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Old 08-19-14, 08:33 PM
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i am new here. just purchased a 2014 nebula grey IS250 Fsport. tinted windows, navigation package, rsr down springs, 19" avante garde m590 wheels. not enjoying the new rims as much as i should be. maybe the silver finish is too light for the nebula grey. may be in a search for new wheels in the future






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I actually think the wheels look great! Although I'm sure a darker finish would work just as well.
Do you have a photo from farther away?
Old 08-20-14, 12:21 PM
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Hi everyone! Picked up a UW 350 FSport over the weekend. First time car buyer =]

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Originally Posted by GetUrWheel
I actually think the wheels look great! Although I'm sure a darker finish would work just as well.
Do you have a photo from farther away?
OEM wheels


new wheels


the finish on my new wheels just dont go well, im my opinion.
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ph0nzie is your car lowered? If so how much / with what?
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Originally Posted by ph0nzie

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the finish on my new wheels just dont go well, im my opinion.
I can see what you mean, a darker finish definitely compliments the paint.

I actually did a GS in a similar color with the M590s in a Brushed Gunmetal finish and it turned out pretty well!
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Originally Posted by agp
ph0nzie is your car lowered? If so how much / with what?
yes, i put on rsr down springs, no rubbing issues with 19x8.5 front, 19x9.5 rear. i cant remember the exact cost but springs and installation was around $500 combined.
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Originally Posted by GetUrWheel
I can see what you mean, a darker finish definitely compliments the paint.

I actually did a GS in a similar color with the M590s in a Brushed Gunmetal finish and it turned out pretty well!

You can see the rest of the photos here
you powdercoated the wheels yourself? how much for the set? it does look a lot better. i was looking to purchase a new set of wheels with a dark brushed fimish. have a few concerns about powdercoating.
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Originally Posted by ph0nzie
you powdercoated the wheels yourself? how much for the set? it does look a lot better. i was looking to purchase a new set of wheels with a dark brushed fimish. have a few concerns about powdercoating.
The finishing is actually all done by AG, the wheel is hand brushed and then painted with the gunmetal clearcoat.
I will send you a PM with some info!
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Got my 2014 Lexus IS350 F Sport RWD.
Ultra White & Black Interior with the blind monitoring system.
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Hi from Philly!

Leased a 2015 IS 250 AWD premium package, Starfire Pearl/Parchment. Backup camera add-on. Picking it up next week! This is my first Lexus. Soooo excited!






A little night action

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Old 08-23-14, 09:16 PM
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Default Loving my new Lexus

Hi, everyone! I just picked up my new Lexus on Wednesday...I'm so excited! It's a beautiful 2014 IS 350 AWD in Atomic Silver with black leather interior.

Some specs:
Luxury line with grey wood
Premium Package - Heated and ventilated front seats and twin projector LED headlamps
All weather package
Radar cruise control with pre-collision system
Intuitive Parking Assist
Navigation Package
18" Aluminum alloy wheels with all season tires
Back up monitor
Blind spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert

This forum has been really helpful, so thanks everyone for the great posts.

(Previous Lexus was 2002 ES 300 with 80k miles)
Old 08-24-14, 10:23 PM
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Default First Lexus in the family

Hello All After patiently scouring thru the market for the "right" sedan for about 5 months, we decided to add the Obsidian 2014 IS250 F-Sport to the fams. Been a long-time Honda owner and couldn't express how thrilled we are almost 4 months in with our NEW ADDITION! We love it. It's the wifey's primary driver, so it's especially a hit when she loves it as well.

Looking forward to getting involved here @ the ClubLexus Forums.

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Picked mine up today! Loving it so far and it feels like a step up from the 2IS. I guess this is probably the first US spec Atomic Silver F sport on the forums.

















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Old 08-25-14, 07:40 PM
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^^^ Congrats Wednesday. Gal and car match perfectly and look great!

And of course, you're now officially part of the 3IS forum so a big welcome!


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