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Old 02-16-13, 12:09 AM
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Hi all,
So my family has been driving lexus since god knows when. I previously drove an ES 300 with 250k miles and its still going strong! But, I just got myself a silver IS250 2008 with 63k. Fully stock AND fully loaded, I do want to mod a little. Problem is I don't know where to start. Probably a total noob question. What's the first thing you did to your IS250? Thanks for the suggestions!
Old 02-16-13, 12:26 AM
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I did tints, followed closely by F-sport quick shifter, intake, and exhaust.
Old 02-16-13, 12:31 AM
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Tint is a definite. I'm thinking 15% in the rear. Since I live in Cali we can't tint the front:/
Old 02-16-13, 01:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Rachelleee
Tint is a definite. I'm thinking 15% in the rear. Since I live in Cali we can't tint the front:/
You can tint the front a little and the back 100% black.
Here's a link:
http://www.tintcenter.com/laws/CA/
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Tint and aftermarket sub
Old 02-16-13, 04:30 AM
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my first mod was HID fog lights..I did them in the dealer parking lot while signing papers for the car and all LED interior and then roof spoiler and lower the car
Old 02-16-13, 05:22 AM
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first mod F Sport Intake, F Sport Exhaust, got the led headlights (need to install) Hd radio and ipod adapter,
future mods sway bars, cannot lower the car since NYC roads sux
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depends on what direction you want to go from from a aesthetics standpoint tint or lower, rear sway bar is also a good one.
Old 02-16-13, 05:40 AM
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tinted windows !
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6000k HID fogs, 6500k low beams, LED driving lights. You'll be AMAZED at the difference. Best mod for the buck by far. Go Xenon Depot all the way.

She was already tinted or I would have done that in a heartbeat, Go 5% if you can.
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Tint (even up front) and coilovers
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Weathertech digifit floormats. The best.
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F-Sport intake was my first mod. Shortly after came the Tanabe exhaust and F-Sport shifter (auto).
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A few in order

Tint

F sport shift ****

Roof Spoiler / trunk spoiler

HIDs
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Full front end and quarter panel clear bra 4 days after I brought her home. Best first mod in my opinion.


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