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1) The trunk interior trim piece was resolved yesterday. I found an online Lexus part out website that had what I needed. (Purchased.)
2) The driver's side exhaust outlet was resolved just now. I stumbled across one on Facebook Marketplace, for what I believe to be a deal in my favor considering the rarity and typical asking prices. (Purchased.)
3) I've agreed with a seller on a price for their stock IS F catback exhaust, which I will use for my muffler delete. I'm scheduled to go pick it up next weekend. (Purchased.)
4) I actually found a seller who has an entire door card, that would alleviate the door pocket issue. I'm attempting to secure the deal, even though I find the price high. It would still be a definite win considering how much one costs from the dealer... (Pending.)
This upcoming season, my IS F will be in pinnacle shape, compared to how it was when I purchased it.
It would seem that there's actually another option in regards to a square rim setup: Enkei NT03+M in 18x9.5" +40. These are almost another pound lighter than the PF01, and I prefer the aesthetics of the NT03+M more.
Option 1:
Enkei PF01 18x9.5" +45 - 20.35 lb
Option 2:
Enkei NT03+M 18x9.5" +40 - 19.4 lb
~24 lb less in rotational mass is appealing.
I'm a fellow Ohio F owner (Cincinnati). Check out my thread for various mods. I've also got the Enkei PF01 18X9.5 +45 on 275/35 square.
we've got at least 5 F's doing a track day at Mid Ohio on Saturday 4/13. Drive on down if you want to meet some other F guys. https://www.clublexus.com/forums/bui...uild-blog.html
I'm a fellow Ohio F owner (Cincinnati). Check out my thread for various mods. I've also got the Enkei PF01 18X9.5 +45 on 275/35 square.
we've got at least 5 F's doing a track day at Mid Ohio on Saturday 4/13. Drive on down if you want to meet some other F guys. https://www.clublexus.com/forums/bui...uild-blog.html
Your thread has been one of the inspirations. I've never been on a track before, and unfortunately, my car needs some work before going on a track. If I have it out and ready to drive by then, I'll consider stopping by. I want to attend some car shows and meets this year. I'll follow along in your thread for future events.
You can still stop by and ride shotgun on the track with one if us if you like. It's maybe $15 to ride or free to spectate.
Also join Ohio Lexus F Group on FB.
After contemplation, the rims must be the NT03+M's because I find them much more aesthetically pleasing over the PF01's. Now, I have to decide on a color. There are very few pictures of gray IS F's with gold rims. Silver seems to be the ideal option, though.
For me "aesthetically pleasing" has become a wheel that can be cleaned reasonably quickly, so I chose a PF01 setup like @lexicon72 Only 10 spokes with minimal nooks and crannies to scrub brake dust out of.
Couple more things I considered before going square:
1) +40 will push rears closer to fender, for example DWS06 in 265/40-18 vs 275/35-18 on the +45 PF01's will be 0.35in closer to fender well (vertically) and the 5mm offset will eat up half of the tread width difference. It was a gamble either way, but I do not have a rear clearance issue with 275 DWS06.
2) Unsprung mass benefits are wonderful, but for me not at the cost of taller effective gearing due to larger diameter.
For me "aesthetically pleasing" has become a wheel that can be cleaned reasonably quickly, so I chose a PF01 setup like @lexicon72 Only 10 spokes with minimal nooks and crannies to scrub brake dust out of.
Couple more things I considered before going square:
1) +40 will push rears closer to fender, for example DWS06 in 265/40-18 vs 275/35-18 on the +45 PF01's will be 0.35in closer to fender well (vertically) and the 5mm offset will eat up half of the tread width difference. It was a gamble either way, but I do not have a rear clearance issue with 275 DWS06.
2) Unsprung mass benefits are wonderful, but for me not at the cost of taller effective gearing due to larger diameter.
Do you have a journal for your car? I looked through some of your old posts, and didn't see one.
Sweet, here's mine on the nt03 and 265 squared from long ago. Fenders not rolled, lowered, -2 camber all around. I do not recall rubbing even under extreme cornering loads and the suspension was only 12k/10k. I'm back on the forums browsing about, might buy another isf to keep on hand. You'll be fine with plastic rings. I've had them on many cars for decades. If they break/go mia get another set. Don't sweat too much about the rings/lugs, cheap consumables. Also how much you pick up for, pm me if you want.
Sweet, here's mine on the nt03 and 265 squared from long ago. Fenders not rolled, lowered, -2 camber all around. I do not recall rubbing even under extreme cornering loads and the suspension was only 12k/10k. I'm back on the forums browsing about, might buy another isf to keep on hand. You'll be fine with plastic rings. I've had them on many cars for decades. If they break/go mia get another set. Don't sweat too much about the rings/lugs, cheap consumables. Also how much you pick up for, pm me if you want.
Your thread was one of the inspirations for the NT03+M. I find the extra pound per wheel, and the aesthetics, favorable over the PF01's.
Still need:
Hubcentric rings - Do I want plastic, or aluminum?
Lugnuts - Haven't looked into which type yet.
Hubcentric rings:
Enkei Plastic Hubcentric Rings (72.62mm To 60.06mm)
Lug nuts:
-Muteki SR48 M12x1.5 Open Ended Lug Nuts
-Muteki SR35 M12x1.5 Closed End Lug Nuts
Surprisingly, there isn't much talk regarding lug nuts. My car will probably only be a street car. Do I want open ended, or closed? Does the overall length matter?
That should conclude the research on the square wheel setup. Now, it's a matter of waiting for spring to arrive, and several intense rainfalls to wash the cancer salt away. Then, it'll be time to get to work on 2024's upgrades and refinements.
Considering that it clips onto the trunk, rather than drilling holes, I find it extremely desirable. It's very aesthetically pleasing to my eyes. $800, though...
Hubcentric rings:
Enkei Plastic Hubcentric Rings (72.62mm To 60.06mm)
Lug nuts:
-Muteki SR48 M12x1.5 Open Ended Lug Nuts
-Muteki SR35 M12x1.5 Closed End Lug Nuts
Surprisingly, there isn't much talk regarding lug nuts. My car will probably only be a street car. Do I want open ended, or closed? Does the overall length matter?
That should conclude the research on the square wheel setup. Now, it's a matter of waiting for spring to arrive, and several intense rainfalls to wash the cancer salt away. Then, it'll be time to get to work on 2024's upgrades and refinements.
Lugnut length depends on how much stud length there is with the wheel on. Of course with an open end lugnut, stud length doesn't matter, it all depends if you care or don't care about the studs's ends exposed. Too short of a closed end lugnut will mean it'll bottom out before providing proper torque against the wheel.
Lugnut length depends on how much stud length there is with the wheel on. Of course with an open end lugnut, stud length doesn't matter, it all depends if you care or don't care about the studs's ends exposed. Too short of a closed end lugnut will mean it'll bottom out before providing proper torque against the wheel.
Will an exposed stud rust over time with an open ended lug nut, from water and rain?
02-17-24, 02:54 PM
