Lexus has developed the standard in the automotive industry for its Luxury vehicle and its outstanding customer service since its launch in 1989. On December 6th, 2006 Lexus announced it will stage the world premiere of the 2008 IS-F sport performance car and an concept vehicle at a press conference at the 2007 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
IS-F which will be equipped with an V8 powerplant with 400+ hp and a rumored V10 under the hood of the LF-A with 500+ HP capable of going over 200 mph. Not only did this news created a new hype over the car manufactures arena, it also had sparked a new generation of sport car enthusiast for Lexus.
Customers who used to be attracted to cars like the BMW M3, Infinity G35 and entry level Porsches like the Boxer are now paying close attention to the upcoming release of the IS-F sport sedan. Clearely Lexus has widened its product line to take a aggressive stance against its competition brands.
With already extensive training received from Rallye Lexus on Lexus product and its philosophy, I believe that i can take it to the next level, to achieve public recognition and attract potential new car and parts buyers from the grassroot level.
This is not just about the car, its also about the product that is going to be used on the car. I am presenting a great opportunity to have a excellent foundation for R&D on new parts for this new untapped market with the Lexus brand and this will not be possible without the participation of interested companies like yours.
It is a fact that racing events have a huge following. Racing fans are strongly loyal to the sponsors and products advertised by their favorite drivers and teams. Fans associate the purchase of sponsor products or services to the personal support of their driver or team. with the sponsorship from your company it will establish a firm ground for the future, a market attracting both new performance car and performance parts buyers.
What is the intention of this sponsorship?
- To gain public exposure via local car club HPDE, Autocross and time trials.
- To have a platform set for future growth
- To have involvement in car sponsorship and race involvement at grassroot level.
How it will Benefit the company?
- Gain public knowledge of it new ideas and new product line.
- Gain Exposure opportunity at the track - before, during or after a race.
- Gain Exposure at local Autocross events and car meets.
- Internet exposure as build progress moves forward at Lexus car forums.
- Effort will be applied to gain entry to "MODIFIED" magazine listing and artical write up when car is complete.
Performance Mods already done and future plans,
Current:
- Factory IS350 brake upgrade. front and rear calipers and rotors with Stoptech Steel braided lines.
- BC Racing Coilover installed.
- Torsen LSD.
- Works XT7's 18x8.5 front and rear
- Yokohama Advan A048 25 40 R18 front and 265 35 R18 rear
Future:
- AutoPower Roll cage - to be determined by autopower due to custom fabrication.
- Greddy V-manage (VVT-I controller)- pending on release
- 2GR-FSE engine, harness and ECU - Power increase at 102 hp over current.
- Megan racing header and exhaust system for 2GR-FSE engine.
- Intake system for 2GR-FSE
- 4 point passenger restrain harness system.
- Sparco speed/evo2 seat for passenger side.
- Seibon carbon fiber hood and rear spoiler.
- Front air splitter/rear diffuser.
Some of the above items are already available, some dont even exist, some requires fabrication and some requires full sponsorship, but with committment from companies like yours, it will make things from drawing board to reality.
With the combined effort from both parties I believe we will gain not only publicity for the effort and products but set a new standards in aftermarket parts support for Lexus brand vehicles.
"If you think you can't, you won't...
If you thing you can, you will !
we can, we will. " *
Thank you for your time.
* taken from the Lexus Covenant
References,
Here are links to lexus forums on two modification post i've done and both have already gained over 1800 hits combined in less than two month. special thanks to Lee Morse from Rallye Lexus and Mark Chin from GTspec with parts.
http://clublexus.com/forums/showthread.php?t=283260 Coilover install
http://clublexus.com/forums/showthread.php?t=270983 brake upgrade
