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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 09:47 AM
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Hey guys... I am new to the site... i don't own a lexus but my gf does. Her birthday is coming up and I want to buy her something for her IS250... since I own a sti and know nothing about lexus... can someone please tell me what mods i could possibly get her in the $500 max range... i was thinking maybe a front lip or catback exhaust or maybe lowering springs???

Her IS250 is pretty much stock except for 18" rims, tinted windows, HID conversion, and a drop in K&N filter.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. If you could also tell me where to buy the stuff also, that would be great!
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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 09:55 AM
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get springs and check out the Vendor/classifieds section.
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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 10:28 AM
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F-Sport springs and intake
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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by 4ntvings
get springs and check out the Vendor/classifieds section.
Thanks! I will check it out
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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 10:51 AM
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F-Sport springs and intake

What's the drop on those springs and how does it handle?

A short ram intake is ok right? Cold air would be pointless?
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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 10:54 AM
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S-tech...lowering spring!!! its worth it! LED lightsss!

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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 12:37 PM
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i think its the opposite, short ram is pointless and cold air is the best for 2IS
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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 12:38 PM
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about springs....ide be careful that if she wants her lexus to feel like a lexus then lowering it will take away that softness that lexus has.

i got the f-sport and their awesome, but others say its a lexus! its supposed to be soft! springs make it more stiff and harsh.
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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 12:47 PM
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look to see if someone is selling the GFX lip kit... you can def. pick up the parts for less than $500. As stated above, I wouldn't mess with the ride height unless she likes a stiffer car and such.
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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by chris07is
S-tech...lowering spring!!! its worth it! LED lightsss!
Get her S-techs lowering springs and JDM mirror turn signals or S-tech and joez intake pipe with hks filter
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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by leo_k
i think its the opposite, short ram is pointless and cold air is the best for 2IS
oh... hmm so cold air then? how difficult is the install for a CAI? I've only installed SRIs so far... and whats a good brand for lexus? HKS? AEM? INJEN?
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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by isthrizzy
look to see if someone is selling the GFX lip kit... you can def. pick up the parts for less than $500. As stated above, I wouldn't mess with the ride height unless she likes a stiffer car and such.
I'm a n00b... point me in the right direction pls!
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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 01:06 PM
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I would check the classifieds section and see if there are any group buys for spings etc. Ever consider JDM Door Visors?
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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 01:18 PM
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buy her some diamond earrings. lol
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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 01:26 PM
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buy her some diamond earrings. lol


fluxx is the ladies man!
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