Notices
IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013) Discussion about the 2006+ model IS models

FINALLY got my new partsssss!!!!!!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 13, 2009 | 08:59 AM
  #1  
Damaster32's Avatar
Damaster32
Thread Starter
Lead Lap
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 424
Likes: 0
From: VA
Default FINALLY got my new partsssss!!!!!!

Hey guys, finally got the parts that I wanted for now, coils and exhaust are coming soon.

My car so far Is250 6speed, Mods, fujita intake, tein s-tech, gfx front, rear spoiler, redouts, 6000k HIDs.

Now I just got, Fsport shifter and Fsport rear sway.


Heres my question, what tire size do you think will go good with my rims,

Spec. WORK Emotion KAI, 18" 8.5 38mm Front, 9.5 30mm Rear

Test fit at my job, I put 255/40/18 and this is what it looks like. Should I switch to 265/35/18 or 245/35/18? or just stay with 255/40/18 for the rear. The fronts I am going to use 225/40/18

I must say I might need to roll my fenders if I want to tuck the wheels under the fenders.











F-Sport shifter ? What grease do you guys use?

Also do you need to grease the sways??



time to go put it all on.
Reply
Old Feb 13, 2009 | 09:23 AM
  #2  
niteLEX's Avatar
niteLEX
Lead Lap
 
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 784
Likes: 0
From: NO VA
Default

i can't wait to have a box of rims in my living room soon!
Reply
Old Feb 13, 2009 | 09:31 AM
  #3  
Robs IS250's Avatar
Robs IS250
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 6,058
Likes: 0
From: Miami
Default

how do you like the f-sport shifteR? ive been contemplating getting it.. looks good bro and why did you choose 18"s though?

Last edited by Robs IS250; Feb 13, 2009 at 10:13 AM.
Reply
Old Feb 13, 2009 | 09:53 AM
  #4  
dangy's Avatar
dangy
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,607
Likes: 1
From: SoFlo
Default

Nice! I was also really close to get CR-KAIS. Put the stickers on the wheels!!
Reply
Old Feb 13, 2009 | 10:31 AM
  #5  
Sytfu_IS's Avatar
Sytfu_IS
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 2,038
Likes: 2
From: NorCal
Default

sweet....rims can't wait for my box either
Reply
Old Feb 13, 2009 | 11:58 AM
  #6  
GiantsFan's Avatar
GiantsFan
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 7,550
Likes: 12
From: CA - Norcal
Default

No need to grease the sways. I think the instructions even say not grease them
Reply
Old Feb 13, 2009 | 01:27 PM
  #7  
ChrISF's Avatar
ChrISF
Lexus Champion
 
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 2,902
Likes: 12
From: Baltimore
Default

yea, greasing the sway is a no-no...you want it to be stiff and not able to move from the joints...if it does, well then, that sort of defeat's the purpose of having a sway bar.

nice to see a fellow 6 speeder in SGM close my area lol
Reply
Old Feb 13, 2009 | 01:50 PM
  #8  
Vincent123's Avatar
Vincent123
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (24)
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 2,411
Likes: 2
From: Sur Califas
Default

I say stick to 40 profile tires, to fill up that wheel gap unless you plan on slamming it
Reply
Old Feb 13, 2009 | 10:24 PM
  #9  
iLexi's Avatar
iLexi
Lead Lap
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 680
Likes: 1
From: Jacksonville
Default

looking good =]
Reply
Old Feb 13, 2009 | 11:19 PM
  #10  
Ikonz350's Avatar
Ikonz350
Lead Lap
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 676
Likes: 0
From: Sacramento
Default

damn! looking real good!
Reply
Old Feb 14, 2009 | 05:37 PM
  #11  
Tommy350's Avatar
Tommy350
Lead Lap
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 644
Likes: 0
From: CA
Default

wheels loookkkkkkk doppppeeee
Reply
Old Feb 14, 2009 | 08:02 PM
  #12  
Damaster32's Avatar
Damaster32
Thread Starter
Lead Lap
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 424
Likes: 0
From: VA
Default

I'm going to try to run 245/40/18 in the rear to see how it looks, the 255/40/18 seem to fat looking
Reply
Old Feb 18, 2009 | 06:47 PM
  #13  
Damaster32's Avatar
Damaster32
Thread Starter
Lead Lap
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 424
Likes: 0
From: VA
Default

Sway bar makes the car feel so much better
Reply
Old Feb 18, 2009 | 07:30 PM
  #14  
DLam's Avatar
DLam
Lead Lap
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 498
Likes: 0
From: VA
Default

the rims look good on the car
Reply
Old Feb 18, 2009 | 07:49 PM
  #15  
Jeremy's Avatar
Jeremy
Driver School Candidate
 
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
From: Va
Default

awesome choice one wheels. Looking forward to seeing some whole car shots with all the wheels on. Id have to go with the 245/35/18's in the rear. the extra stretch will clear the fenders and you will have more room for dumpage You should check out UAS kits too if you plan on going with a new suspension set up. They seem to be very reliable and fairly cheap for a complete set of bags. Haha I sound like i work for them or something. well thats the route I plan on going with mine anyway.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
jasonl50
IS - 3rd Gen (2014-present)
1
Jun 17, 2019 04:56 PM
chiem15
Build Threads
5
Jun 6, 2013 11:49 PM
ASPLS430
IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013)
5
Mar 15, 2012 10:47 PM
g_abac
IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013)
3
May 20, 2009 10:32 AM
JDMmuscle
SC - 1st Gen (1992-2000)
48
Sep 20, 2008 12:27 AM




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 08:43 AM.