How To Modify a Lexus IS300

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  • čas přidán 28. 05. 2024
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    In this video, we delve into the iconic design and performance of the IS300, exploring its distinctive features that made it a game-changer in the automotive world. Join us as we uncover the art of modification, providing expert insights and tips on enhancing your IS300's performance, appearance, and overall driving experience. Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast or a newcomer to the world of car customization, this video is your go-to resource for unlocking the full potential of the first-gen Lexus IS300. Buckle up and get ready to take your ride to the next level!
    "How to Modify" is a series for any automotive enthusiast looking to modify their Subaru, Honda, Nissan, Toyota, Infiniti, Mazda, etc. Whether you are looking for performance, aesthetic, or something to spice up your daily driving experience, these videos will walk you through everything you need to know before you hop into modifying your car.
    #lexus #is300 #altezza
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    Automotive Anatomy
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    SkuraWeekly
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    Thomas Huynh
    CorneliusVeee
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    Terminal Ave
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    Speed Slayers
    Cole Rogers
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    Adrian Castillo
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    CHAPTERS:
    0:00 - Intro
    1:03 - History
    3:11 - Modifications
    6:25 - Final Thoughts
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Komentáře • 138

  • @MartiniWorksOfficial
    @MartiniWorksOfficial  Před 5 měsíci +5

    Mod your IS300 at MartiniWorks: bit.ly/43ZVXbL

  • @ethanmaloney7377
    @ethanmaloney7377 Před 5 měsíci +82

    i clicked this vid way to fast lmao

  • @codyargyle2019
    @codyargyle2019 Před 5 měsíci +8

    Love these - had a perfect manual a few years ago, sold it to a guy who left a note. Ended up buying another a few years later because they’re such fun. Clear tails forever ❤️

  • @Ice-ti9qi
    @Ice-ti9qi Před 4 měsíci +11

    I have a 5spd and I love it! Took me about a year to find one in decent condition that wasn’t over priced. Hoping to turbo it in a year or two!

    • @y0daaa
      @y0daaa Před 4 měsíci +2

      What would be overpriced to you?? With x amount of miles on the car

    • @reallydawg5987
      @reallydawg5987 Před měsícem

      @@y0daaaanything over 5😂 with more than 210k miles

    • @y0daaa
      @y0daaa Před měsícem

      @@reallydawg5987 nah I got me a 2019 Gti lmao

  • @dericfrazier5075
    @dericfrazier5075 Před 2 měsíci +4

    Great video, love my 2002. Suspension, wheels and tires done and few other cosmetic upgrades made it a head turner.. But it's an auto..., every fan boy asks "when are you gonna turbo it?" And I'm plenty happy with the na 2j, just need that pedal for my left foot and I would be in heaven, it's a fantastic car, true toyota dedication to driver enjoyment.

  • @Soltor1974
    @Soltor1974 Před 5 měsíci +6

    I love my is300 01 super clean fun OE +++ street build. Yea she’s slow but it just gives the fans more time to admire her great looks. Picked it up back in 02 and plan to keep her forever ❤

    • @reececarpenter7426
      @reececarpenter7426 Před 5 měsíci +1

      Yours looks awesome man, do you have a ig?

    • @Soltor1974
      @Soltor1974 Před 5 měsíci

      @@reececarpenter7426 thank you 🙏I did it got hacked 😩 so I have to start a new one

  • @bilbofr4ggins646
    @bilbofr4ggins646 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Had mine way back in 09 vis hood, with Rhys Millen body kit. Hks hi power exhaust, headers and back then turbos were not the only kit. Threw on the vortech centril kit made 8 lbs of boost, Brian coward cams. I LOVED that dang car.

  • @curtisdickson6277
    @curtisdickson6277 Před 5 měsíci

    Yall be on it with these intros. Alex gels and Dakota. Yall keep doing yalls thing. Loving the content

  • @cmlmed1a
    @cmlmed1a Před 5 měsíci +1

    Mannnn I saw is300 and clicked IMMEDIATELY! I will be doing a manual swap very soon! I’d love to get into drifting in it within a few years

  • @kevind_53
    @kevind_53 Před 5 měsíci +7

    I dont know why but it feels like the video was flowing extremly well🤔
    +10hp for the editing 🚗💥💨🔥

  • @BoostedHamz999
    @BoostedHamz999 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Had my 6spd manual IS200 for nearly 2 years now, loving every bit of it!

    • @NateDawggy
      @NateDawggy Před 3 měsíci +1

      What transmission do you have? Tired of my 5 speed! Needs one more gear!

    • @BoostedHamz999
      @BoostedHamz999 Před 3 měsíci +2

      @@NateDawggy I've got a 6 speed J160 box 😁 they come factory with IS200s

  • @thedebumdum8268
    @thedebumdum8268 Před 3 měsíci +1

    This car was the first project/daily it’s an 01 and everything I know and do started because of this car. I’ve tried selling it like 4-5 times but there’s so much sentimental value that I couldn’t so now I’m in the process of manual swapping it (without going broke buying it all at once) give me about a year and it’ll be the most prized car I’ll ever own it’s at 251k miles too

  • @lalito._.01
    @lalito._.01 Před 5 měsíci +6

    You can swap a 2jzgte vvti ecu into it and slap a spinny boy on it. Just gotta add some sensors and move some pins around on the ecu. Fuel map on the gte ecu can handle 400whp (which is perfect, any more and you'll blow the motor).

    • @2jzge
      @2jzge Před 4 měsíci

      You gotta splice the ecu with ur stock one, harder than it sounds also gotta do fuel and oil system. It can handle more power just nothing past 5 psi on stock con rods which usually ends up being around 400hp anyways.

    • @ianmedina6194
      @ianmedina6194 Před 3 měsíci

      I've done Na-T loved it! Even with that, just go 3UZ for more power. Current setup with a W58. Easy reliable power.

  • @KindaKyle36
    @KindaKyle36 Před 5 měsíci +1

    loveeee this video alex, i have a little brother(20yo) with 2 of these cars, one a daily driver even in winter, and a rust free option that came with a blown motor. some doofus before him tried to turbo the car, boost gauge plumbed backwards and all. super fun cars tho, hes going back to stock na motor, and hopefully a manual swap too! keep up the great work and Happy holidays!

  • @EvolveGarage
    @EvolveGarage Před 5 měsíci +5

    Loved our IS300, Great car for drifting and can be super clean if done right :)

  • @Deceptivity
    @Deceptivity Před 5 měsíci

    love your stuff

  • @caydc
    @caydc Před 5 měsíci +3

    You should do the Lexus SC300/SC400 Next!

  • @shalonharris8833
    @shalonharris8833 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Jzs171 1jzgte fits like a glove In the 1gfe powered Altezza’s/is200’s with no difficulty

  • @Name-uk4yc
    @Name-uk4yc Před 5 měsíci +2

    We need a video on the second gen IS as well.

  • @dadeffone
    @dadeffone Před 5 měsíci +1

    BUILT DIFFERENT

  • @Justsagebro
    @Justsagebro Před 5 měsíci +2

    im a is 200 guy and its so under powerd but i love it

  • @noomboom510
    @noomboom510 Před 5 měsíci

    dropped the video at the perfect time. After 2 years of sitting in my driveway I'm working on my car again.

  • @itachi_the_illest
    @itachi_the_illest Před 4 měsíci

    i love my sedan so much, im saving up for a sportcross now

  • @coffee_addict22
    @coffee_addict22 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Eagerly waiting for the GS300 round 2! Alex I know you love VIP’s with some Lilo and Stitch Jumba looking headlights. My son told me to ask for one on his 97 AE101 Corolla too. #prouddadmoment 😂😂😂

  • @JecciClark
    @JecciClark Před 4 měsíci +1

    is300 purist here. (Is3 was my first car and I currently have a 5MT Sportcross) and this video… is more accurate than id like it to be 😂

  • @Yourmeddieschow15
    @Yourmeddieschow15 Před 5 měsíci

    Please make a video on the bmw 1 series, i love that car and I'd love to hear more about it

  • @Heckk_oh
    @Heckk_oh Před 2 měsíci

    Hello future/current IS300 owner!
    Here’s a couple helpful notes not mentioned in the video. Despite what the video says, the car greatly benefits from a sway bar upgrade in the back at the very least. Eibach.
    The manual box in these cars is not common. The auto is actually better, simple adjustments in its valve body and pressure switch will make it shift faster with less lag and the revs will drop quicker.
    The limited slip diff from the GT86/FRS is a direct swap into the is300, and it’s geared higher and a little stronger than the stock diffs.

  • @savvy6310
    @savvy6310 Před 4 měsíci

    We need a Sc300/400 video soon!!!

  • @visuals-by-eze
    @visuals-by-eze Před 5 měsíci +1

    Please do Sc300/400/soarer next

  • @marcustvchannel5885
    @marcustvchannel5885 Před 24 dny

    Awesome deal g

  • @banananumnum
    @banananumnum Před 5 měsíci

    yoooooooooo! love this car

  • @titantries
    @titantries Před 5 měsíci

    I’d love to see a how to modify a civic wagovan I just think they’re not talked about enough ❤

  • @obamakickflip3231
    @obamakickflip3231 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Please do caliber srt4 🙏

  • @hmong_ninja908tao4
    @hmong_ninja908tao4 Před 5 měsíci

    Gotta do a vid on the new Toyota Corolla Hatchbacks

  • @Jennifer-ij2sp
    @Jennifer-ij2sp Před 4 měsíci

    any recommendations on where to get body kits?

  • @mazdaspeedg2380
    @mazdaspeedg2380 Před 5 měsíci

    Just bought one this week needs work but it’s black and manual 02

  • @kingtruubandzz849
    @kingtruubandzz849 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Speaking of sc400, WHERES THE VID I NEEEEEEDDDD ITTTTT😂

  • @worthlesstrash3704
    @worthlesstrash3704 Před 5 měsíci

    I picked up a Focus ST, y’all got any suggestions for ways to modify?

  • @123alega
    @123alega Před 3 měsíci

    Damn seeing the sport wagon makes me want one so fucking bad its so beautiful

  • @chickennugget3640
    @chickennugget3640 Před 4 měsíci

    I need a is250 2nd gen viddddd

  • @jicez6649
    @jicez6649 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Y38 diff and manual swap will keep most happy for a while.

  • @capuh5624
    @capuh5624 Před 5 měsíci

    Can you do a 4th gen prelude?

  • @thatgoddamnpotato3367
    @thatgoddamnpotato3367 Před 2 měsíci

    Working on buying a low mileage Sportscross for a daily cruiser. I'm hoping the deal goes through.

  • @GothShine
    @GothShine Před 5 měsíci

    I LOVE MY W55 IS300

  • @official1samuel577
    @official1samuel577 Před 4 měsíci +1

    is300 owners that had sold always regretted it. I will never sell!

  • @EX7RUD1CON
    @EX7RUD1CON Před 5 měsíci

    I love my is300, solar yellow boys represent

  • @ritarossweisse_
    @ritarossweisse_ Před 5 měsíci +1

    Thanks to 2005 Need For Speed Most Wanted I started to love the IS300. Been collecting money to buy IS300's brother, the Altezza. The crazy thing is there are currently like 3 Altezzas available in Malaysia 🤧 very rare 🫠 oh I found a Toyota Crown with 1JZ engine too

    • @2jzge
      @2jzge Před 4 měsíci

      We got them here in Canada more than the is300’s😂 same with Gita’s

  • @Ab.gs3
    @Ab.gs3 Před 4 měsíci

    You gotta do a gs 300

  • @samimohammadi3641
    @samimohammadi3641 Před 4 měsíci

    Pls do gs300 third gen

  • @dinkyvision
    @dinkyvision Před 8 dny +2

    I’m the original owner of a 2002 solar yellow (e-shift, full leather, LSD, no chrome or spoiler, Nav) and did the Greddy Evo exhaust at less than 1k miles. It’s perfect. Nice tone, not obnoxious under normal driving, but growls nicely at WOT. SRT intake kit, strut & sway bars. Totally mint. Interior is flawless. No chips or dents. Has never been through a car wash, only hand washed by me for 22 years.

    • @fabry717
      @fabry717 Před 6 dny

      Mine is the same, 02’ Intense blue Pearl , E-Shift, LSD, Nav, I love this car

  • @owenhopkins4502
    @owenhopkins4502 Před 7 dny

    N/a 5 speed + welded diff and the quantumautotune on the ecu shit rips hard ands and drives itself. I did also replace every bushing possible and put on coilovers the car pretty much drives itself.

  • @darienpitts7193
    @darienpitts7193 Před 5 měsíci +2

    I want to make a track IS300 because I love the design of this 4 door sedan, it’s so underrated in my opinion, but how much power should I comfortably make? I was thinking of aiming for around 350-400 but I’m not sure how I should get there in a relatively reliable manner.

    • @jicez6649
      @jicez6649 Před 5 měsíci +4

      Find a 2jz ge non vvti and swap the bottom end with the is300 vvti head and gte head gasket. Then you'll need a good ecu to make sure everything stays in check

    • @jacklack1818
      @jacklack1818 Před 4 měsíci

      1j

  • @jzmafiaa5468
    @jzmafiaa5468 Před 2 měsíci

    Proud factory 5 speed owner

  • @shottysalad
    @shottysalad Před 5 měsíci

    Anyone know what the "weird pedal behavior" is that he refers to? Is he talking about the APPS/throttle body issues these are known to have?

  • @gumbuswatersen963
    @gumbuswatersen963 Před 5 měsíci

    Please do a how to modify an NC miata

  • @wabadabadooo3405
    @wabadabadooo3405 Před 5 měsíci

    I put trispoke Advan sa3r on mine and it looks fire.
    Trispoke supremacy🗣️🗣️

  • @Resad-kv4qw
    @Resad-kv4qw Před 4 měsíci

    I drive the auto.with cold intakes and big exhaust with a gs300 engine..hp is 230. Only ish is valve stem seals expired and transmission expired.but still driving it like that till I replace trans and stem seals. Oil burner and not friendly on gas.

  • @tfdunks1322
    @tfdunks1322 Před 5 měsíci

    Just bought one today 😁, can’t wait to start throwing shit at it

  • @AlmightyLeos
    @AlmightyLeos Před 4 měsíci

    When he said “weird pedal behavior” i felt that 😭

  • @the.ghost.behind.u
    @the.ghost.behind.u Před 4 měsíci

    Do a how to mod a GS300 video Alex

  • @blue6gun
    @blue6gun Před 4 měsíci

    I got my jade pearl is300 for 3200 in 2017. Blitz exhaust, a bunch of old L-tuned parts and full Kaminari lip kit. My property managers made me sell it in 2020 when I was in the middle of a W58 swap. Sucks. Now I've got a Z31 300zx, I love it but it's not comfy like the Lexus

  • @Mister2j86
    @Mister2j86 Před 5 měsíci

    Can we get a ISF next

  • @joshuawilliams5642
    @joshuawilliams5642 Před 5 měsíci

    GS300 next

  • @Is300monty
    @Is300monty Před 4 měsíci

    Cream widebody 3p vskf’s bagged 1jz is300 over here

  • @SurgeX798
    @SurgeX798 Před 5 měsíci

    What is the car in the background?

  • @DeniaLol
    @DeniaLol Před 5 měsíci

    Can you please do “How to modify an NSX?”

  • @arandomguy5886
    @arandomguy5886 Před 3 měsíci

    Lexus IS200/IS300 is just a luxurious version of Toyota Altezza with bigger displacement

  • @Skreamies
    @Skreamies Před 2 měsíci

    Speedo is still one of the best ever made

  • @ramshacks9493
    @ramshacks9493 Před 5 měsíci

    For those who want to buy one a manual is fun but it's glass the autos came out stronger for some reason but they can last forever

  • @TheDCfinestPLAYER
    @TheDCfinestPLAYER Před 5 měsíci

    HOW TO MODIFY HONDA CIVIC 2000 EX, PLEASE!🙏

  • @0xdegen876
    @0xdegen876 Před 3 měsíci

    Have an automatic 2004. It was passed down to me. Im shit for brauns with cars, so im trying to learn everything

  • @Khemis876
    @Khemis876 Před 4 měsíci

    I have a 2004 toyota Altezza 6spd manual beams engine

  • @Sounza
    @Sounza Před 5 měsíci

    How to modify a Honda CR-Z please

  • @DavidBrown-zg1qs
    @DavidBrown-zg1qs Před 4 měsíci

    He says this as I have a separate engine on a stand with gte internals 😂

  • @adrianx9763
    @adrianx9763 Před 5 měsíci

    Can we get a how to modify an e36

  • @gallaxzycollidez
    @gallaxzycollidez Před 5 měsíci

    another car that i’d love to see is a
    How To Modify a Nissan GTR R35

  • @Darkwolf_is300
    @Darkwolf_is300 Před 4 měsíci

    When he said $12k I knew this was a recent video 😂

  • @K_Swap_The_World_69
    @K_Swap_The_World_69 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Here's my take in the IS300, keep the factory Automatic and VIP it out!

  • @Vpeov
    @Vpeov Před 4 měsíci

    Still have my 99 altezza with 3sge engine, 6speed gear box and sard bodykit. Got it 70k now on 300k same engine

  • @twitch.kaoslamb6477
    @twitch.kaoslamb6477 Před měsícem

    What sweatshirt is that

  • @kaidenolson9300
    @kaidenolson9300 Před 15 dny

    He shoulda worked on those manual trans more… I am in the process of swapping my is😔

  • @anthonyaubain
    @anthonyaubain Před 5 měsíci

    Another day of me commenting 3rd gen Acura Tl and or the Audi rs5 with the v8 from 2013-2015

  • @scluzzy
    @scluzzy Před 4 měsíci

    Is this Yammienoob from illuminate?

  • @giovannygarcia7993
    @giovannygarcia7993 Před 5 měsíci

    Be different. Do how to modify a z32 300zx

  • @norvlak160
    @norvlak160 Před 3 měsíci

    The internet tells everyone that money is unlimited, 2jz and ls swaps are required, and minimum 1k horsepower to drive in Mexico where everyone lives and you can go as fast as you want. Good cars, just upgrade the suspension and add some bolt ones and have fun while being comfortable and looking good

  • @smallestpickle
    @smallestpickle Před 5 měsíci

    had one as a kid, that got totaled cause of some dumbass driver
    bought one and it's pissing oil! :D love my is300
    front seals are annoying to work on

  • @seanfinesse3229
    @seanfinesse3229 Před 4 měsíci

    So does anyone know what’s the Pedal problem with the is300 because I’m currently haven’t that Exact issue? & this bitch is reving a lil too high at idle . Someone help a brother out please🥲😊

  • @stanleyrijo6796
    @stanleyrijo6796 Před 5 měsíci

    I felt so offended by that bushings comment 😭

  • @superpar1236
    @superpar1236 Před 5 měsíci

    Mercedes Benz w204 c300/c350/c63 plz 🙏🏼

  • @slfrules1
    @slfrules1 Před 5 měsíci

    I got a tortie named Tortilla. She knows what the trap is and won't go near it. I feed 12 cats now because she won't go to the vet.

  • @dolphin8815
    @dolphin8815 Před 3 měsíci

    whathappened to fitment industries

  • @RalfieSuave
    @RalfieSuave Před 4 měsíci

    Hear me out , swap out the heavy 2JZ and replace the engine with a Beams 3SGTE with a r154 transmission and a OS Giken.

  • @koreywilson9637
    @koreywilson9637 Před 2 měsíci

    1:53 , you mean @evanshanks is300.

  • @aldois300
    @aldois300 Před 5 měsíci

    IS300 are made clean, I should know cause I own one😭

  • @eminemsminisof05
    @eminemsminisof05 Před 5 měsíci

    3sge swap is where it's at.

  • @jhype876
    @jhype876 Před 4 měsíci

    How to modify Lexus IS350 (2nd Gen)

  • @saphirerose5031
    @saphirerose5031 Před 2 měsíci

    How to mod a chaser

  • @Aliens4ever117
    @Aliens4ever117 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Video 9..maybe 10 idk anymore.... Give us "How To Modify a Evo X" ffs!!!!!

  • @ChainsawChuck13
    @ChainsawChuck13 Před 5 měsíci

    215 & 225 tire widths are pretty narrow for an 8.5" wide wheel. Sure doesn't sound like built-for-speed to me.
    And furthermore, $12K is not "somewhat affordable" for a car of this performance. 215HP at this weight isn't "affordable" unless it's under 5 grand in indefinitely drivable condition.

    • @2jzge
      @2jzge Před 4 měsíci

      Faster than an Acura TL type-s, any BRZ/gr86, all v6 “muscle cars”, any N/A bmw

  • @hughmungus7756
    @hughmungus7756 Před 4 měsíci

    5k 6 years ago factory 5 spd 77k on the motor