lolz its a buddys autoglass shop that we get to use whenever. he has a lift and all kinds of goodies so its nice to use when i can
finally making progress!!!
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Lead Lap
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finally making progress!!!
So i started working today on the lowering and wheels on my IS. I had these 17s laying around and they are for temp use although i kinda like it lolz. but after all is said and done it is dropped 2 1/2 in the front and 3 1/2 in the rear. I gotta get some 18s now but its a start and im finally liking the direction.
sorry about pic quality my phones not the best...
sorry about pic quality my phones not the best...
Lead Lap
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So i started working today on the lowering and wheels on my IS. I had these 17s laying around and they are for temp use although i kinda like it lolz. but after all is said and done it is dropped 2 1/2 in the front and 3 1/2 in the rear. I gotta get some 18s now but its a start and im finally liking the direction.
sorry about pic quality my phones not the best...
sorry about pic quality my phones not the best...
I'm actually liking it A LOT compared to the last couple sets of wheels..
I agree with 03Lex on lowering the front a little, the rear looks lower even with the car just sitting still. Just think about how it will look when you accelerate from a start, the rear naturally dip even lower when you accelerate..
And I agree that you should get some thinner tires if you keep these wheels.
Dude your baby is improving A LOT!!
congrats!
I agree with 03Lex on lowering the front a little, the rear looks lower even with the car just sitting still. Just think about how it will look when you accelerate from a start, the rear naturally dip even lower when you accelerate..
And I agree that you should get some thinner tires if you keep these wheels.
Dude your baby is improving A LOT!!
congrats!
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llllllll thanks and i lowered it another inch up front today lolz. Im feeling it way more now that its in the dirt. once i get some IS250 wheels it should be hot.
saurah yes these are a set of drift wheels that were laying around and after driving it today im starting to feel the color. and it was missing lug nuts but i fixed that problem today.
03Lex after i dropped the front another inch i had to roll the fenders but it fits good no rubbing and i have a full turning radius which is a plus. Im thinking i need spacers to get the fitment i want now
saurah yes these are a set of drift wheels that were laying around and after driving it today im starting to feel the color. and it was missing lug nuts but i fixed that problem today.
03Lex after i dropped the front another inch i had to roll the fenders but it fits good no rubbing and i have a full turning radius which is a plus. Im thinking i need spacers to get the fitment i want now
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Lead Lap
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no i dislike painting wheels black. the only black wheels i like are custom wheels but thats just me. Im having them painted charcoal gray with red pearl tomorrow i think that will look decent. So i will post up some new pics after i am finished. Ill actually use a camera this time lolz
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nice work, looks good, i bet it looks even better lower in the front, and im sure you did a nice job rolling the fenders so you have a whole turning radius. i need to get pictures of my ride up here soon, just need to get like a photobucket account or something so i can insert my photos here in this forum. but my car is an 03 is300 msm 5 speed and lsd, and i got some nice mods. i will be doing that soon so i can upload pics.
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nice work, looks good, i bet it looks even better lower in the front, and im sure you did a nice job rolling the fenders so you have a whole turning radius. i need to get pictures of my ride up here soon, just need to get like a photobucket account or something so i can insert my photos here in this forum. but my car is an 03 is300 msm 5 speed and lsd, and i got some nice mods. i will be doing that soon so i can upload pics.
Thanks everybody for the love. The wheels are taking longer than i thought because removing spray paint is a B****! but they are painted now and i will have them tomorrow so i will post new pics. Im kinda curious how actual paint will hold up on wheels?? Its way cheaper because of some people i know who paint and i mix paint soo... worth a shot..