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Old 05-05-14, 05:20 AM
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[B][I]hi everybody. i'm new here but wanted to let you know it's great that there is community like this with so much useful information
but let's cut to the chase. i got my is350 a year ago and decided to do some upgrades( even though my wife is looking at me like i am some nut job )
for starters i painted calipers red with G2 BRAKE CALIPER PAINT http://www.g2usa.com/product/CBCP-80K.html

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and tinted windows all around

my future mods:
f sport shocks + H&R springs
body kit (pics soon)
Wheels BBS LM in white custom finish
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Old 05-05-14, 10:00 AM
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great wheel choice
Old 05-05-14, 10:23 AM
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Welcome to clublexus.

Very nice mods. The suspension upgrade you have will improve handling a lot. You will appreciate it when you autocross.

I think you should create a build thread in the sub-forum. That is to document all your mods
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came out real good, welcome
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The red looks good. I went with blue.
Old 05-07-14, 03:53 PM
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Just got mine delivered lastweek . Try to complete all the parts need it to upgrade the is350 caliper onto is250 . Wanted red like yours so will match my lugnuts & other parts but got a good deal & paited black .
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Originally Posted by 350Nva
The red looks good. I went with blue.
Thanks. I was Thinking about blue but after trying both colors i decided
to go with red.
If you have some pic of your car with blue calipers send it to me. I'd like to see it.
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Originally Posted by Leowaxx
Just got mine delivered lastweek . Try to complete all the parts need it to upgrade the is350 caliper onto is250 . Wanted red like yours so will match my lugnuts & other parts but got a good deal & paited black .
Looks nice
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ok. so as a second part of my modifications i got H&R lowering springs. i put them on last weekend and i have to tell you it looks great, feel great and i am very happy that i got them.
i installed them on stuck shocks and i have to tell you it ride feels great. it is definitely more stiff but ride quality is great.


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i will put some pics of my car lowered when i get spacers
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painted to match exterior

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any pics of ride height with the h&r springs with stock shocks?
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not yet. but i will take some pics this weekend
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you'll be really bored of the springs soon!
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Default lowered on H&R Springs

b4 h&r springs
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Old 05-26-14, 02:28 PM
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Great job, last pic is with spacers?


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