theSidesweep's Garage - that 4 door hotness

3/20/13
Ordered the last of the mechanical parts today! After thinking for a while, I decided on StopTech slotted rotors and stainless steel brake lines with Project Mu calipers/brake pads. This should give me more than adequate stopping power for the track.


Installed a Fidanza flywheel for improved response


Finally started on the body as well MrTupas was kind enough to sell me his Version Select body kit - however, since it was originally fitted to an Altezza, some slight adjustments will need to be made. I also bought a C-West hood to compliment the kit, although I'm going to wait on installing all of it until body work and paint are done. Keep an eye out for a new look soon


3/18/13
Just got back from vacation, tried starting the car and shortly after realized that my spark plugs were shot. So I picked up a set of NGK's and grounded all necessary points - that should end any electrical gremlins (hopefully!). I also figured I should probably throw on a K&N filter while I'm at it, not sure why I hadn't done any of this before.

Finally bought some decent tires as well - Achilles ATR Sport's


Only a little more to go!

3/7/13
Had some spare time recently, so I tore the motor apart and refreshed a few parts as I installed a set of Brian Crower stage 2 cams (264°/264°), stainless steel valves, springs, and retainers. Everything should be running well now, all that's left is to get a tune


Also finished up the driveline with a 1-Piece aluminum driveshaft (thanks to The Driveshaft Shop!). Now I shouldn't need to worry about breaking anything

3/1/13
Lots of purchases today!
Continuing to strengthen the driveline for the upcoming power increase, bought a ACT Heavy Duty Sprung 6 Puck clutch


Finally picked up a Sound Performance fuel rail kit, Walbro fuel pump and Bosch 550cc injectors


Driftmotion helped me out with my cooling issues, as the engine will be getting pretty hot in competition. Put on a Koyo radiator, HPS silicon hoses, Flex-a-Lite dual 12" cooling fans, DM power steering oil cooler, and dry sump system.


Had Touge Factory fab up a 3.5" straight pipe exhaust into a Greddy Ti-C muffler


And I bought a set of WedsSport TC105n's from a friend, he helped me tint my windows too - figure it's time to start making the car look cool. Had some time to take a picture while cruising through the touge


2/27/13
Well, I couldn't wait and decided to splurge a little by beginning to prep the driveline for increased power. Rather than having to worry about the W55 transmission blowing up and relying on a backup, I ordered a G-Force Street 6-Speed transmission, which should be good for up to at least 800 hp (though I have no plans of making anything near that).


It is, however, based on a Tremec T56, so I had to buy a 2JZ adapter plate for it to mate up correctly.


2/25/13
Bought a Greddy front mount intercooler, piping, and Type RS blow off valve - all that's left is a fuel setup/tune and I should be set to run boost


Picked up a W58 transmission from MrTupas (thanks man!) in case the W55 grenades, hopefully that should hold me over until I can pick up a stronger gearbox.

2/22/13
Sourced a Garrett GTX3576R turbo with a quick spool valve thanks to Sound Performance I was looking for fast spool, and it should meet my power goals pretty nicely.

Just keeping it in my garage while I finish piecing the rest of the system together. I'll need to start thinking about upgrading the transmission, since the W55 doesn't like boost very much.

2/21/13
Payday!
Bought a few more suspension pieces - Hotchkis sway bars, FIGS links and arms, and Stance Super Sport coilovers.



2/20/13
Stock - I opted for the Crystal White paint, I've always been a fan of white cars.




Big thanks to Touge Factory, who gutted/media blasted the interior, installed a Formula D spec roll cage and door bars, seam welded where necessary, installed TRD chassis bracing links/bars, and threw in a Recaro Profi SPG bucket seat + OMP Corsica wheel .




Installed an OS Giken Super Lock LSD as well.

Specifications
Car: 2003 Lexus IS300
Power: 360 HP
Torque: 365 LB-FT
Weight: 2,700 lbs.
Class: A

Engine & Power

Engine: 2JZ-GE
Air Filter: K&N cone filter - Sport
Intake Manifold and Throttle Body: Stock
Fuel System: Sound Performance fuel rail kit, Walbro fuel pump, Bosch 550cc injectors - Sport
Ignition: NGK spark plugs, D1 spec grounding - Sport
Exhaust: Straight pipe, Greddy Ti-C muffler - Race
Camshaft: Brian Crower stage 2 (264°/264°) camshafts - Sport
Valves: Brian Crower stainless steel valves, spring, and retainer kit - Sport
Displacement: Stock
Pistons and Compression: Stock
Turbo/Supercharger: Garrett GTX3576R turbo w/ Quick Spool Valve, Greddy Type RS blow off valve - Sport
Intercooler: Greddy front mount intercooler + piping - Sport
Oil and Cooling: Koyo radiator, HPS silicon hoses, Flex-a-Lite dual 12" cooling fans, DM power steering oil cooler, and dry sump system - Race
Flywheel: Fidanza flywheel - Sport

Platform & Handling

Brakes: StopTech slotted rotors, stainless steel brake lines, Project Mu calipers/brake pads - Sport
Springs & Dampers: Stance Super Sport coilovers with Swift springs - Race
Front Anti-roll Bars: Hotchkis sway bars, FIGS links and arms - Race
Rear Anti-roll Bars: Hotchkis sway bars, FIGS links and arms - Race
Chassis Reinforcement and Roll Cage: Custom roll cage, TRD chassis bracing - Race
Weight Reduction: Gutted and media blasted, Recaro Profi SPG driver seat - Race

Drivetrain

Clutch: ACT Heavy Duty Sprung 6 Puck - Sport
Transmission: G-Force Street 6-Speed - Race
Driveline: The Driveshaft Shop 1-Piece aluminum driveshaft - Sport
Differential: OS Giken Super Lock - Race

Tires & Rims

Tire Compound: Achilles ATR Sport - Street
Front Tire Width: 235/35
Rear Tire Width: 255/35
Front Rim Size: R18
Rear Rim Size: R18
Rim Style: WedsSport TC105N

Aero and Appearance

Front Bumper:
Rear Wing:
Rear Bumper:
Sideskirts:
Hood:

Other
Window Tint (30%)

Engine & Power

Platform & Handling

Drivetrain

Tires & Rims

Aero and Appearance
C-West Hood, Version Select Front, Sideskirts, Rear

2/20/2013
Starting Money - $25,000
Lexus IS300 - $12,000
Race Weight Reduction - $1,100
Roll Cage - $2,100
(2 Way) Race Differential - $0

Balance: $9,800

2/21/2013
Payday - $6,000
Race Front Anti-Roll Bars - $2,100
Race Rear Anti-Roll Bars - $2,100
Race Springs and Dampers - $4,100

Balance: $7,500

2/22/2013
BnB Parking Lot Event - $800
Aspiration Conversion (single turbo) - $2,700
Sport turbo - $5,500

Balance: $100

2/24/2013
BnB Parking Lot Event - $2,500

Balance: $2,600

2/25/2013
Sport Intercooler - $500

Balance: $2,100

2/27/2013
BnB Parking Lot Event - $3,000
Race Transmission - $5,100

Balance - $0

2/28/2013
BnB Parking Lot Event - $8,000
Payday - $6,000

Balance: $14,000

3/1/2013
BnB Parking Lot Event - $1,600
Sport Clutch - $1,400
Race Exhaust - $5,100
Sport Fuel System - $3,400
WedsSport TC105n (18") - $3,700
Window Tint (30%) - $50
Race Oil & Cooling - $1,200

Balance: $750

3/7/2013
Payday - $6,000
BnB Parking Lot Event - $1,800
Sport Driveline - $800
Sport Valves - $2,200
Sport Camshaft - $4,900

Balance: $650

3/14/2013
Payday - $6,000

Balance: $6,650

3/18/2013
Sport Air Filter - $1,700
Sport Ignition - $2,200
Street Tires - $2,000

Balance: $750

3/19/2013
BnB Parking Lot Event - $8,000

Balance: $8,750

3/20/2013
Kaminari front bumper, side skirts, rear bumper - $1,000 (used: bought from MrTupas)
C-West Hood - $500
Sport Flywheel - $2,200
Sport Brakes - $3,300

Balance: $1,750

3/21/2013
Payday - $6,000

Balance: $7,750

3/23/2013
BnB Parking Lot Event - $8,000

Balance: $15,750

4/4/2013
Payday - $6,000

Balance: $21,750