IS F (2008-2014) Discussion topics related to the IS F model

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Old 10-30-12, 04:41 PM
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Love the transformation of the car! OP I'm in love with that Tom's kit!
Old 10-30-12, 06:34 PM
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what color is the rims?
Old 10-30-12, 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by apr270
PPE headers are great. No problems with installation. Has a more raspy sound when revving now. Rear fenders were rolled with slight pull. Front fender tabs were modified.




19x9.5 +22 225/40
19x10.5 +22 255/35

Warning tho. These wheels will not fit very easily. Fenders were modified and rear camber was adjusted more negative for these sizes to fit. So these wheels are more for "looks" rather then function for the F.
Hey i also have 9.5 +22 and 10.5 +22 were you able to get your toe close to stock, or did you have to buy the aftermarket toe arms as well? and with your rear camber kit are you able to tuck the wheel lip under the fender when you hit bumps? Are you rolled, and pulled in the rear? I shaved the rear before i new rolling was a better option
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volks > anything. awesome choice
Old 10-30-12, 08:57 PM
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wow car looks great on the adv wheels...I have a 2012 also what did u use to lower yours?!
Old 10-30-12, 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by LiLS
what color is the rims?
Volks are pressed graphite
Adv1's are matte black

Originally Posted by Low Life
Hey i also have 9.5 +22 and 10.5 +22 were you able to get your toe close to stock, or did you have to buy the aftermarket toe arms as well? and with your rear camber kit are you able to tuck the wheel lip under the fender when you hit bumps? Are you rolled, and pulled in the rear? I shaved the rear before i new rolling was a better option
The factory toe adjustments were enough. In the beginning I didn't have enough camber and my wheel lip would kiss the fender once in awhile. Put a little more camber and it was fine. Rolled and pulled.

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wow car looks great on the adv wheels...I have a 2012 also what did u use to lower yours?!
Tein coilovers
Old 10-30-12, 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by apr270
Sorry, iPhone pics.


about a week after I bought her brand new, I had to lower her.


fitting some TE37SL's on 19x9.5 and 19.10.5







PPE headers with Borla cat-back



Tom's kit



ADV1's 19x10 and 19x11's

Grille was blacked out along with emblems about a week after purchased also. Swapped out pads for the Project Mu pads because of brake dust. Blacked out chrome trim around windows too.

How did you black out the front is it paint?
Old 10-31-12, 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by dkangphoto
How did you black out the front is it paint?
Yes, grille surround and grille were professionally painted.
Old 10-31-12, 11:10 AM
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Wow, what a machine. I do agree with others that the TE's look best.
Too bad you have to have a narrower rear tire in order for it to fit under fender with negative camber. :/
Old 11-01-12, 10:07 AM
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looks freaking GREAT! congrats. I just picked up my F two days ago. Definitely the first thing I noticed I want to do it black grille and black window accents. What finish did you end up going with? Gloss black it looks like?

Keep it up!
Old 11-01-12, 01:46 PM
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Looks really good with both sets of wheels.
Old 11-04-12, 08:45 PM
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i keep looking at this thread. this car is sick
Old 11-04-12, 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by JC23
wow car looks great on the adv wheels...I have a 2012 also what did u use to lower yours?!
Did you have any adjustment made to the auto-leveling sensor (AFR)For headlights while installing the teins?
Old 11-05-12, 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Rossi
Did you have any adjustment made to the auto-leveling sensor (AFR)For headlights while installing the teins?
No adjustments.
Old 11-05-12, 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by LO 21
looks freaking GREAT! congrats. I just picked up my F two days ago. Definitely the first thing I noticed I want to do it black grille and black window accents. What finish did you end up going with? Gloss black it looks like?

Keep it up!
The window trim I used the Mini Cooper tape. They discussed it in a thread somewhere. The grille is gloss black and emblem matte black.

Originally Posted by ISFPOWER
i keep looking at this thread. this car is sick
Thanks


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