Pretty Perfect IS300 with Plenty of Punch Inside & Out
Josh and the guys at JML Audio just wrapped up a pretty damn impressive install in a 2002 Lexus IS300. First off, this is no show queen. In the end, the owner wanted a car that was "trackable, showable, and daily drivable". The car is loaded with a complete Clarion multimedia/navigation system with all the trimmings, Dynaudio speakers with custom grilles, Zapco amps mounted on a custom steel rack, Treo subs in custom-fit fiberglass enclosures, and Stinger wiring to tie it all together. But don't go thinking this is an all-show-no-go enthusiast car.... This Lex sports a turbocharged 2JZ motor, standalone Motec M4
engine management system, a HUGE front-mount intercooler, and pumps out about 540hp at the wheels!
A lot of the underhood work was already completed when it arrived, but JML cleaned up some of the previous work and, along with the full ICE install, put in over
300 hours of custom work. So not only did they create an amazing install (pics after the jump), but they also changed out dash lighting, worked on the turbo's wiring, fabricated a custom gauge pod and a battery housing, and added a set of beautiful Recaro racing seats. In the end, the customer was elated with the amazing work JML performed, and for good reason. Check it out for yourself - pics after the jump!
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We've got quite a few pics here, but hop over to JML's website to check out build pictures of this IS300 and many other hot projects. The guys at JML are currently building out a 2006 Infiniti G35 Coupe demo vehicle as well. It's not quite done, but when it is, we'll be sure to let you know with a full story!
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Ive always liked the IS300,it really doesnt need much to be done to it,its just an bad ass looking ride.
Posted by: Rey | February 01, 2008 at 09:14 PM
awesome ride by far, i always liked them as well, and to have a perfect ballance of show and go just puts it up to the top!
Posted by: jason | February 02, 2008 at 06:41 AM
When I grow up I want to do work like you guys.
Posted by: Murph | February 03, 2008 at 04:29 PM
men thats nice. i also own a is300 and i want to put a in-dash just like that where could i buy it?
Posted by: daniel | October 26, 2008 at 07:50 PM