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Old 03-03-13, 01:59 PM
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Hi there,

I just recently purchased a pre-owned 2006 Lexus IS350. Very happy with it, coming from a Prius so it is very different. My buddies Tundra gets better gas mileage than this thing, but I like it lol.

I have put in a F-Sport intake, exhaust and carbon fiber shifter. It's my daily driver so not doing much else to it. Only thing on my list is new tires but I am open to suggestions

Forum is great! Looking forward to it.
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Old 03-03-13, 02:03 PM
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Everyone says that they're not gonna do much till they get hit with the mod bug. welcome to clublexus.
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Originally Posted by jadu
Everyone says that they're not gonna do much till they get hit with the mod bug. welcome to clublexus.
was going to say the exact same thing

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Very true lol Thank you. I am thinking LEDs next and maybe a newer model headlight conversion. Love those DRLs
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welcome, you say your not doing much now... If you want to stay that way leave the forum immediately. haha.
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Hids and fogs
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Welcome to CL. Nice color choice. You must like te power compared to te Prius. Off to a good start. Tires are known to go quick in the front.
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haha that is what I was afraif off. Looking at all the amazing cars on this forum its hard to leave it as it is.
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Welcome, nice car. This forum is very nice and helpful. Happy modding. haha
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Meant HIDs sorry. Like I said before I am thinking of the new headlight conversion. Is that hard install? I do most of my adds myself and I am not too good with the electric end of things.
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Originally Posted by Arsen89
Hi there,

I just recently purchased a pre-owned 2006 Lexus IS350. Very happy with it, coming from a Prius so it is very different. My buddies Tundra gets better gas mileage than this thing, but I like it lol.

I have put in a F-Sport intake, exhaust and carbon fiber shifter. It's my daily driver so not doing much else to it. Only thing on my list is new tires but I am open to suggestions

Forum is great! Looking forward to it.

Hello and welcome... but if you rmileage remark is true you might wanna get the car checked out... an IS350 ought get way better mileage than a Tundra

18-21 city depending how hard you drive it and how much traffic... 28-30 highway without significant traffic.
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Welcome to CL and Nice Car!
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welcome to CL
I'm sure you'll have more fun driving the IS compare to prius.
For the tires, I suggest Hankook V12 Evo. Good quality for it's price.
happy modding
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Welcome! Good looking car!
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Reset your ECU. You shouldn't get worse mileage than a Tundra


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