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Old 08-02-11, 10:26 AM
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Default New IS250 awd owner

hey guys,

My name is Andrew from Brooklyn NY and i am the new owner of an 06 IS250
AWD. I just wnated to introduce myself and pick some of your brains regarding this car.
Old 08-02-11, 10:39 AM
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sweet! another is250 near me got any plans?
Old 08-02-11, 10:43 AM
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nothing major so far just cosmetic, roof spoiler, trunk spolier and front lip. I am looking to get a new set of rims, the ones that came with the car are all messed up.
Old 08-02-11, 10:56 AM
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Welcome Andrew,
Another IS250 owner here... I suggest a nice tint, drop it, and get your wheels... ;-)
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Welcome! It's addicting reading the posts and viewing the pics here lol.
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Originally Posted by fade06
nothing major so far just cosmetic, roof spoiler, trunk spolier and front lip. I am looking to get a new set of rims, the ones that came with the car are all messed up.
Those were the first things i did too plus tint, visors, and HID low and fog lights. Post some pics!
Old 08-02-11, 11:27 AM
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i forgot to say i got a light tint because cops here been giving too many tickets for my tints, and i did put yellow hid fogs on and i have hids lor the low. i do need to clean one of my headlights.there is oxidation on it. does anyone recommend anything to use to get rid of it? I see all these creams and one that uses sandpaper.
Old 08-02-11, 11:46 AM
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You can do some lighting mods such as parking lights, puddle lights, interior lights, etc... from VLEDs...
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Welcome and congrats on your car!
Old 08-02-11, 11:50 AM
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Welcome to cl, you should lower it a tad. Not too much b/c the awd.
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congrats on the new car and welcome to the club
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Brooklyn in the house! Welcome and Congrats!!
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welcome to CL and congrats on the car!
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