Sounds about right. I think with my BC the final I settled on was 4 softer on the rear from my fronts. Mike is definitely the man.
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Originally Posted by CCColtsicehockey
(Post 16553403)
Sounds about right. I think with my BC the final I settled on was 4 softer on the rear from my fronts. Mike is definitely the man.
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With the 2 year anniversary of this purchase rapidly approaching, the IS-F followed right behind my RL in getting ceramic coated :) I also decided to go with a satin black on the front grille. I'm pretty happy with the results! After picking it up today, it brought a whole new life to the car! I'm honestly a little mad at myself for not going with a better coating/better prep and polish right from the beginning... I'm still on the fence about doing the chrome around the windows. After seeing the results today, my gut is telling me to do gloss black as well. Any thoughts?
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As much as I dislike chrome. I’d say leave them to have some contrast on the car. It’s classy, not trashy, you don’t want the “murdered out” look with it all black. Also need some spacers to flush out the wheels :biggrin:
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I agree, I like the contrast as well.
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I'll be the dissenting opinion. On a darker car, kill the chome.
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So I've been looking at the car over and over, and here's what I've decided to do: I'm going to keep the window trim chromed out. Here's my logic: With the front and rear "L" logo, IS-F and "LEXUS" all being chrome, I want to keep a touch of chrome everywhere around the car. The idea is to maintain an OEM look. Even with the morimoto LED fogs, which will effectively black out the fog light area in the bumper, I'll still be keeping the headlights at OEM look when I do the retrofit over the summer. So just enough chrome tidbits to keep the car looking OEM, but sharper :)
As far as the retrofit, I've decided I'll be going quads again. With that being said, headlight technology has evolved significantly since I went quad on my RL. I'll be going full blown LED on this one: mini HB led and MLED :) You know, just trying to give people Xrays with my headlights :rofl: |
:popcorn: fuck yessssss
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Originally Posted by projektvertx
(Post 16560980)
So I've been looking at the car over and over, and here's what I've decided to do: I'm going to keep the window trim chromed out. Here's my logic: With the front and rear "L" logo, IS-F and "LEXUS" all being chrome, I want to keep a touch of chrome everywhere around the car. The idea is to maintain an OEM look. Even with the morimoto LED fogs, which will effectively black out the fog light area in the bumper, I'll still be keeping the headlights at OEM look when I do the retrofit over the summer. So just enough chrome tidbits to keep the car looking OEM, but sharper :)
As far as the retrofit, I've decided I'll be going quads again. With that being said, headlight technology has evolved significantly since I went quad on my RL. I'll be going full blown LED on this one: mini HB led and MLED :) You know, just trying to give people Xrays with my headlights :rofl: |
I think the chrome here and there is classy.
On the Caddy everyone told me to black shit out... loses contrast...and I'm not a rapper anymore so no more murdered out look. I think that's a solid plan... I don't know squat about headlights shy of opening to swap to zkw and blacking out shit but at this point, I avoid opening them up like the |
Got some surprise roller shots today
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Such a good looking car :thumbsup:
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Bump! Got lucky and scored a set of OEM Lexus LED foglights for 200$ off a ClubLexus member. Not to rag on TRS quality since the make great stuff, but the OEM fogs are definitely a steal at that price considering the build quality. I'm also very surprised how easy it is to change the housings out on these cars... Almost earily easy.... So far so good and I'm very happy with them. On to headlights next!
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I need a V8 in my life again.
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Glad to see it is still alive and kicking well.
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I sometimes miss a V8 in a lighter than Suburban platform.
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Originally Posted by Costco
(Post 16587720)
I need a V8 in my life again.
Originally Posted by rockstar143
(Post 16587782)
I sometimes miss a V8 in a lighter than Suburban platform.
Originally Posted by CCColtsicehockey
(Post 16587771)
Glad to see it is still alive and kicking well.
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Bump! So I didn't realize my last update was three years ago! Since then quite a bit has changed, my cars got a little sidelined as I was planning a wedding, but with that being over last year I've been able to get back on track with my projects! I did do headlight modification to the car courtesy of The Headlight Guy out of Indiana. He modified my RL headlights as well! Did an LED projector setup with LED Laser highbeams, I opted to keep an OEM look, I just wanted improved performance! Also decided to chrome out the window trim!
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...d20886c2b8.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...9e5c510b26.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...b609bf32b3.jpg I also 3D printed a cell phone mount for the car, god bless friends with 3D printers LOL https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...1c9715cbdd.jpg Next up, I decided to tackle some of the largest jobs. I outsourced my valley plate, which is a known point of failure on every V8 that uses this architecture. I will say this is one job I'm glad I paid to have done!! https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...a4fbf110cf.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...422e11e9ce.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...e610238e29.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...f5999b79c0.jpg I also decided to address the next known platform problem before it becomes a problem for me: the headers. I opted to do PPE equal length cerakoted headers, and replaced the headers and motor mounts along the way. Installed a tune to address the lack of emissions hardware as well :) https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...fd299a1731.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...54cc7c4d28.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...9ffbb850fd.jpg And lastly, Im REALLY excited about this purchase! I normally like to stick to OEM design wheel on every vehicle I've owned. I decided to go out of the box and purchase some forged magnesium TRD Circuit Club Sport Parts wheels! These are getting mounted once I wear thru my current summer tires wear out by the end of this summer. The current stock wheels are 19X8 and 19x9, these widen by a half inch. Stock tires are 225/40/19 in the front and 255/35/19 rear. Based on the math with the offset, I wont go any wider with the rears but I will widen the front tires so I buy a square set of tires at 255/35/19 should get me the look I want without rubbing. https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...d3a912d0b9.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...3ca6398131.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...7ef06853ec.jpg SUPER happy how the car is coming along! Next update will have the wheels on, and I'll have the tune finalized for sound clip of the headers! |
When I saw the update, I thought the 5 years were up… glad to see you still have it! Looks great!
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Originally Posted by PhilB81
(Post 16898023)
When I saw the update, I thought the 5 years were up… glad to see you still have it! Looks great!
I know I bought this car with the intention of trading up about this time (5 years into ownership). Nothing is really appealing to me out there right now in the price I want to pay. The only thing that really appeals to me right now is a 2020 plus 992 Porsche 911. And those are still beyond my price range. My wife asked me a great question when I drove the TLX Type S: Does the car speak to you? And the reality is that one didn’t. My RL and the ISF still speak to me. After driving a comparable 992 911, that car felt the same way to me. If all goes right I may be in one in the next 5-10 years. That was my mindset in dumping a lot of money into the ISF over the last year, ideally I’d like to enjoy it another 5-10 years until I find the right car to move to. |
Have you looked into the new IS 500?
Polar opposite, but a coworker just traded in her 2016 Mercedes C300 for a 22 ES350 Lux. Took it around the block & I was really impressed with it. The new IS is a looker too, especially with the red interior :pimp: |
Originally Posted by 00TL-P3.2
(Post 16898079)
Have you looked into the new IS 500?
Polar opposite, but a coworker just traded in her 2016 Mercedes C300 for a 22 ES350 Lux. Took it around the block & I was really impressed with it. The new IS is a looker too, especially with the red interior :pimp: Inflation adjusted, if they were to sell a new ISF it would land somewhere in the 80s MSRP. With the IS500 MSRP, they had to cut somewhere. That’s how I justified the “lost” performance. I really wanted to love the IS500 but I felt I was loosing too much. |
Originally Posted by projektvertx
(Post 16898077)
My wife asked me a great question when I drove the TLX Type S: Does the car speak to you? And the reality is that one didn’t. My RL and the ISF still speak to me. After driving a comparable 992 911, that car felt the same way to me. If all goes right I may be in one in the next 5-10 years. That was my mindset in dumping a lot of money into the ISF over the last year, ideally I’d like to enjoy it another 5-10 years until I find the right car to move to.
@CCColtsicehockey ahem...here you go. Kindred spirit. Love this thead and I'm with you on that...I only like old shit with manual gearboxes at this point (mainly)...OBD2 and UP but stop about 2013. :tomato: |
That's a bummer, but I guess to make a true modern ISF it would price out most potential buyers.
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Originally Posted by rockstar143
(Post 16898097)
we should get matching tattoos based on this.
@CCColtsicehockey ahem...here you go. Kindred spirit. Love this thead and I'm with you on that...I only like old shit with manual gearboxes at this point (mainly)...OBD2 and UP but stop about 2013. :tomato: After struggling and messing with drive cycles in the Factory Service Manual to get permanent cat codes to go away, and cat/evap system to show as ready, I’m drawing my cutoff at 2010 OBD2 LOL
Originally Posted by 00TL-P3.2
(Post 16898098)
That's a bummer, but I guess to make a true modern ISF it would price out most potential buyers.
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Yeah, I’m with you, nothing out there is calling to me (well, nothing within reason) so I’m just keeping my toys. I do wish more cars had manuals.
also, the 992 did or did not speak to you? |
Originally Posted by PhilB81
(Post 16898131)
Yeah, I’m with you, nothing out there is calling to me (well, nothing within reason) so I’m just keeping my toys. I do wish more cars had manuals.
also, the 992 did or did not speak to you? |
Originally Posted by projektvertx
(Post 16898132)
It did. The looks, drive and built quality Porsche is known for really struck me. The LED tails in the ‘20 plus really did it for me.
also, for what it’s worth, my dad has a 2012 CarreraS, even now it’s still great. Im still impressed with how good the PDK is. The interior in the 992 is a good step up though. I test drove a 991.2 many years ago, this one was a manual, I thought the 7spd would be more awkward but it really wasn’t. |
I'd love a 997 even, but odds are, I'd spring for a newer 718 with a manual instead, if I were shopping P-cars.
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Originally Posted by 00TL-P3.2
(Post 16898152)
I'd love a 997 even, but odds are, I'd spring for a newer 718 with a manual instead, if I were shopping P-cars.
718 are really nice, lots of them at Autocross. |
I'd be content with a non-turbo 997/991
But, a 718 or just pre-718 Boxster/Cayman would probably be more my speed/budget. |
Originally Posted by 00TL-P3.2
(Post 16898161)
I'd be content with a non-turbo 997/991
But, a 718 or just pre-718 Boxster/Cayman would probably be more my speed/budget. |
Originally Posted by projektvertx
(Post 16898165)
If you wait long enough it can be in your budget, that’s my plan :haha:
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Originally Posted by PhilB81
(Post 16898192)
I thought exactly that several years ago when I really wanted a late NSX with pop up headlights. Then the values started climbing faster than my savings… and then it became hard to justify the price for a car so many years old :bawling:
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Nice update, I am glad you adressing the issue that all 2UR-GSE eventually face. On the good side none of these issues will cause the motor to blow up, bad side are the labor and part isn't cheap on these, at around what mileage you starting to notice the leak?
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Originally Posted by 00TL-P3.2
(Post 16898098)
That's a bummer, but I guess to make a true modern ISF it would price out most potential buyers.
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Coworker nearly bought a RC350 FSport & it seemed nice from the passenger seat.
The RC just seems overweight/bloated to be a real sports car. But I've never driven one. |
Originally Posted by projektvertx
(Post 16898004)
Bump! So I didn't realize my last update was three years ago! Since then quite a bit has changed, my cars got a little sidelined as I was planning a wedding, but with that being over last year I've been able to get back on track with my projects! I did do headlight modification to the car courtesy of The Headlight Guy out of Indiana. He modified my RL headlights as well! Did an LED projector setup with LED Laser highbeams, I opted to keep an OEM look, I just wanted improved performance! Also decided to chrome out the window trim!
I also 3D printed a cell phone mount for the car, god bless friends with 3D printers LOL Next up, I decided to tackle some of the largest jobs. I outsourced my valley plate, which is a known point of failure on every V8 that uses this architecture. I will say this is one job I'm glad I paid to have done!! I also decided to address the next known platform problem before it becomes a problem for me: the headers. I opted to do PPE equal length cerakoted headers, and replaced the headers and motor mounts along the way. Installed a tune to address the lack of emissions hardware as well :) And lastly, Im REALLY excited about this purchase! I normally like to stick to OEM design wheel on every vehicle I've owned. I decided to go out of the box and purchase some forged magnesium TRD Circuit Club Sport Parts wheels! These are getting mounted once I wear thru my current summer tires wear out by the end of this summer. The current stock wheels are 19X8 and 19x9, these widen by a half inch. Stock tires are 225/40/19 in the front and 255/35/19 rear. Based on the math with the offset, I wont go any wider with the rears but I will widen the front tires so I buy a square set of tires at 255/35/19 should get me the look I want without rubbing. SUPER happy how the car is coming along! Next update will have the wheels on, and I'll have the tune finalized for sound clip of the headers! Curious to hear what your thoughts are on the PPE Equal length headers. I have a set of them along with the rest of the full bolt-on kit from RR sitting waiting till I find some find for it. I have been stocking piling those and a ton of other parts for a pretty big refresh of the car since it has 159k miles on it now. Those wheels will look fantastic on the car. Can't wait to see them when they go on. |
Originally Posted by projektvertx
(Post 16898117)
Haha love it. Glad someone else gets it :) Heart has to be in it!
After struggling and messing with drive cycles in the Factory Service Manual to get permanent cat codes to go away, and cat/evap system to show as ready, I’m drawing my cutoff at 2010 OBD2 LOL Indeed! I feel like at 80k, a lot of great options open up, and I think Lexus knew this? |
Originally Posted by projektvertx
(Post 16898117)
Haha love it. Glad someone else gets it :) Heart has to be in it!
After struggling and messing with drive cycles in the Factory Service Manual to get permanent cat codes to go away, and cat/evap system to show as ready, I’m drawing my cutoff at 2010 OBD2 LOL |
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