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Gettin' Attention From People Who Appreciate

Old 06-02-08, 08:42 PM
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I just love my car! I know I shouldn't be prideful, as it's a sin after all, but it's just one of those awesome things that you can't help. I mean.. I'm an IS owner! And a manual too.

Say what you want about the 350 having more power, but when people know I have a IS250M, they gather like flies. I was getting my tires balanced and rotated at America's Tire in Mountain View, CA. They see STis and Evos there all the time, no one turns head. Here comes my IS with custom rims, tint and a manual shifter and I have 8 employees working on or looking at and talking about my car. Crazy!

One of the commented that they've never seen a manual version before. I told him that it's about 1% of US productions, so it's pretty rare. Another guy was asking me about my rims. They love them. Thanks again, imaputz!

One thing, I'd have to say. The Work lug nuts are awesome. I haven't taken pictures yet of my car since the day I brought it home, but I really should. The lug nuts are blue.. people have told me that they'll fade over time, yadda yadda. But these are seriously quality. No fade at all, light and durable.

Oh yeah. And the brace on the bottom looks freaking awesome when the car is raised. Thanks, RTIS250 for helping out with that!
Old 06-02-08, 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by mikeho
One of the commented that they've never seen a manual version before. I told him that it's about 1% of US productions, so it's pretty rare. Another guy was asking me about my rims. They love them. Thanks again, imaputz!
no problem Mike =). Glad another IS owner has them

You should post some pictures of your car-- I think myself and others would like to check it out

-David
Old 06-02-08, 08:54 PM
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Heh glad you're getting the GOOD kind of attention and not the one from haters =p what kind of wheels do you have btw?
Old 06-02-08, 08:55 PM
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they probably thought it was an IS-F with all those Fsport options hahaha, sorry id stick with my 350 you can keep your sticks :-P
Old 06-02-08, 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by 350forMe
they probably thought it was an IS-F with all those Fsport options hahaha, sorry id stick with my 350 you can keep your sticks :-P
lol i agree.
Old 06-02-08, 09:05 PM
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haha, glad youre happy with the car. I think your car looks great with the wheels and lugs on it. And of course some under chassis bling! Getting stares is always nice
Old 06-02-08, 09:40 PM
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Get some pics up. I'd like to see the wheels on your ride. BTW, thanks for the review on Rocky Mountain Tint. I got the same setup as you and I'm very happy with the results.
Old 06-02-08, 10:05 PM
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Yea, post some pictures!
Old 06-02-08, 10:20 PM
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yah, post some pic. bro..
Old 06-03-08, 12:11 AM
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sounds like a tight setup.

how is the Fsports quickshifter treatin ya?
Old 06-03-08, 08:19 AM
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Pics please. I am glad to be an IS owner too.
Old 06-03-08, 08:54 AM
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did u install the F-SPort quickshifter? how does it feel after?
Old 06-03-08, 10:31 AM
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I think those XT-7s look good in a dark car...share some pics!
Old 06-03-08, 11:41 AM
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Heres one of my fav stories about driving with my car:

My friend and I were driving in some slow traffic and as we passed a bus stop there was this girl about 13-14ish and my friend turns to me and says, 'look the young tuna checking out your car haha...', i just smiled, then after we passed the bus stop we rode along in silence for about 10sec then my friend says to me in a deal calm voice, 'i gotta get me one of these...'
Old 06-03-08, 12:12 PM
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i feel yaa bro, i get the same attention when am rolling down the street n the revs go up n down up n down on the hks hi-power..

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