2003 Lexus IS300 - Let It Be Known [2]

The reloaded version of Billy's IS300 is the complete opposite, and it could have something to do with the fact that he no longer stays at home. Billy is now damned socialitet and traces of it can be seen in his car. "It's mores showy; it more pop," he laughed. "I absolutely wanted to include 'woah' factor in this rebuild. I wanted to show its full potential without hiding it in detail. Plus, I wanted to raise the bar for all IS300 owners to show them that whatever you may have it is not Pinnacle. This is the Pinnacle. "

All about IS300 is now focused on performance, style and function. The 2JZGTE no longer sports the HKS T04Z turbocharger, it is now replaced by a more slender HKS T51R KAI turbo, which helps produce the 748 horses to the wheels when increased to 30 psi. Billy took great pains extensively to modify the engine, but he argues that Veilside intake manifold, it is immediately distinguishes it from all other IS300 in the street. He has also added some customized components such as oil pan, ADF intercooler and custom CHOP-welded pipes, radiators, hoses, and a carbon fiber one piece drive had.

The most visible change is of course played a role in appearance. "I did not want a paint job like everyone else," he described, "I did not want a 'candy-it" or "iridescent-it." I wanted a color that was bright, flat, and something you can not look at IS300s, "thereby Laguna Seca Blue layered over the car Charge Speed Japan front lip, side skirts, wide fenders, hood and carbon fiber roof wing vortex generator. Lowering the chassis is super-functional HKS Hipermax II front and rear coilovers to further stiffen the ride-through RTD sway bars and bushings. The new wheels also push IS300 that attention-catching levels. A set of 19 inch Volk TE37s with Toyo T1R tires sit under wide body chassis. "I love these wheels," Billy says, "the concave appearance rear wheel is something you rarely see, much less a Lexus. "

The interior also a lesson in pageantry. Gone is the stock gauge cluster of old. Replacing it is an innovative custom gauge cluster, which is equipped with an HKS Camp 2 Driving Monitor, which shows the car's vital signs in the ultra-sexy shape. Protection of the cabin is an eight-point roll cage with polished add-on side bars. "I installed the roll cage to protect me when I race a quarter mile," Billy finally resolved, "Sure, it's a flashy car, but one of my passions are racing, which is why I am still laughing, when I take my car to shows and judges shake roll cage as if it was not bolted on. Everything is functional on this car and used for the reasons it was done. "Unlike most cars with aftermarket Rat, Billy's Key's flat-type 325mm steering wheel has a horn that actually works and it still shocks people when pressed, it does not just fall off the wheel.

Luckily, Billy has now been officially change his IS300. With the goal of making 2NR cover has already reached his only add-ons would come in the details and call-in power. He hopes to break the 900 horses and his personal best quarter-mile record by the time you read this. For now, he is just happy with what he has ahead of him. His journey from obscure IS300 gearbox head to cult icon among Lexus owners have made Billy one of the most implemented tuners out there. Not only is he no stranger to the limelight, he also announced that he does not shy away from it.