New member saying hi!

WRXtranceformed · Posted: Sat Sep 09, 2006 7:36 am Post subject: New member saying hi!

Hey guys

New to the IS300 and new to this forum, so thought I'd say hi and ask a couple of questions. I don't see any FAQs readily available, so if there is one and my questions are too newbish, please point me in the right direction. I'm a frequent member of a lot of Subaru forums, so I know how some people get annoyed with the same questions asked over and over ^_^

I just purchased a 2001 white IS300 as my daily driver. So far I really like it, and it's a lot easier on gas than my Tundra =p

Is there anything I should be overly concerned about as far as maintenance goes? The car has just over 70k miles, and I'm about to go through the whole manual just to get better acquainted with the car. Are there any other good Lexus forums with good information on these cars?

I don't plan to modify the engine of this car. POSSIBLY some exterior body modification, rims/tires, brake upgrades, but I really want to leave this thing somewhat stock since it's my daily driver. I own a heavily modified STi, so that allows me to vent my mod bug and empty my pockets into it haha

The STi has a fully built and bored 2.8L race longblock (forged internals, titanium valve springs/retainers, race bearings, stage 3 headwork, 16mm head studs to allow 60+PSI of boost, custom crankshaft built for 800awhp, yadda yadda), GT35R turbo setup, tons of supporting engine mods, Exedy twin plate clutch w/ carbon/kevlar disc, Tein Flex coilovers with EDFC (in car adjustability), in car PC hooked up through a touch screen for wireless internet, Itunes, etc., TurboXS DTEC (digital boost / EGT gauge displayed through a Game Boy Advance), Powerslot slotted rotors, Hawk HPS pads, Goodridge lines, etc. Basically, the only things left stock on this car right now are the interior, the frame, the axles, driveshaft and gears (probably not for long though hah).

Anyway, here are some pics!

And the obligatory glamor shot of Frankenstein:

Oh, one more question I can think of. IF I was to start modifying the engine of this car, what does it react well to? Engine management, intake, exhaust? SEE LOOK, I'm at it again already