VIP IS220 from Ireland :D

Basic car:
[img]http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh284/koksik752/DSC03089.jpg[/img]
So, first I bought vip wheels -
19" Work Euroline DH
spec:
19x9 +30 front
19x10 +25 rear
Pic of wheel:
[img]http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh284/koksik752/DSC03316.jpg[/img]
Like You see there is corrosion on the centers:
[img]http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh284/koksik752/DSC03318.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh284/koksik752/DSC03317.jpg[/img]
So first step will be refinish the centers. I remove clear coat with paint stripper:
[img]http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh284/koksik752/DSC03315.jpg[/img]
Next, sand down all corrosion:
[img]http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh284/koksik752/DSC03319.jpg[/img]
Wheels was in brushed aluminium effect, I love that type of finish and I decide to keep same effect.
It's impossible to make perfect effect by hand. I lift up the back of the car I make wheels spinning and I touch with 240 grid sandpaper:
[img]http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh284/koksik752/DSC03320.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh284/koksik752/DSC03321.jpg[/img]
Then some polish with metal polish
[img]http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh284/koksik752/DSC03322.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh284/koksik752/DSC03323.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh284/koksik752/DSC03324.jpg[/img]
Next some oil and grease remover to prepare wheel for painting:
[img]http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh284/koksik752/DSC03325.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh284/koksik752/DSC03326.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh284/koksik752/DSC03327.jpg[/img]

And rim ready to go to workshop:
[img]http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh284/koksik752/DSC03332.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh284/koksik752/DSC03331.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh284/koksik752/DSC03328.jpg[/img]
And group pic:
[img]http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh284/koksik752/DSC03333.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh284/koksik752/DSC03334.jpg[/img]
Some masking and next wheel will be sprayed with Adhesion Promoter ( clear primer ) for metals:
[img]http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh284/koksik752/DSC03335.jpg[/img]
After that some finish with paint (silver/grey) on the sides of spokes and clear coat.
[IMG]http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh284/koksik752/DSC03340.jpg[/IMG]
And tires:
Falken 452
215/35/19 front
235/35/19 rear
So that mean........ yes stretch :mrgreen:  :mrgreen: 
[img]http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh284/koksik752/DSC03336.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh284/koksik752/DSC03337.jpg[/img]

And few shots fitted:
[IMG]http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh284/koksik752/DSC03353.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh284/koksik752/DSC03355.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh284/koksik752/DSC03356.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh284/koksik752/DSC03369.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh284/koksik752/DSC03368.jpg[/IMG]

I decided to respray front grill:
After removing from the car:
[IMG]http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh284/koksik752/DSC03357.jpg[/IMG]
Sandind chrome for primer:
[IMG]http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh284/koksik752/DSC03364.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh284/koksik752/DSC03358.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh284/koksik752/DSC03365.jpg[/IMG]
And satin black:
[IMG]http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh284/koksik752/DSC03366.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh284/koksik752/DSC03360.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh284/koksik752/DSC03359.jpg[/IMG]

And Ive got exhaust today :D :
[IMG]http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh284/koksik752/DSC03376.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh284/koksik752/DSC03377.jpg[/IMG]

Carsson front lip, Wald trunk spoiler, fabulous rear splitters:
[IMG]http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh284/koksik752/DSC03379.jpg[/IMG]
Quick shoot with wald spoiler:
[IMG]http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh284/koksik752/DSC03378.jpg[/IMG]
Next, I remove oem lip and I check fitting new carsson lip:
[IMG]http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh284/koksik752/DSC03397.jpg[/IMG]
And not nice suprise:
[IMG]http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh284/koksik752/DSC03398.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh284/koksik752/DSC03404.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh284/koksik752/DSC03402.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh284/koksik752/DSC03401.jpg[/IMG]

I change rear bumper for bumper from IS250, so now I have exit for second pipe :D
[IMG]http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh284/koksik752/DSC03395.jpg[/IMG]
TOday I got led bulbs from vleds:
[IMG]http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh284/koksik752/DSC03405.jpg[/IMG]
Oem bulb vs led bulb:
[IMG]http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh284/koksik752/DSC03406.jpg[/IMG]
And left led right normal:
[IMG]http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh284/koksik752/DSC03407.jpg[/IMG]
And both finished:
[IMG]http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh284/koksik752/DSC03408.jpg[/IMG]
Tomo my car going to bodyshop to refresh few panels and paint new body parts.

New LED tailights:
[IMG]http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh284/koksik752/DSC03410.jpg[/IMG]
And VIP rope's: Fusa and Tsuna, made by Junction Produce:
[IMG]http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh284/koksik752/DSC03411.jpg[/IMG]
And all stuff ready to fitt:
[IMG]http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh284/koksik752/DSC03413.jpg[/IMG]
First exhaust:
Ugly diesel exhaust box:
[IMG]http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh284/koksik752/DSC03416.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh284/koksik752/DSC03418.jpg[/IMG]
So box was removed and on the left side installed mounthing bracket for second box:
[IMG]http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh284/koksik752/DSC03417.jpg[/IMG]
And fitted new exhaust:
[IMG]http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh284/koksik752/DSC03419.jpg[/IMG]
New coilovers:
[IMG]http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh284/koksik752/DSC03415.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh284/koksik752/DSC03421.jpg[/IMG]

I know I know, it must go more loooooooow :D:D:D:D
[IMG]http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh284/koksik752/DSC03475.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh284/koksik752/DSC03476.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh284/koksik752/DSC03477.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh284/koksik752/DSC03474.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh284/koksik752/DSC03473.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh284/koksik752/DSC03472.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh284/koksik752/DSC03484.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh284/koksik752/DSC03478.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh284/koksik752/DSC03479.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh284/koksik752/DSC03480.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh284/koksik752/DSC03481.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh284/koksik752/DSC03482.jpg[/IMG]
Thats how car looks now.
I already ordered:
blitz carbon gront grill
junTW carbon roof spoiler
Ksport Air suspension.
Plans for next 3 months:
- moulded wald trunks spoiler,
- remove licence plate holder, fill holes for big holder and install small with square licence plate
- upgrade fog lights to HID
- vertex side skirts
- vertex front lip
- respray wheels ( black windows in a silver )
thats all for now lol

Wow, nice writeup. Cool to see it transform over the time, looking nice. Didn't know they made a diesel IS either.

[QUOTE=F.L.S.;392848]Wow, nice writeup. Cool to see it transform over the time, looking nice. Didn't know they made a diesel IS either.[/QUOTE]
thx. yes they making diesel for Europe 177bhp in 2.2 diesel engine. I have factory chipped so should be around 200+bhp...maybe I will remap and put bigger turbo...will see =)

[QUOTE=F.L.S.;392848]Wow, nice writeup. Cool to see it transform over the time, looking nice.[/QUOTE]

+1

The only thing I'm not completely feeling are the smoked sections of the taillights.

[QUOTE=mex lex;392853]+1

The only thing I'm not completely feeling are the smoked sections of the taillights.[/QUOTE]
yeah Im not sure about them as well. Maybe I will change them, will see

great build up, DIY pictures are always a good read. 

Any reason you bought coilovers but immediately ordered air?

:biggthumpup:

[QUOTE=Mr.Doback;392866]great build up, DIY pictures are always a good read. 

Any reason you bought coilovers but immediately ordered air?

:biggthumpup:[/QUOTE]
I was driving on coilovers on about 8 months, reason - I want go more low, but roads here in ireland are well... not great lol and becouse of speedbumps I cant lower my car more, so with air susp everything will change :D

After long brake, back again..
My ViP Lexus IS220d finished last year:
[IMG]http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh284/koksik752/dsc0049crh.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh284/koksik752/dsc0044vm.jpg[/IMG]
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Now it's time to make some changes in 2k13... Plans:
upgrade air susp system,
upgrade audio system,
widening fenders,
more agressive wheels,
some lights mods,
mods whole trunk,
color change,
maybe interior changes..

niiiice

Sweet is!

Car looks slick and photography is on point.  I like the new mesh grille with logo delete.

wow, it's come a long way! so this is a diesel?!?! i never knew toyota made this model!

Baddest diesel to date super nice job...I was thinking the same as timmyOtool I knew something was up when I saw that it was an IS220

Thats just beginning... new project for 2k13 just starded :D

badass dude. Really dig your grill, wheels, and color.

Nice work, also wasn't aware of a Diesel version, cool :D

Diesel is so bossy.  I was just in Spain and saw one of these.  They also have TSX (accord) diesel.  I wish we got those here. 

Car is looking fresh.  I'm not a super huge fan of full face wheels on IS but this looks really nice

the stuff behind the grill looks outta place. everything in those pics is nice, tidy and shiny, yet behind the grill, something weird going on, all asymmetrical and matted compared to the rest.

kudos on the work everywhere else