Purchased a 2006 IS350 from Copart. See the progress of the build. (Trust me)
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Been a while... Idk how to remove the sale post but the car is not sold in keeping it as I don't need the money anymore. Im finishing what I started which includes the following to fully finish this car and make it a 1 of 1. Coming up is custom carbon fiber mirror caps (being made as we speak), not the ones you stick on, Facelift 2023 metal Start Stop button, Limited Slip Differential, and hopefully by next year the car will be supercharged and I'm aiming at around 400 to 420whp (can't go more as these transmissions were not pushed over 500hp and I want to make sure the car is as fast yet as reliable) and in the end have the pleasure of owning something many people never dared to do. You can call me stupid, mention "Why didn't you get an ISF", or any of that matter because, in the end, all the cars I build are not only for myself but to be as unique as "Hey I know that car" by just one look. The ISF is capable stock compared to the is350 but what I have done and will do to finish this car is beyond anything someone has done. I'm a perfectionist and that comes with spending a lot of time and dedication but be proud of it and don't listen to complaints. My car gets attention more than I expect (not that I'm flexing) but people appreciate your work more than the brand for true enthusiasts. So the small updates will come this year but the LSD and supercharged will be waiting since the expense will go over 10k (parts, labor, a good solid reliable tune). But anyways heres some last pics of my cars to show that I'm still alive lol. With that, keep building your passion!
2004 Mitsubishi Pajero (Montero)
2004 Mitsubishi Pajero (Montero)
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istarzan (06-18-23)
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Figs Rear adjustabl arms, endlinks front sway bar bushings, and Swift springs Install
I finally started on the suspension rebuild. I installed the 2 main arms for camber adjustment (The main camber arm is coming soon). I also got a set of swift springs (12k front, 10k rear) for some stiffness but I will be upgrading my coilovers, for now this will do. Rear endlinks are from figs and front sway bar polyethylene bushings done.
Beautiful
Beautiful
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ACLR8 (03-22-24)
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ISF black headliner and OEM NEW LED DOOR SILLS FROM JAPAN!
I somehow found brand new while illuminated door sills and managed to pick up a set of used ISF headliners, I'm currently waiting on the sun visors (I got those new to avoid the infamous mirror light not working)
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ACLR8 (03-22-24)
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New center vent
I got sick of going to the junkyard to find broken center vents, so I finally bought new ones lol. So crisp. I already installed them but nothing special, will have new pics (i got some more special ISF interior trims haha
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ACLR8 (03-22-24)
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Coming soon...
I am yet to install my RR racing front upper control arms, SPC rear adjustable arms, Figs front adjustable sway bar end links, and I finally lower front control arm polyethylene bushings. I hope to get it started as soon as possible but there's a lot of work to be done. This will (for now) finish the front suspension and I will finally be able to adjust everything. Stay tuned, this is just the beginning...
Oh yeah and this haha, can't wait!
Oh yeah and this haha, can't wait!
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ACLR8 (03-22-24)
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SPC rear camber arms
Finally had some time to install these arms. Pretty easy swap apart from the rear bolt being a headache on one side. Needless to say, we're on the right track to properly build the suspension.
All is left is to install the front figs ajustable sway bar links, rr racing upper control arms and new polyethylene bushings for the front lower control arm. Once the alingment is set the car will be tested. My plan to wrap up the suspension is figs rear lower control arms, figs rear lower suspension arm, center bracing and finally some new oem components. At this level the suspension will be fun built for more aggressive coilovers next year. Stay tuned
All is left is to install the front figs ajustable sway bar links, rr racing upper control arms and new polyethylene bushings for the front lower control arm. Once the alingment is set the car will be tested. My plan to wrap up the suspension is figs rear lower control arms, figs rear lower suspension arm, center bracing and finally some new oem components. At this level the suspension will be fun built for more aggressive coilovers next year. Stay tuned
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Glad you're still at it! This old man gave up a long time ago 🤣
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