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New member here! (some questions)
Hello everyone! And also holla to any of the other GTA (Toronto) members!
I am a proud owner of a black on black 2008 IS 350, fully loaded lux package with navi, ML, headlight washers blah blah. I purchased it from my local lexus dealership, because an excellent deal I was given (IMHO of course).
The dealer said the Bridgestone Blizzaks are among the best, so my question is how much truth is in that? And assuming normal wear/usage how many seasons could I get out of them? I have not actually had a chance to inspect the winters as the dealer just threw them in a deal and I did not pick up the car yet. Additionally, the rims are mounted on summers right now and they're 18" I believe, but from what I was told the IS 350 has larger rear wheels than the front? Not exactly sure what that means, if someone could clarify. Our canadian winters can be kinda rough lol.. and I will be working throughout the year, with an average of 100kms a day on the highways, so safety from good snows would definitely be required.
And as for the future, I will definitely be looking into tinting the car, possibly 20% all around? I will also be looking into JDM visors and the sport pedals, as the normal black ones are kinda ugly lol. Further down the line, I definitely be looking at the F-sport mods (?) the F drop? Not exactly too sure yet, as I'm not even that far yet haha.
If anybody has any other suggestions for mods or what I should do with the car do chip in as I'm still quite new to the car and its modding scene.
Thanks everyone.
I am a proud owner of a black on black 2008 IS 350, fully loaded lux package with navi, ML, headlight washers blah blah. I purchased it from my local lexus dealership, because an excellent deal I was given (IMHO of course).
The dealer said the Bridgestone Blizzaks are among the best, so my question is how much truth is in that? And assuming normal wear/usage how many seasons could I get out of them? I have not actually had a chance to inspect the winters as the dealer just threw them in a deal and I did not pick up the car yet. Additionally, the rims are mounted on summers right now and they're 18" I believe, but from what I was told the IS 350 has larger rear wheels than the front? Not exactly sure what that means, if someone could clarify. Our canadian winters can be kinda rough lol.. and I will be working throughout the year, with an average of 100kms a day on the highways, so safety from good snows would definitely be required.
And as for the future, I will definitely be looking into tinting the car, possibly 20% all around? I will also be looking into JDM visors and the sport pedals, as the normal black ones are kinda ugly lol. Further down the line, I definitely be looking at the F-sport mods (?) the F drop? Not exactly too sure yet, as I'm not even that far yet haha.
If anybody has any other suggestions for mods or what I should do with the car do chip in as I'm still quite new to the car and its modding scene.
Thanks everyone.
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Thanks for the explanation, now it makes sense when you say staggered.
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Thanks, I actually didn't look too might into lighting, but now I definitely will put those at the top of my list. However, mine is the luxury package, and it says they're "Bi-Xenon HID headlamps" .. so does that mean they're already HID? Sorry if I'm wrong, but what kind of difference is there between the factory HIDs and aftermarket?
however, if your 2is was equipped with halogens from the factory, you'd have to buy and install an aftermarket HID kit to get HID lighting.
Thanks for the explanation, now it makes sense when you say staggered.
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I'm going to assume that the fogs aren't HID? I will definitely be looking into lighting. Could anybody guide me on good HID fog brands, and also LED interior lighting? Keep in mind, I'm in Canada, so I might have to get certain parts shipped or something :'(
EDIT: haha I guess nobody none of you guys have too much experience with the 2IS in the snow lol. Hopefully I'll do well with my current pair of snows in the upcoming canadian winter.
Also, is there.. if any performance mods for the IS 350? Not that I would be interested in such mods so soon, but just something for me to think about.
Thanks.
EDIT: haha I guess nobody none of you guys have too much experience with the 2IS in the snow lol. Hopefully I'll do well with my current pair of snows in the upcoming canadian winter.
Also, is there.. if any performance mods for the IS 350? Not that I would be interested in such mods so soon, but just something for me to think about.
Thanks.
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I'm going to assume that the fogs aren't HID? I will definitely be looking into lighting. Could anybody guide me on good HID fog brands, and also LED interior lighting? Keep in mind, I'm in Canada, so I might have to get certain parts shipped or something :'(
EDIT: haha I guess nobody none of you guys have too much experience with the 2IS in the snow lol. Hopefully I'll do well with my current pair of snows in the upcoming canadian winter.
Also, is there.. if any performance mods for the IS 350? Not that I would be interested in such mods so soon, but just something for me to think about.
Thanks.
EDIT: haha I guess nobody none of you guys have too much experience with the 2IS in the snow lol. Hopefully I'll do well with my current pair of snows in the upcoming canadian winter.
Also, is there.. if any performance mods for the IS 350? Not that I would be interested in such mods so soon, but just something for me to think about.
Thanks.
There are other members in Canada and the east coast that have AWD and the like for the snow.
Intake, headers, mid pipe, exhaust. That's about it. Some of those parts may be illegal. In CA they are. Welcome to CL
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2IS awd does well in the snow . I was climbing a slope during the winter while other cars had to turn back or were stuck spinning their wheels. I just went around them. I had on General altimax arctic tires. I heard the Blizzs were also good, but I decided to spend less on a decent rated snow tire that I mounted to my oem rims.
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Would those be the F-mods? I'm pretty sure I read somewhere all of that could be done at the dealership, or at least you could purchase the parts there. And what about supercharging your IS?
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Select your model and select "fsport" on the left. That's what you can get at the dealer or from Sewell. Looks of talk about the wheels, springs, and sways. So you may want to look into those.
Select your model and select "fsport" on the left. That's what you can get at the dealer or from Sewell. Looks of talk about the wheels, springs, and sways. So you may want to look into those.
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Check out : http://is.sewellparts.com/
Select your model and select "fsport" on the left. That's what you can get at the dealer or from Sewell. Looks of talk about the wheels, springs, and sways. So you may want to look into those.
Select your model and select "fsport" on the left. That's what you can get at the dealer or from Sewell. Looks of talk about the wheels, springs, and sways. So you may want to look into those.
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instead of using the f springs to lower your car, since you will be driving in snow, i suggest getting coilovers instead that gives you the ability to adjust to a higher height when there is snow on the ground and lower when the snow melts.
might make getting snow chains on the tires easier too if the season turns really ugly
i heard the blizzaks are good snow tires too, but i live in cali so what do i know
For mods, I believe the rear sway bar should be the first thing you do, it makes a WORLD of difference to the handling of the car
OH and congrats on your new ride!!
might make getting snow chains on the tires easier too if the season turns really ugly
i heard the blizzaks are good snow tires too, but i live in cali so what do i know
For mods, I believe the rear sway bar should be the first thing you do, it makes a WORLD of difference to the handling of the car
OH and congrats on your new ride!!
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