Lexus IS250 Parts Review

Friend's TRC Rear Wing Spoiler

2008-10-21T10:34:00.000+08:00

http://tw.myblog.yahoo.com/is250-zero/article?mid=514&prev=2071&next=475&l=f&fid=9

Friend's Endless 12 Piston

2008-10-21T10:28:00.003+08:00

Endless Brake System
Front 12 Piston + 380mm*35 (Special Order)
Rear Racing Big 4 Caliper + 355mm*32

http://tw.myblog.yahoo.com/is250-zero/article?mid=2096&next=2071&l=f&fid=9

http://tw.myblog.yahoo.com/is250-zero/article?mid=2247&prev=2462&next=2216&l=a&fid=9

Friend's CONNOISSEUR No.151C

2008-10-20T14:12:00.006+08:00

Yokohama CONNOISSEUR No.151C
Front 19x8.5J +38
Rear 20x10J +44

Continental CSC2
Front 235/35R19
Rear 275/30R20

Friend's SHALLEN FX

2008-10-20T13:55:00.003+08:00

AME SHALLEN FX (Special Edition)
Front 19x8.5J Hi DISK +42 (39mm)
Rear 19x9.5J SUPER Lo DISK +43 (75mm)

NITTO INVO
Front 235/35R19
Rear 255/35R19

ENKEI FS-01 (Part II)

2008-10-20T13:19:00.004+08:00

2007/7/3

Front

Rear

Wow!

Wow * N!

Take a look first.

Take another look.

http://kyoho-corporation.jp/products/monopoly/enkei/

McGard Lock Wheel Nuts

2008-10-20T12:28:00.002+08:00

I bought this McGard lock wheel nuts set for my ENKEI FS-01 because the original wheel nuts can't be used.

Mystery Menu

2008-10-20T07:48:00.004+08:00

I suddenly run into this mystery menu. It looks like some localization programs are already installed, even for Taiwan (CHN-TSW). However, the problem is how can I load Taiwan map into it? Through IEEE-1394 CD-ROM?

License Number Frame from Lexus Japan

2008-10-19T11:37:00.002+08:00

My Japan IS250 friend (KJ) helped me order it from Lexus Japan. In fact, it is the standard part in Japan. The color of license number frame is the same as my car. It looks really nice.

DST-2 Tester

2008-10-19T10:53:00.003+08:00

I ever saw this DST-2 tester in the car workshop (not Lexus repair center). Therefore, if you're rich and want to understand your car more, you can consider to buy one. However, you should know how to read Japanese first.

LS460 Side Turn Signal Lamp

2008-10-18T15:27:00.004+08:00

2007/11/4

It is LS460 side turn signal lamp and the same one on LS-F. I ordered it from Lexus and had the workshop to drill a hole for it. The part is cheap but it takes time to install it.

External Video Input Cable (ADP-10)

2008-10-18T15:22:00.010+08:00

2007/3/19

This is ADP-10. I learned this part from my Japan IS250 friend (KJ). Because I am using Japan MultiDisplay, it will enable external video input function.

You can connect it to here. I believe those who have DVD will see a cable from Radio Receiver to MultiDisplay. This cable is the same but it is the external source to MultiDisplay.

For those who don't have DVD, "Video Mode" will work; otherwise, "DVD Mode" will work (I guess).

PIAA Super LED (DRL)

2008-10-18T14:55:00.007+08:00

2006/8/7

Frankly speaking, this LED (PIAA Super LED) should not be used here because it doesn't make the best use of reflection. Maybe the other one (PIAA Pasho LED) is better.

http://www.piaa.co.jp/bulb/bulb_02/bulb08_02.html

IS-F Smart Access Key Glove

2008-10-18T14:11:00.005+08:00

It is a group buy by my Japan IS350 friend (Andy). It is a Lexus official IS-F smart access key glove. Better than the one I used before.

"F"

One button missing?

You're right! But it doesn't matter.

Smart Access Key Glove

2008-10-18T14:10:00.004+08:00

2006/4/11

My colleague gave me this key glove with Lexus Logo. It is not official Lexus accessory. However, it is cheap.

TOM's Engine Air Filter

2008-10-18T12:10:00.008+08:00

The reason why I choose TOM's engine air filter is the same as Blitz hybrid A/C filter. I want the engine air filter is re-usable. Besides, the other IS owners tell me that the performance is better after they changed from the OEM one to TOM's. Therefore, I decide to use it for my car.

http://www.tomsracing.co.jp/simple/product/engine/engine_air.html

Lexus Sticker on Stop Light

2008-10-18T12:10:00.004+08:00

2007/11/4

It is a gift from my Japan IS250 friend (KJ). Simply put it on the stop light and the car behind will see "LEXUS" when it lights. Very creative!

Endless SUPER STREET M-sports

2008-10-18T12:09:00.010+08:00

I bought this Endless brake pad (for IS350 front) from Japan as a backup in case I run out of my Project-u brake pad.

http://www.endless-sport.co.jp/brake_pad/m_sport/index.html

Blitz Hybrid A/C Filter

2008-10-18T12:09:00.006+08:00

OEM A/C filter is expensive and not re-usable. Therefore, I choose Blitz hybrid A/C filter because it is washable and the price is lower than the OEM one. The part number for IS/GS is HA106.

http://www.blitz.co.jp/products/a_c-filter/a_c-filter.htm

IS350 Brake System with Project-u Brake Pad

2008-10-18T12:08:00.006+08:00

2007/11/4

It is IS350 brake system with Project-u brake pad. It can be installed in IS250 without any problem. I bought this second-hand parts from another IS250 friend. Compared to the OEM one, the performance is better and the brake distance is shorter. Strongly recommended!

http://www.project-mu.co.jp/ja/products/pad_ns.html

LX-Mode Front Lip

2008-10-18T12:07:00.016+08:00

2007/8/22

I bought this painted LX-Mode front lip from Japan. It looks nice and I like it very much!

http://www.lx-mode.jp/lx-lineup/products.php?q_file=.%2Fimg%2F04_LEXUS%2F01_IS%2F02_75-1.jpg

Philips SilverStar 4000K (DRL)

2008-10-18T12:07:00.015+08:00

It is very funny that my PIAA super LED dies after 6-month usage (warranty is 6 month). Therefore, I bought this as DRL.

Sorry that I can't find a picture of this product on Internet. Which means that next time I will need to find another replacement for DRL.

V-Link Multimedia Player

2008-10-18T12:07:00.014+08:00

2007/3/19

V-Like is a small multimedia player. It can play audio and video from USB device. I learned this from my Japan IS250 friend (KJ). With this, I simply connect it to ADP-10 and then I will be able to see video clips stored in USB device.

Michelin Pilot Sport 2

2008-10-18T12:06:00.016+08:00

Front 19x8.5 +40 245/35R19
Rear 19x9.5 +40 275/30R19

http://www.michelin.co.jp/tires/pc/pilot_sport_ps2/index.html

PIAA Plasma Ion Yellow 2500K (Fog Light)

2008-10-18T12:06:00.013+08:00

2006/7/6

I just changed mine to PIAA Plasma Ion Yellow last month. It is designed for Snow/Rain/Fog condition. I like the color very much. Very very yellow.

http://www.piaa.co.jp/bulb/bulb_01/bulb19_01.html

PIAA Xtreme Force 4700K (High Beam)

2008-10-18T12:06:00.012+08:00

2006/8/7

It makes the High Beam look like "Blue" when it is off. Sorry that I didn't take a good picture. But you can tell the difference from the pictures in KJ's blog. It is an art of light. I really like the design. BTW, it is brighter than the stock one.

http://blog.so-net.ne.jp/a_day_in_the_life/2006-08-06

http://www.piaa.co.jp/bulb/bulb_01/bulb13_01.html

ENKEI FS-01 (Part I)

2008-10-18T12:05:00.002+08:00

2007/7/3

There're 4 box from ENKEI Japan.

FS-01 19x8.5

FS-01 19x9.5

Open it.

Good

Good * 2

Good * n

Made in Japan

It is really made in Japan.

TEIN Comfort Sport + EDFC

2008-10-18T12:04:00.012+08:00

2007/7/6

I bought this TEIN Comfort Sport + EDFC from Japan. It is a well-known suspension maker in Japan. I firmly believed that it will play an important role in the near future.

The whole package is around 25kg, including EDFC.

The reason why I changed my suspension is due to the OEM sport suspension is too hard for the passengers. Therefore, I buy TEIN Comfort Sport with EDFC so that I can adjust the setting using a small controller box (EDFC) installed in the driver side.

http://www.tein.co.jp/products/comfort_sport.html

PIAA 5500K (HID)

2008-10-18T12:04:00.011+08:00

It's very sad that one of my TOM's 5500K HID dies after 1 year usage. Therefore, I decide to try another brand - PIAA. To use the same color temperature, I still use 5500K.

http://www.piaa.co.jp/hid/hid/hh78.html

TOM'S Lower Body Reinforcement Brace

2008-10-18T12:03:00.011+08:00

Special thanks to my Japan IS350 friend (Andy). These 3 parts are big and heavy. You will have a better handling after these 3 parts installed. Strongly recommended!

http://www.tomsracing.co.jp/simple/car/lexus_is.html

For those who installed these 3 parts but don't use TOM's exhaust system might need to change a stronger exhaust supporter (red rubber in the picture). If not, sometimes you will hear your exhaust system hit TOM's part.

TOM's 5500K (HID)

2008-10-18T12:03:00.010+08:00

TOM's 5500K HID is the first one I used to replace original Philips 4300K HID. The color temperature is higher so that the color is brighter.

http://www.tomsracing.co.jp/simple/product/hid.html

ings+1 Rear Lip

2008-10-18T12:02:00.016+08:00

2006/8/7

After a long long long wait, it finally arrived. My Ings Rear Lower. I didn't order the full body kit but only the Rear Lower. This is Hybrid Aero so a little bit expensive than FRP. I have asked Lexus to paint it for me and will install it within these days.

The box is extremely big!!!

2006/8/10

I don't paint the whole Rear Lip in SGM but leave some portions unpainted (Black).

http://www.lxsport.jp/bodykit/lexus-is/index.html

TOM'S Suspension Member Reinforcement Brace Fr/Rr

2008-10-18T12:02:00.013+08:00

Check this thread.

http://lexus-is250.blogspot.com/2008/10/toms-lower-body-reinforcement-brace.html

LED-Style Luggage/Gas Tank Buttons

2008-10-18T12:02:00.012+08:00

2007/3/19

My Japan IS350 friend (Andy) help me order it from Lexus Japan. Because mine is not LED-style, it is very hard for me to tell "Luggage" or "Gas Tank" in the dark.

Repair CD Manual

2008-10-18T12:01:00.008+08:00

If you decide to modify your car, you better to have the repair CD manual on hand. With it, you will have a good understanding of your car. And you will have a lower risk to destroy your car.

Here is the repair CD manual for US version IS250/350.

Here is the repair CD manual for Japan version IS250/350. Why I need this? Because I have a Japan version MultiDisplay, it took me around 6 months to study before I install the MultiDisplay into my car.

If you want to buy parts from Japan Lexus, you might need this application too.

PLEASE DON'T ASK ME TO GIVE YOU A COPY OR ASK ME WHERE TO GET IT. YOU WILL NEED TO FIND IT BY YOURSELF IF YOU WANT TO MOD YOUR CAR. THIS IS THE FIRST TOOL YOU NEED.

Luggage Compartment Door

2008-10-18T12:01:00.001+08:00

Exhaust Tips

2008-10-18T12:00:00.010+08:00

This exhaust tip is the one coming with OEM body kit (rear lower). The reason why they want to change the new exhaust tip is due to the original one will look smaller after rear lower installed. My Japan IS250 friend (KJ) helped me got it from Yahoo auction because someone sold it and then I bought it for my INGS+1 rear lower.

This exhaust tip is longer and bigger than the original one.

Gray-out Front Grill

2008-10-18T12:00:00.005+08:00

2006/8/10

I asked Lexus to help me paint it gray. Looks nice!

Harrier Backup Camera

2008-10-18T11:59:00.011+08:00

2007/3/19

My Japan IS250 friend (KJ) helped me get it from Yahoo Japan Auction. It is a brand new Harrier Backup Camera. I can't wait to install it because the screen is black now when I reverse.

Without Backup Camera

Backup Camera Connector Found

Backup Camera Installed

Door Edge Protector from Lexus Japan

2008-10-18T11:59:00.010+08:00

2006/6/25

I got this door edge protector from a Japan auto parts store. The color I ordered is SGM. Just installed it two weeks ago and it fits my car very well. BTW, it is Lexus Japan IS accessory.

MultiDisplay + Navigation from Lexus Japan

2008-10-18T11:58:00.001+08:00

2007/1/14

This is the original system I used when I bought my Lexus IS250 in 2005.

And I am quite lucky that I got a IS250 MultiDisplay from Yahoo Japan Auction in mid 2006. It took me 6 months to study Japan and US repair manual because my IS250 is US version. Finally, I got it installed by myself.

A little bit heavier compared to Non-Nav console

System Start...Japanese

Climate...Air Con okay

Audio...The Japan MultiDisplay is Non-ML but my Non-Nav is ML. System found ML Amplifier and show ML options.

Wow...volume control of parking system

Wow...size of display

System Check...No ETC and some minor issues found

Illuminated Door Sill

2008-10-18T11:57:00.012+08:00

I got this from Sewell Lexus. For those who don't have illuminated door sill, you can take the original door sill off. If you see a connector over there, then you're ready to install illuminated door sill. Otherwise, you will need to find the power supply by yourself.

GS430 Door Handler LED

2008-10-18T11:57:00.010+08:00

2007/3/19

It is a gift from my Japan IS250 friend (KJ). It is GS430 door handler LED. It can be installed in IS250/350. However, you will need to find the power supply by yourself. There's no connector available over there.

http://a-day-in-the-life.blog.so-net.ne.jp/2007-04-23

Cargo Net from Lexus Japan

2008-10-18T11:56:00.010+08:00

2007/3/19

It is a group buy by my Japan IS350 friend (Andy). It is different than the one sold in US. You can tell the location of installation is different from the US one.

Cargo Net from Lexus USA

2008-10-18T11:56:00.008+08:00

I got mine from Sewell Lexus part store. It is very useful for IS owner.

Shark Fin

2008-10-18T11:55:00.007+08:00

2006/5/15

I got this IS250 Shark Fin (Telephone Antenna) from a Japan auto parts store. The color I ordered is SGM, and it is very nice. I can't wait to put it on and take some pictures.

Because Telephone Antenna is useless in my car, I will need to do some homeworks before I can put it on.

1. Outside View. Cut the unnecessary parts because there's no hole on my roof.

2. Inside View. Remove Telephone Antenna PCB and cable.

3. Outside View. I ask my friend to cut it for me. So it is clean now. I can use 3M tape to stick it on my roof.

4. Outside View. Remember to put the rubber back.

5. Outside View. Done!

Rear Spoiler

2008-10-18T11:55:00.006+08:00

This is the first Lexus part I got from Sewell Lexus. Because it is post install, I will need to remove the screws by myself before I can put it on the trunk. Without screws, the only way to install it is to use the 3M double-side sticker. Don't worry! It won't fall down during your ride.

Interior Hanger from Lexus Japan

2008-10-17T19:23:00.009+08:00

2006/3/3

I have no idea what it looks like before I order it because this is the only picture I can find on Lexus Japan's website.

However, it is really nice after I got it.

In Use

Not In Use