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1. IS350
2. RWD
3. Smokey Granite Mica
4. 17s
5. No spoiler
6. Black
7. Navigation and during the test drive I found a Middle Eastern mix CD in the player.
1. IS250
2. RWD
3. Starfire Pearl White
4. Stock 17s (I think)
5. Spoiler
6. Black
7. I think seat warmers/coolers are the best part of this car living in the valley in CA.
I actually purchased in December of last year, so this introduction is long overdue!!
8.
after a few months of purchasing... only minor cosmetic mods so far ):
When you get your 2nd Gen IS, please introduce yourself and your vehicle here!
Tell us some details about your new Lexus including:
1. Model 250 or 350
2. RWD or AWD
3. Exterior Color
4. 17s or 18s (and what kind)
5. Spoiler or no spoiler
6. Interior color
7. Anything you want to mention (options, others considered, previous Lexus owner, etc)
8. PICS, PICS, PICS!!!
9. If you are INTERNATIONAL, state which city/country your representing!
10. Post pics or links to your car (you can upload pics in our gallery)
and congratulations!
Hello everyone, I just got my IS 350 about a month ago. It is RWD and Black on Black. I have Dunlop 18s all around and no spoiler. I really like this car and the way it handles. I had a Acura prior and a ES 350 before that. I was wondering about my tire life on this car ?!?! It was AFTER the sale that the salesperson told me to not to expect good mileage out of my tires. On my Acura I had 55,000 miles prior to having to replace. I was told I can not even rotate these thires? Cant I rotate, side to side ? Buying new tires at 15-20.000 miles just seems like its almost illegal. Lexus ought to do something for people who buy a car like this. Even though the car was not terribly expensive it just bugs me that I will have to get new tires so often and the fact that I cant rotate them. I almost wish now I did not buy this car the way the tires and wheels are set up. Does anyone have any information on rotating the tires, side to side ? Any thoughts on which tires might work the best for the 2016 IS 350? Love the car, dont like this tire issue. Thanks ....
Last edited by wolfcreek; 04-18-16 at 06:00 AM.
Reason: Add pictures
Hello everyone, I just got my IS 350 about a month ago. It is RWD and Black on Black. I have Dunlop 18s all around and no spoiler. I really like this car and the way it handles. I had a Acura prior and a ES 350 before that. I was wondering about my tire life on this car ?!?! It was AFTER the sale that the salesperson told me to not to expect good mileage out of my tires. On my Acura I had 55,000 miles prior to having to replace. I was told I can not even rotate these thires? Cant I rotate, side to side ? Buying new tires at 15-20.000 miles just seems like its almost illegal. Lexus ought to do something for people who buy a car like this. Even though the car was not terribly expensive it just bugs me that I will have to get new tires so often and the fact that I cant rotate them. I almost wish now I did not buy this car the way the tires and wheels are set up. Does anyone have any information on rotating the tires, side to side ? Any thoughts on which tires might work the best for the 2016 IS 350? Love the car, dont like this tire issue. Thanks ....
The factory 18's are staggered, so they can't be traditionally rotated. If you don't have directional tires, you can swap side to side, otherwise, for directional tires, you'll have to take the tire off the rim and remount it. I wouldn't bother though if they're directional, too much work, too many rotations to get the most tread out of them.
Your rear tires will go before your front tires. I have a pair of Yokohama Avid Envigors, both front and rear put on at the same time, and the rears are already toast after 15k. RWD + lot of power = those tires will go quick if you have a bit of a lead foot. There's a reason most tire manufacturers halve the rear tire warranty if you have staggered rims with different tire sizes.
I am Tex, Todd from Texas. I am a prod 1st time owner of a Lexus 2013 IS250. My budget was a certain limit and I needed to hold my budget. I went on the search for a 100k first owner used car and pay cash for it. I went and got retail Certified Preoned price shocked. Then I started searching ... I made a good deal at carmax on a used Black 8000 mile 2013. I used this car to get the Lexus Dealer to take me seriously and try and earn my business. They did...
2013 White IS250
Rwd
Sport model with two tone seats.
Heated leather and cooled seats
Front and rear spoilers
Added HID Headlights with Haloso
Added HiD same temp Fog lamps
LED High beams
Led interior lights
Removed fact non NAV Audio and Installed FlyAudio System
Installed Smartstart system / Remote Start system
Now the F sport options Suspension, 19 inch Wheels and tires, axle back exhaust coming soon.
Last edited by obe1; 05-09-16 at 11:18 AM.
Reason: add new picts
1. IS 250
2. AWD
3. Starfire Pearl
4. 17" stock rims
5. No spoiler (yet)
6. Black/Tan
7. Absolutely love the A/C seats and the navigation
8. I will add more pictures later, including the interior
Proud first time Lexus owner bought my car about 8 months ago with about 118xxx. I'm the second owner and everything has been maintained by Lexus.
My build so far:
18x9 STR forged 902's
BC coilovers
ISF rear spoiler
VIP carbon fiber roof spoiler
Satin black roof wrap
Over the summer I hope to finally decide on an exhaust, Its between Tanabe or Greddy (I'm thinking Tanabe) and then a camber kit. Eventually I would like to get some f sport brakes on there too!
2nd Gen IS 250/350/350c Official ROLLCALL/Welcome Thread!!!
More updates on mods:
Currently getting PPE Headers installed:
Removal pics
So excited!! 😁
Hello, first post on CL, though the "search bar" in the internet has always brought me to CL for mods and upgrades ideas for many years. I've decided to finally join hahaha. Just wanted to say thanks to CL and all its members.
With that being said, this is my 2ND Lexus: (bought this passed late December 2015, after selling my 2007 IS250 aka Violetta)
-2007 IS350 (NO NAVIGATION, GOT MY PHONE FOR THAT LOL)
-RWD
-STARFIRE PEARL (EXTERIOR)
-BEIGE (INTERIOR)
-2008 ISF REAR SPOILER
-REAR WINDSHIELD DEFLECTOR
-ISF FRONT GRILL MESH (TOP PART)
-DASH COVER
-WEATHERTECH FLOOR MATS
-WHITE CARBON FIBER WRAPPED ALL SWITCH BEZELS AND CENTER CONSOLE BEZELS
-FSPORT SHIFT ****
-FSPORT PEDALS
-CUSTOM FSPORT SEATBELT CUSHIONS
-CUSTOM FSPORT HEAD CUSHIONS
-CUSTOM FLAT BOTTOM STEERING WHEEL WHITE CARBON FIBER TOP
-2011 ISF POWER STEERING DAMPERS
-BOTH PUDDY LIGHTS ARE SWAPPED TO FSPORT BLUE LIGHTS
-ALL INTERIOR STOCK LIGHTS ARE SWAPPED TO BRIGHT WHITE LIGHTS
-YELLOW FOG LAMP HOUSING
-STOCK 18" RIMS WITH FRONT TIRES: CONTINENTAL EXTREME CONTACT DW, REAR TIRES: YOKOHAMA YK580 (STOCK TIRES ARE HORRIBLE)
-UPGRADED POWER STEERING ASSY UNIT TO 2011-2014 ISF
-FSPORT FRONT AND REAR SWAY BARS
-FSPORT SPRINGS
-FSPORT SHOCKS
-FSPORT INTAKE
-INVIDIA MIDPIPE
-INVIDIA AXLEBACK Q300
Future mods/upgrades:
-FSPORT FULL FACE BLACK RIMS
-FSPORT BIG BRAKES (AFTER SELLING A LEG AND ARM, LOL)
-PPE HEADERS (AND YES, I WILL BE GETTING HI FLOW CATS WITH THEM DUE TO MY RESIDENCY IN CALIFORNIA)
1. 250
2. RWD
3. Dark Grey
4. 17s dark grey with Dunlop
5. no spoiler
6. Clear cream leather
7. Luxe pack with electrical front seats ( both ), park assist, rear cam, navigation, INJEN CAI !!
9. France / Clermont Ferrand
Hello, first post on CL, though the "search bar" in the internet has always brought me to CL for mods and upgrades ideas for many years. I've decided to finally join hahaha. Just wanted to say thanks to CL and all its members.
With that being said, this is my 2ND Lexus: (bought this passed late December 2015, after selling my 2007 IS250 aka Violetta)
-2007 IS350 (NO NAVIGATION, GOT MY PHONE FOR THAT LOL)
-RWD
-STARFIRE PEARL (EXTERIOR)
-BEIGE (INTERIOR)
-2008 ISF REAR SPOILER
-REAR WINDSHIELD DEFLECTOR
-ISF FRONT GRILL MESH (TOP PART)
-DASH COVER
-WEATHERTECH FLOOR MATS
-WHITE CARBON FIBER WRAPPED ALL SWITCH BEZELS AND CENTER CONSOLE BEZELS
-FSPORT SHIFT ****
-FSPORT PEDALS
-CUSTOM FSPORT SEATBELT CUSHIONS
-CUSTOM FSPORT HEAD CUSHIONS
-CUSTOM FLAT BOTTOM STEERING WHEEL WHITE CARBON FIBER TOP
-2011 ISF POWER STEERING DAMPERS
-BOTH PUDDY LIGHTS ARE SWAPPED TO FSPORT BLUE LIGHTS
-ALL INTERIOR STOCK LIGHTS ARE SWAPPED TO BRIGHT WHITE LIGHTS
-YELLOW FOG LAMP HOUSING
-STOCK 18" RIMS WITH FRONT TIRES: CONTINENTAL EXTREME CONTACT DW, REAR TIRES: YOKOHAMA YK580 (STOCK TIRES ARE HORRIBLE)
-UPGRADED POWER STEERING ASSY UNIT TO 2011-2014 ISF
-FSPORT FRONT AND REAR SWAY BARS
-FSPORT SPRINGS
-FSPORT SHOCKS
-FSPORT INTAKE
-INVIDIA MIDPIPE
-INVIDIA AXLEBACK Q300
Future mods/upgrades:
-FSPORT FULL FACE BLACK RIMS
-FSPORT BIG BRAKES (AFTER SELLING A LEG AND ARM, LOL)
-PPE HEADERS (AND YES, I WILL BE GETTING HI FLOW CATS WITH THEM DUE TO MY RESIDENCY IN CALIFORNIA)
PICS:
Welcome,
Where did you find the steering wheel? I like that and if you done mind me asking about how much did you have to spend to buy the steering wheel?
I am capable of changing the wheel myself, just need to know where to find one?
Any regrets buying the steering wheel?
Where did you find the steering wheel? I like that and if you done mind me asking about how much did you have to spend to buy the steering wheel?
I am capable of changing the wheel myself, just need to know where to find one?
Any regrets buying the steering wheel?
Thanks
Tex
From http://www.dctms.com/Products.html They gave me a good deal when I called, $600 + $30 shipping.
Yes, very easy to install. Just make sure not to spin your clock spring when removing your steering wheel.