A great 2009 and 2010 will be even better

As 2009 comes to a close FIGS is happy with the work we have done this year. Here is a quick summary of 2009 and the upcoming roster for 2010.

New 2009 products released.
-IS300/GS300 header heatshield.
-IS300 Clutch Damper Device Delete (CDDD)
-Release of the FIGS/Racing Brake IS300 OEM Caliper BBK.
-S2 and O2 MEGA ARMS
-IS300 Precision TRAC LINKS

2009 product development
We are quite close on many new products and will have these wrapped up in 2010
-IS-F Carbon Fiber Engine Cover
-IS-F Titanium exhaust
-IS300 Roll Center Adjuster/High Angle steering kit.
-IS300 Toe links (rear)
-IS300 adjustable upper front control arms
-IS300 Rear Diffuser
- NEW S3 MEGA Arms plus MEGA Arms forthe ISX50 platform.

New Market Products
-MINI Cooper Adjustable Rear Control Arms.

Also with the addition of 3D scanning capability, we will have increased design accuracy and reverse engineering speed.

Thanks to our customers for a fantastic a profitable 2009 and we look forward to serving you again in the coming year and beyond.
-The FIGS Staff

RCA's, Ti ISF exhaust getting close

RCA parts on their way and we should get 5 proto parts on Monday to start testing. Also, the Ti canister exhaust for the ISF is getting closer. The first Stainless bends are complete, now its on the to the hangers for the mufflers and Carbon valance around the tips. Hopfully the Exhaust is final welded and ready for Dyno next week.

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See FIGS in Super Street mag this month

Nate Davis' 2003 IS300 continues to get attention. Look for FIGS MEGA arms, foot plates, battery bar and hood prop kit on his car in Super Street this month or online in this article. Congrats on the feature Nate.
http://www.superstreetonline.com/featuredvehicles/130_0909_2003_lexus_is300/index.html

Trac links are in testing

Trac links were just sent for drift testing in the Vegas desert. Hopefilly ser get some good data and release them in the next few weeks.

MEGA Arms for the Gen 2 GS

I am working on adapting the Mega arms for the GS. Prototypes are build and first testing will begin next week.

CD³ parts are in, OVAS 2 (O2) and more updates.

I was traveling around last week quite a bit and did not update the blog. We received CD³(Clutch Damper Device Delete) parts and they are now shipping. Also, I had a chance to weld up the first set of O2 Mega Arms, complete with cross tube bracing for a customer. These were the first fittings we got in and they are lighter, stronger and easier to adjust than the first OVAS design.
DETAiLs:
-7/8 male thread increased from 3/4" on OVAS1
-End fitting is more heavily machined to reduce weight as well as create better weldment engagement. O2 fittings are nearly 1lb. lighter...talk about weight reduction.
-New pinch clamp and snap ring offer completely flexible mounting locations while applying more force on the clamping area. Both end fitting and clamp are conical mates. So when the collar is clamped it butts against the snap ring and creates tremendous force on the coupler. This means positive locking at a fraction of the weight.










Also we got back the first part from the Carbon Fiber Engine Cover for the ISF and it looks great. A few more tweaks, and it should be ready for primetime.

Just in...first round protos of BC racing coilovers for the IS-F

Hot off the UPS truck, hopefully the spring rates I chose work out.