Apex's IS300 BN Sports build

[Apex84]

Whatsup everyone.  I'm pretty new to Vegas but have been to several Vegas Drift events this past year.  Since I finally had time and money to put into my car after a year of trying to get settled out here's what I've got.

2001 SBM (Spectra Blue Mica) Lexus IS300

Last year I finished converting from C-West to Wald.  Well once I finished that project I was immediately bored with it.  Don't get me wrong I liked how it looked but too many people have done it in the past  or are rocking it now.  Since I'm a fan of aggressive styling and decided that I was going to get what I really wanted all along, but couldn't get because the roads in Baltimore (home town) wouldn't allow it.  Well now that I live in Vegas and its extremely flat out here I did want I've wanted to do for the last 2 years. 

Some will hate and others will love.  That much I'm sure of but this is what I like and think it looks pretty badass.  I have about 2 3/4" of space between the bottom of the bumper and the ground.  But I'm used to that. 

I'll be adding 15mm spacers to the front and 10mm in the rear.  The front fitment will be 19 x 8.5 + 20.  The rear will be either 9.5 +20. 

[Apex84]

OK so I made some major progress today.  First thing is first.  I tested fitted the sides to gauge where I needed to angle them before drilling.  The sides are the one item that doesn't come pre-drilled so that the owner can adjustment depending on wheel fitment. 



This shows how far out my wheels need come based on where I have the sides mocked up.  With the 10mm spacers going on the rear I was confident that the wheels would be spaced enough to complement the sides. 

[Apex84]

Once I got the car up in the air I identified the area in the circle as needed to be removed so that I can pull the rear fenders more.  This little area is a major headache for anyone thats rolled over it with a roller because the sheet metal is twice as thick there.



Once that was removed it was time to heat up the fender and begin pulling.

[Apex84]

I had some help from my buddy Ray (Yogi_TRD) who helped me put knock out the stock studs and replace them will the longer ones that came with the spacers.

Once finished the result was exactly what I wanted. :bigSmile:
19 x 9.5 +20
235 35











Don't mind the gap between my fender and the rear bumper.  The bumper isn't bolted up all the way because I didn't want to break the tab with the roller.

[Robert]

new favorite build thread.

[Apex84]

The rear right fender rubs just a little still but thats going to get fixed tomorrow.

Other than that I still have to make templates for where to drill my holes on the side skirts and test fit the rear.  Then it goes off to paint on Tuesday. 

[Apex84]

new favorite build thread.

  thanks

[GSXR1000]

if u need a 5spd for that beast i got one

[Apex84]

That would be great if I could use the car for more of a fun toy, but I'm keeping it as is since its my DD and work vehicle  .    If I were to do a swap though I'd have to do a V160 with a 1J.

[ProjectSE3P]

awesome car!! Nice fitment on the wheels can't wait to see the BN kit painted!!

[Robert]

are all the 2001's automatic?

[Exiled Lakai]

i saw ray was there providing some help!

[Apex84]

awesome car!! Nice fitment on the wheels can't wait to see the BN kit painted!!

Thanks.  It goes to Spring Mountain tomorrow.

[Apex84]

are all the 2001's automatic?

Unfortunately yes.  But its not the first IS I've built.  Helped build this one a few years back when I was with Team Lexus.



648HP turbo drift car.  Long since retired though.

My IS was has always been my DD and back when I got it, it was MUCH cheaper to buy an 01 auto than an 02 5spd

[Apex84]

i saw ray was there providing some help!

Yup Ray let me use his garage and helped me swap out the studs for the spacers.   He was definitely a huge help.