2 Tone Luxury Sedans- IS300/TL
06-19-2006, 09:49 PM
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2 Tone Luxury Sedans- IS300/TL
Went to Battle of the Imports in Rockingham this past weekend. The show series is sponsored by A-Spec, so i thought i'd go represent! Had a pretty good time talking with people and seeing some friends. Took a few pictures of my buddies IS300. I love what hes done to it...check it out.
06-19-2006, 09:56 PM
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There is a product on the car that i havent told anyone about. Can anyone name it!? It's in one of the pictures.
06-19-2006, 10:01 PM
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Ding Ding Ding! We have a winner!
Thanks for playing!
Tein Hood Dampers.
Thanks for playing!
Tein Hood Dampers.
06-19-2006, 10:11 PM
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Also.. My buddy had the HKS Carbon Ti exhaust on his car before he went with a custom 4 inch piping strait pipe. So i opted to buy his and he let me have for a few bucks!
So now I have the larger version muffler AND some mandrel bend piping. That means i can get rid of the small muffler and test out the new one.
Here are the pictures...
IS300 HKS Carbon Ti Exhaust
Current custom setup.
Size comparison.
So now I have the larger version muffler AND some mandrel bend piping. That means i can get rid of the small muffler and test out the new one.
Here are the pictures...
IS300 HKS Carbon Ti Exhaust
Current custom setup.
Size comparison.
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06-19-2006, 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by UglyPsycho
Do i win a set also??
I do have some stickers you might wanna check out.
06-19-2006, 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by mr.motoring
^ 
Shame Lexus doesn't equip the IS with hood struts.
Shame Lexus doesn't equip the IS with hood struts.
06-19-2006, 10:21 PM
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TL Rims fit 1st Gen IS300's
They fit! and look good too...check it out.
These are my stock rims and tires that have barely been used.
These are my stock rims and tires that have barely been used.
06-19-2006, 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by MichaelBenz
Which ones did you get? Dont see any listed for our car?
Tein Hood dampers= 94-01 Integra
APR Mirrors= 94-01 Integra
Greddy Strut Bar= 03+ Accord
etc.
Discovering parts that work is the funnest part in modding the TL.
06-19-2006, 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Da_iLLeZt_TL973
that IS is sick man i know its red on bottom but is it grey at the top or am i color blind?? 
......it looks sick whatever color it is lol
......it looks sick whatever color it is lolYou're not colorblind my friend! its grey...matches the Volk GT-7 spokes.
That Lexus is also making a little over 500whp!
06-19-2006, 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by NFLblitze1
ACCURATEin how much are dynoing?
...been meaning to get her on a dyno but have failed to do so.
I predict 287whp.
06-19-2006, 11:04 PM
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WOW 500WHP thats crazy im guessing he has a fully built turbo setup must be a big turbo lol you should get a nice night photo shoot with him
06-19-2006, 11:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Da_iLLeZt_TL973
WOW 500WHP thats crazy im guessing he has a fully built turbo setup must be a big turbo lol you should get a nice night photo shoot with him
Next time i'm in Raleigh i'm gonna try and run a photoshoot with his car and the TL.
06-19-2006, 11:22 PM
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oh ok thats crazy well ill be lookin forward to the next photoshoot can u email some pics of your car i wanna make a wallpaper for my desktop slee1287@hotmail.com
i wanna get some of the nicest TL's on the forum on my laptop background lol
i wanna get some of the nicest TL's on the forum on my laptop background lol
06-19-2006, 11:33 PM
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Originally Posted by ACCURATEin
Yeah hes running a custom setup with a large turbo...i forget what all he's got done to it.
Next time i'm in Raleigh i'm gonna try and run a photoshoot with his car and the TL.
Next time i'm in Raleigh i'm gonna try and run a photoshoot with his car and the TL.
06-19-2006, 11:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Da_iLLeZt_TL973
oh ok thats crazy well ill be lookin forward to the next photoshoot can u email some pics of your car i wanna make a wallpaper for my desktop slee1287@hotmail.com
i wanna get some of the nicest TL's on the forum on my laptop background lol
i wanna get some of the nicest TL's on the forum on my laptop background lol
I'm planning on taking pictures there.
haha my TL is far from the nicest.
06-19-2006, 11:51 PM
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Originally Posted by CL Platano
Nice..whips..love the hood shocks. Maybe soon my northern butt is moving to Apex so I'm definately gotta get up with you to let me know what's good in the Tarheel State.
06-19-2006, 11:58 PM
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Originally Posted by ACCURATEin
Thats a good question!
...been meaning to get her on a dyno but have failed to do so.
I predict 287whp.
...been meaning to get her on a dyno but have failed to do so.
I predict 287whp.
someone on here is running 312whp i think....i would think ud have the fastest because of how much money and time u spend on ur car
06-20-2006, 06:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Tempest811
I love the wheels on that IS....I was considering putting them on my Anthracite TL..
I think theres a picture of them on an anthracite TL in the Rays Engineering/Volk Racing Wheel thread. Looks good.
06-20-2006, 06:44 AM
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Originally Posted by NFLblitze1
only 287?
someone on here is running 312whp i think....i would think ud have the fastest because of how much money and time u spend on ur car
someone on here is running 312whp i think....i would think ud have the fastest because of how much money and time u spend on ur car
06-20-2006, 07:03 AM
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Well it might have more than i think...i tend to under estimate wheel horsepower. Also...I don't have the high flow cats.
Thanks for the info on the bonnet damper (lol)....(very english sounding isnt it). I have been looking into them myself...but may not...thinking about going carbon fiber on the hood....and those prob wont work there.
06-20-2006, 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by ACCURATEin
Apex isnt far from Raleigh. Just let me know when you're down here in the Carolinas.
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lol your car is definatly one of the nicest TL's if not THEE nicest lol 3rd gen at least....i think one of the hottest second gen TL's is Z3Ro because his is the most unique and not to mention njzprettyboy with the gs front end.......but by far ours is the nicest 3rd gen....the two tone has grown on me i have big plans for the car in the future which im not gonna leak on the forum lol ill PM you pics so u can tell me what u think im not gonna post anything on AZine til its done
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Originally Posted by ACCURATEin
haha my TL is far from the nicest.
Sorry, man, couldn't resist...you know I love that car! By the way, a shutterbug buddy of mine has some new kick @$$ camera and he's looking for excuses to take pics...if you want to have a nice photoshoot of your car sometime, let me know. He's currently selling off pics from his last dive trip...I told him he needs some good pics of cars, not fish.
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Originally Posted by Da_iLLeZt_TL973
lol your car is definatly one of the nicest TL's if not THEE nicest lol 3rd gen at least....i think one of the hottest second gen TL's is Z3Ro because his is the most unique and not to mention njzprettyboy with the gs front end.......but by far ours is the nicest 3rd gen....the two tone has grown on me i have big plans for the car in the future which im not gonna leak on the forum lol ill PM you pics so u can tell me what u think im not gonna post anything on AZine til its done
Just send me a PM with the pictures whenever you get around to it.
06-21-2006, 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by chill_dog
I don't know about the nicest, but it is the ricest...
Sorry, man, couldn't resist...you know I love that car! By the way, a shutterbug buddy of mine has some new kick @$$ camera and he's looking for excuses to take pics...if you want to have a nice photoshoot of your car sometime, let me know. He's currently selling off pics from his last dive trip...I told him he needs some good pics of cars, not fish.
Sorry, man, couldn't resist...you know I love that car! By the way, a shutterbug buddy of mine has some new kick @$$ camera and he's looking for excuses to take pics...if you want to have a nice photoshoot of your car sometime, let me know. He's currently selling off pics from his last dive trip...I told him he needs some good pics of cars, not fish.
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Originally Posted by ACCURATEin
Whats up Jack! Looks like you're posting from work as well haha. Yeah that would be cool...sounds like he has a canon or something expensive. Just let me know you have my cell.
I'm not a camera geek, so I don't know anything about it other than it takes pictures, but it definitely wasn't cheap. He's got some serious gear for underwater pictures, too (waterproof case specifically for his camera, some kind of lights that mount to the case, etc.)...pics look like National Geographic pics. Next time I talk to him, I'll see when he's got some time (he works more than anyone I know).
06-21-2006, 10:02 PM
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hmmm...i like them both. the IS is nice but would look better with a slighty lowered stance. Loving the 500 hp..where were the engine shots? I cant wait to see a phat Azz turbo sitting in a 3G. WOOT WOOT!!!!....but once again...great cars
06-21-2006, 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by chill_dog
Yep...haven't been on in almost 2 weeks...it's been crazy around here lately...finally slowed down a bit, but it's going to hit the fan just after the 4th. I don't get it, don't they know I can't surf AZ if they give me all that work to do?!?!
I'm not a camera geek, so I don't know anything about it other than it takes pictures, but it definitely wasn't cheap. He's got some serious gear for underwater pictures, too (waterproof case specifically for his camera, some kind of lights that mount to the case, etc.)...pics look like National Geographic pics. Next time I talk to him, I'll see when he's got some time (he works more than anyone I know).
I'm not a camera geek, so I don't know anything about it other than it takes pictures, but it definitely wasn't cheap. He's got some serious gear for underwater pictures, too (waterproof case specifically for his camera, some kind of lights that mount to the case, etc.)...pics look like National Geographic pics. Next time I talk to him, I'll see when he's got some time (he works more than anyone I know).
06-21-2006, 10:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Meek32v6
hmmm...i like them both. the IS is nice but would look better with a slighty lowered stance. Loving the 500 hp..where were the engine shots? I cant wait to see a phat Azz turbo sitting in a 3G. WOOT WOOT!!!!....but once again...great cars
You should hear the 500 hp...it sounds like an F16 taking off...its awesome.
I'm sure someone will turbo a 3rd gen somewhere down the line.
06-22-2006, 10:11 AM
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Also.. My buddy had the HKS Carbon Ti exhaust on his car before he went with a custom 4 inch piping strait pipe. So i opted to buy his and he let me have for a few bucks!
So now I have the larger version muffler AND some mandrel bend piping. That means i can get rid of the small muffler and test out the new one.
So now I have the larger version muffler AND some mandrel bend piping. That means i can get rid of the small muffler and test out the new one.
Damn 4" straight pipe... no wonder why his piping looks huge !!! The IS is a great car to modify because of the 1jz motor, is he running the Altezza tranny too? or the 5spd?