Drivers side is pretty close to even (maybe a half mm difference). The passenger side is off because i still have the trunk strut, it bugs me but I cant seem to find a way to avoid from removing both struts (drivers side is removed). I want to keep a functional trunk lol

 

That would drive me insane! That’s so noticeable. Reason why I’m iffy about getting a CF trunk to match my hood. Fitment issues I just can’t live it.

 

Yeah i hear its hit or miss with the CF trunks. Mines an actual Vorsteiner Ventross trunk so its not a replica. If i removed the passenger side trunk strut it would sit damn near perfect, i just dont want to have to hold the trunk lid open to load groceries in lol. first world problems right? haha

 

Definitely infuriating, especially having to make the outrageous call of holding the trunk open, or near perfect seating.

 

Use a stick like a shower curtain rod.

 

The AUDACITY!!! lol

Yeah i found an old curtain rod im gonna use to prop it up. Ill probably mess around with removing the strut this coming weekend. Will post up some updated photos when alls said and done

 

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Beyond humbled for the feature! Thanks so much Brett!!

 

Just picked up a Joe Z intake tube that ill post up photos once it arrives! I know its more for looks lol

 

Got the glorious JoeZ intake elbow in last week. Love how it matches the car's exterior. Felt a slight increase in throttle response (the butt dyno agrees with the 5 hp claim haha)

 

Some shots I took recently of the F (shes still dirty, didnt have time to do a good sponge wash as it was 40 degrees and cloudy). Tried out the Ikon Motorsports front bumper add-ons. Not bad at all for $50 and kind of hides all the road rash that was on the front bumper. Installation was kind of a pain though. Should hold off nicely until i can get Alpheyga

 

So quick update:

Around MLK weekend I went to do an oil change on my F and confirmed my worst fears. I had been documenting my coolant loss since buying the car last May (also checked under car to make sure I wasn't visible leaking) so I knew my car had it and I also was keeping the coolant levels up. But it finally reached the point that it was leaking down the side of the transmission by the primary cats.

Worked with Motor City Lexus (and Corporate Lexus) and was out $545 (had them do an oil change as well). Corporate agreed to cover some of the cost of the valley plate leak. They had mentioned the factors were:

1. Service history of my ISF (dealer maintenance documented back to around 10-11k miles. Car currently has 68,277 miles)
2. Brand loyalty. I owned a 2006-07 IS250 from 2013 which also had dealership maintenance on record.
3. I didn't make demands, just legit asked for some help as I havent even owned the vehicle a year and with low miles wasn't expecting this repair just yet.

Overall, it was a rocky start getting the process going (i reached out to corporate prior to getting the vehicle diagnosed at a lexus dealer) but in the end it was totally worth it and I am more than happy with the outcome.

It's F'in friday, what else can I say?!!

 

Hope everyone is being safe during this crazy pandemic the world is going through.

With being home I have had time to do some work to the F.

AIT Rear Spats
Novel (style?) CF Fender ducts
Aeroworks CF 3 piece front lip
Joe-Z intake elbow
new oem brembo rotors
Project MU Type-PS pads

 

valley plate?

 

It was resealed in march

 

Just installed some AIT CF Sideskirt extensions last weekend. Definitely ties in the front lip and rear diffuser/spats. Was skeptical at first with getting the sideskirts, but definitely fell in love.