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Old 03-03-14, 08:16 AM
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Originally Posted by atomic350
Looking great! Hope you're enjoying the new Lexus coming from Acura and what else do you have planned for "stormbringer"
Thanks Atomic, this week my Momo Revenge Anthracite 19X8.5 +40 / 19X9.5 +40 with Nitto 555 225/35/19 and 265/30/19 will be arriving and installed. After that some LED's here and there and a Nav hack. Maybe find a way to do the Lexus emblems in red that doesn't involve plasti-crap.
Old 03-03-14, 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by crazych42
Nice! Yes, more pics please and how is the ride compared to stock? What's your impression of the f-sport exhaust?
Hey Crazy, missed answering your question about the ride compared to stock. my impression is that there is virtually no difference. I have run the H Techs before on my TL and was very happy, i feel the version for 3is may be the best one yet. No bounce, can still get off my aggressive curbing at home with 2 adults 2 kids in the car.

i guess it helps to know what my objectives are in my mods, I bought a "luxury performance car" with the best of both worlds in mind. i want to retain the high end feel while enhancing the performance aspect. So with that in mind I could go lower but won't, I could fit bigger flashier wheels that rub fenders, but I won't.

I appreciate the effort, results and diversity of our forum given that each member has different objectives when approaching mods.
Old 03-03-14, 08:41 AM
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Update pics after Tein H-Tech springs have settled in.
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Old 03-03-14, 08:43 AM
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additional pics
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Old 03-03-14, 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Arioch
Hey Crazy, missed answering your question about the ride compared to stock. my impression is that there is virtually no difference. I have run the H Techs before on my TL and was very happy, i feel the version for 3is may be the best one yet. No bounce, can still get off my aggressive curbing at home with 2 adults 2 kids in the car.

i guess it helps to know what my objectives are in my mods, I bought a "luxury performance car" with the best of both worlds in mind. i want to retain the high end feel while enhancing the performance aspect. So with that in mind I could go lower but won't, I could fit bigger flashier wheels that rub fenders, but I won't.

I appreciate the effort, results and diversity of our forum given that each member has different objectives when approaching mods.
We must be cut from the same mold because our objectives are very similar. I too came from an Acura TL (06) with H-Techs and was happy with the look and the ride. You just confirmed along with your pics that once again H-Techs are the way to go. Keep posting your mods your car is coming along very nicely!
Old 03-05-14, 09:52 AM
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H Tech is the way to go
Old 03-05-14, 03:04 PM
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the drop is nice actually! comparing to the H techs on the 2 IS
Old 03-13-14, 08:26 AM
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wheels installed!! Momo Revenge Matt Anthracite 19X8.5 with 225/35/19 Nitto 555 19X9.5 265/30/19 Nitto 555. Sorry it rained all day yesterday, will do a full photo this weekend.
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Old 03-15-14, 06:44 PM
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After putting a few hundred miles on the wheels/tires I'm happy to say I can't make tires rub at all. I tried train tracks, loaded the wife and both kids and no problems whatsoever. Only negative is I've noticed a slight change in shift points the most noticeable being 4th to 5th in Sport + mode. Heres some pics tool today, overcast but only chance I'll have as we've got days of rain coming.
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Very nice!
Old 03-15-14, 10:24 PM
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Looks very nice!
Old 03-16-14, 10:44 AM
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nice choice of rims! they look good!
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stock suspension?
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Originally Posted by larry13
stock suspension?
oops tein i see lol
Old 03-16-14, 12:09 PM
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Beautiful man.... Great choices....


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