Popular Mods for Lexus IS 250 and IS 350

In this episode of Marty Motoring, we look at some of the popular modifications and upgrades for the 2006-2013 Lexus IS 250 and IS 350 (Second Generation).
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0:00 Introduction
0:09 MAINTENANCE
1:04 PERFORMANCE
3:15 COSMETIC
4:50 INTERIOR

[@drecochannel]

A sexiest car from the outside but it's totally comfortable on the inside. Bravo LEXUS

[@whoasked3193]

Lacks on speed only bad thing

[@evanp.8570]

@@whoasked3193 FACTS YO😂😂

[@shadowstell5719]

@@whoasked3193 trust me is better for new drivers .

[@imreeflexx1878]

facts except rear legroom if anyone over 6ft sits upfront

[@ryanalamin8737]

@@imreeflexx1878 facts bro I’m 6”1 shit is small af on the inside

[@TONELOWthaWRITER]

I LOVE how you kept it real and said the first mod should be maintenance. Everyone wants to jump in and make the car faster as soon as possible. Ive fell victim to this. I bought my dream muscle car, a 84 monte carlo and couldnt wait to take it out and drive it. I did a oil change and checked the tranny fluid (while it was off) and i took it out hot rodding it, and the tranny was slipping because it really didnt have the sufficient fluid level. so i was revving my engine a little harder to try and limp it home and blew the engine as well.

[@HastelloyC276]

L

[@pd5041]

loser lol

[@TONELOWthaWRITER]

@@HastelloyC276 we all take L's but its how we bounce back from them.... now its in the shop getting a ls swap and a turbo.... we cant all be perfect like you 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@evanochoa5087]

Love the monte Carlos, such a beauty

[@toshi7220]

My first car ever was 2008 IS250. Loved and enjoyed it for 8 yrs. Love to see the car still gets love in 2019.

[@cfvankata543]

I am actually thinking of getting it for my first car.Would you give me any advice?

[@cfvankata543]

What should i look for?

[@M0rdFustang]

@siemenssx1 dumb advice, don't finance a garbage civic

[@CouchMan88]

@siemenssx1 An old car can be bought for much cheaper. It's already devalued. A new car will just lose value over time, much more than a used car will. Resale value is higher but so is the loss in value. Also not necessarily a better ride either. Modern tech and better fuel mileage, yes. Hondas have a decent resale value but so does Lexus.

[@ItzExxLOL]

@@cfvankata543 Get A 350 Trust Me 😂

[@jollytarantula9096]

Watching this while unemployed hit difff

[@iam_dsm7904]

All this valuable information can apply to any car out there. Good stuff man👌

[@stegofuego1285]

Shes perfect. Simplicity is the key to these amazing cars, some people rice them out and make them look, sound and run horrible. Props for doing all the right things

[@senorbonbon]

I have a gs350 2010 with 167k miles, Its on lowered springs + aftermarket tires & rims and I plan on getting a catback exhaust next week, I been hearing that I could get a RR racing tune but I'm a little un sure about it since I'm worried about the engines health with these miles, any tips? btw any other performance mods I can add that actually will give significant results?

[@amenotepia]

Just checked your list of modifications and noticed you have a 4runner. That IS350 and 4runner combo is killer! Great minds think alike!

[@MartyMotoring]

It’s a perfect setup! Just got it 2 weeks ago 😎

[@senorbonbon]

@@MartyMotoring I have a gs350 2010 with 167k miles, Its on lowered springs + aftermarket tires & rims and I plan on getting a catback exhaust next week, I been hearing that I could get a RR racing tune but I'm a little un sure about it since I'm worried about the engines health with these miles, any tips? btw any other performance mods I can add that actually will give significant results?

[@senorbonbon]

I have a gs350 2010 with 167k miles, Its on lowered springs + aftermarket tires & rims and I plan on getting a catback exhaust next week, I been hearing that I could get a RR racing tune but I'm a little un sure about it since I'm worried about the engines health with these miles, any tips? btw any other performance mods I can add that actually will give significant results?

[@funnyvidperson123SOS]

Just got my 2014 lexus is250 and this video was just what i needed, will definitely be doing a couple of these mode thanks bro!

[@aaronplaster5818]

Dude so did I haha what color is yours I got a black on black

[@nitronoell]

@@aaronplaster5818 white

[@Pakko81]

how is youre lexus running?

[@SHOTTADRIZZY]

My Man Marty! Great Video bro, I Just Ordered V-Land Headlights & Taillights 🔥

[@amarimartin6747]

yo this is the exact video i was looking for. Thanks you earned my like for sure!

[@sanchez_1999]

Just got my standard is250 few days ago 🔥 been looking at your videos even before I got it

[@Joniswrld]

How much km

[@MrHariskhattak]

Man thanks for that Bluetooth connection link. It works perfectly!!

[@kefirtompkins7338]

I only just got through maintenance but I’m loving the calm energy and easy to understand instructions

[@Athletic_dom]

This was a great video man 🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@natnut2008]

One often overlooked mod IMO is oem sized 2piece floating rotors. The IS350 already comes with stock 4 piston caliper Big Brake Kit and large 330mm stock rotors. The only problem is the stock rotors are heavy 24 pounds each. 2 piece rotors with aluminium hats are much lighter around 12 pounds each. Switching to 2 piece rotors immediately takes off 24 pounds of unsprung weight from the front of the IS350, improving braking and most importantly, ride and handling, all without even touching your springs and shock absorbers or chassis.

[@JoseSanchez-zo5tb]

Can you do that with a 2014 IS 350 F sport?

[@raytoocurly]

I love the headlights man!

[@lamarwilliams7895]

Bruh them plates that damn Loch Ness monster

[@jonathanluna6139]

Nice bro! Love the mods.

[@MrSpartan17]

Great guide. Will follow.

[@asdfghjk6041]

Don’t have one yet but this is definitely what I’m tryna get:)

[@nolimitperez2723]

I felt that

[@nickpadron3199]

This is the most useful informational video.

[@Vic-zp5ft]

love your channel. was doing research and finally found a 250. its an 08 but sexiest car ever . in love with it

[@is2fiftyslowfsport744]

Honestly the only mods I would consider especially if it's a is250, wheels and suspension to maintain the clean oem plus look

[@claybarrett6199]

I'm liking this alot. Thinking of buying of for a roadtrip to the tail of the dragin

[@PetermusPrime]

Cool, I have the factory F sport package on mine already. Advantages of living in Australia where we get the Japanese RHD models.

[@holeq111]

I’ve got the wheels,, straight pipe,, and I lowered my suspension already the rest are on my bucket list 👌🏼

[@senorbonbon]

I have a gs350 2010 with 167k miles, Its on lowered springs + aftermarket tires & rims and I plan on getting a catback exhaust next week, I been hearing that I could get a RR racing tune but I'm a little un sure about it since I'm worried about the engines health with these miles, any tips? btw any other performance mods I can add that actually will give significant results?

[@saintfoam776]

You should drop a video on how to do that on the center console, looks good bro

[@J0N3SS]

Ditto def curious on time and tools. Just got my is2 and cant wait to upgrade..

[@hMint]

Thanks man great help

[@coreywilson1181]

Just bought a 09 IS250 yesterday and this video is just what I needed!

[@gparton85]

the is250 is never gonna be powerful but if you focus on cutting weight and tuning the suspension....it will feel like a totally different car. i believe the recipe for the 2IS 250/350 is exhaust, drop in filter,rr tune, coilovers, front/rear sway bar, and LCA bushings/mounts

[@davidcazares2469]

@@gparton85 what are you yapping about …. You can safely get this car up to 400+ whp Pick one up for 15k with less than 75k miles - with 5k into the engine at 20k you have a very reliable fast and good looking car Supercharger- tune and more work here and there throughout the years

[@gparton85]

@@davidcazares2469 400 whp from a 250 is wishful thinking. Yes these cars can be found at a reasonable price. And yes, they can be modified as little or as much as you like, but the turbo kit alone is typically in the $5000 to $7,000 range and that's not including any supporting mods. The 250 can be made fun to drive and even be called quick at times but there simply is no replacement for displacement. Anybody with a brain is going to say that 20k would be better spent picking up a 350

[@senorbonbon]

@@gparton85 I have a gs350 2010 with 167k miles, Its on lowered springs + aftermarket tires & rims and I plan on getting a catback exhaust next week, I been hearing that I could get a RR racing tune but I'm a little un sure about it since I'm worried about the engines health with these miles, any tips? btw any other performance mods I can add that actually will give significant results?

[@jorgels400]

I have one is250 and I am in love with my car Great video

[@sergioramos5501]

Good video man!

[@Braulio-um9il]

Your sick man really making me lean towards this car haha

[@brittanydenton9966]

Got a 14 is250 a couple months ago. I love it!

[@Danu01c]

My favorite one is the 7400rpm OV tune for sure. That's the one I've enjoyed most so far. Following that I'd say invidia midpipe combined with manzo exhaust even though manzo exhaust makes the car still kind of quiet.

[@senorbonbon]

I have a gs350 2010 with 167k miles, Its on lowered springs + aftermarket tires & rims and I plan on getting a catback exhaust next week, I been hearing that I could get a RR racing tune but I'm a little un sure about it since I'm worried about the engines health with these miles, any tips? btw any other performance mods I can add that actually will give significant results?

[@Danu01c]

@senorbonbon RR racing won't give you any power gains just the advantage of a higher limiter that will help with longer gears. I've been custom tuned to rev to 7600rpm with burbles for 2 years and haven't had an issue yet.

[@jesush6581]

The tail lights 😍

[@Darrenblake305]

Yooo this vid is 🔥🔥

[@deecee3900]

Nice video with cool tips.

[@arty7542]

Perfect timing. I was just starting my shopping list TODAY. LOL. Update: Beautiful video. I didn't know the center console modification was a feasible and popular mod. What a relief. Something less to be nitpicky about.

[@MartyMotoring]

Thank you!

[@senorbonbon]

I have a gs350 2010 with 167k miles, Its on lowered springs + aftermarket tires & rims and I plan on getting a catback exhaust next week, I been hearing that I could get a RR racing tune but I'm a little un sure about it since I'm worried about the engines health with these miles, any tips? btw any other performance mods I can add that actually will give significant results?

[@afk1587]

Good videos keep it up👍🏽

[@MartyMotoring]

Thank you!

[@anthonyb9364]

Bought my used 2014 IS350 F-sport about 3 years ago. I've had alot of cars, but must say these IS's are just all around great cars. Just does everything well, enough power, good ride, reliable, easy to drive..etc. They are worth a look if you're interested in one. Peace!

[@anthonyb9364]

@Casper Gomez no mods..only thing I've changed were the front brake pads to Akebono. Stock F-Sport pads only last 20k and are super dusty.

[@TeXasDadBod]

Damn I sold my white 2014 is 350 f sport 3 years ago I loved that car and as soon as I sold it rr racing came out with the is 350 super charger kit .

[@thomasrhoades6283]

Anthony B I love my 2014 IS350. I got mine back in 2017. Lots of mods to it. Next is wheels and a trip to RR racing 😝

[@thomasrhoades6283]

Casper Gomez Not yet. Plan on getting it when I do headers.

[@senorbonbon]

@@thomasrhoades6283 I have a gs350 2010 with 167k miles, Its on lowered springs + aftermarket tires & rims and I plan on getting a catback exhaust next week, I been hearing that I could get a RR racing tune but I'm a little un sure about it since I'm worried about the engines health with these miles, any tips? btw any other performance mods I can add that actually will give significant results?

[@empirevampire1896]

Great advice

[@czingowara]

I used to have second gen IS ( unfortunately with diesel engine ) and itnwas great. Mine was 2012 model and it had bluetooth module in it from factory which allows to play music from your phone.

[@pakornworachumpa3426]

Thanks for sharing idea. Greeting from Thailand.

[@gimmeahellyeahH]

My first baby was the 08 is250. Had 2 kids I sold it got an MDX, I’m coming back to Lexus, most likely an es300h. ❤❤❤

[@ceesaydesignsolutions]

luv it from the UK

[@AutoHeadz]

Great video! Where did u get the brushed aluminum vinyl for the center console?

[@yengyang5870]

Next upgrade is taking off the ISF duck tail and replacing it with the Clinch duck tail on my 07 IS250. The tail sit higher, adds more flares, aggressiveness and looks better than the ISF duck tail in my opinion.

[@RalliartMivec06]

Hey Marty!! like your videos! when are you going to do a dyno video?

[@MartyMotoring]

If I ever get to a dyno...I wouldn't be opposed but not sure I make much more that stock power.

[@Eapp1480]

Nice whip m8

[@Southboundsociety]

Finally got one 2 days ago!!

[@logic_xxmobxx9636]

Nice vid lost of great mods

[@Vegaaaa4444]

Nice ride

[@MartyMotoring]

Thanks!

[@borishasarrived5524]

This car is astonishing.

[@E69apeTheMatrix420]

Rusty battery earth point needs removing, wire brush on drill to clean up, copper grease before refit. Replace all brake pins front and rear because they seize / warp / bad rubber after 100k. ABS sensor cables can fail not the sensor, check for voltage first. make sure the oil filter cap has a metal tube attached inside, They can come loose, end up in the old filter and in the bin by mistake. This will make the new filter squash and twist causing low oil pressure. Check the steering wheel down shaft UJ pinch bolts are fully tight and pinched together (above where your feet go drivers side.) They come loose making wheel play. Always reset SAS / torque sensor after wheel alignment or it will feel odd (Electronic steering)

[@LoLPhuocDat]

great video

[@ETRNLIZE]

Some guy crashed in to my 350z , and I’ve been shaving my my eye on this type of Lexus it’s sooo clean and sits soo nice .

[@nathanielm77]

Did you ever get one?

[@juansifuentes6181]

Great video cars pretty simple do

[@7kudos]

Mate curtsy lights with the Lexus name and logo, for the doors!

[@JoseHernandez-uv9tz]

I love my gs 350 turbocharged 🙌🏼

[@TheRedSpider13]

This is awesome! Thanks for the info! I just recently bought a 2011 is250 AWD!

[@alliemo6416]

Congrats man! I have an 08 is250 awd, it's not the fastest but I love it nonetheless!

[@TheRedSpider13]

Allie Mo, yeahhh. It has enough power, lol. It certainly is better than my previous dd; 2005 s40 2.4i.

[@alliemo6416]

@@TheRedSpider13 😂😂👍👍

[@fawnsoltis3824]

Thank you

[@cashlessracing]

Cool video man. Must be nice having a 350 lol my 250 would never sound like that! LOL

[@waifuracer6516]

It does... Both have the same engine except the 350 is bigger displacement, different injectors, ecu tune etc. Look up on youtube. They sound almost identical

[@robinyourhood189]

I got mine today, its so nice.

[@osanshouo1684]

am planning on getting one; what yr, miles and how much you paid for it?

[@RiotTor]

You forgot sway bars, if yours doesn’t come with the F-Sport ones. Big improvement.

[@kidproduction6720]

Where did you get the carbon fiber engine cover? The mods are absolutely sick!!

[@lacboiatl]

The beam pattern....... are they comparable to the oem projectors? I know stanley kioto makes some of the best lighting but curious before I buy them

[@JustinSTeam2]

My favorite one is the center console mod.

[@caseyward8066]

Do you have a link to where you bought that brushed aluminum panel cover for your console and doors?

[@Bobbysmacks]

really nice lexus :) really nice and clean look. now i want that my is200d look like this but i never get this engine ^^ have to get some money to change to isf :D

[@starkness65]

I really like the VLand, MOSTPLUS Tail Light. I only see it for the IS 250 - IS 350. Do they make one for IS 250C? The Convertible one Tail Light is using a different style of Tail Light.

[@yaretayalasoto594]

Thanks

[@troot1967]

Do they make a good aftermarket shifter for the is250 manual? The stock shifters are decent at best!

[@jetrube1]

What kind of Vinyl wrap did you use and where to get it?

[@Howling.4K]

The vland lights take the cake for me

[@juanlopez7199]

Mr. Marty im in mexico and have had my lexus here for 6 months and plan to ceapit here.. My question is what shocks or struts do u recomend for the horibale roads here... Lots of pot holes and speed bumps and dirt raods.. I drive slow but still the town i live in roads are terrible

[@willgale1212]

Great video! I have an is250 and was thinking about putting in a cold air intake but from what I've heard the placement sucks in hot air and can affect performance also I live in Australia and its hot most year around. Can you please give me some advice

[@MartyMotoring]

Thanks! The factory box is technically already a cold air intake due to its design and induction points. You can replace the air filter, air intake tube/pipe and even drill an additional intake hole on the box like I did in a video of mine. That would be better than an aftermarket intake and would still get the cold air :)

[@idiotec777]

Vinyl wrap! 👍🏽🤘🏽

[@tyeee1000]

Great Video, did you do the interior vinyl wrap yourself?

[@MartyMotoring]

Thanks! Yup - myself and some friends split it up. We use a blow dryer as a heat gun

[@thomasrhoades6283]

Wanna do a 2nd and 3rd gen comparison? Btw the car is looking good. 👌🏻

[@MartyMotoring]

Thanks! That would be really cool. Email me at [e-mail] and we can set something up!

[@jsueusoj]

you said f-sport axle back bro? which fsport axle-back? i loved this IS ❤️ you motivated me

[@essentialray]

Did you paint the eyebrows on the lichts? I was browsing your video's but couldn't find it. Thanks

[@brianspangler3771]

The carbon fiber pieces under the hood looked really good.

[@Danoie67]

Marty...where did yo get the Carbon Fiber Engine Cover?

[@M7nhee]

This was actually one of the best informative videos I've seen a while man I dont even own a Lexus or was even in the market for one but I found myself glued to our content very interesting stuff man I subscribed and liked video this is an awesome channel I will now proceed to watch all ur videos 😂😂😂

[@MartyMotoring]

Haha that’s awesome to hear man - thanks! Always good to hear people enjoy the content, might make you want to get a Lexus 😂 but this can apply to a lot of cars

[@Jedi_Luke]

You're really making me want to sell my TL for one of these.

[@nickcargo6241]

Just totaled my '05 TL last week, picking up my '07 IS250 tomorrow

[@gparton85]

@@nickcargo6241 in a straightline a tl will smoke an is250 but the IS is so much more fun to drive overall being RWD...

[@Quanboyadvanced]

What rims yall suggest I'm picking mines up today?

[@zulk9mahmood821]

I love the looik of your is, what wheels are those ?

[@andrewcalderon8116]

Where did you get all of the mods? And the best kind of wheels to go with?

[@Conan997]

What rear diffuser is that, also, what is a good rear spoiler that looks like the stock spoiler? Thanks for your videos, is350 is solid.

[@dp87479]

What do you think about 4is bumper conversions?

[@eldalyeffendi6171]

Hi Marty, how can i re-wrap the mid- console, any video on how to do it, thank you

[@ameyaarondekar7938]

Remove the sliver trim next to your gear shifter, few clips and screws and the whole centre console (cup holder to disc player) then remove the plastic parts and just wrap it with any 3M backed wrap of your choice... I did mine in carbon fiber

[@bigstinky6718]

do you know where to get the brushed aluminum wrap?

[@jwholmes87]

Wrapping the steering wheel in suede would be a cool update for inside.

[@MartyMotoring]

I just replaced mine with a flat bottom/racing leather one recently - suede is nice too

[@zkenshiny]

love your videos btw! anyway can i check what is the badge of ur side fender f sport dimension on ur car? im looking to put one like urs

[@dwil9743]

noticed the pa plate, any issues with emissions with any of these upgrades? I live in pa but I've traded in cars so frequently that I haven't ever went to get inspection.

[@MartyMotoring]

Nice! Lol no PA inspection issues. My car passes every time

[@user-gn6zl9xz7j]

What did u do with the breathing hose that normally connects to the intake 3:03

[@TheAnonymous006]

Love my IS! The first car I don’t wanna upgrade. Where did you get that steering wheel cover from!!?? 1:20

[@Edyth_Hedd]

Did you paint the outer rim of the front grill to match the body color, or did it come that way? (It looks great!)

[@MartyMotoring]

I got an aftermarket black plastic trim!

[@johnnyblaze2257]

Any mod suggestions for a 2013 Lexus gs450h ?

[@willmendez3739]

Marty motors. OK so what does drilling a whole inthebox do? And does that create more sound? Thanks

[@MartyMotoring]

The hole mimics the F-Sport box design by creating an extra induction hole, mostly for sound.

[@kipp4805]

Ok so what about a beefier rear sway bar for the twisties? I was thinking that and bcracing coilovers...