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Old 06-11-10, 10:27 AM
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maybe number 11.) should be: Lexus IS250 (mostly 250's, some 350's)

"You need to go lower with more aggressive offsets" Then they complain about fender rubbing, fender damage, having to drive slow into driveways and over bumps, damaged front lip, excessive tire wear (inner tire), droning aftermarket exhaust, lol.
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Originally Posted by PhilipMSPT
I wonder what GT-R owners would say?
"I can keep up with your LF-A.......for half the price".
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Originally Posted by mmarshall
"I can keep up with your LF-A.......for half the price".
Hopefully they won't say that, because nobody with automotive knowledge would believe it.
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Originally Posted by IS-SV
"You need to go lower with more aggressive offsets" Then they complain about fender rubbing, fender damage, having to drive slow into driveways and over bumps, damaged front lip, excessive tire wear (inner tire), droning aftermarket exhaust, lol.
.......plus pothole-impact tire/wheel damage from the ultra-low-profile rubber.
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Originally Posted by mmarshall
.......plus pothole-impact tire/wheel damage from the low-profile rubber.
That's a rare event compared to the other complaints I listed, but the risk is obviously greater for those riding on 20's with 20/25 series tires. The use of the lowest profile tires typically is in the cities/states were roads are less damaged too (sunbelt). I know because I regularly read the IS 2nd gen section of CL.

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Originally Posted by PhilipMSPT
I wonder what GT-R owners would say?
"My warranty is voided"
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Old 06-11-10, 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by mmarshall
Totally agree. There's a lot of truth in this one. The idea of the Miata being a "chick" car is nonsense. I see plenty of males driving them.
Have to agree with Marshall on this, otherwise have personally witnessed the rest of the list.
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LOL, they can come up with a lot more for the other cars.
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Originally Posted by IS-SV
maybe number 11.) should be: Lexus IS250 (mostly 250's, some 350's)

"You need to go lower with more aggressive offsets" Then they complain about fender rubbing, fender damage, having to drive slow into driveways and over bumps, damaged front lip, excessive tire wear (inner tire), droning aftermarket exhaust, lol.
LOL Thank you for this addition allthough I must add my #1 disatisfaction with Lexus is my front inner tire wear on a unmodified car. Today taking matters into my own hands & going 245/40/18 on the front & specifying alignment specs. (fully polished X-pack wheels too)
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Old 06-11-10, 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Byprodrive
LOL Thank you for this addition allthough I must add my #1 disatisfaction with Lexus is my front inner tire wear on a unmodified car. Today taking matters into my own hands & going 245/40/18 on the front & specifying alignment specs. (fully polished X-pack wheels too)
I've seen that brought up before. Also some of our experienced posters and mods have emphasized the need to use a truly experienced and knowledgeable alignment shop to get this fixed (proper toe settings). The specs are one thing, the tech's expertise and knowledge/understanding is another matter.

I've run 19's on Eibach 350's with no tire (T1R) wear issues in 12 months, but my alignment was done by a shop very experienced with a good understanding of suspension/alignment.

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Old 06-11-10, 11:08 AM
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c-l-a-s-s-i-c!!!!!!!
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Old 06-11-10, 12:24 PM
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haha that was funny

shoulda had Lexus thou~

Lexus owner: Whaa, its not just a upgraded Toyota its a Lexus~ you don't know what you're talking about
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Originally Posted by llamaboiz
haha that was funny

shoulda had Lexus thou~

Lexus owner: Whaa, its not just a upgraded Toyota its a Lexus~ you don't know what you're talking about
lol very true. or about the older SC guys getting complements on their "240"
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Old 06-11-10, 12:33 PM
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very very funny. I like the Honda civic and the M3 version the best
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Originally Posted by I8ABMR
very very funny. I like the Honda civic and the M3 version the best
Agreed, those are some serious CLASSICS, lol.
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