VIP Auto Salon - 2011 LS600h L in Lexus Magazine..... w/pics
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News Story via online Lexus Magazine | December 2010
News Story via online Lexus Magazine
"A MEANER LS HYBRID"
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Joe Z
News Story via online Lexus Magazine
"A MEANER LS HYBRID"
![](http://drivers.lexus.com/pub-share/magazine/html/Vehicle-Insider/images/1011_vi_ls600_lead.jpg)
- Professional tuner Clark Ishihara shows the world how even superior Lexus vehicles can be made better, stronger, faster.
![](http://drivers.lexus.com/pub-share/magazine/html/Vehicle-Insider/images/1011_vi_ls600_s02a.jpg)
- TUNERS EXTRAORDINAIRE:
The men responsible for the award-winning modified LS 600h L, Guy De Alwis and Clark Ishihara of VIP Auto Salon, Inc.
![](http://drivers.lexus.com/pub-share/magazine/html/Vehicle-Insider/images/1011_vi_ls600_s02.jpg)
- BEFORE AND AFTER:
It was “crazy” seeing a $120,000 car completely gutted, says Clark Ishihara...
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- ...though the LS 600h L's enhanced interior was definitely worth the work.
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- TIGHT FRONT END:
VIP Auto Salon also took the extra step of molding the aero kit to the bumper itself, so it would have more of a “flush” look.
![](http://drivers.lexus.com/pub-share/magazine/html/Vehicle-Insider/images/1011_vi_ls600_s04.jpg)
- ON THE SIDE:
The WALD rocker panels blend seamlessly with the LS 600h L's distinctive hybrid badging. As Clark Ishihara says, he tried to make the vehicle resonate for a younger generation.
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- SPOILER WARNING:
The roof and trunk spoilers help the award-winning LS hybrid achieve its unique silhouette.
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- BOTTOM LINE:
The new exhaust, Performance Tube Systems Joe Z Series axel-back system.
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- AT THE WHEEL:
Sport fenders and 22-inch forged monoblock wheels ($4,000 each) from WALD complete the impressive number of modifications made to the LS 600h L by Vip Auto Salon.
![](http://drivers.lexus.com/pub-share/magazine/html/Vehicle-Insider/images/1011_vi_ls600_s01.jpg)
- AGGRESSIVE ATTITUDE:
“One unique aspect of our build is the utilization of an aftermarket airbag system that allows the vehicle's dramatic stance.” —Clark Ishihara
![](http://drivers.lexus.com/pub-share/magazine/html/Vehicle-Insider/images/1011_vi_carousel_ls600.jpg)
Enjoy,
Joe Z
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Last edited by Joe Z; 02-04-11 at 09:44 AM.