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performance. Th e motor was pu lled in order to the custom valve perform job and port-an d-polish, while sults were verified the revia the KAW flowbench. A Garrett turbocharger wa T-04 s integrated into the setup, with th crew fabricating e KAW custom plumbin g to fit everything place. Boost pres into sure is regulated by the TiAL waste and blow-off va gate lve, while a KA W Stage 2 inter adds a chill to th cooler e intake charge. Spent gases pass through a custom tubular manifold and three-inch ex haust before be ing released into atmosphere via the an HKS Sport Dr agger muffler. An graded fuel syste upm featuring a cu stom fuel rail, 44 injectors and an 0cc Aeromotive fuel pressure regulat keep the motor or satiated, while th e AEM EMS is us to keep everything ed in sync. Unlike the ferocit y in the engine bay, Echeverria decided to keep the exterior unde rstated. The Intensa Blue Pear l body has been adorned with th complete Vizage e body kit, which includes both fro and rear bumpe nt rs and side skirt s. Oracle HIDs ke low-light conditio ep ns from ever be ing a problem, while a JDM an tenna adds to th e vehicles Japa nese flavour. Automotive foot wear comes in th e form of GTC wheels courte sy of Volk Racing and BFGoodrich rubber. The clean two-piece five-sp okers feature a silver finish fo r an ultra-clean look, while the KDW 2 tires offe r a firm grip on the asphalt in wet or dry cond itions.

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TELL The Intensa B complete Vizag lue Pearl body has bee n adorned with full rear mp e body kit, whic comes in bue foer and subtle sidh includes an agressivetheon e th fr BFGoodrich ru rm of GT-C wheels skirts. Automotive footweat, courtesy of Vol bber. The clean a silver k Raci g r two-pie offer a fifinish for an ultra-clean look ce five-spokers fentuand rm grip on the re asphalt in we,t while the KDW 2 a res or dry conditio ti ns.

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The centre console is hom computer that is WiFi-ready e to an Apple Mac Mini 1.42GHz and allows for mobile Internet surfing. Paired with screen, Echeverrias a Bluetoothskeyboard and Xenarc touchcan checking their MySpapassenger the be bidding on eBay or ile on Pioneer sound systemce whfeatures move. Combined with the that and GEX-P7000TVO AV Tuner, the an AVX-P7000CD head unit IS300s system is unlike anything else on the streets.
A peek inside the cabin reveals the unique multimedia system that was built for Echeverria by the cats at Audio Elite Inc. Rather than focus solely on the auditory performance, the crew showcased their creativity by incor porating a number of Apple computer products. The centre console is home to an Apple Mac Mini 1.42GHz computer that is WiFi-ready and allows for mobile Internet surfing. Paired with a Bluetooth keyboard and Xenarc touch-screen, Echeverria s passengers can be bidding on eBay or chec king their MySpace while on the move. Webcams have also been installed not only for on-the-fly recording, but they also allow for video conferenci ng. Combined with the Pioneer sound system that features an AVX-P7000CD head unit and GEXP7000TVO AV Tuner, the IS300s system is unlik e anything else on the streets. Backed by the likes of Audio Elite Inc, Kanzki Auto Works, Griffin Technology and Lexu s of Kendall, Echeverrias IS300 has made succ essful appearances up and down the East Coas t. Thanks go out to all of those that supported the build-up, especially the Team Solo crew for all their help and advice. Expect Echeverria to push the envelope even further in the months ahea d with the installation of a bigger turbo and Getra g sequential six-speed transmission, as he conti nues to hammer home the point that the IS300 is a tuner platform through and through.

ETRAIN 3.0L 2JZ-GE motor AEM EMS AEM custom harness Garrett T-04 turbo KAW custom valve job w/ race port-and-p olish (flowbench tested) KAW stage 2 intercooler TiAL blow-off valve TiAL wastegate KAW custom tubular exhaust manifold Custom three-inch exhaust HKS Super Dragger muffler KAW three-inch down-pipe Contoured polished piping Toyomoto head gasket KAW custom heat shield Unorthodox Racing cam gear Aeromotive fuel pressure regulator w/ braid ed return line RC Engineering 440cc injectors Custom fuel rail NGK Iridium spark plugs Walbro fuel pump TRD oil cap Painted engine cover
Vizage body kit Oracle Brand Halos JDM antenna Volk Racing GT-C wheels and BFGoodric h KDW 2 tires Front: 18- x 7.5-inch, 225/40-18 Rear: 18- x 9.0-inch, 265/30-18 ProLex front & rear strut bars Hotchkis front & rear sway bars Rotora slotted rotors (front & rear) AEM Tru Boost gauge controller AEM wideband UEGO controller
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Owner: Mario Echeverria Location: Miami, FL Vehicle: 2002 Lexus IS300

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INTERIOR
Pioneer AVX-P7000CD 7-inch wide displa y / CD Player Pioneer GEX-P7000TVP Car AV Tuner Pioneer AVM-P9000R Mobile AV Master Unit w/ DVD Control and Dolby Digital / DTS Pioneer GEX-P910XM XM Digital Satellite Tuner Pioneer AN-91XM Satellite Antenna Apple Mac Mini 1.42GHz computer w/ WiFi Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard 60GB iPod photo Webcams to record while driving (also used for video conferencing) USB 2.0 and Firewire Hub built into dash Xenarc Touch-screen with custom face Digital Video Camera used with a Vacuumount m can be attached to any part of the car Mount that

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