SEMA Preview: 400-hp supercharged Lexus IS C hits the road to Sin City
by Damon Lavrinc on Oct 26th 2009 at 2:28PM 
Fox Marketing 2010 Lexus IS350 C - Click above for high-res image gallery
Fox Marketing is back for the 2010 SEMA show, following up last year's tuned IS F with a supercharged 2010 Lexus IS350C. While Lexus' hard-top cabrio may be an odd choice for a performance makeover, you can't deny the equipment Fox used to create the lime green, 405 horsepower drop-top.
A ProCharger C2 blower huffs six PSI into the stock 3.5-liter V6, with a Yonaka intercooler keeping the charge in check while spent hydrocarbons are shuttled out an F-Sport exhaust. Lexus' internal tuning division was tapped to supply the stoppers, with 14-inch discs clamped by six-piston caliper in front. iForged wheels, sized 20x9 inches in front and 20x11.5 inches in the rear, are wrapped in Toyo T1Rs and dropped over a set of Yonaka SPECII 36-way adjustable coilovers.
Since this is a Fox creation, the exterior mods are both extensive and custom, with a bespoke front lip, side skirts, grilles, badges and a two-inch fender flare up front. Make the jump for the lengthy list of modifications and expect live coverage from the show floor in just over a week.
Gallery: Fox Marketing 2010 Lexus IS350C
Fox Marketing 2010 Lexus IS350C
Builder: Brian Fox/Fox Marketing
www.foxmarketingcars.com
Engine:
- Jashaan Autosports powered by ProCharger Supercharger System (405hp @ 6psi)
- ProCharger C-2 Blower
- Yonaka Intercooler Type 10 22x9x3
- Yonaka 2.5 inch Stainless Intercooler Piping
- Yonaka Couplers & Silicone hoses
- AMSOIL 0w-30 Signature Series Synthetic Fluids
- AMSOIL EA Oil Filter
- AMSOIL Antifreeze
- F-Sport Exhaust
Interior:
- Lexus Cream White Interior
- BASF R-M Black Painted Interior Parts
- Classic Design Concepts Light Bar
Exterior:
- BASF R-M Foxy Green Paint
- BASF R-M Black Paint
- Custom Lip molded front spoiler
- Custom IS F front fenders
- Custom IS F Side Skirts
- Custom 2 inch fender flares
- Custom Rear bumper flare
- Custom SEIBON Carbon rear wing
- Custom BASF R-M Carizzma Flat Black Grill Ring
- Custom BASF R-M Black Grill inserts
- Custom BASF R-M Foxy Green Lexus badge
- Custom BASF R-M Black Lexus rear logos
Lighting:
- Lightwurkz Custom BASF R-M Carizzma Flat Black Headlight Casings
- Lightwurkz Custom 3 prong LED turn signals
- Lightwurkz Custom shaved center running light
Brakes:
- F-Sport Big Brakes 14 inch 6 piston Calipers
Suspension:
- Yonaka SPECII 36 way adjustable Coilovers
- TunedParts Rear Brace
Wheels & Tires:
- Front: 20x9 iForged Sprint BASF R-M Carizzma Flat Black w/ Gloss Black Lips – Cream white bolts
- 245/30/20 Toyo T1R
- Rear: 20x11.5 iForged Sprint BASF R-M Carizzma Flat Black w/ Gloss Black Lips – Cream white bolts
- 305/30/20 Toyo T1R
Partners:
Lexus, BASF Refinish, AMSOIL, Yonaka, iForged, ProCharger, F-Sport, Jashaan Autosports, Classic Design Concepts, Lightwurkz, Mugsy's Repair, Detrich Autobody, Impressive Signs, Tuned Parts, ClubLexus.com, my.is
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Johnnie 2:33PM (10/26/2009)
That has got to be one of the ugliest cars I've ever seen.
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Danimal 2:36PM (10/26/2009)
Agreed. Should fit right in a SEMA though.
Visnick 2:52PM (10/26/2009)
Ugly as sin
notYou 6:23PM (10/26/2009)
I've never seen a green turd before.
First time for everything, I guess...
Shiftright 8:22PM (10/26/2009)
Ditto. The base car is not offensive per se, just awkwardly proportioned.
fmwso 9:07PM (10/26/2009)
I'm with you... this car is way too ugly. Horrible.
mk15 2:35PM (10/26/2009)
Not a fan of the green, but the cream interior is nice... but would be a pain to keep clean.
But what's up with the rear? it looks unfinished, and it also looks like it was lifted.
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mk15 2:36PM (10/26/2009)
I mean the rear shot of the car, it looks like it was a lifted up.
416Hammy 2:37PM (10/26/2009)
Bwhahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha...
*gasp*
...hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!
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Danimal 2:38PM (10/26/2009)
Gotta love all that leg room.
http://www.autoblog.com/gallery/fox-marketing-2010-lexus-is350c/#9
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LaserRed38 7:40PM (10/26/2009)
Come on. That's because they had the front seats
set in the gangsta lean position. Everyone know the IS C has 2" more legroom than that!
PJ 2:39PM (10/26/2009)
And now, for our next trick, we will turn a Lexus IS into a Saleen Mustang Convertible!
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Jeff H. 2:42PM (10/26/2009)
I guess we could call this thing the Green Machine! I know "Going Green" is the in thing right now, but come on. This is "Going (too far) Green!"
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henrykrinkle 2:47PM (10/26/2009)
I sneezed as the page was loading and thought what I was seeing was the result of a sinus infection but after wiping off the monitor, I realized it was just this car.
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jmc8387 2:51PM (10/26/2009)
Yuck! Why does every vendor at SEMA have to totally gay up a car? The ISC is beautiful in it's stock form. Throw on the performance upgrades and some wheels, and call it a day.
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Stumpy 2:55PM (10/26/2009)
I hate most SEMA cars. So gross and overdone!
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akboss302 2:56PM (10/26/2009)
I would rather a Crosstour...
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LaserRed38 7:37PM (10/26/2009)
Oh no you di'int.
You have boss302 in your name. Shame on you!
Landtat 3:00PM (10/26/2009)
Looks like ass on wheels.
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Mitchell Scott 3:04PM (10/26/2009)
Why? There is something called an M3 cab...
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