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Old Jan 27, 2012 | 05:42 PM
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Default coilovers and brakelight tint installed.

here is some photos of the work ive been doing, there not the best but let me know what you think.
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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 05:07 AM
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I like the look: Angry ES350.
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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 05:55 AM
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I like the look: Angry ES350.
Thanks man, hopefully ill have more pics up soon.
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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 06:21 AM
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OK, so the big question is: What happened to the ride? Are you pleased/happy/content with the ride & handling now, or do you want to make more changes?

FWIW, I'm one of those folks who really don't like tinted brake/tail lights. While they are more-or-less OK at night, sometimes they are impossible to see in the daylight. I'm surprised that tinted brake/tail lights have not been universally outlawed in this country as I see them as a real threat to highway safety.
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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 06:26 AM
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Great look for pimp my ride.
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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 07:44 AM
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Originally Posted by RickC5
OK, so the big question is: What happened to the ride? Are you pleased/happy/content with the ride & handling now, or do you want to make more changes?

FWIW, I'm one of those folks who really don't like tinted brake/tail lights. While they are more-or-less OK at night, sometimes they are impossible to see in the daylight. I'm surprised that tinted brake/tail lights have not been universally outlawed in this country as I see them as a real threat to highway safety.
I am very pleased with the ride quality, it did become slightly more stiff which is what i was expecting to get rid of the body roll. i don't see anymore suspension changes in the future att since i accomplised what i was wanting by getting the coilovers. as far as the brake light tint, i agree it is very visible during the night and during the day it did take some of the brightness away however it is not even close to impossible to see.
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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 09:47 AM
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If you ever get rear-ended, you are likely to be in for a rude awaking about who going to be seen to be at fault.

It's not even going to matter whether or not your tinted tail and brake lights emit adequate light - you automatically lose even if the other driver is clearly at fault.
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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Kansas
If you ever get rear-ended, you are likely to be in for a rude awaking about who going to be seen to be at fault.

It's not even going to matter whether or not your tinted tail and brake lights emit adequate light - you automatically lose even if the other driver is clearly at fault.
My point exactly.
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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 04:50 PM
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well, i personally love the look of the tinted tails and how it doesn't cover the white areas. How did you go about doing this? Also, rims are very nice match to the care imo.
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Old Jan 29, 2012 | 04:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Rob757
I am very pleased with the ride quality, it did become slightly more stiff which is what i was expecting to get rid of the body roll. i don't see anymore suspension changes in the future att since i accomplised what i was wanting by getting the coilovers. as far as the brake light tint, i agree it is very visible during the night and during the day it did take some of the brightness away however it is not even close to impossible to see.
Who's coilovers are you using? I'm very interested in this as I want to remove body roll but still want to keep it on the Lexus side of ride quality. I do expect to lose some ride quality, but I do not want the boy racer feel to it.
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Old Jan 29, 2012 | 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Rob757
here is some photos of the work ive been doing, there not the best but let me know what you think.
You need some 3 piece wheels.
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Old Feb 27, 2012 | 09:43 PM
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Doesn't look like a Lexus to me anymore. just my opinion though.
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