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Old 02-16-14, 10:08 AM
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Ever since I saw the ISF back in 2007/2008, I told myself "you're gonna get one of those one day" and it has always been my dream car since then. Finally the day has come! I'm super excited! Even though the weather is not cooperating right now, I still take it out whenever the sun is out and the roads are clear. What you guys think? I LOVE the color btw. I think i like it better than the Glacier Frost Mica.

Sorry for the crappy cellphone pictures. Its still too cold to take pics with the Canon.















She's sitting on the stock wheels right now but Im only keeping her till the winter ends. When winter is over, I'm gonna have to say goodbye to her.



Here's the thread for my GS if anyone wants to see.. lol.. https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...-member-p.html

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Old 02-16-14, 10:31 AM
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congrats and welcome to the F'amily.
Old 02-16-14, 11:09 AM
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Congrats and welcome
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Beautiful beasts, aren't they? I've a silver '11 on the hook, hoping to land it in the next week or so...

Congratulations!
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welcome to the F family, love that color
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Congrats on the grab. I have a black one but you got the best color by far!
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Thanks for all the love! This car is a freaking BEAST!!!! I absolutely love it! F's are pretty rare here in Chicago. I don't see them a whole lot. I'm planning on changing that! lol.
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What would be the best set of springs for the car? I wanna lower it just a little. There's a fair amount of wheel gap on the front and the rear could use a LITTLE bit of lowering. I still want it to be functional. I'm so over the whole stance thing and rolling fenders.
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Dont get the springs, its a waste of money , just get a set of good coils and u r set
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Originally Posted by blitz_714
Dont get the springs, its a waste of money , just get a set of good coils and u r set
I was just checking out your build thread. Nice F man!! But coils are so expensive. lol. And the suspension is already good on the car. I dont want to replace the suspension. I was reading this and im kinda liking the Swift springs. Also, It lowers the car to where i would like it.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...w-for-isf.html
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Congrats on the F. Looks very nice!
Old 02-16-14, 09:30 PM
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Congrats on the purchase and welcome to the F family! Most owners upgrade to coilovers, but if you're absolutely sure you want springs, the Swift springs are a pretty solid choice. There are a few F owners that I know who have just the springs, and they enjoy the slight drop that comes with installing them. Ride quality wise, it really doesn't change much.
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Welcome and congrats on your F!
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Originally Posted by redb202
I was just checking out your build thread. Nice F man!! But coils are so expensive. lol. And the suspension is already good on the car. I dont want to replace the suspension. I was reading this and im kinda liking the Swift springs. Also, It lowers the car to where i would like it.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...w-for-isf.html
First, congrats on the ISF! It's a great car as you already know! As for the springs, I believe that unless you track your car, or plan on frequent adjustments, springs are perfectly fine for an aesthetic benefit. I have the swift springs and am a big fan. Ride quality for daily driving and a spirited run here and there is uncompromised over stock. Good luck whatever path you choose!
Old 02-17-14, 11:14 AM
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congrats on the F fellow chitown guy!


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