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Old 04-13-11, 10:24 PM
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Thanks guys! So today I test-fitted the wheels... I may as well tell you what they are now. Just don't hate too much lol. These are Privat Akzent (19x8.5 +30 F, 19x9.5 +25 R) I'm running 225/40/19 in front and 245/35/19 in rear. The rolling diameter is only off by 1.27% so it should be alright.

However, I need some fender work. The rears need to be rolled for sure, possibly pulled a little... the fronts just have fender liner that I need to clean up if I want to be this low. Here are a couple of quick pictures... taken at 11pm at night, and couldn't drive anywhere haha:




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Old 04-13-11, 10:44 PM
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car looks great, love the way it turned out, looks just like mines lol
Old 04-14-11, 05:03 AM
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sickkk car man, btw are you rubbing in the front with 8.5 +30?
Old 04-14-11, 05:22 AM
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I don't know why privat can't have normal lips. Hate their lips. Wheels look good though
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Originally Posted by HtownImprt
car looks great, love the way it turned out, looks just like mines lol
Thanks! I know lol. It wasn't my intention to copy you, but it certainly looks that way. I am getting a lip kit next... either Vertex front or GFX... and GFX rear. Already have red-outs sitting at home for the tails.

Originally Posted by Vip.Status
sickkk car man, btw are you rubbing in the front with 8.5 +30?
Thanks. The fronts are not rubbing with the fender, but because of how low I am there is a spot where the tire touches the fender liner (can't turn the wheels). The fronts are not as flush as the rears.

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I don't know why privat can't have normal lips. Hate their lips. Wheels look good though
Really? I kind of dig the wavy design... The rear lip is a tiny bit bigger too. Thanks man.
Old 04-14-11, 06:33 AM
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nice car.

the front with 225/35/19s may help you clear it.

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Old 04-14-11, 07:39 AM
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Originally Posted by 2IS350DT
nice car.

the front with 225/35/19s may help you clear it.
EDIT. Sorry, didn't read the size you wrote correctly.


But, with AWD, I have to keep the outer diameter as close as possible. This would be a little off.

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Old 04-14-11, 08:18 AM
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very nice!
Old 04-14-11, 08:36 AM
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those wheels actually look better than LC's
Old 04-14-11, 01:42 PM
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Looks good! I vote for Vertex front (even though I have the GFX), I think its a really nice looking lip!
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Thanks, I also like Vertex. I think the GFX will be easier for daily driving... but the Vertex will look better. We shall see... At least GFX comes already painted.
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Turned out really nice brah!
Old 04-14-11, 10:02 PM
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I say all 4 of the IS's in CT we all get the 5Axis Lip
its nice not all out cars r the same color

BRO car looks beautiful
Let a brother get a photoshoot lol
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UPDATE: Having the fenders rolled tonight. So hopefully, I'll have everything sorted out this weekend and get a proper shoot.

Originally Posted by MashinA
Turned out really nice brah!
Thanks breh!!!

Originally Posted by Imnutz4jdm
I say all 4 of the IS's in CT we all get the 5Axis Lip
its nice not all out cars r the same color

BRO car looks beautiful
Let a brother get a photoshoot lol
Yeah bro! haha Drop the car to 23" and we'll talk.
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I am at 23 n the driver side is leaking bad! bounce call me if u c this
I m at lexus hope nothing is ripd or anything I am scared


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