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Old 06-20-16, 10:46 PM
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Hi Guys,

First of all i know i should of gotten 350 but thats what i got, it's is250 with f sport, lease for next 3 years. I would like it nicer, thinking of this mods:
Rims 20" vossen cv5:
What do you guys think about that? Will it reduce any performance? Or make a car slower?
I would like to drop a car just a little bit, what springs would you recommend ?
Exhaust, I would like it load, anything can be suggested?

I appreciate your advices!
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It will reduce performance because those wheels are heavier than stock and not optimized for the cars body size (18" is perfect)
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Wheels, 19's are the best compromise between weight and rubbing issues, unless you want 30 and 25-series rubber on 20s.

Can't go wrong with RSR Downs with a 19 setup as what I've done. No rubbing and no perceptible impact to performance: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/bui...ml#post9053581








For exhaust, lots of options. At the time, I was limited and went with Magnaflow axle back. No regrets:

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Check out peoples build thread to get an idea of what you want.

My IS Fsport is also a 3 year lease but I modded it. Check out my build in my signature. I added Swift Springs and a full body kit..

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I know you need to swap out the rims when you return the lease but if you install a new exhaust, same thing? I mean what if it's the F Sport exhaust? Just curious since I also have a lease, 3 years.
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Originally Posted by CarlitoIS
I know you need to swap out the rims when you return the lease but if you install a new exhaust, same thing? I mean what if it's the F Sport exhaust? Just curious since I also have a lease, 3 years.
Better to return everything back to stock. You can always sell the parts for money again too!

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