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Old Nov 19, 2007 | 09:00 PM
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hey guys...i just found this forum. i got my IS recently and have a few mods but have some stuff planned

Current Modifications:

SUSPENSION/BRAKES:
-Eibach Pro-Kit Springs (Needs Install)
-Brembo Blank Rotors
-Hawk HPS Brake Pads

WHEELS/TIRES:
-ASA AR2 18X7.5 Wheels
-Kumho ASX Tires (225/40/18)

EXTERIOR:
-35% Tint

Future Modifications:

ENGINE:
-APEXi N1 Exhaust
-SRT Intake

SUSPENSION:
-Bilstein Shocks

EXTERIOR:
-TRD Front Grille

AUDIO:
-Pioneer AVIC-D3





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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 07:01 AM
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Welcome to Club Lexus! Your car looks great

Could use more of a drop though
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Seize
Welcome to Club Lexus! Your car looks great

Could use more of a drop though
thanks...its actually not lowered yet. the eibach springs + bilsteins should drop it around an inch and a 1/4.
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 11:28 AM
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Try the RMM lip if your not gonna get sideskirts. macthes better
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Old Nov 21, 2007 | 07:52 AM
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Originally Posted by endleesss
Try the RMM lip if your not gonna get sideskirts. macthes better
i really like the look of that lip...but i dunno if it'll be too low for that
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Old Nov 23, 2007 | 09:23 AM
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Welcome to CL.
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Old Nov 26, 2007 | 06:47 PM
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Welcome to CL
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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 05:31 AM
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Not too bad at all... Definately could use a drop as the others have mentioned.
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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 05:53 AM
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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 07:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Phillzpeed
Not too bad at all... Definately could use a drop as the others have mentioned.
OOOOOOOOOOOOOH SNAP Phillz is two for two. 5 more posts and you've reached your quota for the year.
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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 11:14 AM
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Welcome to CL, like the car, but as previously stated drop it.

Lower with that RMM lip will be good and not too low.
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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 05:36 PM
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thanks all for the comments...yes i cannot wait for it to be dropped. not sure what to do about the pioneer nav though. i looked at some prices and its all too high. i might just put my old alpine in there.
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Old Nov 28, 2007 | 05:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Apex84
OOOOOOOOOOOOOH SNAP Phillz is two for two. 5 more posts and you've reached your quota for the year.
I am on a roll here! At this rate, I will have 1000 posts before I go into a nursing home.

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