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Showing some progress on the IS.....whats yours?

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Old 11-23-04, 10:37 PM
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Looks good....you're progressing nicely.

Sways will always help...I have the old Area 51 ones.

I was curious about the Blue Top as well. I got the Yellow Top just like Brian.

Please do post more pics as you progress thru your mod journey.

Yeah, and my so called last mod for a while will be some ICEing to the cake. Can't wait.

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Old 11-24-04, 02:36 PM
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Thanks guys.....I will post some new ones on Friday for sure....just got some packages delivered...
Old 11-24-04, 03:26 PM
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Lookin good!!!
Old 11-26-04, 09:22 PM
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Hey Letsride...nice progress...
Don't know if you remember me...met up with you at the Charlotte meet. Sorry, but for the life of me, cant remember your name....
I see your car has changed a lot since I saw it last.
Mine hasn't change much....only change is s techs installed...still looking for some 18's tho.

Here's b4 the drop.... (background look familiar??)


and after s techs installed...



Not too noticable, huh?
Old 11-27-04, 05:26 AM
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Hey bud...... I like it....the drop looks perfect Did you get the intake issue solved? I have some other pics that will be up later today......
Old 11-27-04, 05:27 AM
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Originally posted by amy011079
Lookin good!!!
Thanks Amy
Old 11-29-04, 11:53 AM
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Originally posted by Letsride
Well I am running 225's up front and 235's out back.....

I want the blue top to match some couplings that will come with the intake. I have used the blue top in the past with my show Accord.....so I know what they can provide


BTW...thanks for the props.....I also bought a geniune Wald lip which I have since put up for sale in the classifieds. I really want the RMM one now.....
There is no point or gain to putting 225 or 235 on stock 17" wheels. All you will achieve is fatter bulkier looking tire with more sidewall flexibility. IF you think you gaining any traction you are mistaken. Even if you do its minimal.... Good Luck, but I would have justt chosen a better stock 215/45R17 tire like a Potenza S-03 or Goodyear GS-D3.
Old 11-30-04, 11:59 AM
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Here is a list to be completed or in progress:

Refinish my Lsportline side and install it.
Expel the whole front end
Order LS400 drilled slotted front and IS drilled slotted rotors
Drop of my LS400 BBK for polishing
Install the BBK
Retrofit my JDM head lights to work with stock housing so I can use stock HID and auto leveling
Replace my front speakers and install sub
New rims, likely to be SSR competition
Finish up the plug and play LEDs for the Speedo/dash section
Front strut bar

Future plan: See if I can retrofit the LS400 or Supra TT rear BBK to fit the IS rear.
Custom fabricated LEDs rear tail including reverse and signal portions.

Maybe: Replace the interior to black.
Old 11-30-04, 05:28 PM
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Originally posted by B.Diddy
IF you think you gaining any traction you are mistaken. Even if you do its minimal....
This statement contradicts itself! I like the look and the increased contact pad.....thats why I went with it....

And just FYI....there is a difference in traction....for the better
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Originally posted by Little_D
Here is a list to be completed or in progress:

Refinish my Lsportline side and install it.
Expel the whole front end
Order LS400 drilled slotted front and IS drilled slotted rotors
Drop of my LS400 BBK for polishing
Install the BBK
Retrofit my JDM head lights to work with stock housing so I can use stock HID and auto leveling
Replace my front speakers and install sub
New rims, likely to be SSR competition
Finish up the plug and play LEDs for the Speedo/dash section
Front strut bar

Future plan: See if I can retrofit the LS400 or Supra TT rear BBK to fit the IS rear.
Custom fabricated LEDs rear tail including reverse and signal portions.

Maybe: Replace the interior to black.
Nice list Little D
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Well a couple of days late but.......before......



Old 11-30-04, 05:41 PM
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........and after


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Originally posted by Letsride
Hey bud...... I like it....the drop looks perfect Did you get the intake issue solved? I have some other pics that will be up later today......
What up, bro...
Naw...still haven't gotten the intake problem solved...right now its back to stock. Probably will look for either injen or aem intakes (i hear cel's arent affected using these intakes).
Btw, my ltuneds arrived yesterday...and will be mounting em this morning. I'll post some pics later today...
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I've got an intake for you Injen 3 Let me see the pics when you get the wheels on....
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Originally posted by Letsride
I've got an intake for you Injen 3 Let me see the pics when you get the wheels on....
here it is on l tuneds...had to install it in the rain...got all soaked, but worth it...just couldn't wait....what I wouldn't do for my cars




man, injen 3 ...might not be able to afford it... gotta let my wallet breathe...


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