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$3000 to spend on my IS250! any suggestions?

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Old 06-19-08, 11:56 PM
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1. lowering springs
2. intake + exhaust
3. gfx kit
4. clear-bra
5. HID kit (if you don't have HID)
6. red-outs

that's probably about as much as you can do w/ $3k, maybe a little bit more. however, that's to customize your 2is. don't expect is350-level power w/ an intake/exhaust setup...
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ok: version two
F-Sport Intake, HKS exhaust + F-Sport lower Springs all install by a dealer... would not void your warranty..but it may be a bit over 3000
Old 06-20-08, 12:17 AM
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Originally Posted by blk250
ok: version two
F-Sport Intake, HKS exhaust + F-Sport lower Springs all install by a dealer... would not void your warranty..but it may be a bit over 3000
thank you! ok... do u know if this stuff is available in canada? i'm kinda hopeing it is lol. hey if it goes over 3G i dont care. i can dish out 4G if need be. this is just a quick upgrade i am doing for now. i eventualy wanna cram 6-8G worth of stuff in for the big pimpin effect i dont expect IS350 performance but will intake + exhaust gimme a good power increase? i'm sorry this is all about how my friend's VW eos can beat me in a race with its 260HP. my ***** decreased in mass dramatically after i found that it was his mom's car i believe that a full recovery will be achieved by pimping my ride and getting a total of around 230HP in if its doable lol.
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F-sport intake/exhaust/springs/chassis brace. That will improve handling and the sound.

Looks, I'd go GFX kit, black pearl badges, spoiler.

You can buy the whole shebang from Sewell and use the leftover for dinners at Senses/Susur. Or hookers and high alcohol content Canadian beer. You could also give it to my friend in Markham, she could use the cash =)
Old 06-20-08, 12:53 AM
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Originally Posted by meefer
F-sport intake/exhaust/springs/chassis brace. That will improve handling and the sound.

Looks, I'd go GFX kit, black pearl badges, spoiler.

You can buy the whole shebang from Sewell and use the leftover for dinners at Senses/Susur. Or hookers and high alcohol content Canadian beer. You could also give it to my friend in Markham, she could use the cash =)
is the intake and exhaust gonna do anything other than make my car sound cooler? i mean... i can just make a mix CD of sports cars reving their engines and play it when i am accelerating. it might cost me my dignity but it wont cost the 2 grand i would spend for the intake + exhaust lol
Old 06-20-08, 01:06 AM
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OR... you can always goto the toronto meets and meet the guys. Last one was at Destiny Best to ask around where things are cheep from guys in your area rather than an international forum
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Originally Posted by llamaboiz
OR... you can always goto the toronto meets and meet the guys. Last one was at Destiny Best to ask around where things are cheep from guys in your area rather than an international forum
where are these things?
Old 06-20-08, 01:24 AM
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If you scroll down the main forums page, you'll come to the regional section

HERE AND theres even a thread 'anyone here from toronto'
Old 06-20-08, 08:16 AM
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for 1800 ill give you my full Seibon Carbon TS kit..and Tein SS Coilovers...that leaves you with 1200 to get other stuff =) pm me if your interested.
Old 06-20-08, 08:23 AM
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Wheels
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Drop
Old 06-20-08, 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by DrShoe
$15 for redouts, $2985 for hookers and beers in the car. Neither voids your warranty.
LOL!! That will just lead to VD or the Clap....
Old 06-20-08, 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by llamaboiz
err hate to burst your bubble but... you have a is250, give up on the 'go' and just concentrate on the 'show'... get coils OR springs and an exhaust, you dont have enough after that for 'decent' rims and you can just forget about knockoffs Being in Ohio is it safe to assume you have a awd?
haha, Always picking on the 250 owners

Originally Posted by meefer
F-sport intake/exhaust/springs/chassis brace. That will improve handling and the sound.

Looks, I'd go GFX kit, black pearl badges, spoiler.

=)
I would go for the Intake, exhaust, body kit, rims!!! Rims will have the most visual effect and show people that its not stock. AND if you get rims you should get a drop, I recommend Coilovers
Old 06-20-08, 09:52 AM
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3000 dollars for MODS?? Must be nice to be a kid these days.

My first car was less than 3K. And I was give 0 dollars for mods on my Lincoln Continental.

Either way, I dont think mods will result in a noticible power gain. Just get an intake and exhaust. Spend the rest on some nice wheels and tint.
Old 06-20-08, 10:01 AM
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trade up for IS350
Old 06-20-08, 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by 4TehNguyen
trade up for IS350
if u gonna trade up get a G37


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