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Old 09-28-09, 05:40 PM
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Hey everyone, so i finally finished my mods and got my rims on and everything I hope that everyone likes what I did. I absolutely love it, but there are minor things that aren't noticeable that I hate, but I will just keep those to myself. Please all opinions are welcome whether good or bad!

1. Vorsteiner Ventross VSF AERO Front Lip
2. Vorsteiner Ventross VSF AERO Rear Diffuser
3. Vorsteiner Boot Lid One Sided Carbon Fiber Trunk (Painted Back To Smoky Granite Mica, Except Spoiler and License Plate Area
4. Lexon Exclusive Carbon Fiber Roof Spoiler
5. Lexon Exclusive Carbon Fiber Fog Lamp Covers
5. Joe Z PTS True Exhaust
6. Joe Z Intake Pipe (Black)
7. Color Matched Grill Surround
8. Interad 20" Turismo Rims Matte Black Lip/Matte Grey Center/ Toyo T1R's
9. Hawk Performance Ceramic Brake Pads

Coming Soon - Tom's LTS - Interior LED's - Carbon Fiber Pillars - Carbon Fiber Interior Wrap - DVD/NAV Overide

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Old 09-28-09, 05:50 PM
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Looks good, not a fan of the wheels though.
Old 09-28-09, 06:02 PM
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Well you asked so here's my honest opinions:

1) Wheels are "average" and not my thing, too much gun-metal throughout the car

2) Love the Vortsteiner add-ons but....

3) Where is the coilovers if you are spending all this money? (my guess is that with the drop that front lip won't last a month so you left the stock height?)

4) The rear shot really pulls the whole car together, that diffuser + trunk + roof spoilers really flow nicely!

5) What are thos two things hanging from the middle of the lower bumper? more fogs?


thanks for posting! Good to see more modded ISF's
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Originally Posted by s4play
Well you asked so here's my honest opinions:

1) Wheels are "average" and not my thing, too much gun-metal throughout the car

2) Love the Vortsteiner add-ons but....

3) Where is the coilovers if you are spending all this money? (my guess is that with the drop that front lip won't last a month so you left the stock height?)

4) The rear shot really pulls the whole car together, that diffuser + trunk + roof spoilers really flow nicely!

5) What are thos two things hanging from the middle of the lower bumper? more fogs?


thanks for posting! Good to see more modded ISF's
1. Thats your opinion I suppose
2,3. Coilovers are still an option but like you said i might not have enough clearance for the rims and the front lip
4. Thanks
5. No Those are my Laser Jammers
Old 09-28-09, 06:13 PM
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Wheels are like opinions, everyone has their taste so as long as you like it!

For that Vorsteiner rear diffuser, was that just a bolt on piece? Any drilling or cutting of the stock bumper to install? I'm debating that rear diffuser painted black on my white car and wondering how it would look....
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love it...

and the p car.. (gts)?? turbo??? maybe even S??
Old 09-28-09, 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by jctheplaya
but there are minor things that aren't noticeable that I hate, but I will just keep those to myself
that happens with any extensive modding! thin line between daily driver and show car - which yours is starting to look like! congrats, and where's the bike? you need a group pic with that, F, and the porsche...
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That is my 2005 porsche cayenne turbo
Old 09-28-09, 06:35 PM
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why didn't u get the carbon fiber license plate? u need a drop but since ur from new york i wouldn't blame ya for not droppin it. the road is tough in the east coast. looks good and if u like the rims thats all good. did u paint the the whole front grille sgm including the front emblem?
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thanks, i should get a carbon fiber license plate, yeah east coast roads are pretty bad...No i didn't paint the front grille, i got a new one from sewell lexus parts, as wee as the front emblem is black pearl kit, man no one seems to like my rims lol
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Looks good. Since you're going for the muted/monotone look, you might want to consider black out headlight housings. Just a thought. I used to have a similar theme with my old IS350. Here's a pic for reference.



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btw, i think your back glass tint is coming off a little, there's a whitish line down the driver side. and i think the passenger side tailight looks slightly misaligned.

you just need armor all on the tires!

black headlight housing is not a bad idea...

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Old 09-28-09, 06:44 PM
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I like everything but the wheels.
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i like the whole package....
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Looks very well put together. However, dont care much for the wheels and the ventross front lip. The wheels remind me of that 2009 USB ISF Twin turbo that was for sale on ebay a few months back.
http://www.interadwheels.com/FLA12/lexusISF.htm


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