Would u mod it up for speed or would u go with more of a laid back pimp look u know the 18in chrome wheels and dvd ? I'm considering getting one of these in aug when the 5 spd come out and i'm thinkin about what i should do to it . I know stillen makes perf parts for it and so does rod millien ..i want some ideals on what you would do to an IS300 ? http://www.lexus.com/images/showroom/model/land_ph_is300.jpghttp://www.lexus.com/images/showroom/model/land_ph_is300_1.jpg

couldnt leave out this one http://www.lexus.com/images/showroom/model/land_ph_is_300_4.jpg and what color would u get too ?

I'd get yellow or silver. Then, I'd turbo it right away...considering this is the same engine as in the MKIVTT supra, finding a proven turbo application shouldn't be too hard. Probably lower it, get some 17's, tint the windows, strip and dress up the interior, get some bolt-ons (intake, exhaust...) and maybe do some cam work.

But, that's just me.

That's a lot like what I'd do, Dimex. However, I'd keep boost fairly low...going for durability with some decent performance. I kind of like the stock wheels, and I usually feel like it's best not to replace something if you can avoid it. Interior will probably remain fairly stock for me, considering it's semi-luxury (I'd strip an altezza though:D). But, I would get some TS-1's. Oh yeah...clear side markers, possibly get some clear turn signals, and maybe a new bumper.

GOD, you said your going to get one in AUG? There like 25k and your only 18 or so. Rich boy. :flipa: Lexus also has a new "L" tuned division, kinda like AMG and ///M but so far, I think that they only do the GS series.









j/k

well i should have around 14 grand to put down from insurance b/c i got in wreck a yr ago thats the only reason i might be able to get one . I really dont want to wait till August but if thats when the 5spd comes out i guess ill have to wait .

Yes, wait...and keep saving as much as you can until then...not for a bigger down payment, but for modifications.

Well i wasnt really planning on modding it much . My plans were to initially to get an Itr and fix it up but that didnt happen so im gonna go with an Is300 and just go for a more laid back look . I was gonna just put 18in Concept neeper daggs lower it a little bit and put some Dvd and maybe a Ps2 in the car . I dont think im gonna fix this car up for speed ...i think im gonna go more for lux .

i would have to get the yellow one.. man those altezzas are tite as well as the damn headlights.. i wouldnt mind havin one!!

Originally posted by Porsche
GOD, you said your going to get one in AUG? There like 25k and your only 18 or so. Rich boy. :flipa: Lexus also has a new "L" tuned division, kinda like AMG and ///M but so far, I think that they only do the GS series. An L division ....wow is what exactly do they do and do they make factory parts like the TRD for toyota do ? ....and u said J/K did u mean this or the part about u flipping me off ? :p

well im 16 so lick my nuts :finger: and when i get an is300 this summer ill get it in black with black interior 20 inch givanna corsica wheels in chrome and a navsystem plus a few bolt ons and lowered suspesion and a mcintosh stereo system because its simply the best! i have a 00' infiniti G20 and i love my mcintosh system 1100 watts also have u checked out http://www.is300.net they have a really good site and a big forum
at least 100 people check it out and for ur info porsche they cost $35,000.

j/k about the finger:D

I would mod the hell out of this car. I love the way it looks. A cousin of mine knows this guy that has a yellow one. I have yet to see it, but apparently, he ordered a body kit from Japan that is exclusive to the cars over there. I don't know, but my cousin tells me that it is hot as hell. I think he has black rims on it and what not. Looks very GTish.

if you want to go JDM with your IS300/Altezza, theres a few places that offer parts. www.tribalpacific.com has GS and IS JDM stuff i saw. i guess the parts are genuine toyota parts that are only available to the japanese market. hope i was some help.

AH, for once the States got something better than the rest of the world. The IS's 3.0L 2JZ-GE has an unbelievable aftermarket following, and for once, theres no need to overhaul it in favor of the Altezza's 210hp 3S-GE Dual VVT-i (even though that motor is TRULY amazing--for a 2.0L non-turbo 4-cylinder).

Interesting thought: There are probably some folks in Japan swapping in the 2JZ in their Altezzas to yield higher power; REVENGE for the KA24DE 240SX!!!

GOD, if I were you, I would make mine a sleeper. Minor exterior mods, heavy power-adders. Why? Opinion: There are so many ISs on the road, you have to stay on top somehow, and performance is the way to go, not appearance. 2JZ modification parts are reasonably priced since the motor has been around for some time now, in several different cars. I feel that the stock IS already is a beauty to look at and making too many changes on the outside will ruin its clean lines. However, I agree with you on the wheels, luxury mods, and other subtle changes--these wont kill the sharp, already-aggressive look.

Question: Does anyone know if any companies make replacement taillights for the IS300 that have black, instead of chrome surrounds? This on the right colored IS would almost make it seem like an OEM 'sports edition', as in the case of the newer SVT Mustangs with the amber turn-lights.

I just have a question for the people that have replied before me. What country and what state are you in. Somone said they can put 20inch wheels on the iS300 ( i don't think so ). Also a iS300 for $25k, where do they sell a iS300 for that cheap, in Kali you be luckie to get on for $32K. To be realistic about adding stuff to your car, unlike some of the other people this is what i plan on doing by the end of the summer. Oh I have a white IS.
1.) Get the Superturimo O.Z Rims (white rims)
2.) What ever size Nitto tires that fit the O.Z rims that are NT-555 Extreme Performece series
3.) Air Intake from Rod Millian
4.) Exhaust from Rod Millian
5.) SuperTouring Wing from West Wing

Hopefully this will be a great start for me and anyone that wishes to start fixing up their iS300. All that other stuff people are saying probabby hurt your engine or coast too much. Most people are broke after buying a iS300. The things i listed will just set you back another $4,000. If you want to fix your car more go ahead, but i'll be plenty broke after those 5 steps.

$4,000 would get me a barebone turbosystem ;) One thing I've noticed about exterior enhancements--people grow tired of them after a while, or they get old with new 'trends' popping up day by day. In either case, performance will never become outdated or obsolete. Oh, and dont be afraid, the 2JZ-GE CANT get hurt. Most of its components are identical to the GTE and to top it off, its a 6 shooter, which tend to be immune to fair psi.

why exactly cant you put dubs on an is300? that is all i wanna know.. you can put em on anything, including civics...

so tell me why not...
i honestly just wanna know why you said it

'dubs' ? Please elaborate (or translate)

twenny inch rims my friend...

I'd make it a sleeper. Plain on the outside, gooey turbo-cream filling on the inside. :flash:

Right on, Silver S2000.... you know what I'm talking about when I say that the streets of Southern California are cluttered with far too many 'loud' cars, not with audible but VISIBLE noise. Countless japanese autos with their unpainted-yet-installed, fibreglass, ill-fitting, nonfunctional ground effects.

Sleepers are extremely rare these days, and it would be very refreshing to get whipped by one.

Right on, man! :high five:

Seriously, my car is old, and doesn't have much going for it other than it's a stick. Still, that alone is enough for me to get the jump on street lights or let me downshift on the freeway and let some poser in an ugly, slapped-together Civic a taste of my dust.

wanna run???

i agree on the sleeper look...
figure a silver is300 with no body mods, and a sick turbo with a relatively quiet exh on it... and some 18in ro_ja rims in gunmetal... the ones on the cover of the new superstreet (the turbo four door teg)... that would be the shit...
oh, and a six speed swap from the jdm version...
and a full debadging... with black mesh grilles in every opening... and a black chrome intercooler... hehehe... i could go on, and on, and on...

Query:
The IS300 is not available in manual transmission. Wouldn't the transmission from the '93+ naturally aspirated Supra fit into this car? Swaps are generally expensive; with the wide availability of this piece of hardware, it could allow for a nice, cost-effective modification. Of course, that would mean 5-speed only. The Altezza tranny switch would probably require a change of the motor, as well (which wouldn't be so bad if it weren't such a pain to do, with limited availability and future smog checks). Now that I think about it, with additional work, the 6-speed from the Supra turbo models could work as well. But then again, all the Supra gearboxes may be too large. Heck, I don't know. The IS300 is still a relatively new car... any ideas, anyone?

I'd say, wait till the 02 comes out, find one that gets wrecked (if your lucky) and do a tranny swap... thats my only idea......

the new IS300 is SWEEEEEt.... haha.. and it's tight that i can get the car basically at invoice.. lol... HAHAHA too bad for you guys.... my aunt can get me some TIGHT ASSS DEALS.. but.. it still costs a lot.. f*CK... i need to wait like 2 summers unless my dad decides to help me out... if i put a downpayment around 12k next 2 summer i'll prolly have one.. AHHHHHH until then i'll just have to wait... or maybe i'll get that new z car... anyone wanna help me out in this decision?

Originally posted by Pharty012
HAHAHA too bad for you guys....

You expect us to be envious? Hah, I think not. What's to be green about not owning a compact sedan that has it's trademark taillights scattered all over the place on every other car imaginable? Personally, IF and ONLY IF, I happened to be looking in this car segment for a near-luxury sports sedan, I would wait around until Spring for the Infiniti G35. It's more comfortable, more powerful (will have a good 60hp more than the IS300) and costs about the same. And most importantly, you won't be driving a car that everyone and their moms already own (and let's not forget all the Civic and Accord sedans that have disguised themselves as the Lexus). But then again, I don't drive sport sedans. I would rather wait even longer for the U.S. GT-R. As of now, many sources whisper that it's not a matter of 'if', but 'when'...

Originally posted by morpheusxiii
'dubs' ? Please elaborate (or translate)

man how old are you? you didn't know what dubs were!?

anyways, i would get a black on beige leather... and i would do both speed and style mods

I would start out with the bolt ons, then I would do the outside, bodykit, wing, etc. then I'd do the inside, DVD and so on.......... and after all that I'd continue working on the engine

maybe if you live close to me you could race my 328ci..... ah yes, my bimmer will shut you down :D hehehe

well then...
i would much rather have the is300... how many do you actually see around where you are? i dont see that many...
also... i would much rather have a car that everything is stolen from. instead of having something that i put altezzas on. i would rather have the car that everyone imitates... instead of imitating, in whatever aspect.
also... judging by the way we are describing what will happen if these cars were had, do you think it will look like ANY other is300 on the road? and who cares if it does, if i like my car, i dont care who else drives something like it, b/c mine is mine...

one more note... the gt-r taillights are the next ones to be copied off of... so lookout, b/c you wouldnt want one of those if everyone copies off of it...

I see a ton of IS300s there are 3 people at my school who have them, there are alot around here, they're pretty popular. I still like my 328ci way better....... I think the front of the IS300 looks to plain, like a civic or somethin

why don't they make a 2-door coupe? I would like that alot more

Originally posted by gang$tarr
man how old are you? you didn't know what dubs were!?

Yeah, yeah, I know what they are. I just said that because I wanted to bug all you slang talkers. :D

Originally posted by flylwsi
i would much rather have the is300... how many do you actually see around where you are? i dont see that many...

I suppose I can call you fortunate, since your area is not plagued with ISs like here in L.A. As for about having something that "everyone imitates" versus owning an imitation, you might not know from where you live, but from where I stand, seeing every other modified car out there with "Altezza lights" on not only the Hondas, but Mustangs, Neons, F-150s etc. as well, disgusts me and drives me away from the Lexus IS market. And its not about the lighting molding/conversions that folks do to their cars, it's the simple fact that these style of lights are available made-to-fit just about anything out there, and are sold in mainstream outlets such as Pep Boys. I think the careful crafting for fitting GT-R lights on another car is somewhat praiseable to a degree, but will the GT-R lights ever be as popular to the point where aftermarket companies will mass-produce perfectly fitting replicas for every car in much the same way for "Euro-lights" (why they call them 'euro' the world will never know)? Most likely not.

Originally posted by morpheusxiii
(why they call them 'euro' the world will never know)
Guess: Because "Altezza" is a trademark. Also because it was released in Europe before it was here, like the Focus, which also gets called "euro" from time to time.

Originally posted by gang$tarr
why don't they make a 2-door coupe? I would like that alot more
Did you see what I posted somewhere about the Altezza LM from GT2? I don't remember where I posted it. Anyway, I don't know if has a real-life counterpart, but in the game, it was the sedan made into a coupe. It looked bitchin'!!! :D :D :D

My friend has one and he turn his car into a rice car. It's painful to see his car turn into such a turmoil.

Originally posted by F20C
My friend has one and he turn his car into a rice car. It's painful to see his car turn into such a turmoil.
A conundrum: what taillights would a riced-out IS have. :eek: :confused:

He has a Supra wing. White powder coated IS300 rims. Purple reverse and turn signal bulbs. Blue lights all over inside of his car. Also apexi muffler. The type where there is no performance gain but a heck lot of sound.

Ugh.. I cringe at the thought of it.

Originally posted by Silver S2000
A conundrum: what taillights would a riced-out IS have.

Maybe it's time for some Toyota payback: Stick on some older Accord lights! Yeah, yeah, just kidding.

Originally posted by Silver S2000
Did you see what I posted somewhere about the Altezza LM from GT2? I don't remember where I posted it. Anyway, I don't know if has a real-life counterpart, but in the game, it was the sedan made into a coupe.

Well I don't know if they are the exact same car, but the HKS Altezza racer has that same '2-door sedan' design with the rear doors also replaced by flared fenders. There are some shots below.

Off-topic: Speaking of Gran Turismo, good to see you again Silver S2000. I've been away for the past few days with the presence of my new PS2 GT3 racing package. Man, I couldn't wait until November when there could be a possible price drop with the release of GameCube and X-Box. What do you think, did I get ripped off? A PS2, 2 OEM controllers, 1 OEM memory card, GT3, and ATV Off-Road Fury (which not surprisingly I haven't even opened yet): $425 at Costco. Hell, in my eyes I feel that I saved money, because I bought my original PSX with 1 game and 1 controller for $700 when it first came out in Japan (who am I kidding; this is what I tell myself to avoid going bezerk for cutting into my miniscule life savings).

Backside of the HKS Altezza:

I'd seen the HKS Altezza before, but really I just glanced over it. Upon closer inspection, the body modifications are remarkably similar to the Altezza LM from GT2. The only markings on the Altezza LM were TRD logos on the sides.

I recently came across something that said the PSX was $300 when it was new. Compared to that, you got a great deal on your PS2 package. ;) You'll have to tell me all about it, 'cause I'm still without... :(

The IS300 was designed to compete with the BMW 3-series cars, and alike. Therefore, Lexus's lineup wouldn't be complete without other variations of the IS300: coupe, convertible, and wagon. The wagon has been released as the SportCross, but the coupe and convertible haven't been presented just yet. There ARE announced plans, but for now, computer-enhanced/generated images will have to suffice, like this one from Car and Driver:

Yeah, the PSX was more or less $300 when it was new, in each of their own countries. But when it was first released in Japan, I couldn't sit here and twiddle my thumbs in the U.S. with only a SNES. I wanted it IMMEDIATELY. (:buck <--obsessive gamer) So I bought one off of a private importer for the $700 ($600 for PSX, 1 game for $100). Less than a month later, the package price dropped to $500. Oh well, I had bragging rights for owning it before a lot of people in Japan did, and the mkI PSX could play foreign and copied games (NOT THAT I DO! ;)).

that looks way better than 4 door!! 4 door isn't for modding it's like a family car...

U CAN ADD LOTS OF STUFF LIKE UPGRADE THE EXUAST AND UPGRADE SOME OTHER STUFF AND DON' T MAKE UR CAR A PIMP

i think you forgot to hit your caps lock button

I think a 4 door car looks too familyish....
coupes look a 100 times better modded

but the IS300 looks sick even 4 door

I have a 2001 IS. I was wondering if the 2002 Nav system for the Is300 could be installed on my 2001???

ANyone with info....reply!!!

Also...anyone know where to get dope (not too extravagant but subtle) body kits and the best deals for them???


Black IS300
...stock so far

try www.rodmillenstore.com

i know about those tails, i sell em... hell... i hate em, but i would not mind havin em on that car.
and why cant a four door be a "souped up car"
how about the btcc series, almost all four doors...
the audi s4. helluva four door.
m5. whatta four door. gangstarr will have to agree there. its a bmw...
so...
even an impala ss was a badass four door...
or the wrx sti... or the lancer evo... tell me you dont like them... and you would love to have one... modded four doors arent any different than a sedan. end of story.

side note...
separated at birth...
http://www.overboost.com/pix.asp?image=images/442/full/DSCN9007.jpg

http://www.overboost.com/pix.asp?image=images/442/full/DSCN8983.jpg

Originally posted by flylwsi
try www.rodmillenstore.com

i know about those tails, i sell em... hell... i hate em, but i would not mind havin em on that car.
and why cant a four door be a "souped up car"
how about the btcc series, almost all four doors...
the audi s4. helluva four door.
m5. whatta four door. gangstarr will have to agree there. its a bmw...
so...
even an impala ss was a badass four door...
or the wrx sti... or the lancer evo... tell me you dont like them... and you would love to have one... modded four doors arent any different than a sedan. end of story.

side note...
separated at birth...
http://www.overboost.com/pix.asp?image=images/442/full/DSCN9007.jpg

http://www.overboost.com/pix.asp?image=images/442/full/DSCN8983.jpg

yeah there are some sweet ass 4-doors, EVO especially!
and the M5 is one of my favorite cars (not a car i'd "soup" though)
it's just dumb modding sedans, like maximas... this is just my opinion though so i don't wanna piss any people of, i'd just rather mod a 2-door sporty car than a 4-door family type car, but ofcourse there are exceptions... like the IS i wouldn't mind modding one of those babies :)

i had this weird feeling you would say that... :licker:

Im new to this forum. Just wanted to say hi. I just got an 2002 IS300 L-Tuned. Its nice but I was wondering what mods I can add to get more from 1st to 3rd gears. Any suggestions ?

how bout the intake exh and header? the usual suspects...
and hell, 1st thru 3rd is all the time... should be pretty nice as the L-tuned... but those are the mods i would go with

ofcourse... you should always do, intake - header - and exhaust first
they are the biggest power gains for the money.. bolt ons

im just curious as to what the L tuned car has, b/c he has one and wants to mod it already... hmm... cant be that great... get a turbo...
turbo mag has a 600hp is300 on the cover as well as a 415hp beast...

gotta have the turbo!! :D :D

but not till after I-H-E

then the thing will FLY!!! :D

i hope you got the 5-speed

Originally posted by Katsu
Im new to this forum. Just wanted to say hi. I just got an 2002 IS300 L-Tuned. Its nice but I was wondering what mods I can add to get more from 1st to 3rd gears. Any suggestions ?
I'd suggest getting an intake first, but be warned... there are only 2 intakes on the market right now that actually work... AEM, RMM, Injen and weaponR all make intakes that lose power, and trigger check engine lights int a large majority of applications. The 2 that work are the SRT HFI, and the Area51 intake. Both of these are superior due to the fact that they are not stand alone intakes, but have piggy-back ECU's that alter the MAF sensor signal and allow the stock ECU to take advantage of the increased airflow.
The other option is to use one of the plain intakes and buy the Apexi S-AFC (which is jsut like the piggyback ECU's only it's adjustable)... the downfall to this is the cost, which doesn't include the dyno time required to tune it.

I have the Area 51, and love it. In total, with the intake and exhaust I'm getting about 18-20 extra whp. Not nearly enough yet, but ~190+ whp isn't bad!

Your other options are obviously the bolt on exhaust (5zigen, Greddy, Tanabe, HKS, etc) and now toyomoto is taking orders on their headers... they're currently the only company making them, and they should be on the markey in 1.5 months. They dyno'd at about 16 whp. Area 51 and SRT also offer supercharger kits... right now Turbo'ing is way too expensive, costing over $10k versus the $4-5k (not including labor) for the superchargers.

Originally posted by Chekmi21
I have a 2001 IS. I was wondering if the 2002 Nav system for the Is300 could be installed on my 2001???yes it can, but at about $2k not including labor :eek:

Originally posted by flylwsi
why exactly cant you put dubs on an is300? that is all i wanna know.. you can put em on anything, including civics...because they DON'T FIT.
plain and simple... the largest u can fit are 19's and they rub. U have to roll your fenders. i'm running stock 16" for winter use and have a set of 18" on order for summer use.

Originally posted by Morpheus XIII
Query:
The IS300 is not available in manual transmission. Wouldn't the transmission from the '93+ naturally aspirated Supra fit into this car? Swaps are generally expensive; with the wide availability of this piece of hardware, it could allow for a nice, cost-effective modification. Of course, that would mean 5-speed only. The Altezza tranny switch would probably require a change of the motor, as well (which wouldn't be so bad if it weren't such a pain to do, with limited availability and future smog checks). Now that I think about it, with additional work, the 6-speed from the Supra turbo models could work as well. But then again, all the Supra gearboxes may be too large. Heck, I don't know. The IS300 is still a relatively new car... any ideas, anyone?
powerhouse racing now does a 6 sp getrag tranny swap for about $5k

Originally posted by s0yb0mb

I'd suggest getting an intake first, but be warned... there are only 2 intakes on the market right now that actually work... AEM, RMM, Injen and weaponR all make intakes that lose power, and trigger check engine lights int a large majority of applications. The 2 that work are the SRT HFI, and the Area51 intake. Both of these are superior due to the fact that they are not stand alone intakes, but have piggy-back ECU's that alter the MAF sensor signal and allow the stock ECU to take advantage of the increased airflow.
The other option is to use one of the plain intakes and buy the Apexi S-AFC (which is jsut like the piggyback ECU's only it's adjustable)... the downfall to this is the cost, which doesn't include the dyno time required to tune it.

I have the Area 51, and love it. In total, with the intake and exhaust I'm getting about 18-20 extra whp. Not nearly enough yet, but ~190+ whp isn't bad!

Your other options are obviously the bolt on exhaust (5zigen, Greddy, Tanabe, HKS, etc) and now toyomoto is taking orders on their headers... they're currently the only company making them, and they should be on the markey in 1.5 months. They dyno'd at about 16 whp. Area 51 and SRT also offer supercharger kits... right now Turbo'ing is way too expensive, costing over $10k versus the $4-5k (not including labor) for the superchargers.

Hmm, im wondering though, since the L-tuned has a different exhuast from the regular IS, how much would I get out of just the Area51 Intake? Or is it better for me to just swap out my exhaust too?

~Katsu

flylwsi: The L-tuned package I got was with both Series I & Series II packages. Here's the breakdown from the paperwork I have with me.

Series I: Styling & Power
Six-Piece Body Kit: Full front fascia with integrated fog lights, carbon fiber style grille, side skirts, rear spoiler, rear valance.
-ABS constructed grille
-Polyurethane constructed fascia, spoiler, valance and side skirts.
-55 watt fog lights
Sport muffler & exhaust
-Stainless steel construction.
-Pipe diameter: 60mm
-Tip diameter: 105mm
-Adds 8hp over stock, provides a deeper tone.

Series II: Handling & Performance
7-spoke cast aluminum alloy wheels
-18" diameter
-7.5" width
-23 pounds per wheel
-225/40ZR/18 Michelen pilot sport tires
Progressive rate springs
-43N/mm-61.25N/mm progressive (front)
-41N/mm-56.35N/mm progressive (rear)
-Lower the car approximately 1" without changing its suspension geometry.
Anti-sway bars
-28mm diameter (front)
-17mm diameter (rear)

*Oh and yes it is definetely a 5-speed!!! ^_^