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Old Jul 30, 2010 | 06:32 AM
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So I've been lurking this forum here and there for quite sometime, but decided to join.
This is my car, I call it OREO since it is obviously white and black.
IS250 6SPD Manual
ISF body conversion (minus rear) - wanted the looks without the gas and I am not passing this off as an ISF car at all
Matte white paint
Black Tenzos (I know the offset is TERRIBLE, they're just interum wheels)
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the car was a little dirty when I took these pictures so please don't bag on me too hard, also I know I need a thicker tire in the rear
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Old Jul 30, 2010 | 06:37 AM
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Wow if u had the F rear bumper too I would never know it's an 2IS.
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Old Jul 30, 2010 | 06:38 AM
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i was about to say hey u post in the wrong section...lol but car looks good i didnt know everything fit from the is-f. none the less prepare for the negative comments that will come from you doing this..
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Old Jul 30, 2010 | 06:41 AM
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It's pretty deceptive, except the fact I don't have any badges on the car.

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Wow if u had the F rear bumper too I would never know it's an 2IS.
The body parts had to be test-fitted, the only real modification was drilling new mounts for the fenders and the bumper guard for the front, otherwise everything was fine.
I can only imagine the wave of negativity...

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i was about to say hey u post in the wrong section...lol but car looks good i didnt know everything fit from the is-f. none the less prepare for the negative comments that will come from you doing this..
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Old Jul 30, 2010 | 06:48 AM
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Is it just me or is that good gap between the hood and the bumper were the headlight are? get some wider wheels and lower off set and it look nice
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Old Jul 30, 2010 | 06:51 AM
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The hood is slightly off, made more obvious by that angle.

As for the wheels, if I got some Work Vs-XXs I would be set

I don't care how over-played they are

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Is it just me or is that good gap between the hood and the bumper were the headlight are? get some wider wheels and lower off set and it look nice
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Old Jul 30, 2010 | 06:55 AM
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I think it looks hellla clean.Just don't race anyone! Nice job!
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Old Jul 30, 2010 | 06:56 AM
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Thank you sir!
I don't, it would be embarrassing aha

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I think it looks hellla clean.Just don't race anyone! Nice job!
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Old Jul 30, 2010 | 07:01 AM
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Welcome to CL, i wanna see it with good fitted wheels then you'll get my opinion!
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Old Jul 30, 2010 | 07:01 AM
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No hate here - I see M kits on BMWs all the time. Looks clean - now you can put the Wald kit on.
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Old Jul 30, 2010 | 07:04 AM
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Amen to both of you!
Thank you for the warm welcome

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Welcome to CL, i wanna see it with good fitted wheels then you'll get my opinion!
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No hate here - I see M kits on BMWs all the time. Looks clean - now you can put the Wald kit on.
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Old Jul 30, 2010 | 07:19 AM
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Your Oreo looks good, I like the ISF body conversion...
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Old Jul 30, 2010 | 07:50 AM
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Originally Posted by montgb
No hate here - I see M kits on BMWs all the time. Looks clean - now you can put the Wald kit on.
Hahaha do a conversion and then put the Wald on the F components! That would be awesome!
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Old Jul 30, 2010 | 08:12 AM
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Oreos are my childhood favorite. This car looks yummy.
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Old Jul 30, 2010 | 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted by badx33
i was about to say hey u post in the wrong section...lol but car looks good i didnt know everything fit from the is-f. none the less prepare for the negative comments that will come from you doing this..
+1. I was just about to say wrong section. Anyways, do you still have the IS250 hood? If it fits, I think that would look better. Never liked that bulge in front. Makes the car look like a whale. Just my 2 cents since you're not trying to pass it off as an F.

Car looks great btw. Are you going to share any info on your custom coilovers?
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