Following up the feature on her IS200t “Envy,” Jamie Lake earned another spot with a second fun build focused on her 2001 Lexus IS300, affectionately named “Chez.” This car represents a personal milestone for Lake, fulfilling a dream sparked in her teenage years when Team Lexus brought their track-prepped IS300s through the dealership where she worked. After a long search, she found her dream IS300 in less-than-perfect condition – a yellow model sitting on a military base. Despite a missing front bumper, fender damage, and a failing suspension, she saw the car’s potential and dove into the rebuild with her husband and close friends, completing much of the transformation over just six weekends.
Chez’s exterior is now a fusion of anime-inspired, custom cell-shaded artwork by Just the Dipz and authentic JDM components, including a vented hood and Elixir-style body kit. The “Grilled Cheese” theme adds a playful nod to Jamie’s personality, subtly incorporated in Japanese text across the side skirts and wing. Widebody modifications, TRD aero accents, and a 64-inch carbon fiber wing give the car its aggressive stance, paired with KRNC wheels that tie into the build’s style. The interior maintains a refined approach with Braum Elite V2 seats and Altezza Z Edition door panels, while a 13-inch Seicane touchscreen radio adds a modern touch.
In its current form, the build sets the stage for future plans, which include an air suspension and turbo kit. With a build that blends nostalgic admiration with contemporary flair, Chez exemplifies Jamie’s ability to turn automotive dreams into reality. One project at a time.
ESSENTIALS:
Location: Round Rock, TX
Club: Team Diverse
SOCIAL:
IG: @_grilled.chez_
ENGINE:
AEM intake w/ blue filter
EXHAUST:
Megan Racing header
HKS Hi-Power exhaust
WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES:
KRNC Vortex wheels - 18x9.5 (f), 18x10.5 (r)
RAYS lug nuts
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION:
Adjustable control arms
Adjustable toe arms
EXTERIOR:
Custom cell-shading artwork
JDM Elixir style front bumper and sideskirts
Modelo widebody
Titanium rivnut hardware
TRD rear lip
Seibon carbon fiber mesh grill
Black housing headlights
LED taillights
Custom FRP vented hood
64-inch carbon fiber wing
INTERIOR:
Braum Elite V2 sports seats
Cipher Racing (4-point cam lock harnesses, harness bar)
DND (Racing Interiors special edition "Outrun" steering wheel, steering wheel hub)
Custom yellow piped Altezza Z Edition door panels
Titanium shift knob
JDM silver and black checkered floor mats
AUDIO / MOBILE ELECTRONICS:
Seicane 13-inch touchscreen head unit
SPONSORS:
KRNC Wheels
Driven by Design
Project SPC
Fava PDR
Nerdy M3dia
Just the Dipz
Student Driver Club
Custom Auto ATX
Hyper One
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