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Multics
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16-10-2019, 05:54 AM

#11

sprinter2012 Very nice, what do you think of the Joe-Z intake pipe? As I've been looking at them for when I get my IS250

I've been ignoring the SE-L version because I don't like the wood, but it looks much better with the di-noc. Still hard to find one that doesn't have cream leather though.

Thanks

The Joe-Z makes no noticeable difference in performance but the sound is much nicer. You can actually hear the little V6 doing its thing Smile

What I like about the SE-L is all the added extra: AFS HID lights, heated/cooled seats, illuminated sill plates, privacy rear window screen (very Japanese!) etc. The wood effect is very grandad, couldn't stand it and as for the cream leather... well, got to terms with it!

I will update this thread soon, got a few more bits on now.

Lexus IS 250 SE-L

Multics

16-10-2019, 05:54 AM #11

sprinter2012 Very nice, what do you think of the Joe-Z intake pipe? As I've been looking at them for when I get my IS250

I've been ignoring the SE-L version because I don't like the wood, but it looks much better with the di-noc. Still hard to find one that doesn't have cream leather though.

Thanks

The Joe-Z makes no noticeable difference in performance but the sound is much nicer. You can actually hear the little V6 doing its thing Smile

Lexus IS 250 SE-L

sprinter2012
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16-10-2019, 06:18 AM

#12

Yee that's what I thought, I think you might get something like 5hp from it but it's the noise I want. I want to hear the V6 as I love the straight-6 in the IS200.

Ye I do like the extra gadgets you get in the SE-L, I'll just have to keep searching. I look forward to seeing what else you do with the car.

sprinter2012

16-10-2019, 06:18 AM #12

Lexuspat
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16-10-2019, 08:00 AM

#13

A guy I know has the SE-L and is looking at selling in the grey with black interior I think

Its just the wood trim

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Lexuspat

16-10-2019, 08:00 AM #13

A guy I know has the SE-L and is looking at selling in the grey with black interior I think

Its just the wood trim

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Multics
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07-01-2020, 11:35 AM

#14

Time to update this thread Smile

Done quite a few things to it the last months, can't remember the order but here we go:

Got a new F-Sport gear knob:
[Image: IMG_0508_zps2c945255.jpg]

And an aftermarket Navigation/Bluetooth/DVD unit to replace the center console and the new 2009 center vents. I have to say this unit is excellent and about 4 times cheaper than the OEM Lexus one. Perfect functionality and colour match, 100% plug'n'play in non-NAV cars:
[Image: IMG_0223_zps5ceda821.jpg]

I did quite some work on the headlights and fog lights, removed the stock projector lenses (fresnel) and replaced them with clear STI-R lenses from The Retrofit Source to give a clearer output and sharper cutoff line:
[Image: DSCN0392_zps101cacc0.jpg]

Painted the headlights and fog lights in black (previously chrome):
[Image: IMG_0093_zps4992b9a3.jpg]

I never liked the amber rear lights on the IS250, the IS-F model comes with clear lenses so got myself a pair:
[Image: IMG_0230_zps8babec56.jpg]

And installed these ridiculously bright amber LED bulbs from V-Leds:
[Image: VledsTritonV3_zps6c6c1efb.jpg]

Got these 5 LED side indicators:
[Image: CosmicLEDISLS_zps84a1ef9e.jpg]

Installed the new Philips DaylightGuide DRL's which are excellent quality and dimmable (not to everybody's taste) but I'm not sure if I'm going to keep them on the car:
[Image: KGrHqJHJFMFOFKGkZBQh9zkQ1g60_57.jpg]

[Image: KGrHqJHJFMFOFKGkZBQh9zkQ1g60_57.jpg]

Installed a rear boot spoiler that I got from Taiwan (oem.thing on eBay) which has an excellent fitment and I was very lucky to find this brand new GFX rear spoiler lip on eBay to that needed painting black:
[Image: GFXrearbumeprlip_zps16752497.jpg]

[Image: GFXrearbumeprlip_zps16752497.jpg]

The original exhaust pipes looked too skinny with the GFX rear so I decided to get the Honda S2000 AP2 tips:
[Image: HondaS2000AP2tips_zps9ff9f68a.jpg]

[Image: HondaS2000AP2tips_zps9ff9f68a.jpg]

I got to wash the car today and took some pictures.

Interior:
[Image: IMG_0532_zps3c8e990a.jpg]

Exterior:

I hope you like it.
Saving up for Eibach lowering springs and tasty JDM wheels for the spring/summer.

Lexus IS 250 SE-L

Multics

07-01-2020, 11:35 AM #14

Time to update this thread Smile

Done quite a few things to it the last months, can't remember the order but here we go:

Got a new F-Sport gear knob:
[Image: IMG_0508_zps2c945255.jpg]

And an aftermarket Navigation/Bluetooth/DVD unit to replace the center console and the new 2009 center vents. I have to say this unit is excellent and about 4 times cheaper than the OEM Lexus one. Perfect functionality and colour match, 100% plug'n'play in non-NAV cars:
[Image: IMG_0223_zps5ceda821.jpg]

I did quite some work on the headlights and fog lights, removed the stock projector lenses (fresnel) and replaced them with clear STI-R lenses from The Retrofit Source to give a clearer output and sharper cutoff line:
[Image: DSCN0392_zps101cacc0.jpg]

Painted the headlights and fog lights in black (previously chrome):
[Image: IMG_0093_zps4992b9a3.jpg]

I never liked the amber rear lights on the IS250, the IS-F model comes with clear lenses so got myself a pair:
[Image: IMG_0230_zps8babec56.jpg]

And installed these ridiculously bright amber LED bulbs from V-Leds:
[Image: VledsTritonV3_zps6c6c1efb.jpg]

Got these 5 LED side indicators:
[Image: CosmicLEDISLS_zps84a1ef9e.jpg]

Installed the new Philips DaylightGuide DRL's which are excellent quality and dimmable (not to everybody's taste) but I'm not sure if I'm going to keep them on the car:
[Image: KGrHqJHJFMFOFKGkZBQh9zkQ1g60_57.jpg]
[Image: 71v-1UYpL_AA1500_.jpg]

Installed a rear boot spoiler that I got from Taiwan (oem.thing on eBay) which has an excellent fitment and I was very lucky to find this brand new GFX rear spoiler lip on eBay to that needed painting black:
[Image: GFXrearbumeprlip_zps16752497.jpg]

The original exhaust pipes looked too skinny with the GFX rear so I decided to get the Honda S2000 AP2 tips:
[Image: HondaS2000AP2tips_zps9ff9f68a.jpg]

I got to wash the car today and took some pictures.

Interior:
[Image: IMG_0532_zps3c8e990a.jpg]

Exterior:
[Image: IMG_0527_zpse0817a75.jpg]

[Image: IMG_0529_zps15dd1b42.jpg]

[Image: IMG_0530_zps2e1145ca.jpg]

[Image: IMG_0534_zpsfe888537.jpg]

I hope you like it.
Saving up for Eibach lowering springs and tasty JDM wheels for the spring/summer.

Lexus IS 250 SE-L

Lexuspat
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07-01-2020, 11:58 AM

#15

Stav that looks mean as and very nice will look even better when its dropped.

Have u changed ur number as I've txt u a few times regarding shows

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Lexuspat

07-01-2020, 11:58 AM #15

Stav that looks mean as and very nice will look even better when its dropped.

Have u changed ur number as I've txt u a few times regarding shows

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Rabster
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07-01-2020, 12:20 PM

#16

Looks great maybe I should have gone for one of these instead of the truck :Chair:

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07-01-2020, 12:20 PM #16

Looks great maybe I should have gone for one of these instead of the truck :Chair:

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07-01-2020, 12:34 PM

#17

Looks mean mate! Just needs a drop

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Sparkystav

07-01-2020, 12:34 PM #17

Looks mean mate! Just needs a drop

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07-01-2020, 01:15 PM

#18

I like that a lot.

el_bandido

07-01-2020, 01:15 PM #18

I like that a lot.

Multics
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17-02-2020, 04:46 AM

#19

What you would do first?

1. Drop it with 30mm Eibach springs on stock 17" wheels?
2. Get 18" aftermarket wheels?

I need to space both purchases but can't decide which to go first...

Lexus IS 250 SE-L

Multics

17-02-2020, 04:46 AM #19

What you would do first?

1. Drop it with 30mm Eibach springs on stock 17" wheels?
2. Get 18" aftermarket wheels?

I need to space both purchases but can't decide which to go first...

Lexus IS 250 SE-L