Formal Introduction
06-07-14, 07:08 PM
#1
Lexus Test Driver
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Formal Introduction
Hello everyone!
Some of you may have noticed I have been active on this forum lately asking for advice, as well as providing some. I figured it is about time I give a formal introduction,
My name is Brad, I am 24 and live in Canada. I have been a car enthusiast for quite a few years and am pretty much self taught. I read and research a lot and try and do everything on my own. I used to be a mustang guy, but after owning 3, I decided to try something different and picked up my TSX. After a few years I had decided I was done with front wheel drive and a 4 cylinder and was originally looking at a 335i. While searching for the right BMW, I stumbled across my current IS350 and was offered a deal I couldn't refuse.
I picked up my 2006 SGM IS350 w/ sport package and the following mods:
-Injen intake
-2 x 10" JL 10W6 and a JL 1000/1 amp
- Tinted rear windows
Since I have owned it I have done the following:
- H&R springs
- 18" TSW nurburgring wheels
- Painted calipers black + decals
- LED interior and reverse lights
- Roadrover navigation + backup camera
- OEMthing spoiler and roof spoiler
- Red out tails
- Carbon Fiber vinyl wrapped interior pieces
- LED DRL bulbs
- 6000K HIDS
- 6000K HID fog lights
And probably a few things I am missing.
On the way right now I have new Sumitomo tires coming ( the current ones are 45 series and rubbing... plus they are Federal tires, blah!). I also have an M2 catback exhaust coming.
All the work has been done by myself in the driveway with a pack of beer.
Here's some pics of my old cars and current:
[IMG]https://i.imgur.com/JTYrhQ6.jpg[IMG]
Some of you may have noticed I have been active on this forum lately asking for advice, as well as providing some. I figured it is about time I give a formal introduction,
My name is Brad, I am 24 and live in Canada. I have been a car enthusiast for quite a few years and am pretty much self taught. I read and research a lot and try and do everything on my own. I used to be a mustang guy, but after owning 3, I decided to try something different and picked up my TSX. After a few years I had decided I was done with front wheel drive and a 4 cylinder and was originally looking at a 335i. While searching for the right BMW, I stumbled across my current IS350 and was offered a deal I couldn't refuse.
I picked up my 2006 SGM IS350 w/ sport package and the following mods:
-Injen intake
-2 x 10" JL 10W6 and a JL 1000/1 amp
- Tinted rear windows
Since I have owned it I have done the following:
- H&R springs
- 18" TSW nurburgring wheels
- Painted calipers black + decals
- LED interior and reverse lights
- Roadrover navigation + backup camera
- OEMthing spoiler and roof spoiler
- Red out tails
- Carbon Fiber vinyl wrapped interior pieces
- LED DRL bulbs
- 6000K HIDS
- 6000K HID fog lights
And probably a few things I am missing.
On the way right now I have new Sumitomo tires coming ( the current ones are 45 series and rubbing... plus they are Federal tires, blah!). I also have an M2 catback exhaust coming.
All the work has been done by myself in the driveway with a pack of beer.
Here's some pics of my old cars and current:
[IMG]https://i.imgur.com/JTYrhQ6.jpg[IMG]
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06-08-14, 05:58 PM
#8
Lexus Test Driver
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Thanks guys, means a lot. I have been spending a lot of free time working on the car, but it's time well spent. The IS has definitely surpassed my expectations. Before driving this one, I had no idea they were so fast, I thought it was just a tad better than an IS250.
The subs definitely do pound, but also sound clean and crisp. The trunk lid is covered in sound deadening... which made the rear camera install a pain.
Can't wait to get my new tires and exhaust on the car. Then at some point, I will most likely be looking at a lip kit and rear sway bar.
The subs definitely do pound, but also sound clean and crisp. The trunk lid is covered in sound deadening... which made the rear camera install a pain.
Can't wait to get my new tires and exhaust on the car. Then at some point, I will most likely be looking at a lip kit and rear sway bar.
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