ultran00b's IS350 AWD Build [In progress]
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Hello all CL members, just picked up a 2014 IS350 AWD Luxury in Nebula Grey/Black a few days ago and started modifying it right away. I am coming from a 2011 CT200h.
Started off with minor and cosmetic mods but will continue to add parts when the weather gets warmer. Toronto's -20C weather really sucks compared to the 20C weather in Hong Kong a few weeks back!
As she sits today.
![](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7359/14149117506_8385bbec47_b.jpg)
![](https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2916/14169584972_264220b4a3_b.jpg)
Done:
In progress:
Some pics.
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My old CT200h. Served me extremely well but was always lacking in power.
![](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7414/12076902354_2d651b0ee8_b.jpg)
Picking up the car from the dealership!
Waiting for the car.
![](http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3681/12077137126_d52bca01cd_b.jpg)
Old versus new.
![](http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5501/12076895014_1a1449f78d_b.jpg)
![](http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3791/12077130586_007cfb3247_b.jpg)
Getting wrapped at GTA Wrapz (I can definitely recommend their work and pricing!)
![](http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3733/12076480575_9222fbc56e_b.jpg)
Finished result
![](http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5499/12077116876_dd61f13bd2_b.jpg)
Red out tails
![](http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3796/12077114326_dd43e23b31_b.jpg)
Gloss black roof
![](http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2859/12076771723_74c1f75317_b.jpg)
With my other winter warrior!
![](http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3813/12076472415_b139e40f35_b.jpg)
Updated my HID bulbs to the 6K Morimoto XB35 bulbs. Here is a pic. Matches the LED strip much better IMO and it looks pure white with a hint of blue.
![](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7389/13631718623_d260aceb14_b.jpg)
19" F Sport Forged rims installed wrapped with F: 225/35/19 R:255/30/19 Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires
![](https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2914/13999970342_d4163cbd10_b.jpg)
![](https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5266/13999992291_04b32c9bde_b.jpg)
![](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7073/13980052566_c0609d67ec_b.jpg)
At the first exhaust shop doing cat and res delete (will have to redo because too much drone with the Joe Z system.)
![](https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2931/13985636137_6cb7a169f3_b.jpg)
Stock secondary cat and resonators removed with straight piping
![](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7445/13985626870_556c3bfee6_b.jpg)
Joe Z Axleback!!! (Drove to Niagara Falls to pick it up and installed it the same day)
![](https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5577/14172276405_9e1f4937e0_b.jpg)
Old tip vs new Joe Z tips
![](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7344/14149111556_2177d48bc5_b.jpg)
Completed install:
![](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7439/14168961991_dc159f5994_b.jpg)
Lowered on RS*R Downs without spacers... (Flush rear, 1.5 finger gap front)
![](https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2908/14416619723_8fc5f10b52_b.jpg)
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Started off with minor and cosmetic mods but will continue to add parts when the weather gets warmer. Toronto's -20C weather really sucks compared to the 20C weather in Hong Kong a few weeks back!
As she sits today.
![](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7359/14149117506_8385bbec47_b.jpg)
![](https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2916/14169584972_264220b4a3_b.jpg)
Done:
- 30% Tints
- Fog Light Overlay
- Red out tail lights
- Front grille gloss black wrap
- Roof wrap
- Rho-plate Tow Hook Plate
- 19" F-Sport Forged Rims (8" front / 9" rear)
- 6K Morimoto XB35 D4S Bulbs
- iTronics ITB-100HD Dashcam with hardwire and parking mode
- RSR Down Springs (finally installed on June 10 after 3 months...)
- Michelin Pilot Super Sport Tires (F: 225/35/19 R: 255/30/19)
- Secondary catalytic converter delete (Straight piped)
- Dual 18" GT Speed custom resonators
- JoeZ Quad Tip Axle Back (Will be modified to fit the TRD diffuser)
- Ichiba V2 Hubcentric15mm spacers (Front)
- Colour matched Wald rep ducktail trunk spoiler
- TRD Diffuser (black)
- Tinted front logo
- Tinted rear reflectors
- Bridgestone Blizzak LM32 winter tires in stock sizing (225/40/18 Square)
In progress:
- Front lip (for non F Sport if they ever come out)
- Roof spoiler
- Rear camber kit if one ever comes out...
- Sway bars
- Chassis strut, etc.
- Custom coilovers or AWD coilovers if they ever come out
Some pics.
_________________________________________
My old CT200h. Served me extremely well but was always lacking in power.
![](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7414/12076902354_2d651b0ee8_b.jpg)
Picking up the car from the dealership!
Waiting for the car.
![](http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3681/12077137126_d52bca01cd_b.jpg)
Old versus new.
![](http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5501/12076895014_1a1449f78d_b.jpg)
![](http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3791/12077130586_007cfb3247_b.jpg)
Getting wrapped at GTA Wrapz (I can definitely recommend their work and pricing!)
![](http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3733/12076480575_9222fbc56e_b.jpg)
Finished result
![](http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5499/12077116876_dd61f13bd2_b.jpg)
Red out tails
![](http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3796/12077114326_dd43e23b31_b.jpg)
Gloss black roof
![](http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2859/12076771723_74c1f75317_b.jpg)
With my other winter warrior!
![](http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3813/12076472415_b139e40f35_b.jpg)
Updated my HID bulbs to the 6K Morimoto XB35 bulbs. Here is a pic. Matches the LED strip much better IMO and it looks pure white with a hint of blue.
![](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7389/13631718623_d260aceb14_b.jpg)
19" F Sport Forged rims installed wrapped with F: 225/35/19 R:255/30/19 Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires
![](https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2914/13999970342_d4163cbd10_b.jpg)
![](https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5266/13999992291_04b32c9bde_b.jpg)
![](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7073/13980052566_c0609d67ec_b.jpg)
At the first exhaust shop doing cat and res delete (will have to redo because too much drone with the Joe Z system.)
![](https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2931/13985636137_6cb7a169f3_b.jpg)
Stock secondary cat and resonators removed with straight piping
![](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7445/13985626870_556c3bfee6_b.jpg)
Joe Z Axleback!!! (Drove to Niagara Falls to pick it up and installed it the same day)
![](https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5577/14172276405_9e1f4937e0_b.jpg)
Old tip vs new Joe Z tips
![](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7344/14149111556_2177d48bc5_b.jpg)
Completed install:
![](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7439/14168961991_dc159f5994_b.jpg)
Lowered on RS*R Downs without spacers... (Flush rear, 1.5 finger gap front)
![](https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2908/14416619723_8fc5f10b52_b.jpg)
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Last edited by ultran00b8; 11-25-14 at 09:34 PM.
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Thank you sir. One day I hope my car will be as modified as yours.
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Hello all CL members, just picked up a 2014 IS350 AWD Luxury in Nebula Grey/Black a few days ago and started modifying it right away. I am coming from a 2011 CT200h.
Started off with minor and cosmetic mods but will continue to add parts when the weather gets warmer. Toronto's -20C weather really sucks compared to the 20C weather in Hong Kong a few weeks back!
Done:
In progress:
Future: (Within the next year)
Started off with minor and cosmetic mods but will continue to add parts when the weather gets warmer. Toronto's -20C weather really sucks compared to the 20C weather in Hong Kong a few weeks back!
Done:
- 30% Tints
- Fog Light Overlay
- Red out tail lights
- Front grille gloss black wrap
- Roof wrap
- Rho-plate Tow Hook Plate
In progress:
- 19" F-Sport Forged Rims (Need to pickup from a friend)
- Michelin Pilot Super Sport Tires (F: 225/35/19 R: 255/30/19)
- RSR Down Springs
- Intake
- Gloss Black Window Trim Wrap
- Michelin X-Ice 3 Winters (225/40/18 Square)
Future: (Within the next year)
- HKS/ Joe Z Exhaust
- Some sort of midpipe
- Sway bars
- 6K HIDs
joe z is catback btw
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Because JDM fgt.
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^^ Thank You!
So... Picked up the set of F Sport Forged 19's and taking them in for refinishing to make them perfect. Also ordered RSR Down springs that should be coming in any moment, and 6K HIDs.
![](https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3809/13236018224_1f84e5112e_h.jpg)
So... Picked up the set of F Sport Forged 19's and taking them in for refinishing to make them perfect. Also ordered RSR Down springs that should be coming in any moment, and 6K HIDs.
![](https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3809/13236018224_1f84e5112e_h.jpg)
![](https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2836/13236013684_986dcb950e_h.jpg)
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Nice wheels! I am new to Lexus, so I just wonder how would an axle back exhaust and down springs affect our warranty? Do all the dealers handle mods in the same way? I got my car from DVH Lexus though.
Last edited by KumaF; 03-18-14 at 12:28 PM.