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Old Sep 13, 2010 | 04:54 PM
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Hi Ive been on this site just searching around looking for things I might wanna do to my is250. Heres the list of mods I already have

Mods:
Debadged
blue reverse lights
H&R springs
Petrol 19" wheels
After market tail lights
Tints
Tinted fog lights
2 Jl 12" W6

Next I was thinking about an HKS exhaust or maybe a replica body kit
(I know how most of you feel about replicas but money is an issue) maybe halos and an hid kit

Let me know what you think I should do first...If you have any other ideas let me know... thanks
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Old Sep 13, 2010 | 05:04 PM
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not feeling the tail lights at all, looks tacky
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Old Sep 13, 2010 | 05:06 PM
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i <3 your shaved trunk. its clean
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Old Sep 13, 2010 | 05:23 PM
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the lights look similar to the HS lights. id blackout the lights, if you're gonna stick with them (gets rid of the white/chrome look).
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Old Sep 13, 2010 | 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by bnizzle87
the lights look similar to the HS lights. id blackout the lights, if you're gonna stick with them (gets rid of the white/chrome look).
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I'm sure more will agree
Happy modding
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Old Sep 13, 2010 | 05:28 PM
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I like the shaved emblems. Also the shark fin is gone.

For the next mod, I would go for the exhaust.
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Old Sep 13, 2010 | 05:49 PM
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Love the debadged look. Did you get the tiny holes behind the badges filled, or just leave it as is?

Not too crazy about the taillights either, although if they were to work on any color 2IS, it would be black. Like others are saying, maybe a little blacking out would help clean it up.

Any pics of your subwoofer setup? Oh, and I'd go with the exhaust first.

PS: Be careful with those blue reverse lights, the cops will not be happy.
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Old Sep 13, 2010 | 05:58 PM
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Save up, buy authentic. Exhaust is always good. Thank you for the pics of the tails, I was wavering on those and definitely don't want them now. No offense.
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Old Sep 13, 2010 | 06:04 PM
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Like the debadging and tints. I am indifferent on the tail lights, either blacked out or red-out would look better IMO, but it's your car and if you are happy, I have no issues.
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Old Sep 13, 2010 | 06:05 PM
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get rid of them tail lights first.
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Old Sep 13, 2010 | 08:11 PM
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^^ Reminds me of the other Blue Pearl IS Running around here with the same tails. i kinda like em lol idk why
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Old Sep 13, 2010 | 08:34 PM
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Not diggin' the tails and lower it more. If you want a kit and that's all you can afford, then get it. Unless you think you'll want another later.
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Old Sep 13, 2010 | 08:42 PM
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Co-sign on loosing the taillights.
If you can't afford exhaust like a JoeZ, I'd go with axle backs like HKS/Greddy/Tanabe etc

(I know how most of you feel about replicas but money is an issue) Dude go with what you can't if you can't afford a certain piece or can't just save for it. Not everyone is a baller or has the luxury to spend 6K on wheels/tires and 5K on authentic kit and have it painted/installed. If your happy with it and if it's good quality then it should be good enough till you can afford better stuff.. or just keep on saving till you get the REAL Authentic stuff that you crave.
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Old Sep 13, 2010 | 08:48 PM
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Unfortunatley I havent gotten around to filling the holes but thats on my to do list.
I will take pictures of my set up tommorow... pretty basic tho
I feel you guys on the tails... I first had them completly black. I got a ticket for them and the city I was in was where I am on probation. My PO advised me to take them off to lower the violation. I couldnt not take the "black" off the tail lights without sanding them down, so i decided to buy those tails. Im not crazy about them but what do you guys think about a light smoke on top of them?

something like this maybe a little darker
now that I look more closely I dont even know if those are smoked at all
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Old Sep 13, 2010 | 09:01 PM
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hmm kinda ferrari'ish
http://ferrari-f430-screensaver-by-b...creenshot.html
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