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Old Aug 30, 2007 | 02:39 PM
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Hi all,

I'm looking to get some new wheels and like the way the ISP's look. Work has a similar design and are a bit more expensive. So I ask, should I go with the ISP's or the Works. Both will be in 18 btw. Advantage for the Works are they come in black chrome, which I kind of like, but doesn't matter enough to be a make or break kinda deal.

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Old Aug 30, 2007 | 03:13 PM
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It's a series of trade offs:
+ ISPs are less expensive than Works
+ ISPs are tpms compatible, Works aren't w/out modifications
+ ISPs are straight bolt on, no worries about offset, BBK, etc
+ ISPs are available over the counter, Works will take weeks to deliver
- Works are custom made to your liking (offset, width, disk, finish)
- Works are lighter than ISPs

If weight is not an issue, ISPs are the best bang for the buck . . .
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Old Aug 30, 2007 | 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by socalJD
If weight is not an issue, ISPs are the best bang for the buck . . .
True.

The IS is already quite bloated, and wheel weight will still not create significant difference in performance.

Save your $$ on the ISPs, unless if you plan to take your IS only on a track...
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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 08:26 AM
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Thanks guys, just ordered a set of the ISPs from l-tunedparts. Free shipping and no tax
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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 10:44 AM
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Good choice.. Don't forget to post up pics
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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by BUST
Good choice.. Don't forget to post up pics
Like there aren't enough stock IS350 pics on this site . I can't even lower due to the ridiculous incline @ my gf's apt building's driveway. I scrape a little at stock height
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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 01:03 PM
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Drop the car and dump the gf : )
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