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Old 01-02-22, 07:48 PM
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I'm making this thread for owners (and future/prospective owners) to talk about planned mods and also mods that have already been done. Discuss away!
Old 01-02-22, 07:56 PM
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I'll start it off:
Currently done:
1. AAWireless, wireless Android Auto is perfect and connects automatically on start-up. Also have a wireless charger in the armrest storage area
Planned:
1. PPF, tint, ceramic coating
2. Uniden R7 radar detector + Thinkware U1000 dashcam hardwire
3. Swapping out incandescent turn signals to LED, also interior amber lights to 3000K LEDs
4. Figs 90 durometer front LCA
5. RC-F shift paddles?? (I like the blue + and -)
6. F-Sport illuminated sills, Cargo Net
7. Some sort of catback exhaust with controllable valve

Just a couple things I have planned, will have more later!
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Old 01-03-22, 12:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Compromise
I'll start it off:
Currently done:
1. AAWireless, wireless Android Auto is perfect and connects automatically on start-up. Also have a wireless charger in the armrest storage area
Planned:
1. PPF, tint, ceramic coating
2. Uniden R7 radar detector + Thinkware U1000 dashcam hardwire
3. Swapping out incandescent turn signals to LED, also interior amber lights to 3000K LEDs
4. Figs 90 durometer front LCA
5. RC-F shift paddles?? (I like the blue + and -)
6. F-Sport illuminated sills, Cargo Net
7. Some sort of catback exhaust with controllable valve

Just a couple things I have planned, will have more later!
Which wireless charger do you have? Do you have an organizer in your armrest or just the charger?
Old 01-03-22, 12:38 AM
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Originally Posted by JiDoan
Which wireless charger do you have? Do you have an organizer in your armrest or just the charger?
Just some generic Amazon one. No organizer.. Yet


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Originally Posted by Compromise
Just some generic Amazon one. No organizer.. Yet
I see, I'm hoping to find an organizer too since the storage space in this car is much smaller than the previous gen IS. Let me know if you find a good one!
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Slightly off-topic but does the fast trak actually work being in the center armrest? I hate having to have it mounted to the windshield this would eliminate that all together
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Originally Posted by Shoeboy4
Slightly off-topic but does the fast trak actually work being in the center armrest? I hate having to have it mounted to the windshield this would eliminate that all together
I just put the transponder on the headliner/moonroof cover of my 2IS. It works well and is easy to remove/adjust without having to see it all the time. I'm not sure if the 3IS clearance is as big as the 2IS but it might work.
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Originally Posted by Shoeboy4
Slightly off-topic but does the fast trak actually work being in the center armrest? I hate having to have it mounted to the windshield this would eliminate that all together
I don't think so. I only put it up when I need to designate that I have 2 or 3 people (due to the new expresslane crap..). I have a sticker that actually works for all other FastTrak purposes on my windshield.
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Originally Posted by Compromise
I'll start it off:
Currently done:
1. AAWireless, wireless Android Auto is perfect and connects automatically on start-up. Also have a wireless charger in the armrest storage area
Planned:
1. PPF, tint, ceramic coating
2. Uniden R7 radar detector + Thinkware U1000 dashcam hardwire
3. Swapping out incandescent turn signals to LED, also interior amber lights to 3000K LEDs
4. Figs 90 durometer front LCA
5. RC-F shift paddles?? (I like the blue + and -)
6. F-Sport illuminated sills, Cargo Net
7. Some sort of catback exhaust with controllable valve

Just a couple things I have planned, will have more later!
i have the RCF paddles on my IS and absolutely love them! they feel a lot nicer too since they are not plastic. let me know about the f sport illuminated sills! i want to get them for my IS i currently just have the normal lexus illuminated sills.


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Old 01-03-22, 06:23 PM
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The only mods I am planning on doing to mine are the LCA bushing replaced to either the RC F or Figs 80 - I think the 90 might be a bit too harsh for me. I must admit I am intrigued by the paddle replacement but not sure I'll bother.

EDIT:

So here is my modified list:

1. LCA bushings (RC F or FIGS)
2. I would love to swap the gas/brake/foot pedal from the 2013-2020 IS 350 F Sport - I loved that style much better than the current MY, looked more sporty IMO

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Old 01-04-22, 05:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Compromise
Just some generic Amazon one. No organizer.. Yet
Your FasTrak transponder works inside the console? I need to get that smaller one! lol
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Old 01-04-22, 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by flipside909
Your FasTrak transponder works inside the console? I need to get that smaller one! lol
It doesn't! I have to take this out. Normally I have a sticker version on my windshield.
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Originally Posted by jmull3r
let me know about the f sport illuminated sills! i want to get them for my IS i currently just have the normal lexus illuminated sills.
https://lexusboutique.net/collection...cuff-plate-set

Okay.. that is pretty expensive.. but looks cooool.
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^^ I agree and as always, not available in Canada, but because you know, we just need tuques and mitts (sheesh)
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