Wow, been so long since i last updated this!!
Car is still going although its since had a rebuild! Managed to spin 2 rod bearings, not really 100% sure why it happened. I was using a standard clearance rod bearing and have since gone to over sized. Clearance was withing Toyota's spec but may have been a little tight for a built engine. I have known many ppl use standard size rod bearings and not had an issue but maybe i was unlucky.... or they have been lucky.
Either way i now have a freshly built bottom end in it, only thing thats changed really is the rear tyres. Ive now gone to the Toyo R888R's, not got the fronts yet but they are next on the list.
these things are huge, im now using a 265/35 R18 which is the widest tyre these wheels will take. Its made a huge difference in grip, night and day and gave the car alot more road presence!
Also made my first trip to Caffeine and Machine around November time!! Loved it, such a variety of cars and the IS300 got lots of attention!
My friend in his JCW Mini captured this on his dash cam too 😂.... 💥