 2017 model. Additionally, an RCF rearview mirror and RCF Touch Map dome light were added. As for electronics, a dashcam has been added to the front and back, as well as a radar detector and drone alert system. All windows are heavily tinted.

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