IS - 1st Gen (2001-2005) Discussion about the IS models up to the 2005 model

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Old 11-01-11, 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by rayy117
clean ride! whats the tire sizes on those rims?
Front 18x8.5 tire 215/45
Rear 18x10 tire 225/45
In my opinion, the front looks good, but the rear is to much of that stretched rubber look... Those tires where already on the wheels when I got it. I want to switch to at least 235 or 245, but I would have to roll my fender or possibly stretch it to be able fit the fatter tires.
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Originally Posted by altezzaguy
Front 18x8.5 tire 215/45
Rear 18x10 tire 225/45
In my opinion, the front looks good, but the rear is to much of that stretched rubber look... Those tires where already on the wheels when I got it. I want to switch to at least 235 or 245, but I would have to roll my fender or possibly stretch it to be able fit the fatter tires.
I believe you could actually run a 255 or 265 on that back tire. Im running a 275 on a 10.5 and its hella stretched on my IS. Some fender rolling never hurts.
Old 11-01-11, 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Rabbit505
I believe you could actually run a 255 or 265 on that back tire. Im running a 275 on a 10.5 and its hella stretched on my IS. Some fender rolling never hurts.
Yeah, I would love to go that wide, but what kills me is the offset on the rear wheels, they're +25... I think I'm gonna change out the wheels & go with a +30 or 35 offset, then for sure ill fit a wider tire. What's the offset on Your wheels?
Old 11-01-11, 01:22 PM
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nice i love your wheels bro there are sweet . is it lowered in the pics ?
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Nice car, pretty rare combo with the LSD and 5speed
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Originally Posted by BlaCkOuTiS
nice i love your wheels bro there are sweet . is it lowered in the pics ?
Thanks!! Yeah, it's lowered in the pics... About 2.5 inches
Old 11-01-11, 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by spaceracer
Nice car, pretty rare combo with the LSD and 5speed
Yeah I love the LSD...
I've been doing a little reaserch & from what I can see the 5spd is300's are pretty rare, & the LSD is even more rare...
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beautiful car, parts of it remind me of another car on here
Old 11-02-11, 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by altezzaguy
Thanks!! Yeah, it's lowered in the pics... About 2.5 inches
That's 2.5 in front and rear? If so that is a perfect drop. I'm thinking about getting full coils hmm. But cars sweet man.
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Originally Posted by tailwind4
beautiful car, parts of it remind me of another car on here
Thanks man! What car does it remind you of?
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Originally Posted by BlaCkOuTiS
That's 2.5 in front and rear? If so that is a perfect drop. I'm thinking about getting full coils hmm. But cars sweet man.
Thanks!
Yeah, 2.5 frnt & rear... It was too low though & it was dropped on cheap springs so it was rubbing a lot & I was having a hard time making it up my drive way, I had to make some ramp out of wood to be able to put my car in my drive way... Lmao!!! I just raised it a little on full adjustable coilovers.
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Niiiiceee!!! Did u get d2 full coils?? What name an price range if you don't mind me asking? An if you ever wanna sell wheels I'm here =)) lol.
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Very nice!
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Originally Posted by BlaCkOuTiS
Niiiiceee!!! Did u get d2 full coils?? What name an price range if you don't mind me asking? An if you ever wanna sell wheels I'm here =)) lol.
Nah, I got the "function & form" adjustable coilovers w/ 32 way damper adjustment... I saw that some other guy in the forum got em & he loved them, I checked out the reviews & I found nothing but great reviews about them. Check em out, I think you'll like em & the price is amazing!! Regularly they cost $1000, but I got em on sale for $800 w/ free shipping!! You won't find any cheaper one oh there. And the ride comfort is amazing even fully lowered because these get adjusted from the bottom end so you always keep full shock & spring travel no matter what the drop is!!
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ohh nicce.....
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