Gville350

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Those wheels give off the illusion of them being bigger...like 20s. Lookin good!

ISland350

^^^ Classy

MikeFoxx

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Thanks fellas




I should have all the other pieces on in a few weeks and then dial in the alignment. If only I could just hit the lotto...

Mikerx80

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I see that you picked up an IS350 rather than a LS430... Was looking to see how you would hook up the LS. But I see you have already started a nice build on your IS. Keep it up, looking forward to it completed with bags as you plan.

Sleepy2is

Now drop the car !

MikeFoxx

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Yeah bro I held out as long as I could to find the right LS430. Just gave up after almost a year and now there is one in classifieds that I would have paid cash for lol. Thanks for the words of encouragement on the build.

MikeFoxx

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Oem shocks are feeling spongy so now I'm researching coilover options. Air isn't in the cards after all.

Moving on with the build I got some more Figs parts ordered and Cusco front upper. Ordered the gfx rear from Sewell. Looking for a Kazz grill if anyone want to let theirs go.

3000k hid fogs from XenonDepot!



vs. Stock fogs

adoan94

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out of curiosity, what was the bulb size for the fogs that u used?

MikeFoxx

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They are 9006

Gville350

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What is your coilover budget? BCRs seem to be right in the $1k sweet spot; but if you can swing an extra few hundo, look into the Fortune coilovers.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lexus-IS250-IS350-GSE20-Gen-5-Fortune-Auto-Coilovers-/291001754325?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item43c10e62d5&vxp=mtr

MikeFoxx

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^^^^ Yes

I actually reached out to vendor THM for an estimate on the Fortune 500 coilovers. After going back in forth with what I'm trying to accomplish he recommended to at least consider KW V3 coilovers.

I drive a lot daily 40 miles to work 40 back. I need something that is going to hold up over time, provide an OEM or better ride, and hold its resale value for possible future part outs. I found several members who have had nothing but good things to say about KW V3 coilovers. The only bad thing anyone has is to comment on is the price so that's not valid enough for me to consider an issue. I'd rather spend money on quality than to just get a quick fix.

I got the H&R springs just to hold me over already planning to go air... but the more I read up and asked other members I'm just not ready to take that on. Maybe when this isn't my daily I'll go all in but for now i'm leaning towards KW V3 and my second runner up actually is the Fortune setup.

Found this short video on them:

Gville350

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https://www.clublexus.com/forums/2ge...-top-hats.html

If you can get over the slightly higher spring rate in the fronts, this is a great price on some slightly used KWs.

MikeFoxx

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It's time

tmf2004

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great build thread.... definitely some quality parts Mike... I bet you'll end up in another GS down the road and can have the IS as weekend show car... subscribed buddy...

MikeFoxx

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