Alright, so I posted a few days ago asking for help in removing the front grille, and no one responded . Luckily I just decided to pull it harder and it came out! I decided to paint my grille matte black to give the car a more aggressive look (And to start my blue/black theme for the car). Overall I'm very satisfied in the way it turned out, except that the clear coat I used gave the grille a rough texture. I might have to re-do it later down the line.
Anyways, here are the pix. I don't think anyone has done this on their F yet. Enjoy!
BTW - Please don't hate on that front plate..ha ha. I hated it as well, but I dodrive around LAX, so that'd be a fix-it ticket waiting to happen...
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I finally took some pics of my car with the rims installed. I got them put up on June 20, 2008. The sizes for the front are 19x9 with 245/35/19 tires and 19x10.5 for the rear with 295/30/19 tires. As you can see the rear tires are pretty thick, but it looks very flush. I had to get my rear fenders shaved and Backyard Creations did it for me. These rims are the HRE Competition series and HRE informed me that these are the lightest competition series rims they make. The front rim weighs 21.4lbs and the rear rim weighs 22.1lbs. The front tires weigh 23lbs, while the rear weigh 29lbs.
So the front weighs 44.4lbs and the rear weighs 51.1lbs compared to the stock rim weights of 50.6lbs for the front 19x8 and 54.4lbs for the rear 19x9. Now I just need to drop the front a little bit and it will look nice.
Enjoy everybody...or not...
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This is an order we took last week for an IS-F (local customer)
Customer has a Black IS-F he opted for the Matte Black with chrome lip, I love the IS-F with the Matte Race Gold... Enjoy!
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Hey guys, alot of you have been sending PM's my way looking for some really nice stuff that's not avaialble in the states yet... (Cathafer)
These are new items being brought to you by L-TunedParts.com, with the help of the fantastic feedback we get form the CL members.
So I wanted to post up some of the things we have found so far that are unique, and very cool items. These items are already listed on out L-TunedParts.com site, but if any one has any questions feel free to shoot me a PM or call any time. 310-522-2383
Steering Wheels (some might have seen these before)
This car is unbelievably HOT. When I first saw it, it looks like the Batmobile - the matte black finish looks incredible, and the wheels match the gold accents on the car perfectly. The rear fender has been widened considerably, resulting in a VERY aggrressive stance - almost like a widebody kit. I tried to capture the essence of the Troy's project in my pictures, but it's hard to fully appreciate unless you see it in person.
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Well everyone I was finally able to get my hands on a pre-production Joe Z Intake. I got it in the mail this morning and went out and installed it right away The install was extremely easy (no more then a 30 minute DIY) and came with great instructions that had pictures to help for those who are picture people. I didn't run into any problems what so ever while installing it. I chose to take off half of the stock airbox (but kept the sensor connected) to make it easier for me to work with. After I installed it, I started the car and let it run for a few minutes to get used to the new airflow (no problems) then I went around the block taking it easy before going WOT.
I had mine anodized F blue to match the F around the logo on the engine cover. I believe Joe Z is planning on doing them in black and anodized blue (he can hopefully provide more info).
I'm not sure if I can feel any difference but I do notice a deeper sound from the intake between 2000 and 3400-3500 RPMs, or right before the second intake opens up. I like the color it adds to the engine bay. The intake really adds an aesthetic touch.
It pairs up perfectly with his exhaust (which I still need to take pictures of). I'm really enjoying running both of his systems as this is how the F should sound coming from the factory imo. Enjoy the pics, I took a few along the way, sorry about the shi**y quality, they're cell phone pics. I'm having some photos done next weekend and will post up more then Let me know if y'all have any questions or would like different photos!
The original intake tube and engine bay with the cover off
All wrapped up
No intake installed
All done 15 minutes later
For Joe Z and the NTL guys
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2008 Mercury Metallic IS-F - too many mods to list, just ask
. Luckily I just decided to pull it harder and it came out! 
I decided to paint my grille matte black to give the car a more aggressive look (And to start my blue/black theme for the car). Overall I'm very satisfied in the way it turned out, except that the clear coat I used gave the grille a rough texture. I might have to re-do it later down the line. 
Joe Z Intake
Let me know if y'all have any questions or would like different photos! 
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