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Old Oct 12, 2009 | 02:59 PM
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hey guys, glad to be a part of clublexus. I just recently picked up a used is350 about a week ago. I'm getting use to the car. I previously had an rsx-s, which i totally love. The handling of the IS is awesome compared to my rsx-s. However, the braking on the rsx felt a bit better, probably because it was a lighter car. Also, the rsx, i never had any problem with it whatsoever since i bought it and had put over 160k miles on it.

Looking forward in become a part of the community and I'm very sure to learn more about the car. There are tons of helpful info on here thanks to members like you guys contributing.

Here's a snap shot of what I've done to the car , so far I've installed the gfx rear and side kit along with some redouts.

Out with the old


In with the new

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Old Oct 12, 2009 | 03:14 PM
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welcome i'm sure your enjoying the torque and power increase
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Old Oct 12, 2009 | 03:19 PM
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welcome to CL. your gunna have fun with your 350. where in cali are you located?
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Old Oct 12, 2009 | 03:23 PM
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Awesome Glacier Frost Mica.
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Old Oct 12, 2009 | 03:26 PM
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welcome good sir, nice upgrade
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Old Oct 12, 2009 | 03:56 PM
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welcome! i went from a similar transition: 2000 Civic Si to an IS 350. You're gonna love how much easier it is to get through city driving with torque!
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Old Oct 12, 2009 | 03:56 PM
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Welcome and you'll for sure love the IS.
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Old Oct 12, 2009 | 03:58 PM
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Welcome to CL. Nice choice with the IS350. What made you switch? I see your already getting bit by the mod bug
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Old Oct 12, 2009 | 04:04 PM
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thanks guys! glad to be part of the community. I'm from Long Beach, CA.

The power pickup is really amazing, sometimes I catch myself speeding way too many times, gotta watch out for cops especially. :\
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Old Oct 12, 2009 | 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
Welcome to CL. Nice choice with the IS350. What made you switch? I see your already getting bit by the mod bug
Just wanted a four door, I was deciding between a 335i or 350. But opt out with the 350 because of lexus reliability. Although, my rsx-s was super reliable, no problems what so ever.

Yeah i can't stand driving the car stock, lol. So many isx50 out there.
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Old Oct 12, 2009 | 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by hybridanim
Just wanted a four door, I was deciding between a 335i or 350. But opt out with the 350 because of lexus reliability. Although, my rsx-s was super reliable, no problems what so ever.

Yeah i can't stand driving the car stock, lol. So many isx50 out there.
i was in your same position
sadly i regret getting the 350 due to the fact that you can barely mod it for more power

but its a sick car

enjoy it

and yes there are tonsss of isx50's
but finding one with wheels and a drop etc etc
is not very likely
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Old Oct 12, 2009 | 04:53 PM
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oh btw were you from clubrsx?
i know a couple people there
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Old Oct 12, 2009 | 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Rashoodz
Awesome Glacier Frost Mica.
Alright!!!! GFM!! glad it's not another SGM...not that I'm hating in anyway.
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Old Oct 12, 2009 | 08:49 PM
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Great color choice in GFM. What are your plans for the IS mods wise? Drop? Exhaust? I see from the pics and your info that you already have gfx sides and rear with red outs. Good looking RSX as well.
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Old Oct 12, 2009 | 10:12 PM
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Hahhaa thanks guys. Actually it's crystal white. not sure how gfm looks like.

Yeah I was on Clubrsx. It was a great forum. Lots of useful info and I learned alot about it.

As for mods. I'm thinking about coilovers and some rims and f sport Intake and exhaust. anyone notice any drop in gas mileage with these mods ?
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