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Staff Projects: The Magic of a Properly Tuned Suspension
If you’ve been following my Instagram account or seen me drive around town, you’ll know that a staff project update article for the Lexus IS has been long overdue. And yes, I apologize for the delay in writing about it. I wanted to wait until one final component arrived before I actually could finally say this phase of the build is somewhat complete for now.
First, let’s go over the new parts. As early as October last year, I already fitted had and pieces piled up. These include a set of Tein Flex Z coilovers, Cusco upper control arms, and TRD Sportivo rear swaybar. I also picked up a set of rare, discontinued Advan AVS Model 5 wheels in 17×9 with offset 35 from a friend for a period-correct setup. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tires in 225/45 size were the obvious choice, considering how everyone’s been raving about it.
While it would be fun to fit the pieces one by one, I had to wait until all parts arrived before putting them on the IS. If I didn’t wait, the car would have simply looked weird. I needed all the parts to get it sitting the way I wanted. It didn’t help suspension wizard Simple Racing Solutions PH was fully booked at the time too.
Regarding the coilovers, one of the main reasons I chose the Tein Flex Zs, even though they were a bit pricier, is because they’re made in Japan. For reference, any that Tein coilover below the Flex Z is built in China. Meanwhile, the Taiwan-spec coilovers I looked at were already near the price of the Flex Z. Possibly the biggest factor I choose the Flex Z is because they had good reviews. Remember, it’s one thing to buy coilovers because of the brand. It’s another to read up reviews on how they perform from user experience around the world. There’s also proper installation, but more on that later.
Since I wanted the IS to sit a bit low (inspired by the guys at Final Bout), I knew I would need adjustable upper arms to squeeze out every bit of functional camber available. The IS uses a double-wishbone suspension setup, which means no camber plates on the coilovers. Worse yet, the specs of the AVS won’t clear the stock fenders without any camber. Thankfully Buyee JP was there to save the day, and it didn’t take long before arriving here. They weren’t in the best shape so I had my uncle respray them before install.
Once all of the parts were complete, all I had to do was schedule a suspension tuning session with D Jay from SRS, PH. With everything I was fitting on, I expected installation alone would take nearly an entire day. And boy, was I right. It was around 6:00 PM when D Jay finally fit all the parts together, considering I arrived at 7:00 AM. Unfortunately, it wasn’t done. The settings D Jay made were only temporary, allowing me to bring the car home. I had to come back to complete the settings next time. A few weeks later, they were finally complete. They also replaced the tie-rod and rack ends as well while at it.
Despite sitting quite low and on coilovers, the IS was still very comfortable to drive around town. Heck, even before the settings were complete, the difference was already night and day the first time I drove it home. No doubt I was happy with hte outcome. I want to comment on how it handles a lot better, but I’ll reserve that when the car can go fast enough to test it.
The last part that didn’t make it to the suspension install was a set of front lower arm bushings. These are new old stock TRD bushings I bought off Up Garage. While polyurethane bushings are the sensible option, I heard that they’re not the best for street applications. Plus, a complete set of SuperPro bushings will easily set me back PHP 50,000 without shipping. (Double wishbone suspension isn’t always fun.) Instead, I opted for hardened rubber bushings like the TRD units. Yes, racecar is fun, but the IS is and will always be a streetcar that only will see occasional track use.
I’ll probably install the bushings once the infection rates drop, and it’s safer to go out. Alternatively, I could just wait until the next stage of the build is complete. That way, D Jay can fully bring out the magic handling of the IS. Hint: it involves giving the IS a bit more power.
Special thanks to Thutz Lozano, for bringing in the coilovers and D Jay Yarte of SRS PH, for tuning the suspension (even if it’s slow lol). For parts and suspension tuning, feel free to hit them up.
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Milyom Digital Minimalism, Creativity, and Content Creation
Milyom (M) is a structured lifestyle practice and digital philosophy designed to rebuild balance, clarity, and inner strength by integrating intentional movement with mindful technology use. In a world dominated by digital overload, Milyom functions as a restorative framework that brings the body, mind, and spirit into harmony. The main benefits of adopting Milyom include increased mental clarity, reduced stress levels, and improved physical flexibility. This practice is primarily used as a tool for sustainable wellbeing and as a robust content platform for creators seeking flexible revenue streams. The main components of Milyom consist of controlled breathing, mindful awareness, and a thriving ecosystem of digital tools like the analytics dashboard and collaboration tools.
Milyom and its Origins
Milyom (M) originated from the blend of “minimalism” and “digital” to address the critical need for clarity in an age of constant notifications. It is a powerful concept that encourages individuals to streamline digital experiences while fostering genuine connections. The practice was first introduced as a holistic wellness guide by Sara Leen (SL) on January 7, 2026, to help users navigate the online landscape without feeling overwhelmed. It combines ancient wisdom with modern blockchain technology (BT) to create a decentralized environment where creativity meets security.
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The science behind it involves the regulation of the autonomic nervous system (ANS). Slow movement, breathwork, and mindfulness lower cortisol levels and improve heart rate variability (HRV). Research supports that these elements are essential for long-term stress management. By enhancing mind-body communication, Milyom (M) supports sustainable health. This evidence-based perspective aligns with modern wellness standards by combining experiential wisdom with scientifically supported principles.
Who Can Benefit Most from Milyom
It is suitable for a wide range of individuals, including:
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Be Street63: Showcasing Your Own Automotive Perspective
If you’ve read our previous article dealing with basic automotive photography techniques, you would have encountered one key point that we could not stress enough: Everybody has their own perspective of looking at things. This is ultimately the beauty of creating photographs and general content, knowing the fact that there will always be something new to see from another person’s point of view. This sentiment goes for all of us here at Street63, and to keep the ball rolling during these quarantined times we also want to see what you, our dear readers, have to offer in terms of stories. Our local automotive landscape surely has a plethora of stories to tell that our team has yet to touch on, and we hope that you can also tell us a few things about them.
This brings us to BeStreet63, our latest spiel for submitting your memorable photographs and short stories. Below you will find our format and guidelines for submitting your curated automotive stories in a concise and orderly fashion.
STORY SUBMISSIONS
- Compose an email with the following details:
- Use “BeStreet63 Submission” as the email subject.
- Indicate the topic, car, event, etc. (anything automotive related can be accepted) that you want to feature.
- Include three (3) to five (5) sentences to describe your feature.
- Include three (3) properly taken and edited photos about your feature.
- Submit the entry to submissions@street63.com. Entries submitted through our social media platforms WILL NOT be entertained.
- Give us time to screen and verify the submissions.
- If approved, you will receive a confirmation email from us along with additional instructions on how to continue the article.
GUIDELINES
- Submitted text must be ORIGINAL – we do not tolerate plagiarism.
- You must provide your own photos and text. If the photos or text came from someone else, please make sure to ask permission from the photographer/writer and submit to us the proper credentials.
- The content you submit MUST NOT be published on other websites/social media platforms.
- The submitted photos MUST NOT have watermarks. We will be providing watermarks for the submitted photos.
- If you plan on submitting more than one (1) article, please send separate emails for each submission. Approval for one article DOES NOT guarantee instant approval for other articles.
- If you have any questions, feel free to contact us through our email (contact@street63.com) or social media pages.
Once you’ve submitted your stories, we will select the ones that make for great stories and get back to you with more details. Ultimately, these stories will be shared on our site for all to enjoy as well.

We’re hoping to see some nice stories from you through this program. Best of luck!
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No Show Blues: Celebrating Tokyo Auto Salon Week
The second week of January marks the “holy pilgrimage” of every JDM fan boy: Japan’s famous Tokyo Auto Salon. Spanning twelve halls full of every tuning car and genre you can think of, TAS is effectively a 3-day ultimate sensory trip for its attendees. Show grounds aside, countless events are always held around Tokyo during the weekend – completely bringing japanese street car culture to life. We’ve been covering the show for a few years (once during 2019 for S63), however due to the Coronavirus, the show was cancelled for the first time in 37 years.
To somehow celebrate the bond and fond memories formed through attending various meets and trips to the show, we held a small gathering of friends at the Crossroads parking lot last January 13, 2021. Following local COVID-19 guidelines, friends from Stance Pilipinas / Manila Fitted, Legends of the 90s and Buzzhype gathered at the “home turf”.
While it’s a far cry from the automotive mecca that is Daikoku PA, the BGC Crossroads Carpark, also known as ‘The Turf’, is as much the equivalent of a local automotive melting pot – meaning this would be the best place to stage a small gathering of folks that share the likeminded ideal of being inspired by the Tokyo Auto Salon.
Most of the cars present during the evening are inspired from our trips to the Land of the Rising Sun. As parts are individually flown in by its owners straight from Japan, the vehicles here are a healthy sampling of what could possibly be encountered out on the infamous highways of Tokyo.
Quality over quantity. A proper representation of the culture that set our imagination on fire. Here’s to hoping the Tokyo Auto Salon will be back on its feet for next year.
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