Wald International Releases New IS-F Images

Wald shows new IS-F styling kit, different from before
by Thami Masemola
November 11, 2008 7:39 PM
Filed Under: Japanese, Lexus, Tuners

Wald International has updated its styling kit for the Lexus IS-F, which in itself was pretty awesome to look at in the first place. Previously shown in a very aggressive tone back in June, the Wald-style was authoritative yet Lexus still in its approach.

New pictures are out now, showing some changes. The new look is more agro, with larger front intakes, wider side-sills which flow to the rear skirt, dual lower splitter and the usual Wald shark-gill extractor vents placed behind the rear wheels.

Rear diffusers have become commonplace and Wald did not take the road less traveled as far as this is concerned. A diffuser puts balance between the four rather cozily-coupled tailpipes and acts as downforce agent along side the rear wing.

The car keeps its 5.0-litre V8 which is mated with an 8-speed paddleshift gearbox, and produces 417 bhp/ 311kW.

 

Source: Wald International via motorauthority.com
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by carcrazy1234 | November 11, 2008 7:50 PM
And I thought it's factory mods were enough. Not saying it's a bad car, just looks a little over-done by Wald.

by Tuner_Mad | November 11, 2008 9:31 PM
yea Wald is usually a bit over the top. Their kits usually stick out. I like the rear and the wheels. The front spoilers look like it'll be more of a detrimental for the aerodynamics than be helpful

by brocky | November 11, 2008 11:37 PM
I like how WALD was back in the days when they were more discreet...all of a sudden they've gone bonkers. Must be a new guy in charge of design or something

by schizo0223 | November 12, 2008 4:47 AM
well, I really like it, I would like to see it rolling on the streets.

by kno | November 12, 2008 5:45 AM
I know WALD used to be so hot ,clean , and mean , and now it's way too much , worse than fab and lorinser

by dolcegabbana | November 12, 2008 6:47 AM
that front looks pretty nice, only it doesnt seem to flow well with the rest of the car when you look at a front angle view

by surething | November 12, 2008 7:51 AM
..i agree with you surething..the front end is nice, but it doesn't really fit with the rest of the car....and can't they tune up the engine ? perhaps producing 550 hp ? that sounds nice

by phobos | November 12, 2008 8:01 AM

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