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Old May 8, 2006 | 12:39 PM
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Add one more to the list.

I ordered her just under a month ago from Kendall Lexus in Oregon, ..being in the southern region made it very difficult to find a sport package (i'm in Houston), so out-of-state was the only option for me. Delivered to my door, exactly as I wanted, without the 4 month wait, ..and I saved a couple thousand.

Anyway, being one of the most popular colors, I won;t bore you with more SMG pics, so here's just a couple for reference.




As mentioned, the car is a Sport w/ Nav & ML, and has the 3M clear bra. I plan to mod it a bit, as soon as I break it in. I already have made the contacts for a set of Volk ME's, & Michelin PS2 tires. Still need to find the Eibach springs, Tanabe exhaust, and that new 5 Fujuta (sp) intake. I'll be doing tint this week, along with (hopefully) the Nav hack.

One disappointment was the dealer shipped the car with the front LP bracket already installed. Oh was I pissed. So i'm gonna try and carefullt dremel the protruding holes smooth and cap the holes with plastic plusg, then vinyl over them to match the paint.

Well, just wanted to officially introduce myself, ...hi, I'm Greg from Houston. I'm sure you'll be seeing alot more of me. My previous cars were all Subaru Imprezas (WRX & STi), both were modded to the tilt, one made a magazine shoot, the other was just as well known. As planned, this car isn't to follow the same path, ..but we all know how that goes.

Very impressed with the community here as i've been lurking for a few weeks, ...glad to be a new member in the Lexus circle.

Greg
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Old May 8, 2006 | 12:50 PM
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welcome to CL. Great setup I plan to get a 07 Sport/Nav ML 350 sometime in the future , leaning towards crystal white. What part of Houston are you from? I'm from the southwest area around hwy 6 and bellaire
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Old May 8, 2006 | 01:01 PM
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Welcome Greg and congrats!
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Old May 8, 2006 | 01:10 PM
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Welcome to CL, your car looks gorgeous!!! BTW I like Subarus too...good choices!
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Old May 8, 2006 | 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by glilly
As mentioned, the car is a Sport w/ Nav & ML, and has the 3M clear bra. I plan to mod it a bit, as soon as I break it in. I already have made the contacts for a set of Volk ME's, & Michelin PS2 tires. Still need to find the Eibach springs, Tanabe exhaust, and that new 5 Fujuta (sp) intake. I'll be doing tint this week, along with (hopefully) the Nav hack.
YEAH! Your baby is growing up sooo fast...

Congrats on the find!
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Old May 8, 2006 | 01:11 PM
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Welcome, welcome a thousand welcomes. You will enjoy many miles with your IS. Happy driving...
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Old May 8, 2006 | 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by 4TehNguyen
welcome to CL. Great setup I plan to get a 07 Sport/Nav ML 350 sometime in the future , leaning towards crystal white. What part of Houston are you from? I'm from the southwest area around hwy 6 and bellaire
wow, we're close. I'm in SW Houston (Westhiemer/Beltway 8) area. I think we may know some of the same people (badman forever - Bernard & Trung - dude w/ turboed IS300)

looking forward to meeting you and many other new friends.

Greg
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Old May 8, 2006 | 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by glilly
wow, we're close. I'm in SW Houston (Westhiemer/Beltway 8) area. I think we may know some of the same people (badman forever - Bernard & Trung - dude w/ turboed IS300)

looking forward to meeting you and many other new friends.

Greg
i actually havent met any CL Houston people in person yet, ...someday
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Old May 8, 2006 | 03:31 PM
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2is meet at underground graphics!?
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Old May 8, 2006 | 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Badman Forever
2is meet at underground graphics!?
always an option, ...however, a Bull & Bear Pub HH sounds even better.

hit me up when your back n town.

Greg
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Old May 8, 2006 | 05:47 PM
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Welcome and congrats. You guys are killing me, where's my freakin' car!!!
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Old May 8, 2006 | 08:46 PM
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I will keep an eye out for you. I live in Pearland, but work at 290 and Hollister (i get a lot of seat time )...
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