Convert IS350 to AWD??

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09-25-11, 11:19 AM

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WAY too much work for what you're getting in return. Save you r money.

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09-25-11, 11:24 AM

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Keep your RWD the way it is !

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09-26-11, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ThermonMer

this has got to be the worst idea ive ever heard. why would you attempt to mix and match car parts when they are already offered from the factory with a warranty? you live in the continental united states, im pretty sure you could find a used IS AWD car. It's not like you NEED to go custom b/c the models arent offered (think the guy in the UAE with a IS-F swap).

with this swap, your car would probably be deemed less reliable than every single new car offering today, regardless of manufacturer. if youre going to take on the risk of doing any sort of swap, why not do something worthwhile that REQUIRES customization, not something that is already mass produced and readily available....idiot....

Wow... Really? Read my op and decide if you really need to call me an idiot. I just asked one simple question. I live where it is snowy and awd is usually a good option for snow. Sorry I asked this question about a Lexus on a Lexus forum.
Please don't reply to any of my posts. I DO NOT want or need your feedback.

Oh BTW, Its not ThermonMer, its Thermometer....idiot....

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09-26-11, 12:30 PM

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Just trade in for new car. Just think about how much it cost you to mod it to be AWD?

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09-26-11, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ChaseMX

I really don't see why everyone's getting all negative and hostile bout it anyways? Bc really not everyone has 45k to throw down on a new 350. And some ppl probably already did a lot of mods to their current IS, their motor could be going to ***** and want to swap in another motor. So now that the 350 has Awd and someone with a beat down 250 motor or someone that might just want more power may wonder if the swap is possible? I was simply wondering bc i saw a few ppl post already that they are having issues in their 100k+ 250s. I'm sitting a lot 46k now and have a 3 year warranty or 100k miles whatever comes first.

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09-26-11, 12:49 PM

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So.. an idea just popped into my head. I know of a wrecked AWD IS250 that is being parted out. Would it be hard to take the awd parts from it and convert my IS350 to AWD?? It seems that the parts that would be different woult be the Trans and front suspension / knuckles. Obviosly add the front cv shafts.. Any more that you guys know of??

To each his own bro. If you do the research and its possible and the cost is significantly less than buying a new 350 I would do it just to **** off all the haters that's against ur idea.

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