Lexus IS300 has been transformed from a sleek luxury sedan to an aggressive performance sedan.
The video above comes to us from theEndless Visuals YouTube channel and it features the Lexus IS300owned and built by Daniel Jimenez. In standard form, this compact sedan is a great luxury machine, but Jimenez has unlocked the potential of this Japanese sedan, adding a body kit, suspension upgrades, new wheels and tires and a whole lot of attitude.
The Build
There are no details accompanying this video, but in looking around Jimenez’s Instagram channel, we found some key details on this customized Lexus. The owner has added a body kit from BN Sports that includes an aggressive front fascia, a set of deep-reaching side skirts and a rear fascia with an integrated diffuser. Next, he widened the body with a set of bolt-on flares and a duckbill spoiler from Clinched, along with a stock hood that has been upgraded with a set of custom vents.
Finally, the exterior features a set of Cosmis wheel wrapped in Federal tires and a unique green paint that Jimenez mixed up himself, completing this stunning Lexus sedan build.
Of course, there is no question that this IS300 features some suspension upgraded to provide the slammed stance and based on the sound of the engine under throttle, we would guess that there are some upgrades under the custom hood as well. Perhaps it is just an exhaust system, but this Lexus doesn’t sound stock.
One Mean Ride
The video above begins with a series of still shots of the IS300, followed by a little tire-shredding action on a closed road. The Lexus sedan effortlessly drifts tight turns, roasting the rear tires with the roar of the engine. The donut action is followed by a collection of clips of the car cruising down the road from different angles, giving us a chance to see every fine detail of the exterior.
The video ends with more shots of the car parked on a boat dock or some sort, giving us a final series of angles of this stunning Lexus IS300. There is also some music playing over the video, but during stints of live action, the engine is clearly audible over the song, so crank up your speaker and enjoy!
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Where do you go for answers when you have a Lexus with a gorgeous leather interior but are not sure about how to maintain that luxurious look? The "Club Lexus" forums, of course.
