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I would say to come to our shop, but looking at the shape I agree with the other comments you have received. However, if you want to use the vinyl you should call a company that specializes in Clear bras, vinyl wraps, etc... they will know how to stretch the cutouts properly to conform to the shape. Remember, this stuff is not thin like window tint and needs someone that knows how to the thick stuff.

I think u should propably go with 2-1/2" y'd into a single 3" after the cats for your application. I think you will keep the bottom end and still breathe ok at 8500 also. You might want to also schedule some engine dyno time and try different combo's to find the best setup. BTW, are you using Matt and crew at UPFD for the work? Just curious!

We've installed JIC Magic Coilovers on the IS250 last year. We are planning to install Tom's or Jun Suspension braces and Sway Bars. Was promised prototype sway bars of Progress Technology but it's been over a year, so we are going to use Tom's or Jun's. Check out l-tuned website for good selection of IS parts. Anyway, love the Coilovers, and took it to the track and tuned the coilovers to 9 clicks on the front and 7 clicks on Drivers Side Rear and 6 on Passenger Side Rear. (I weigh 220 and usually there is no passenger). But follow directions and tune for your taste. Here is a pic of the car from SEMA Show this year. I have a video of the car at willow springs drifting if you're interested, I just don't know how to upload the video to the blog. e-mail me and I will send it to you.

Where in Ca., I can save you a few dollars , but i Have to take apart ur dash to get to the cd player, remove the cover and remove the cds. I'm in Orange County. Contact me further if you are interested.

Hope you are ok.. Bet the got off with less damage on his car.... Depending on who you have for an insurance company depends on whether they declare it a total or not... :cries: Did the front and side airbags go off??? Good Luck

There are a few exhausts systems out there...try greddy, tanabe, HKS, Megan Racing, etc... Add an intake, megan racing headers and you have done about all that is available for reasonable cost. LMS has a supercharger for the IS250 but its not on their website, don't remember the cost but it was expensive, maybe $4500.00 plus installation? Someone is going to do a reprograming module for it soon, maybe Jet or superchips may already have done one by now. BTW, 2006 IS250 6sp MT Red/Blk 19 months ago and still love it. Mods include JIC Magics Coilovers, EBC Rotors and pads, 5Zigen ZR520 Wheels, Ings Body Kit, VIS Carbon Fiber hood and trunk lid, Greddy Exhaust, AEM Intake, Megan Racing Headers, Custom Sound System, HID conversions for the Headlights and fog lights, more mods to come....

Good Luck, and submit pictures after they are mounted.

Call Me at my shop: Serenity Sound Performance 949.554.0166 I get Work rims from 3 different sources, I should be able to get a price that you can live with.

You can get all of the information for the mods on this forum..Don't spend our money on the mod info. I Have one of the kudo mounts in my BMW and like it. It seems to match the interior fairly well for a stamped abs product. Fit was good and tight. Granted this info is about one for a BMW Z3 not a lexus but it should the same. good luck

Do you already have the wheels? If you follow normal convention, yes, you will want to lower the car to achieve the proper look... The tire / Wheel combo will be the same diameter as your current 18" setup. I would suggest using something safe like the Eibach Pro-Kit lowering springs, they lower the car just enough to look good but not so low that everything rubs. If you need help getting the wheels, tires, or springs, contact me at john@serenitysoundusa.com

The Smart Key issue brings out a related Question...Is there an alarm system like the SPAL anti-carjack system that will work with the lexus. Hate to think that someone could jerk you out of the seat and drive off with car and the car would continue to run until they get it to the chop shop. Any thoughts?

Yep, more ghostware, heard the same story fro Progess Technology... waiting for Tom's or anyone else to actually deliver

Start with a good set of coilovers...Maybe JIC or Tein and swaybars, then add the suspension peices from Tom's (Front Brace, Rear Brace, etc..) go to Carson l-Tuned Website for info. Love to tell you to come to my shop but I don't carry these items in stock, Carson does. Good Luck! Eibach has a set of swaybars for the ISx50's part # 8287.320 $529.00 MSRP

None at all Have had zero problems with radio reception and cell-phone reception in the car...see the picture in my previous post, my tint is two layer metallic film... John

Let's See 1968 Main Battle Tank ( Chevrolet Impala, 327 4bbl dual exhaust) Died a voilent death with a Galazy 500 1964 Impala SS 409 4sp Knocked a hole in the pan at 80 mph on a gravel road, lost the engine, sold car for $250.00 (Dummy, Dummy) :chairshot: :cries: 1972 Buick Century (POS) 1982 Audi 200 Quarttro (5000 Turbo, here in the states) FUN FUN car on the german autobahns ;) 1986 Honda CRX Si <_< 1988 Chevrolet S10 Blazer 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee 1999 VW Passat 2002 BMW M Coupe S54 Engine (Still in my garage only 24K drive it around the block once in awhile) :whistles: 2006 IS250