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Old 11-07-12, 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by ISFPOWER
which wheels are you using? if they are aftermarket, make sure they are spacer friendly and have a sunken part part where the longer studs stick out. if they dont, you can use bolt on type spacers.

the tool i was referring to was the tool that came with the project kics. it has 4 prongs on it and i didnt like that, a few prongs broke on me before where the ichiba hasn't.
I have Avant Garde 310 wheels and selling my stock rims, I am going to order a new set from H&R today. I am thinking 25mm would push the tires and wheels out to the max.

All your work into both your cars looks amazing. Best of luck in the future you have a great build going on.
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Originally Posted by NERD42
I have Avant Garde 310 wheels and selling my stock rims, I am going to order a new set from H&R today. I am thinking 25mm would push the tires and wheels out to the max.

All your work into both your cars looks amazing. Best of luck in the future you have a great build going on.

thanks bud. i have a lot to come. i haven't had the car more than a month and i intend on keeping this for awhile
Old 11-09-12, 11:52 AM
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looks a lot better at night





Old 11-09-12, 12:46 PM
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Wow man, from broke and homeless to living large with a BMW daily and a modded IS-F for a fun car in less than a year! You turned that around in no time.

Both cars are looking good, though you're right, I've never liked the BMW interior but they have handling and steering response pretty well dialed in.
Old 11-09-12, 01:12 PM
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Now u need LED interior light to complete those mods and VanitesLED
Old 11-09-12, 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by vbb
Wow man, from broke and homeless to living large with a BMW daily and a modded IS-F for a fun car in less than a year! You turned that around in no time.

Both cars are looking good, though you're right, I've never liked the BMW interior but they have handling and steering response pretty well dialed in.
yeah, im very blessed. im glad i have a few good friends that gave me a place to stay while i got back on my feet. though im young, i really feel for those who have gone through separations with their love ones because it really can pretty much turn your life upside down. i've literally been at the bottom and im glad for those friends and family that turned there back on me when i needed them the most because it made me that much more independent and stronger.

thank you. yeah bmw needs to really step it up. mercedes and audi are really killing the game right now with interiors.
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looks great, tastefully done!
Old 11-16-12, 03:43 PM
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clrayed, polished, glazzed and sealed the F with very durable sealant for the winter months. very slick and wet.



sorry for the crappy cell phone pic.



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ISFPOWER your F looks good so far !How about BMW engine ? I've never owned BMW before, I'm a fan of TOYOTA and HONDA and thinking of picking up a used BMW 1M next year . Can you give me some ideas.
thanks!
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That is an awesome looking IS-F!
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Originally Posted by shyguyF
ISFPOWER your F looks good so far !How about BMW engine ? I've never owned BMW before, I'm a fan of TOYOTA and HONDA and thinking of picking up a used BMW 1M next year . Can you give me some ideas.
thanks!
thank you. to be honest, im having issues with this bmw. it's a 2013 with 4k miles and its having issues. bmw shouldn't do turbo motors when they can't even get n/a motors right, thats my honest opinion. but the suspension is about twice as good as most cars ive driven.

the 1 series feels solid but the motor does have issues so make sure you are ready to deal with hem.

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That is an awesome looking IS-F!
thank you, i appreciate it. i know it looks stock but i got stuff coming so hopefully it looks less boring.
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starting off this week with an intake through the mail. Didn't want to wait any longer for the HPS silicone intake so i went ahead and got the JOEZ pipe in black. waiting for my strut bar to come and and then i will get them both powdercoated. not sure what color but im thinking of being diff and going with wrinkled red. i'll take opinions though.

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ISFPOWER - Nice progress, where in NC are you located?
Old 11-27-12, 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by shyguyF
ISFPOWER your F looks good so far !How about BMW engine ? I've never owned BMW before, I'm a fan of TOYOTA and HONDA and thinking of picking up a used BMW 1M next year . Can you give me some ideas.
thanks!
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That is an awesome looking IS-F!
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ISFPOWER - Nice progress, where in NC are you located?
Jeremy, this is Andrew with the 350z, lol. i tried looking for you at the last car meet but couldnt find you, found your car though, looks good.
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OH! sup bro!!

The wheels on the Z were throwing me off.

Going to C&C this Sat? Would like to check the F out.


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