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Old 07-30-10, 06:32 AM
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Default New Member - JohnMorgan w/ Project OREO

So I've been lurking this forum here and there for quite sometime, but decided to join.
This is my car, I call it OREO since it is obviously white and black.
IS250 6SPD Manual
ISF body conversion (minus rear) - wanted the looks without the gas and I am not passing this off as an ISF car at all
Matte white paint
Black Tenzos (I know the offset is TERRIBLE, they're just interum wheels)
Custom coilovers
Straight axleback exhaust
JDM tail lights
the car was a little dirty when I took these pictures so please don't bag on me too hard, also I know I need a thicker tire in the rear
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Old 07-30-10, 06:37 AM
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Wow if u had the F rear bumper too I would never know it's an 2IS.
Old 07-30-10, 06:38 AM
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i was about to say hey u post in the wrong section...lol but car looks good i didnt know everything fit from the is-f. none the less prepare for the negative comments that will come from you doing this..
Old 07-30-10, 06:41 AM
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It's pretty deceptive, except the fact I don't have any badges on the car.

Originally Posted by areukhmer
Wow if u had the F rear bumper too I would never know it's an 2IS.
The body parts had to be test-fitted, the only real modification was drilling new mounts for the fenders and the bumper guard for the front, otherwise everything was fine.
I can only imagine the wave of negativity...

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i was about to say hey u post in the wrong section...lol but car looks good i didnt know everything fit from the is-f. none the less prepare for the negative comments that will come from you doing this..
Old 07-30-10, 06:48 AM
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Is it just me or is that good gap between the hood and the bumper were the headlight are? get some wider wheels and lower off set and it look nice
Old 07-30-10, 06:51 AM
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The hood is slightly off, made more obvious by that angle.

As for the wheels, if I got some Work Vs-XXs I would be set

I don't care how over-played they are

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Is it just me or is that good gap between the hood and the bumper were the headlight are? get some wider wheels and lower off set and it look nice
Old 07-30-10, 06:55 AM
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I think it looks hellla clean.Just don't race anyone! Nice job!
Old 07-30-10, 06:56 AM
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Thank you sir!
I don't, it would be embarrassing aha

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I think it looks hellla clean.Just don't race anyone! Nice job!
Old 07-30-10, 07:01 AM
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Welcome to CL, i wanna see it with good fitted wheels then you'll get my opinion!
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No hate here - I see M kits on BMWs all the time. Looks clean - now you can put the Wald kit on.
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Amen to both of you!
Thank you for the warm welcome

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Welcome to CL, i wanna see it with good fitted wheels then you'll get my opinion!
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No hate here - I see M kits on BMWs all the time. Looks clean - now you can put the Wald kit on.
Old 07-30-10, 07:19 AM
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Your Oreo looks good, I like the ISF body conversion...
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Originally Posted by montgb
No hate here - I see M kits on BMWs all the time. Looks clean - now you can put the Wald kit on.
Hahaha do a conversion and then put the Wald on the F components! That would be awesome!
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Oreos are my childhood favorite. This car looks yummy.
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Originally Posted by badx33
i was about to say hey u post in the wrong section...lol but car looks good i didnt know everything fit from the is-f. none the less prepare for the negative comments that will come from you doing this..
+1. I was just about to say wrong section. Anyways, do you still have the IS250 hood? If it fits, I think that would look better. Never liked that bulge in front. Makes the car look like a whale. Just my 2 cents since you're not trying to pass it off as an F.

Car looks great btw. Are you going to share any info on your custom coilovers?


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