TheLost Posted December 15, 2015 Report Share Posted December 15, 2015 (edited) Hey all, My name is Triston, and I own an '01 MSM IS300. I'm relatively new to the state, being that I simply attend school here, but I originally hail from Wisconsin. I've got big plans, but being so far from home (and working a relatively low wage job on campus) brings its own challenges, mainly finding tools to use, and a place to use them, as my home garage is back in the Motherland, and my cash comes and goes like the tides. Really, I'm just looking for a solid group to ride, tune, and compete with (when the time arises/the car is worthy of it). Anyways, thanks, Doc for the reference and letting me know about this place. For those interested, here's my bone stock IS300 I picked up mid summer. Progress has been real slow, but should be made much faster in the next couple months since I just wrapped up the cost of rust repair, and the rest of my initial maintenance costs. http://i.imgur.com/7towlFHm.jpg Plans, as follows, in order, not exactly my most detailed list, but worth a look: Round 1/1.5 Wheels/Supension/Brakes: -LS400 BBK w/ Ceramic Pads -Enkei RS05RR 18x9 +35ET all corners -Michelin Pilot Sport A/S3 225/40/18 -BC Racing BR Coilovers + Swift (14KF, 10KR) -Tanabe Sway Bars -Tanabe Chassis Braces -TRD Front Strut Bar Round 2 Aesthetics: -TRD L-Tuned Front (Make room for an intercooler -TRD L-Tuned Sides -TRD L-Tuned Rear -TRD L-Tuned Hoop -TRD Altezza Grille Round 3 Transmission: -Auto -> R154 Conversion with Kaaz 2-way rear diff Well, either that ^^^ or use Level 10 rebuild parts in the A650e. Round 4 Engine/exhast: -Rebuild w/ GTE parts swap (oil pan, Pistons, rods, lifters, etc.) -Swift Turbo Kit (Modest 9-12 Psi) -Swift SS Exhaust Shooting for 400-450whp @9-12lbs. Thanks guys, eat it up. Lost Edited December 15, 2015 by Mitch edited pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLost Posted December 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2015 I realize this is a double post, but if an admin pops in, please delete the photo and replace with http://i.imgur.com/7towlFHm.jpg I forgot to turn down the resolution. Thanks, Lost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagner Posted December 15, 2015 Report Share Posted December 15, 2015 Welcome, hopefully doc warned you about all the keyboard cowboys here. As long as you have thick skin you will do fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted December 15, 2015 Report Share Posted December 15, 2015 Nice looking car, welcome to CR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsm_sleeper Posted December 15, 2015 Report Share Posted December 15, 2015 Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyM3rC Posted December 15, 2015 Report Share Posted December 15, 2015 IS300s seemed like a decent alternative to bmw 3-series, too bad they're almost all fail-o-matics. Good luck with your manual conversion, car deserves it. Come race with us, poverty autox starts in a few months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littleguy Posted December 15, 2015 Report Share Posted December 15, 2015 Welcome to the site, love that generation of IS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLost Posted December 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2015 Thanks for the warm welcome, guys. Don't worry about the thick skin, I frequent a lot of forums where civilization is all but lost and written language seems revolutionary @Rymer I agree, though it is worth mentioning the stock Auto can handle about 50-100 more horses than the W55 manual alternative, which was quite surprising to me, but thanks for the good luck, for sure. Anyways, thanks again, guys, looking forward to this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted December 15, 2015 Report Share Posted December 15, 2015 Welcome. I test drove a manual one when they were new, liked it. Other than that, I'm with rymer, auto lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted December 15, 2015 Report Share Posted December 15, 2015 Great introduction. Welcome to the site!:thumbup: Check out our Cars and Coffee group...meets every Saturday morning, year-round. http://www.columbuscarsandcoffee.net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLost Posted December 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2015 Funny enough, I actually heard about this place at Cars and Coffee! I hope I'll see some of you out this weekend, since the good weather has held out this long, just look for the silver IS300 with WI plates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted December 15, 2015 Report Share Posted December 15, 2015 Ahh...hence the Doc introduction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex L. Posted December 15, 2015 Report Share Posted December 15, 2015 Welcome aboard. I'd stay away from Swift on the turbo system stuff, I've seen their products firsthand and built intercooler tubes around their terrible intake manifold design. They leave a lot to be desired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLost Posted December 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2015 Dually noted. The fallback after SRT was going to be a Boost Logic kit or study up and piece together my own kit. PS, that MkIV is gorgeous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted December 15, 2015 Report Share Posted December 15, 2015 Funny enough, I actually heard about this place at Cars and Coffee! I hope I'll see some of you out this weekend, since the good weather has held out this long, just look for the silver IS300 with WI plates. welcome to cbus man. :thumbup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grudes Posted December 15, 2015 Report Share Posted December 15, 2015 Welcome to CR! I like the ole IS300's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted December 16, 2015 Report Share Posted December 16, 2015 With a name like triston, are you a dude or a chick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc1647545523 Posted December 16, 2015 Report Share Posted December 16, 2015 Triston, I'm happy that you took my advice and joined. There are lots of great people on here who have helped me numerous times with matters automotive and non. I hope you find the CR community as valuable as it has been for me and that you contribute to it with your support and talents. Welcome to CR! :thumbup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted December 16, 2015 Report Share Posted December 16, 2015 (edited) Triston, I'm happy that you took my advice and joined. There are lots of great people on here who have helped me numerous times with matters automotive and non. I hope you find the CR community as valuable as it has been for me and that you contribute to it with your support and talents. Welcome to CR! :thumbup: Starting with coming out ****SATURDAY*** evening 730pm for dinner at Quaker steak and lube, then going up to docs hang out in Delaware. http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=123590 More then welcome to come meet alot of good CR people Edited December 16, 2015 by Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted December 16, 2015 Report Share Posted December 16, 2015 Welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLost Posted December 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2015 Thanks for the welcome, Doc! And thank you again to the others who have as well, I appreciate it. Oh, and Paul, I'm a guy. Lastly, I would love to make the holiday party, but unfortunately I may be unable to make it due to some scheduling issues, and, as much as it bruises my pride, possible monetary issues as well, due to some events as of late, but I will still be trying to make it work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farkas Posted December 16, 2015 Report Share Posted December 16, 2015 These are the type of people we need around here... welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robochan Posted December 16, 2015 Report Share Posted December 16, 2015 These are the type of people we need around here... welcome! +1 Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate1647545505 Posted December 16, 2015 Report Share Posted December 16, 2015 Go Badgers (maybe next year?) Welcome to CBus, enjoy your stay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontiacfreak142 Posted December 16, 2015 Report Share Posted December 16, 2015 Starting with coming out friday evening 730pm for dinner at Quaker steak and lube, then going up to docs hang out in Delaware. http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=123590 More then welcome to come meet alot of good CR people Welcome, car looks good. Oh and dont listen to this guy, the party is saturday lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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