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Old 02-16-10, 02:06 PM
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What do you guys think of this? Will it save on gas or increase performance?
http://www.pannauto.com/buddy_club/b.../i-287473.aspx
Old 02-17-10, 05:19 AM
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idk, I'm thinking it's just another waste of money BICBW.
Old 02-17-10, 04:27 PM
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I wouldn't touch it, if something goes wrong Lexus will 200% sure blame on your modd and you will be SOL on costly engine repair
Old 02-22-10, 05:03 AM
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sorry guys I had a busy weekend and could not take the pictures. I will do it this coming weekend for sure
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Originally Posted by veleno
sorry guys I had a busy weekend and could not take the pictures. I will do it this coming weekend for sure
NP. I just tried the Blackfire over Klasse kit from properautocare + Blackfire clay kit. ~$104 w/ 15% discount.

I had lots of dirty bumps and it took me over 5 hours... was worth it though. I have more paint chips than I thought though. Can anyone recommend a paint fixer?

Before(regular wash):http://i48.tinypic.com/e0nck.jpg
After(Blackfire over Klasse):http://i48.tinypic.com/30hl8qo.jpg

It's hard to tell from the pics but the glossiness/pure color of paint and surface is much cleaner.

I forgot to mention that those are the rims that PannAuto put on for me. They got lugnuts that go inwards into the rim to where the studs were just barely coming out of the rim holes. Luckily I didn't need to bore wider holes to fit these lugnuts. One good thing about this is that the offset makes the rims and tires sit out at maybe 3/4" wider. The tech said I'd have a "good two inches" for lowering. I measured from the top of the tire and it looks like there's at least 3.5 inches. I guess I could always get a skinnier tire if I go too low. Someone mentioned that there is a 3" lowering spring and they pm'd me. Will have to ask. I'm really stumped on which springs to get, Intrax or H & R 52487 for RX350. Does anyone know if there is a difference between the H & R 52485, 52486 and 52487 models?

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Old 02-23-10, 04:32 AM
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Looks good!

I'm going to be ordering the Blackfire Wed Diamond with Polycharger as well as the Blackfire Midnight Sun wax and will apply those accordingly. I've seen great results using the two products so I'm sure I'll get similar results as well. This will go on my other car (as a test mule) since it needs the most attention.
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I love that wald kit i wonder how much that would be.. gota be like 5gz.. anyone know?
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Originally Posted by iamkhanz
I love that wald kit i wonder how much that would be.. gota be like 5gz.. anyone know?
Mine is getting painted as I type. Should have it back next week and installed maybe another two + weeks. I paid allot less than $5K lol! But I picked it up at the place that ordered it. Would cost you allot for shipping. It's a HUGE box.

Check out PG motoring.com Tell them James referred you and I bought the kit just recently. My price might have been due to my ties with the industry but I am sure you can get a decent discount. They order it directly from WALD and it's build to order. Not sitting collecting dust in a warehouse. I could tell by the smell. Fresh.
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