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Old Dec 2, 2014 | 09:06 PM
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hey all

was wondering where the best places are to shop for some exterior mods for this car (2015 IS350 F sport)?

Things like diffusers, spoilers, lights, etc etc

I know about sewell parts, where else can I look?


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Old Dec 3, 2014 | 11:44 AM
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Nigel JDM parts has a good selection, but their price is really expensive...
Take a look: http://www.nigel-jdmparts.com/is250is350-2014
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Old Dec 3, 2014 | 04:04 PM
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We sell genuine JDM Parts
Feel free to contact us if you need anything from Japan.
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Old Dec 3, 2014 | 04:49 PM
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Ummmmmmm WAT?!

http://www.nigel-jdmparts.com/lexus-...m-clock-type-f

$1,096.99 for a clock?
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Old Dec 3, 2014 | 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Rebirthing
Nigel JDM parts has a good selection, but their price is really expensive...
Take a look: http://www.nigel-jdmparts.com/is250is350-2014
I may have bought this car, but I did not buy an LFA. LOL


Thanks for the help anyway, this is a bit out of my price range, and it seems sewell is cheaper than this anyway for the same stuff.
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Old Dec 3, 2014 | 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Nigel-JDMParts
We sell genuine JDM Parts
Feel free to contact us if you need anything from Japan.
I appreciate you chiming in, I am just too poor to afford your parts right now. lol.
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Old Dec 3, 2014 | 10:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Nigel-JDMParts
We sell genuine JDM Parts
Feel free to contact us if you need anything from Japan.
Do you have any CL special pricing similar to the Sewell? The parts listed are quite pricey...
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Old Dec 4, 2014 | 10:30 AM
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I get most parts from rare snare, fizz autosports and ravspec very reasonable with some negotiation
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Where you guys get RSR Down springs from? Seems like the only place I could find was ebay.
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Old Dec 4, 2014 | 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by kamauxx
Where you guys get RSR Down springs from? Seems like the only place I could find was ebay.
Check out stillen.com i just got mine from there i received them after like 3 days
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Old Dec 5, 2014 | 08:28 AM
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Not a good time to buy JDM part Yen is cheap rightnow
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Check out stillen.com i just got mine from there i received them after like 3 days
Thanks for the referral. We do carry the full line of RSR Products and if anyone ever needs anything feel free to contact me.
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hey guys

does anyone know of benefits of springs vs coils on this specific vehicle? I want to lower the car, dont want bags so these are my choices. RSR lowering springs vs megan racing coils.

and also, do the super down springs cause rubbing etc?
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Old Dec 8, 2014 | 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by nabizzy
hey guys

does anyone know of benefits of springs vs coils on this specific vehicle? I want to lower the car, dont want bags so these are my choices. RSR lowering springs vs megan racing coils.

and also, do the super down springs cause rubbing etc?
I do not like to speak badly about specific companies so I will do my best. When you buy budget coilovers, you get a budget ride. So lets say you were to buy a budget car (lets just use your average "compact" car like you'd normally get at a rental agency)...what kind of quality would you expect? You did buy a Lexus, so generally my advice would be go with the quality choice. RSR is a very high quality spring option and has been designed to work with the stock suspension. Considering your stocks shocks are probably pretty new, this would be a great option. If you want to go coilovers, I would look into some of the nicer coilover options. RSR, KW, Etc are going to perform better and be more comfortable.

You might be happy with the results of using a budget coilover, but I don't recommend it. Especially on higher quality cars. You wouldn't buy a Million Dollar home and put an Ikea Kitchen in it would you?

Hopefully some other members can comment on the benefits on the 3IS specifically, but most of them should be similar to other makes and models.

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Old Dec 8, 2014 | 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by STILLEN
I do not like to speak badly about specific companies so I will do my best. When you buy budget coilovers, you get a budget ride. So lets say you were to buy a budget car (lets just use your average "compact" car like you'd normally get at a rental agency)...what kind of quality would you expect? You did buy a Lexus, so generally my advice would be go with the quality choice. RSR is a very high quality spring option and has been designed to work with the stock suspension. Considering your stocks shocks are probably pretty new, this would be a great option. If you want to go coilovers, I would look into some of the nicer coilover options. RSR, KW, Etc are going to perform better and be more comfortable.

You might be happy with the results of using a budget coilover, but I don't recommend it. Especially on higher quality cars. You wouldn't buy a Million Dollar home and put an Ikea Kitchen in it would you?

Hopefully some other members can comment on the benefits on the 3IS specifically, but most of them should be similar to other makes and models.
Understood

So now the question is, RSR coils, or tein coils. and of course the rubbing question. if you could answer these, either here or through PM, i would appreciate it.
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