If Lexus was to make a Sport Edition IS what would be your top five things you would like to see and how much more would you be willing to spend for this SE IS300. (Please keep this realistic, something that can actually be produced using the current IS3).

 

1. Lowered Suspension (Aka L-Tuned)
2. Body kit
3. Exhaust Upgrade
4. 18" or 19" Wheel Upgrade with more than 1 choice
5. Last but most important some Engine HP/TQ upgrade

That I think is realistic but i'm sure there is alot more that can be done.. Maybe make it in Steps for the folks that actually have the money to go all out and for those who just want to do a few things.. BMW has been doing this for ages time for Lexus to step up to the plate!

 

at the ken shaw dealer they have an "is300 SPORT" it has eibach springs 17" BBS wheels, and some other minor mods.. .they put a huge sticker on it "is300 SPORT" its realy realy ugly so i guess my suggestion would be change the springs AND shocks, 18" wheels, L-Tune exhaust, in factory engine works... im sure toyota can do wonders for a very LOW price! just port here and polish there while they are building the engines... shouldn't be ahrd at all. Also they should have a small lip and spoiler package around teh car.

Small interior dressup would be good, but nothing cheap... somethign that looks "fit for a lexus"

 

1.mark levensin sound sys
2.18in rims
3.6 speed transmission
4.lowered springs
5.bigger brake sys

 

thanks guys, keep'em coming.

 

LOL Sasha I was just telling Fred Pauls (Sales Manager) the other day "Why would you put that ugly sticker on that car".. That IS also has a minor brake upgrade too.. At least they are trying but hopefully canadalexus can get the ball rolling from the customer service end to make a better IS Sport Edition!

 

1. Horsepower
2. 18" x 7.5" 7 spoke Chrome rims
3. Color matched dash
4. Dual Exhaust
5. DVD/CD Navigation

 

Must haves:

17x8" rims with 245/40 or 45 rubber ;
more sophisticated shocks / suspension improvements to match M3;
50 - 75 more HP;
sport seats w/ adj. lumbar support;

Nice to haves: bigger brakes, 6 speed M/T, better dash & interior materials.

Don't wants:

Lowered suspension - this is still a daily driver. I'm unwiling to put up with a much stiffer ride (BMW gets better handling with a softer ride).

Body kit: For street use, it adds weight and hurts performance. Leave the spoiers, wings and side molding up to each person's taste.

How much? Another $3K for the must haves.

Oh yeah. I almost forgot the most important thing of all: A CD changer that doesn't eat disks!

 

I think the Ltuned versions are a great sport package idea...leave it a good company like that to make the car look and perform better then stock from the dealer floor with warranty..