Something like this:
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I see these for the Civics, RX-7s, GT-Rs, even Toyota Crowns and Celsiors (=LS400) and Altezzas (IS200)... but NOT the ISF |
It turns out that, as Lexus has only been in Japan for the last 10 years, when they did begin selling them the two "new" models were the IS and the GS, which were clumped together in a lot of the Japanese press. So I finally found this:
FYI, the LS was already sold as a Toyota (the "Celsior") and the SC was sold as the "Soarer" and even the previous IS was sold domestically as the "Altezza."
In any case, I eagerly ordered the Mook (from a used bookstore) hoping to find some cool parts I hadn't come across before on the Internet. Strangely, no matter how hard I looked, I also could not find a "Volume 2".... ok this is not a good sign...
It arrived nicely wrapped not just in clear plastic, but also this protective foam:
I eagerly opened it up, only to find:
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ARGH! My eyes!!! |
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Sorry, but what IDIOT would run around with these heavy cast wheels? |
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Yeah not for me. |
In any case, it means that, other than OEM items, I will have to rely on these shops for cool aftermarket parts, at least here in Japan.
Let me know please if there are others outside Japan I should know about!!
Meanwhile, I guess maybe they didn't make enough numbers of the IS Fs to make it worthwhile to publish more dedicated magazines and books? Although this really was Lexus' first supercar...?
The americans made some exhaust part:
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Lol thanks Sam! I was hoping really I guess for a catalog of tuning parts... yes there are tuners out there including in America but it would be SO much easier (and make for good bathroom reading/planning) if a book was available lol. But thanks for the comment!
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