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Old 03-03-14, 12:30 PM
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Default new 02 IS300 owner from ohio - new pics pg 2

Hey guys I'm new here. Just picked up an 02 Lexus IS300. I love it so far, been wanting one for quite a while. It's red on black. Currently sitting on some white 18" 5-stars, lowered on springs, with a Duraflex C-1 body kit. I believe that's what it is anyway. It's got an intake, Y-pipe, and mid pipe. The kit and wheels need some love but as of right now I love the way it sits. Should be a fun ride still figuring out plans for it. As of right now I'm probably going to just clean it up and drive it for the time being. I'll probably need some help from you guys with something's but I'm ecstatic to own it! i owned it for about a week and a chunk of snow took out the front bumper/snowplow. so currently searching for some new appearancewear! but ill get pics up as soon as i can!

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Old 03-03-14, 09:06 PM
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Congrats on the IS and welcome to Club Lexus
Old 03-04-14, 04:56 AM
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welcome! make sure to post some pics when you get a chance and feel free to ask any questions
Old 03-04-14, 08:17 AM
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stopped at the gas station the night i got her. the injen sticker will be removed once weather warms up.


you can tell about how much snow the northeast has been getting hammered with..


after ownership of 1 week, snow claimed my plow :/






that bumper fitment was a little off to begin with, and it had already been "repaired" before. so now the search is on for what i want to do with it. the rest of the kit needs love equally but nothing outrageous. ive got a list of ideas already.
Old 03-04-14, 08:42 AM
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Wow, how thick was the snow you drove over?


Let me know if you need a replacement at a good price, or if you decide to go with a different style I can help you with that as well.

Car looks good otherwise though.
Old 03-04-14, 06:43 PM
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it was probably a good 6-8" tall i guess. and it was a mix of heavy slush/snow. came off of a truck in front of me and couldnt miss.

ps i sent you a pm ExtremeDimensions
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Nice pick up you'll love it man.So much potential it's unreal
Old 03-07-14, 11:32 AM
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thanks sekone5!
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If that was mine... I'll get a stock bumper and add a lip to it and get the 04-05 stock rims and paint them black or white. But besides that sweet pick up. Mind if I ask how much you paid?
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yeah thats what i think im actually going to do is pick up a factory bumper and get a lip on it. i hate dealing with fiberglass. i picked it up for $5500 its got just under 150k on it. so far i love it but ive got some maintenance things i need to get done on it. but its definitely a good ride.
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i think what im going to do is search for a factory bumper setup and add a lip to it. if anyone knows of a factory bumper for sale around the northeast area please contact me and let me know.
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That looks real good. Sorry to hear about the front bumper damage, but can happen to anyone. You picked it up for a real good price as well.
Old 03-28-14, 11:37 AM
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hey man congrats! clean looking car!

and nice to see another person from ohio!
hopefully there will be some car meets in ohio this summer! (and hopefully my build will be done by then!)
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Nice ride! When I read red on white I didn't think I'd like it but it looks sick!
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Chive on, brother!


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