Originally this project vehicle was designed for the purpose of the Mega Meet and advertising for the dealership. The main goal of this project was to be able to showcase what we here at JM Lexus could do in house. The vehicle's main purpose was to be a sales tool. We are proud to be in the customizing field and we are excited to be able to make our Lexus customer's get there own unique/personalized vehicles all done in house. With the way the markets are today we have to be innovative and adapt to the changing times.
* Can you describe the event the F-Sport IS 350 was built for?
There are a few more projects planned for the near future. This vehicle was a great success for us. We are all excited and ready to begin the next project vehicle(s). No hints for now.
Here are some FAQs we have received.
Every year we have a 2 day event called the Lexus/Supra Mega Meet that JM Lexus sponsors and hosts. This is a time for the South Florida Lexus/Supra enthusiasts to come out and show off their pride and joy. The owners of these vehicle have spent a lot of money and person time on their vehicles. Click here for the Direct Website of the Mega Meet www.floridamegameet.com . Pictures of this years photos are not up yet.
Planning for the event starts in December of the previous year. This year was our biggest turn out. We had over 800 visiting people show up. There was 128 vehicle registered for prizes and 50 unregistered just showing off there ride.
We host the event right on our property. We are going to move the event to a local park because of it's size next year. Next years event, we estimate over 1,200 people to attend and we hope to have over 275 registered show vehicles. We can't wait.
* Which of the F-Sport mods were used?
We used every F-Sport upgrade available for the IS350 model. All items are on the list below.
* What other non-F-Sport mods were used, and who made them?
All items are on the list below.
* What did it end up selling for?
The vehicle's retail sticker price was $43,180.00. The final retail sale price was $96,000.00.
List of Modifications:
2008 LEXUS IS350 F-SPORT PROJECT
EXTERIOR MODIFICATIONS:
1.CUSTOM TWO-TONE PAINT
PEARL WHITE FACTORY WHITE WITH THE TOP HALF IS-F BLUE
2. CUSTOM BLACK SOLID HAND PAINTED STRIPE
3. LEXUS OEM GROUND EFFECTS
4. CUSTOM LEXUS "IS" PAINTED FACTORY GRILLE AND BADGES
INTERIOR MODIFICATIONS:
1. CUSTOM LEATHER WHITE INSERTS
2. CUSTOM BLACK HEADLINER AND PILLAR POSTS
3. LLMAR ATX WINDOW TINT
ELECTRONIC UPGRADES:
1. JL AUDIO 500/1v2 amplifier
2. JL AUDIO G6600 amplifier
3. 2) Pair JL AUDIO C-5 6 1/2 component speakers
4. 2) 10" W3v3 subwoofers
5. Custom fiberglass enclosure painted to match
6. Custom trunk lid cover w/ 2) monitors and F-SPORT logo
7. Embroidering F-SPORT into stock floor mat
8. PS3 in Trunk
9. Front video conversion
10. Rossen Dual Headrest monitors
11. Rossen ½ Din DVD Player in Glove Box
MECHANICAL MODIFICATION:
1.F-SPORT ENGINE COVER
2.F-SPORT BRAKE UPGRADES FRONT AND REAR
3.F-SPORT EXHAUST SYSTEM
4.F-SPORT PERFORMANCE AIR INTAKE
5.F-SPORT SHOCK SET
6.F-SPORT LOWERING SPRINGS
7.F-SPORT REAR CHASSIS MEMBER BRACE
8.F-SPORT SWAY BAR SET
9.MHT MANTRA CHROME WHEELS 19" w/ CUSTOM POWDER COATING
10. PIRELLI P-ZERO NERO 235/35/19 FRONT, 265/30/19 REARS HIGH PERFORMANCE TIRES