Pittsy's 2014 IS250 Build
11-26-18, 01:07 PM
#31
Racer
Thread Starter
Were any of your other panels (that survived the crash) repainted at any point? Hopefully the paint from your current wrap doesn't pull anything off...unless of course you are getting the entire car repainted when it's repaired.
Remember it's not just about it curing time, it's also the surface prep, primer, bonding/flex agents, and all other factors that go into a quality repaint.
11-28-18, 10:48 AM
#32
Racer
Thread Starter
Bad news everyone. Just got word that the car was totaled. Going to go get my intake and exhaust after the car, along with my audio stuff, wing, and anything else that i can take with me. 
Really heartbroken right now. I guess that's the end of this build thread. I dont think Ill have any more updates on the car for you guys, but in the event that I do, Ill let you know ASAP. Thanks everyone...
Really heartbroken right now. I guess that's the end of this build thread. I dont think Ill have any more updates on the car for you guys, but in the event that I do, Ill let you know ASAP. Thanks everyone...
11-28-18, 10:58 AM
#33
Bad news everyone. Just got word that the car was totaled. Going to go get my intake and exhaust after the car, along with my audio stuff, wing, and anything else that i can take with me. Really heartbroken right now. I guess that's the end of this build thread. I dont think Ill have any more updates on the car for you guys, but in the event that I do, Ill let you know ASAP. Thanks everyone...
Really heartbroken right now. I guess that's the end of this build thread. I dont think Ill have any more updates on the car for you guys, but in the event that I do, Ill let you know ASAP. Thanks everyone...
11-28-18, 11:24 AM
#34
Racer
Thread Starter
Yeah. Hopefully in the next few weeks i can pick up a RC350 F Sport i found a killer deal on. If i can afford it, i’ll snag it. Need some mourning time over lexy though. Ill always have a place in my heart for the 3IS. Loved my slow 250.
Last edited by Pittsy; 11-28-18 at 11:37 AM.
11-29-18, 11:15 AM
#36
Bad news everyone. Just got word that the car was totaled. Going to go get my intake and exhaust after the car, along with my audio stuff, wing, and anything else that i can take with me. Really heartbroken right now. I guess that's the end of this build thread. I dont think Ill have any more updates on the car for you guys, but in the event that I do, Ill let you know ASAP. Thanks everyone...
Really heartbroken right now. I guess that's the end of this build thread. I dont think Ill have any more updates on the car for you guys, but in the event that I do, Ill let you know ASAP. Thanks everyone...Looking forward to your next build...
11-30-18, 08:49 AM
#37
Racer
Thread Starter
Went down to the body shop, got my speakers and amp. I ripped the rear wing off the back. The body shop insisted they would take my axelback off, even though it would've taken a solid 10 minutes to do. As for my intake, i'm not allowed to get it. There is worry of adding more damage to the car to retrieve it from under the smashed hood. I'm almost certain that it is in okay shape though. Going to try to get the value of it, as well as my springs in my settlement. Maybe the wrap will be part of that too but i'm doubtful. Either way, i'm going to hold on to my parts for now, as i may end up getting another 3IS, however if I do end up getting an RC i'll post them up for sale here. Hung my license plate up. Gone but not forgotten.
11-30-18, 10:16 PM
#38
Driver School Candidate
Dang smh.. I legit felt this in my heart man.. so sorry for the loss of your IS.. I had to put in a flood claim few days ago , insurance is covering it but I know that gut wrenching feeling of not having your prized possession.. keep your head up , you’ll be back in the game just all in time ..
12-03-18, 07:39 AM
#40
Racer
Thread Starter
Dang smh.. I legit felt this in my heart man.. so sorry for the loss of your IS.. I had to put in a flood claim few days ago , insurance is covering it but I know that gut wrenching feeling of not having your prized possession.. keep your head up , you’ll be back in the game just all in time ..
Maybe ill get the 350, put RRRacing's SC + Tune on it and be making 400+ WHP!!
I already found a great set of wheels for whatever 3IS I start my build on. Hopefully I can pick them up later this week when i get my paycheck...
Any color scheme ideas? i'm looking at nebula gray right now for the base color. Maybe I should start a new build thread for the new car? Or should I just rename this thread and continue here?
Last edited by Pittsy; 12-03-18 at 07:47 AM.
12-04-18, 10:35 AM
#41
Thanks. Its a sucky feeling, but hopefully my next build will be even better!
Yeah, im looking at 200t's and 350's. I feel like the 350 is a better platform for improvement than the 200t(300) since the 200t(3000 is already boosted theres not a whole lot you can do.
Maybe ill get the 350, put RRRacing's SC + Tune on it and be making 400+ WHP!!
I already found a great set of wheels for whatever 3IS I start my build on. Hopefully I can pick them up later this week when i get my paycheck...
Any color scheme ideas? i'm looking at nebula gray right now for the base color. Maybe I should start a new build thread for the new car? Or should I just rename this thread and continue here?
Yeah, im looking at 200t's and 350's. I feel like the 350 is a better platform for improvement than the 200t(300) since the 200t(3000 is already boosted theres not a whole lot you can do.
Maybe ill get the 350, put RRRacing's SC + Tune on it and be making 400+ WHP!!
I already found a great set of wheels for whatever 3IS I start my build on. Hopefully I can pick them up later this week when i get my paycheck...
Any color scheme ideas? i'm looking at nebula gray right now for the base color. Maybe I should start a new build thread for the new car? Or should I just rename this thread and continue here?
12-06-18, 07:11 AM
#42
Racer
Thread Starter
Update on the totaled IS:
I got my settlement. The KBB value of my car was estimated between 17-19K. As of tuesday, we settled for just under 24k.
That is huge news, I didnt have gap insurance to cover depreciation, and I still had to pay off my loan. Now, with the settlement, I can pay off the loan, and make a good down payment on a new lexus!!
MODS ARE GREAT INVESTMENTS!
I got my settlement. The KBB value of my car was estimated between 17-19K. As of tuesday, we settled for just under 24k.
That is huge news, I didnt have gap insurance to cover depreciation, and I still had to pay off my loan. Now, with the settlement, I can pay off the loan, and make a good down payment on a new lexus!!
MODS ARE GREAT INVESTMENTS!
12-06-18, 07:12 AM
#43
Update on the totaled IS:
I got my settlement. The KBB value of my car was estimated between 17-19K. As of tuesday, we settled for just under 24k.
That is huge news, I didnt have gap insurance to cover depreciation, and I still had to pay off my loan. Now, with the settlement, I can pay off the loan, and make a good down payment on a new lexus!!
MODS ARE GREAT INVESTMENTS!
I got my settlement. The KBB value of my car was estimated between 17-19K. As of tuesday, we settled for just under 24k.
That is huge news, I didnt have gap insurance to cover depreciation, and I still had to pay off my loan. Now, with the settlement, I can pay off the loan, and make a good down payment on a new lexus!!
MODS ARE GREAT INVESTMENTS!
that sounds great!! Did you manage to have the other person’s insurance admit fault or did you have to go through your own insurance?
also can you get the insurance to pay for the sales tax of the new purchase?
12-06-18, 07:16 AM
#44
Racer
Thread Starter
My own unfortunately. There's no way I would've been able to settle for that much on someone else's insurance that quickly.
12-11-18, 08:30 AM
#45
Racer
Thread Starter
Just got insurance quotes on two vehicles. One beings a 2015 IS250, the other being a 2015 RC350 F sport. Turns out, the RC is cheaper to insure than the IS!! As of now, that is the direction that this build is going to head in. Hopefully by the end of this week, Ill have a sporty RC! My insurance did go up, sadly. I may end up having to switch companies, preferably one with accident forgiveness. When I pick up the new car, Ill post a picture here, and link you to the new build thread I am going to create in the RC section of the forum.