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Changed the look of my new Lexus.... thoughts?

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Old 03-14-14, 09:21 AM
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I guess you got what you were trying to accomplish with the wheels. It looks nice kind of makes me want to do it.
Old 03-14-14, 09:43 AM
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I dont think Im gonna do all that... However I used to go all out.. I had a Ford Lightning years ago that was an 11 sec 1/4 mile truck. Thats exactly what Im trying to stay away from, the mod bug!!

I am considering the coils, but the thing already sits low, i have a steep driveway, big speed bumps at work, etc.. im just afraid i will end up scraing it all the time and not sure its practical... but 1" would make a big difference in looks.

I think i may do an intake, spoiler and call it done... but im sure a few more things might come along the way...
Old 03-14-14, 11:28 AM
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I am in the exact same boat as you. My 06 is250 was the wife's car we bought in 08. We just bought her a 14 Hyundai Tucson for the kids more room. I inherited the is for a daily since my jeep wrangler is my weekend toy. I'm 39 and like the car and used to love tuners growing up but my age conflicts with doing all that to the vehicle lol. Mines the same color as yours but came with the rear spoiler stock. I just ordered xxr 530's in flat black 18x8.75 +33 and 18x9.75 +20 and will have those put on Wednesday so I can get you some pics of that. I've got 5% tint all the way around. I ordered an f sport black mesh grill for the front and will either go with tein s tech springs or h&r I haven't decided yet.
Old 03-14-14, 04:29 PM
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Interior/exterior lightning mods. Sway bar is a must, for is250 you will need the front and back. ISF steering damper (inexpensive upgrade, can't go wrong with this) and as others mentioned, intake, exhaust, coils and stuff like that.

I remember reading this thread about how wheel spacers almost got him killed. So, I wouldn't recommend having it on. just my .02. You can search and find the thread, it was pretty recent.
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Looks good to me.
Old 03-19-14, 09:18 AM
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Here's pics of the wheels installed. If you want you can pm me since our builds seem to be going in the same direction. I do feel like an old guy in a sea of yungns lol. I love the look of the slammed is's on here but just don't want to get the look when I get out of the car and they say whys his dad driving his car lol.

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