A little introduction...
01-19-11, 11:16 PM
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A little introduction...
Hey guys, I’m new to the forum and picked up an 2011 IS350 F-sport back in November. This is my first Lexus and I love it! I’m so grateful for this forum, I’ve learned so much about the IS from the paint code names to the never ending 250 vs 350 debate lol. I would rank this forum one of the top forums out there.
I’m coming from an Acura and is currently an Acurazine member. That’s another great forum btw, I learned a lot as well. I still have my TL and I still use it as my DD. LOL Here she is:
1997 2.5TL aka Honda Inspire. Picked her up when I was in college. I was all about the whole “JDM” thing:
I got tired of chromie wheels and it being so clean… so I powder coated the stock rims and got her dirty LOL
Honestly I didn’t think I was going to Lexus but the direction Acura is going with their styling and that god awful grill ugh…I hate it. I mean I like how they implemented the SH-AWD in the TL but could not get over the styling. I was overdue for a new car and there was a thread discussion on Acurazine “TL vs G37 vs IS350” ..and that’s when I fell in love with the IS’s styling. Soo NICE!
What I have done so far:
F-Sport Front and Rear Sway Bars (not yet installed)
Black Pearl Emblems
GFX side skirts
LED interior / puddle lamps (thanks Brociouz!)
PIAA Plasma Ion Yellow bulbs… I want HID fogs but I’m kinda lazy to remove the front bumper. lol
Just an FYI:
Yes the GFX sides will fit on the 2011. I bought the GFX sides from Sewell.
LED interior front dome has only 2 194 bulbs not 3 for the 2011.
future mods: F-sport intake / exhaust, F-sport spring / shocks, Tom^s rear skirt (06-08), HID fogs... that's all I can think of right now.
I’m coming from an Acura and is currently an Acurazine member. That’s another great forum btw, I learned a lot as well. I still have my TL and I still use it as my DD. LOL Here she is:
1997 2.5TL aka Honda Inspire. Picked her up when I was in college. I was all about the whole “JDM” thing:
I got tired of chromie wheels and it being so clean… so I powder coated the stock rims and got her dirty LOL
Honestly I didn’t think I was going to Lexus but the direction Acura is going with their styling and that god awful grill ugh…I hate it. I mean I like how they implemented the SH-AWD in the TL but could not get over the styling. I was overdue for a new car and there was a thread discussion on Acurazine “TL vs G37 vs IS350” ..and that’s when I fell in love with the IS’s styling. Soo NICE!
What I have done so far:
F-Sport Front and Rear Sway Bars (not yet installed)
Black Pearl Emblems
GFX side skirts
LED interior / puddle lamps (thanks Brociouz!)
PIAA Plasma Ion Yellow bulbs… I want HID fogs but I’m kinda lazy to remove the front bumper. lol
Just an FYI:
Yes the GFX sides will fit on the 2011. I bought the GFX sides from Sewell.
LED interior front dome has only 2 194 bulbs not 3 for the 2011.
future mods: F-sport intake / exhaust, F-sport spring / shocks, Tom^s rear skirt (06-08), HID fogs... that's all I can think of right now.
01-19-11, 11:24 PM
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Very impressive intro there and welcome to the forums.. Although I would have to say I disagree with the best forum statement, there are tons of good people here that don't hesitate on lending there knowledge whenever needed.
01-19-11, 11:30 PM
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Welcome to CL. You have a great platform with the F Sport and you have experience. That will serve you well. Already doing it! Nice. I'd think of possibly coils in case you may want to go lower later. I see you weren't slammed with the Acura, so maybe you're not interested. A lot of people have changed from F Sport springs. Welcome anyways!
01-19-11, 11:40 PM
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Nice car man, but I think it would look much better with OEM 07 heads and tails. And fortunately for you, I happen to have an 07 and as a new forum member I don't mind hooking you up with a swap. Just let me know when you wanna do it. 
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01-20-11, 04:00 AM
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Congrats on the car. FYI unless the 2011 is that different you don't need to remove the bumper to install HID fogs. I got my 6000K put in by Tommy@musicbox in 15 minutes. Just pull the front wheel well liner off and it should be plug and play if you have the right kit.
