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Old 05-29-14, 03:08 PM
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Talking RGV IS350 F-Sport Build Thread - Clean & Simple

Figured I might as well start a build thread since I got a big weekend ahead of me with spring install, intake, LEMS parts, etc. Will update this thread with pictures as I take them. Here's one picture of my 2014 Lexus IS350 FSport, bone stock!



Parts going on the car in the next week or 2 are...

RS-R Down Springs
20mm Ichiba Spacers
Injen Intake
LEMS Carbon Front Lip (or whatever you want to call them)
F-Sport Axle-Back (I know, not a big power adder, but looks and sounds great!)

That's it for now. More soon!
Old 05-29-14, 05:15 PM
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Nice car!

How about you put on that F-sport axleback before your intake and take some exterior and interior vids! I'm really interested but haven't yet heard one with stock intake.
Old 06-05-14, 11:08 AM
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LEMS front lip(s), 20mm spacers and RS*R Down Springs installed...

Quick teaser until I get it washed. Still waiting to install intake and exhaust!

EDIT: I had my wife drive my car so I could check out how it looks with the drop + spacers... OMG. If anyone is contemplating on what your first mods should be, RS*R down springs + 20mm spacers all around ASAP.

Old 06-06-14, 10:16 AM
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I have to agree. RS*R Down and 20 mm spacers makes the 3IS looks awesome. Nice ride
Old 06-06-14, 12:22 PM
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Looks amazing
Old 06-14-14, 09:39 AM
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want to see more pics please!
Old 06-14-14, 02:24 PM
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Be careful with putting spacers on your car. Many different brands have been known to suffer cracking, etc.

Also spacers cause undo stress on wheel bearings....
Old 06-16-14, 04:13 PM
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I agree the RSR Down Springs and spacers makes the car look more aggressive, even with OEM F-Sport wheels =)
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what spacers you using??
Old 06-21-14, 10:38 AM
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Looking good...do you still have enough clearance given the slight decrease in ride height and the accentuated lip?
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got any better pics with the spacers? i got the rsr down springs and i just ordered some 20mm spacers...i wanna know what to look forward to! LOL
Old 06-23-14, 01:42 PM
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What brand spacers are you using.....
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I think in the OP he's mentioned Ichiba spacers
Old 06-25-14, 04:11 PM
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Holy crappers! Those coilovers make such a huuuge difference! I love it!
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hey finally installed the 20mm spacers and it looks great but it seems to me that i am having some slight rubbing issues in the rear when i go over certain dips in the road...did u have any problems with this and if so what did u do?? i think its hitting the inner fender liner...im thinking of heating it up and makin some more room but just curious if u had any issues. thx


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