MattDH

What kit did you buy? Got a link to it?

There are some slight differences. But from what I've been told the Cusco or F-Sport anti roll bars will make a big difference in handling. Yes the front brakes are the same on the GS450h. I have plans to track the car now and then so just getting it ready for it. Saw an IS250 on the track at Silverstone during Japfest so it got me thinking to do the same.

Happened to get a bonus at work so going on a bit of a splurge lol. It really does sound great. Pairs nicely with the HKS exhaust. More mods to come hopefully this year. Front & Rear anti roll bars (F-Sport or Cusco). I've heard that the rear F-Sport sway bar might not fit UKDM/JDM models because our spare wheel well is deeper than USDM. Doing some more due diligence before pulling the trigger. Also want to do Front & Rear strut braces, underside chassis braces, uprated discs and brake pads.

Courtesy of yourself 😉 Yeah I was surprised to not see them either. I guess that's one less thing to worry about

Some more modifications done with latter booked in June to do. RCF/GSF front lower LCA F-Sport air intake kit F-Sport lowering springs

Easy to get it serviced. Similar to the IS250 other than a few bits which are different like the brakes. I've purchased lots of stuff to get done at my local XE specialist down the road from me Will be getting done the following - Brake fluid - transmission drain and fill - spark plugs - pcv valve - diff fluid change - engine oil change - caliper slide pins cleaned and regreased - coolant change Pretty much the whole shebang 😁

Thanks. I could go all out and get all the F-Sport accessories but would probably cost me as much as the car so not economically viable. list of all accessories here - https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-2nd-gen-2006-2013/315599-lexus-announces-f-sport-line-of-accessories-for-2is.html

HKS exhaust is installed. Sounds awesome under load. No annoying drone at motorway speeds.

Some more modifications done. Managed to find some super rare (especially in UK) 19" Forged F-Sport wheels. Also had to get specific wheel nuts to fit them. Be rude not to get OEM ones, managed to find a new set from a Lexus dealer in USA.

When you can get them for £60 new from LPD I'm not sure many would pay £75 for yours

Took some pictures of it booting up.

Here's some pictures of the keys and mods. Door lock covers finished in dark chrome and a carbon fibre petrol cap.

Haven't looked into it much, but when it boots up it states "Radar Detection System". It does beep and speak Japanese now and then. Thinking to remove it at some point because at night the screen glares on the window right where the wing mirror is making it a bit difficult to see in that mirror.

Someone asked the same question on the JDM Lexus Owners Group on Facebook, I'm sure the answer is on there - https://www.facebook.com/groups/540929091142549/permalink/766034751965314/

Car has been collected as of last week Monday. Drives absolutely amazing, condition is very good. Also came with lots of service history and 3 original keys!! Already done a few mods, will post about them soon. Follow me on Instagram if you want to see more updates @jdm_is350_uk