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2015/05/30 14:13:06
MR2QIK
The 19" Buddyclubs from my IS250 are going onto the F. Removed them before selling the 250. The size/offset will match up the same. Front guards are bigger on the F, but the hubs sit the rims out further, which just about compensates. Rears are identical. I was quite fond of those wheels & am sure they'll match up well. Benefit there is I can also retain factory spec/profile tyres or even a bit wider F+R. I'm very conscious of not hurting the handling capabilities of this car. Its got the MY11 revision, which has different geometry & shocks/springs to the earlier ISF's. Result is, they match the E92's lap times (beats C63 AMG), whereas the original ISF spec was a few seconds behind. My goal is that it matches or beats the best from the all-motor V8 Supersedan era. The current breed of F80 M3 & TT C63 are a bit out of reach, but it should hold its own.
2015/06/01 17:20:25
MR2QIK
Only items left for me to purchase are headers & Swift springs. Was considering coilovers, but think I'll wait. I'm conscious of not going backwards in terms of handling, so a coilover upgrade will be a bit costly (funds & time wise) at this point given I'd want to spend a fair amount of time setting it up. I've already lined up some headers for purchase, but won't mention the details until I've got them in hand.
 
Luckily I got the car before much more was removed.
 
CF steering wheel, IS300 gear knob & Think Design CF bits:

 
USDM tail lights (extra side light compared to local models):

 
Wald genuine CF rear bootlid "ducktail"

 
OEM visors:

 
Updated DRL's

 

 
Few extra shots after cleaning it:




2015/06/01 22:46:29
MCT_MR2
You read the isf build on motoiq? Might give you some ideas if your looking for parts. When you need new rotors, give garage88 a call for some dixcel gear. Makes a huge difference over stock.
2015/06/02 11:32:05
MR2QIK
MCT_MR2
You read the isf build on motoiq? Might give you some ideas if your looking for parts. When you need new rotors, give garage88 a call for some dixcel gear. Makes a huge difference over stock.



Yes I have actually. Was a good read, although I think they really should do headers as apparently it yields a fairly large power gain. I've already got thicker rear sway bar (F-sport from memory) & may grab some FIGS adjustable arms which are available to me now (castor, camber adjustment etc).
 
I've already got new Project Mu rotors (came with the car), which I'll install with some matching Project Mu pads (NS400 most likely). Will give Dixcel a go next perhaps. The factory 6 pot Brembos on the car are awesome in factory form, so I don't think it needs more stopping power. Only lighter 2-piece rotors. The only issue with the factory brakes, is the extreme brake dust & hard pads (they wear the rotors quite fast), although that's commonplace with all current Lexus models.
2015/06/02 16:08:17
MR2QIK
So today, this happened:
 

 
Was not happy with the front. The ride height will be addressed by about an inch, but the tyres were just too big & stood out (couldn't get my eyes off them). Went back around & thankfully my buddies @ Eagle tyres swapped them without charge from 225/40's to 235/35's. Much happier.
 

 

 

 

2015/06/02 22:53:34
5SGTE
Have you got a before and after from the same angle?
2015/06/03 09:08:13
MR2QIK
Which angle?
2015/06/03 13:15:52
5SGTE
Any really, curious to see back to back images.
2015/06/03 14:20:07
MR2QIK
Here you go. These ISF rims are on my Dads IS350 now. Even on the 350, they don't sit nice (too tucked in), added spacers on the 350 to make it look a bit better.



2015/06/10 21:05:10
MR2QIK
These arrived:



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