Tuning parts of 3G IS ??

killer_gwai · July 30, 2016

Hey even though I don't own a 3G IS, is there any tuning parts for the 3G IS ? the IS300h in particular ? Can't seem to find any ! And seeing that the IS300h isn't sold in America ! Reason I posted here is that next year I possibly be buying a 3G IS (currently got a IS250) and seeing that many IS200/300 is modified one way or another here and even the 2G IS220d / 250 but not come across any 3G IS that is modified, - not wanting anything extreme or boy racer, just the usual lowering springs which seem to be lots for the IS200/300/ Altezza and the 2G IS220d/250 and only one with a styling kit I seen is at a car show here in UK when it was launched, it had a TRD styling kit and I was told it was just a prototype kit at the time lol ! Here is the link http://blog.lexus.co.uk/take-your-lexus-is-from-hot-to-scorching-with-official-trd-tweaks/#comments

Martin F · July 30, 2016

That TRD kit/parts are available and also a few choices regarding lowering springs. Best to look on the US forum as hardly anybody on here seems to modify their third gen cars.

They may not have the IS300h in the US but most cosmetic parts are compatible, and any of the parts that come from Japan will say if they are compatible with IS300h.

rayaans · July 31, 2016

Cosmetic parts only really. Or things like loud exhausts. Nothing in terms of performance

da_stiff_Meister · August 1, 2016

Even 1 or 2 companies offer an intake for a Honda CRZ !!! lol Not that I'm comparing the CRZ to a Lexus ! lol, currently looking to change the rear diffuser part, (why couldn't Lexus make the exhaust look like the IS250 / 200t) saw the TRD one but that means I to change it for 4 exhausts - preferably not wanting to for financial reasons amongst making the car look lot quicker than it is and of course boy racerish ! then I saw the Aimgain rear diffuser thats more like it but cannot find anywhere in UK selling this !! the exhaust trim is kind of like LS460 style :)

ColinBarber · August 1, 2016

There isn't the market for these parts currently in the UK - the Gen 3 IS is mainly purchased by leasing companies/company vehicles or people that aren't that interested on modifying their vehicles. Typically things change as the vehicles get older.

At the moment you will probably have to import yourself.

ganzoom · August 2, 2016

On Saturday, July 30, 2016 at 10:01 PM, killer_gwai said:

Hey even though I don't own a 3G IS, is there any tuning parts for the 3G IS ? the IS300h in particular ? Can't seem to find any ! And seeing that the IS300h isn't sold in America !

The US modding market is huge, but I doubt your see much aftermarket stuff appearing on the IS300h for the reason you mentioned.

Becarful of using suspension parts designed for the non-hybrid ISs on a 300h, I would expect the hybrid kit to have different weight distribution etc.

RichyRich · September 28, 2016

On 01/08/2016 at 6:31 PM, da_stiff_Meister said:

Even 1 or 2 companies offer an intake for a Honda CRZ !!! lol Not that I'm comparing the CRZ to a Lexus ! lol, currently looking to change the rear diffuser part, (why couldn't Lexus make the exhaust look like the IS250 / 200t) saw the TRD one but that means I to change it for 4 exhausts - preferably not wanting to for financial reasons amongst making the car look lot quicker than it is and of course boy racerish ! then I saw the Aimgain rear diffuser thats more like it but cannot find anywhere in UK selling this !! the exhaust trim is kind of like LS460 style :)

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