bnizzle87's IS F Through the Years
12-27-15, 10:31 AM
#226
Lexus Fanatic
Thread Starter
You jinxed it with the donut talk. Time to paint it while it's out. A murdered look might not look bad with those 135s lol. But it definitely could've been a better day for you bud. I'll take a rock over some dumbass in the middle of the road any day. Expect a message in the upcoming days about that...
It's going to be bigger than 2015. Looking forward to seeing you next year, Josh.
12-27-15, 05:47 PM
#227
Driver
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: San Diego
Posts: 106
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Great pics! I'd love to meet up with you all but probably won't be until I get back from deployment. Regardless, let me know when's the next meet and I will try my best to make it.
12-27-15, 09:58 PM
#228
Lexus Fanatic
Thread Starter
01-19-16, 12:12 AM
#229
Lexus Fanatic
Thread Starter
The first "holiday" of the year, and I was able to get some time with some old friends. Always a fun time to just shoot the breeze with guys and gals whom I've known for awhile and are fortunate to have in my life beyond cars. And it's certainly never a dull moment with them.
The location....DTLA. We were hoping for less people, but apparently others felt that because of this holiday, there would be less people driving or on the roads. We thought wrong entirely. Our initial plan was to visit the 6th Street Bridge one last time, but there were quite a few questionable characters that took over that spot at various times when we checked, requiring some police presence. And honestly, we didn't want to deal with that drama.
Onto the pics....
The new RC200t F-sport. I must say, it definitely had more pep than the RC350 F-sport, for those interested in getting one.
I'll be owning this precious vehicle for eight years in this upcoming month, and I still love it to death. Changes are underway, however.
4GS F-sport meets IS F. Skipper front lip versus AutoCouture front lip. Great distinction and each adds some more detail on some pretty well crafted cars from the factory.
Pre and Post Spindle Grille....
More to come.
The location....DTLA. We were hoping for less people, but apparently others felt that because of this holiday, there would be less people driving or on the roads. We thought wrong entirely. Our initial plan was to visit the 6th Street Bridge one last time, but there were quite a few questionable characters that took over that spot at various times when we checked, requiring some police presence. And honestly, we didn't want to deal with that drama.
Onto the pics....
The new RC200t F-sport. I must say, it definitely had more pep than the RC350 F-sport, for those interested in getting one.
I'll be owning this precious vehicle for eight years in this upcoming month, and I still love it to death. Changes are underway, however.
4GS F-sport meets IS F. Skipper front lip versus AutoCouture front lip. Great distinction and each adds some more detail on some pretty well crafted cars from the factory.
Pre and Post Spindle Grille....
More to come.
01-19-16, 12:22 AM
#230
Lexus Fanatic
Thread Starter
What I always like is the group shots. I know they're not really anything spectacular, but to me at least, it's all about gathering friends and hangin' out. Yes, the cars are there, and there's always great dialogue among one another, but seeing how each of these friends have progressed in their car choices over the years has been fun. And we definitely look out for one another when it comes to finding parts and what mods should be next. Let's face it, MLK Day is pretty much "I have a dream..." for anyone who wants a positive change in their life, and there are few greater changes than having great friends beside you.
I guess this is what my car would look like "dumped". Not a bad look, but not for me. I appreciate all builds, but I still enjoy the performance of this car greatly.
The wheel lineup. Not exactly....three stockies and one set of monoblock forged Volk Racing G25 Prism Dark Silver wheels.
One of my favorites from the day...the birds ready to take flight, and the troopers ready to take to the roads.
Hope everyone had a great start to the New Year. As mentioned earlier, changes are coming to this build, and I'm looking forward to more time with great members and owners and just having a blast when we get together.
I guess this is what my car would look like "dumped". Not a bad look, but not for me. I appreciate all builds, but I still enjoy the performance of this car greatly.
The wheel lineup. Not exactly....three stockies and one set of monoblock forged Volk Racing G25 Prism Dark Silver wheels.
One of my favorites from the day...the birds ready to take flight, and the troopers ready to take to the roads.
Hope everyone had a great start to the New Year. As mentioned earlier, changes are coming to this build, and I'm looking forward to more time with great members and owners and just having a blast when we get together.
01-19-16, 01:08 AM
#232
Lexus Fanatic
Thread Starter
Lexus definitely has a few engine options now. There are those who swear by the NA, while a growing bunch still want the modability of a turbo variant. I'm just glad there are more options available to choose from in keeping with the competition.
01-19-16, 11:20 AM
#233
Looking great dude. 
Glad to hear you have plans for this year, I've got a load of things I'm hoping to do this year too!
My birthday was yesterday. Share it with MLK Day. Nice.
Hopefully I'll be back in LA soon. Be great to see you and the guys again.
Glad to hear you have plans for this year, I've got a load of things I'm hoping to do this year too!
My birthday was yesterday. Share it with MLK Day. Nice.
Hopefully I'll be back in LA soon. Be great to see you and the guys again.
01-19-16, 06:57 PM
#234
Lexus Fanatic
Thread Starter
And much thanks. I figure, I might as well change some things around now, before the concept of ball and chain becomes a reality. After what we talked about last time you were here, I immediately ran through my mind of what I really need....scratch that.....want for this car.
01-20-16, 07:10 AM
#236
Looking forward to seeing you again, Peter! And happy belated birthday to you, my friend. Always love seeing the progressions in your build thread.
And much thanks. I figure, I might as well change some things around now, before the concept of ball and chain becomes a reality. After what we talked about last time you were here, I immediately ran through my mind of what I really need....scratch that.....want for this car.
And much thanks. I figure, I might as well change some things around now, before the concept of ball and chain becomes a reality. After what we talked about last time you were here, I immediately ran through my mind of what I really need....scratch that.....want for this car.
Sadly I'm not too happy with my belated birthday gift from the wife!
Called me on my train to work this morning to say she'd damaged my F.
The family Audi had a diesel pump failure just before New Year's Eve, and isn't due back till Friday at the earliest. I offered to let her use my car to get to work and back till it's done.
Not clear what damage has been done, but she is saying it's a scrape on the passenger side doors?! God knows how she did it!
I asked her to text me some photos so I can assess the damage, but haven't received anything so far?! Just hoping that's not a sign in itself!!
Still, I'll get it sorted out soon enough. Just a question of whether it will be worth going through the insurance, or paying for it out of our pockets. Not good after having to find close to $2K to get the Audi repaired!!!
Rant over! Lol.
Needed to vent!
01-20-16, 10:20 AM
#237
Lexus Fanatic
Thread Starter
Cheers guys.
Sadly I'm not too happy with my belated birthday gift from the wife!
Called me on my train to work this morning to say she'd damaged my F.
The family Audi had a diesel pump failure just before New Year's Eve, and isn't due back till Friday at the earliest. I offered to let her use my car to get to work and back till it's done.
Not clear what damage has been done, but she is saying it's a scrape on the passenger side doors?! God knows how she did it!
I asked her to text me some photos so I can assess the damage, but haven't received anything so far?! Just hoping that's not a sign in itself!!
Still, I'll get it sorted out soon enough. Just a question of whether it will be worth going through the insurance, or paying for it out of our pockets. Not good after having to find close to $2K to get the Audi repaired!!!
Rant over! Lol.
Needed to vent!
Sadly I'm not too happy with my belated birthday gift from the wife!
Called me on my train to work this morning to say she'd damaged my F.
The family Audi had a diesel pump failure just before New Year's Eve, and isn't due back till Friday at the earliest. I offered to let her use my car to get to work and back till it's done.
Not clear what damage has been done, but she is saying it's a scrape on the passenger side doors?! God knows how she did it!
I asked her to text me some photos so I can assess the damage, but haven't received anything so far?! Just hoping that's not a sign in itself!!
Still, I'll get it sorted out soon enough. Just a question of whether it will be worth going through the insurance, or paying for it out of our pockets. Not good after having to find close to $2K to get the Audi repaired!!!
Rant over! Lol.
Needed to vent!
Hold that woman and let her her know how glad you are that she is still in your arms. And if she gives you some extra lovin' because she feels so guilty, well....happy belated birthday gift from her to you
01-20-16, 01:19 PM
#240
So initial impressions, scrape is relatively minor. May even come out with some mopping.
Got another problem though!
Same day as the scrape, she managed to curb up one of my pristine and now discontinued Wedsports SA67's!
I did joke and say if she wanted a divorce then she only had to ask! Lol.
Don't take it out on my baby!
Think it's repairable, but guessing they'll need to repaint the other three to get a proper colour match? Will find out on Friday when I visit my rim shop.
Day has been awful! Praying the Audi is fixed by Friday!!
I've not been too tough on her. She knew how much I cherish my car. Been upset about it all day bless her!
May go with a different colour if I'm getting them re-done. Thinking darker anthracite or maybe black?
Will keep the blue band though. Think that makes them design wise.
Got another problem though!
Same day as the scrape, she managed to curb up one of my pristine and now discontinued Wedsports SA67's!
I did joke and say if she wanted a divorce then she only had to ask! Lol.
Don't take it out on my baby!
Think it's repairable, but guessing they'll need to repaint the other three to get a proper colour match? Will find out on Friday when I visit my rim shop.
Day has been awful! Praying the Audi is fixed by Friday!!
I've not been too tough on her. She knew how much I cherish my car. Been upset about it all day bless her!
May go with a different colour if I'm getting them re-done. Thinking darker anthracite or maybe black?
Will keep the blue band though. Think that makes them design wise.