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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 08:34 AM
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My 2008 IS350 reached 90k miles. I have almost brand new Vossen CV3 wheels. Should I put them on and have the car looking sexy for the summer or sell it and sell the wheels and get something else. I was planning on putting the wheels on, Black out my roof and drop it on F-sport suspension.

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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 08:57 AM
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My 2008 IS350 reached 90k miles. I have almost brand new Vossen CV3 wheels. Should I put them on and have the car looking sexy for the summer or sell it and sell the wheels and get something else. I was planning on putting the wheels on, Black out my roof and drop it on F-sport suspension.
Well first of all, putting the Vossens on is all up to you. I used to have CV3s but then ended up selling them. Theyre beautiful wheels, dont get me wrong. But everyone and their mom already has them

Why are you thinking of selling your car? Unless you have any specific reason, I would keep it.

Now why did you decide on F-Sport suspension? The drop is very mild and you will still have a lot of wheel gap with the bigger wheels.
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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 09:05 AM
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Where i live no one has them that's why I wanted to put them on. I don't wanna sell the car but I am just thinking about the miles on the car and if i ever want to sell it. The F-sport is low enough for me because i drive the car everyday and sometimes i pick up inventory for my restaurant. If i didn't drive it as much i would consider dropping it more
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Where i live no one has them that's why I wanted to put them on. I don't wanna sell the car but I am just thinking about the miles on the car and if i ever want to sell it. The F-sport is low enough for me because i drive the car everyday and sometimes i pick up inventory for my restaurant. If i didn't drive it as much i would consider dropping it more
These cars are pretty cheap to maintain, so unless you have a specific reason to get rid of it, I would keep it

And I just thought I would warn you about the Fsport suspension. Actually with springs in general, a ton of people end up switching to coilovers for the adjustability. Just a heads up so you dont waste your money

I daily drive my car and Im tucking tire in the front and rear
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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 09:42 AM
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Your car looks great i actually just saw your Instagram pictures.. It looks amazing. i had few people that told me the same thing about springs vs. coilovers too, you are right I should spend the extra money and get coilovers...

Thanks for your help
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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 09:50 AM
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Your car looks great i actually just saw your Instagram pictures.. It looks amazing. i had few people that told me the same thing about springs vs. coilovers too, you are right I should spend the extra money and get coilovers...

Thanks for your help
Yeah I just noticed haha thanks

Do it once and do it right
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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by abitta1
My 2008 IS350 reached 90k miles. I have almost brand new Vossen CV3 wheels. Should I put them on and have the car looking sexy for the summer or sell it and sell the wheels and get something else. I was planning on putting the wheels on, Black out my roof and drop it on F-sport suspension.
There is a reason the CV3 has been so emulated and everyone now is offering the "concave look". Trust me you will love them and the compliments you get will make you feel good about your purchase. We also stand behind the product if there are any issues and unlike most wheel companies we are long time vendors here, we support local and national meets/events in regards to Lexus and even had our wheels on the 2013 Lexus GS for SEMA. That kind of shows you how reputable of a company we are to be involved in a project like that.

Good luck with the choice you make!


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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 11:54 AM
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Put the wheels on, get H&R springs and drive it and have fun for summer!
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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 12:21 PM
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i say put them on and ride i just got some 19 cv3 and im loving them i get compliments evey day.
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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike@Vossen
There is a reason the CV3 has been so emulated and everyone now is offering the "concave look". Trust me you will love them and the compliments you get will make you feel good about your purchase. We also stand behind the product if there are any issues and unlike most wheel companies we are long time vendors here, we support local and national meets/events in regards to Lexus and even had our wheels on the 2013 Lexus GS for SEMA. That kind of shows you how reputable of a company we are to be involved in a project like that.

Good luck with the choice you make!


Thanks Mike. They look amazing. and I know you guys are great vendors that's why this is my second set of vossen wheels in 2 years
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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 12:37 PM
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Put the wheels on, get H&R springs and drive it and have fun for summer!
Thanks bro.. I will probably do that and have some pictures up soon.
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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 12:39 PM
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i say put them on and ride i just got some 19 cv3 and im loving them i get compliments evey day.
Nice ride bro!!! I will have them on in the next 2 weeks

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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 03:04 PM
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if you wanna sell your CV3's, ill be glad to take em off your hands.. depending on color and off set lol.
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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 03:39 PM
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what's wrong with 90K miles? Put the rims on and enjoy the ride!
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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Eazy350
i say put them on and ride i just got some 19 cv3 and im loving them i get compliments evey day.
Looks great

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Thanks Mike. They look amazing. and I know you guys are great vendors that's why this is my second set of vossen wheels in 2 years
We really appreciate you. I think people agree, put them on for the summer
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