1000 horsepower lexus

[LMCJ]

david huang spent 100k on making his IS - what do you know, was it worth it?

 

[Thermactor]

He didn't seem to make any mention of the transmission. I wonder if that's a highly built A340E autobox in there.
Was it worth it? Well, to him, I'm sure. It's a labor of love.

 

[cribbj]

Wow, 100K on an IS. Guess that's the Supra of the 21st century?

10 years ago, 50K to 60K was considered a mid to high end buildup on a Supra. With inflation, who knows?

 

[Cobber]

looks like he spent most the money on multiple colour changes and wheel options.

 

[jibbby]

It's small and cute for a Lexus...

100k for an IS300 that makes 1000hp seems like overkill and a waste of money to me.. My guess is it can't be reliable making that much power either..

 

[tom steele]

my wife seems to think i am up to about 50,000 on my GS and still modding so i can see 100000 no problem...

 

[hungryforinfo]

Lots of gay stuff, I coulda save $30k off that and been faster and lighter... No flashy carbon, no flashy paints, no stereo. (Assuiming its $100k on the car, not the motor alone)

Dunno why, but loved it under the bonnet, hated the stereo. If he street drives it regularly, then that is pretty impressive.

 

[stevechumo]

I'm a bit skeptical about that $100K on that complete project. There's no specs and price list.

 

[Thermactor]

I'm a bit skeptical about that $100K on that complete project. There's no specs and price list.

It could be like that "Honda 2000" that has the windows that roll down realllly quickly

 

[hungryforinfo]

It could be like that "Honda 2000" that has the windows that roll down realllly quickly

What the?

 

[Thermactor]

What the?

From the scene in The Fast and The Furious where Jesse races the Honda S2000 with his crappy Volkswagen for pink slips.

Jesse: He's driving a Honnnnda two thoooousand
Honda S2000 drives up and the windows roll down VERY quickly
Brian Spilner: "Don't do it Jesse! I bet you he's got a hundred grand under the hood of that car!"

 

[stevechumo]

Yep! I recall that scene in the movie. Give me $20K and I'll build my SC400 to make 1000hp, and another $10K to handle that power. People just love big number, don't they?

 

[hungryforinfo]

AHHHH! I need to watch more TV!