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Old Feb 1, 2004 | 01:50 PM
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TUES. 9pm.. TLC. IS300

i just saw a commercial on TLC about an IS300 with a V8 engine put into it. they call it a IS300 on steroids ... AND IT HAS A CF HOOD TRUNK ROOF and even the top parts of the door!!!
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Old Feb 1, 2004 | 02:00 PM
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awww man i just saw the commercial again.. its so hot! .. red and CF


http://tlc.discovery.com/fansites/ri...pisode_05.html
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Old Feb 2, 2004 | 03:57 AM
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From: Scranton, PA

IS 430

IS 300


Engine:

4.3-liter DOHC V8, normally aspirated
3.0-liter DOHC I6, normally aspirated

Horsepower:

340 (estimated)
215

Torque:

300+
218

Exhaust System:

Custom-fabricated tubular stainless steel headers; dual hi-flow catalysts and dual low restriction mufflers
Tubular stainless steel headers; dual catalysts; single outlet

Transmission:

Getrag 6-speed manual
5-speed manual

Driveline:

GS 430
Standard IS 300

Differential:

3.769:1 limited slip
3.727:1 limited slip

Suspension:

Double wishbone with adjustable-height 16-way electronically adjustable shock absorbers
Double wishbone

Brakes:

Brembo ventilated and cross-drilled 355x32 mm front, 345x28 rear rotors; Brembo 4-piston aluminum calipers
Vented front, solid rear discs: twin-piston front, single-piston rear calipers

Wheels:

Speed Star SSR 5-spoke aluminum – 18x8 inch front, 18x9 inch rear
17x7 inch 5-spoke aluminum

Tires:

Michelin Pilot Sport Cup – 225/40 ZR18 front, 265/35 ZR18 rear
215/45 R17 front and rear

Curb Weight:

3,350 lbs. (estimated)
3,255 lbs.

Body Components:

Rhys Millen Racing front lip spoiler and side skirts; IS 300 optional rear spoiler
Optional rear spoiler

Paint & Bodywork:

Foose Design/Chris Guinn – solid black over red with silver dividing pin stripe
Absolutely Red

Audio System:

Mark Levinsonâ discrete multi-channel with 20 speakers and DVD video system; 720 watts*, all channels driven; six-disc CD changer
Lexus Premium 4-channel with eight speakers; six-CD changer
Hot!
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Old Feb 2, 2004 | 05:53 PM
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Can't wait for this episode. This has been a really good show so far.
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