Thread: 1,000 HP After Market Lexus IS 300

Originally Posted by EPTXCarlover

I'm surprised folks here don't seem to understand the mindset of the hardcore enthusiast.
Speaking from experience, project cars evolve and tend to take on a life of their own. When you only have the goal in mind, you tend to ignore the $$$ you are spending and don't stop until the car is to your standards. Cars like this are built over time. I'm sure a big chunk of that $100k is in labor, and it adds up fast when you're spending $90+/hr at a high end shop.
I seriously doubt the guy woke up one day and said "I have $100k CASH!! I'm gonna spend it ALL on my Lexus IS today!!!".
I think it's badass, btw.

^^What he said.

Originally Posted by jmk911

There is an ass for every seat.

Personally, for that money my ass would find a Lambo or a Ferrari.

Like EPTXCarlover said, it general isn't a lump sum of money, it is spent over time. Also, from experience, when you start a project like this there isn't a set budget or cap on the amount one is going to spend on a project. The project only finishes when the owner hits that point where they are satisfied that they've hit their goals. Thus probably not even comparable to plopping down the cash on a 100+k in one shot.

Originally Posted by Questioned

i knew coming into the thread that i would see a 2JZ under the hood...

They come with a 2JZ from the factory. Regardless if that is a swapped motor from a Supra or not.

damn!

car badass 2 me!

He did all that to the car after he trashed it on a canyon run and bent the frame.

that is quite insane

Originally Posted by ZAMIRZ

He did all that to the car after he trashed it on a canyon run and bent the frame.

He wrecked?

Originally Posted by JGiefer

He wrecked?

Yeah dude. Check out the Q&A in the article.

Originally Posted by ZAMIRZ

Yeah dude. Check out the Q&A in the article.

Ah yeah I see. It was before though.

Originally Posted by CA66

Which one do you think would be more civilized? Going 180 mph in this Lexus or in an Aston? or Lambo? Like I said I DO respect this guy and he has pretty good taste too but this is my opinion - I'd get an exotic. Oh and FYI, if I ever get one, I wouldn't give a fvck about the Toyotas passing me.

It all goes down to what you like
Both can be equally fun..

Originally Posted by Turbology

I've always wanted to build an IS300 with a big single and a Getrag V160 swap, such a sleeper! There was a clean one for sale on SupraForums recently, pretty reasonably priced too from what I remember.

Do it!!!!

Awesome. I want my IS300 to be like that. haha.

Though, honestly, if I had 100k to drop on/into a car right now, something tells me I'd probably get rid of the IS and get something more exotic.

Still, looks REALLY good, and is probably awesome to drive.