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Old 06-21-16, 11:19 PM
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Back at it Again!

Well, after almost a year of unsuccessful car hunting, and the realization of other priorities, I decided to work on what I already have.
This time, things will be different.

Here's a little "work in progress" teaser to get things started:



A lot of things to be done for her until she's show ready. Bought and installed a lot of the parts all at once in the past couple weeks, but these projects never end.

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This is what the car looked like towards the end of last year:



(Don't worry, the rear looks a lot different now)

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And back to the present time..........

Just put together a 2012 F Sport front end conversion (I have a 2009 IS), and now toying around with ride height and a few other adjustments to get my fitment and rear in check

Before fitting the new front end:

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Old 06-24-16, 12:38 AM
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Car looks mean without the front end haha!

What side skirt extension is that?
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Originally Posted by Ling2IS
Car looks mean without the front end haha!

What side skirt extension is that?
I know, it was fun for a bit!
Side skirt extensions are carbon fiber from AIT Racing

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Old 06-24-16, 12:23 PM
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Looking good mate

Buying my conversion stuff right now
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Good to see you back. Liked what you did with your old build, looking forward to your new one

Guess Im not the only one who builds, goes back to stock and then rebuilds LOOOL
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Originally Posted by MikeyK02
Looking good mate

Buying my conversion stuff right now
Thanks! You won't be disappointed

Originally Posted by Icy350
Good to see you back. Liked what you did with your old build, looking forward to your new one

Guess Im not the only one who builds, goes back to stock and then rebuilds LOOOL
Thanks! This time I've decided to get a little more involved than just simple mods
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very nice wheels! do you experience any vibrations at the current height?
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Originally Posted by thomas2is
very nice wheels! do you experience any vibrations at the current height?
Thank you! Yes I experience quite a few vibrations, and wobble while accelerating but I have gotten used to it.
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At a local show n shine last weekend... iPhone-ography

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Small update:
Rear fenders rolled... now my wheels can fit flush and proper.

With how bad the roads are here, riding static is something I have to deal with as this is my daily driver... starting to think more and more about bags (?)

Got a picture with a GSF at a local Lexus meet


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Good to see you back at it again! Yea the front end conversion makes a big difference! ����
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bags are so much more convenient but don't have the same stability as coils. some days I miss my coils but I just air out and get over it, haha.
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Originally Posted by Awd250
Good to see you back at it again! Yea the front end conversion makes a big difference! ����
Thanks man! Yeah the one condition for me to build this again, was to do something about the boring front end haha.

Originally Posted by LC_Ryan
bags are so much more convenient but don't have the same stability as coils. some days I miss my coils but I just air out and get over it, haha.
I'm trying to find a suitable air piston or cup kit... basically the best of both worlds! Problem is that the AWD chassis isn't too popular with many of these companies..


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