ES - 1st to 4th Gen (1990-2006) Forum for all 1990 - 2006 ES300 and ES330 models. ES250 topics go here as well.

please show me ur 18's or 19's and lowered rides !!!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 06-23-04, 02:45 AM
  #1  
changs4
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
 
changs4's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: California
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default please show me ur 18's or 19's and lowered rides !!!

a friend of mine has an 04 ES330 in taiwan and he is thinking to upgrade the wheels to 18s or 19's and lower the car, please show me some pics so he can make up his mind. Thanks in advance.
Old 06-23-04, 05:29 AM
  #2  
lexusk8
Lexus Fanatic
 
lexusk8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Florida
Posts: 7,379
Likes: 0
Received 21 Likes on 12 Posts
Default

Here are some pics of '02+ ES with rims:







Old 06-23-04, 08:31 AM
  #3  
tiguy99
Pole Position
 
tiguy99's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Chicago, IL
Posts: 2,381
Received 16 Likes on 15 Posts
Default

the last 2 black and the first 2 ES300s look real nice
Old 06-23-04, 01:58 PM
  #4  
RA40
Super Moderator

iTrader: (6)
 
RA40's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2003
Location: California
Posts: 20,851
Received 470 Likes on 362 Posts
Default

Nice, quite conservative. I don't think I've seen a fully worked over Windom...really low, wide body...
Old 06-23-04, 04:02 PM
  #5  
Kohinoor
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (22)
 
Kohinoor's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Texas
Posts: 5,271
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes on 6 Posts
Default

heres my car

Old 06-23-04, 08:19 PM
  #6  
lexusk8
Lexus Fanatic
 
lexusk8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Florida
Posts: 7,379
Likes: 0
Received 21 Likes on 12 Posts
Default

Originally posted by tiguy99
the last 2 black and the first 2 ES300s look real nice
I agree with the last black ES. So much chrome on that one (wheels, bumper/cladding lining, trunk bar), yet it flows so nice with the kitted ES
Old 06-23-04, 09:06 PM
  #7  
Lexusfreak
Pole Position
 
Lexusfreak's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: St. Thomas, Ontario
Posts: 3,379
Received 18 Likes on 13 Posts
Thumbs up

I LOVE the pearl white 02+ ES that has rims that looks like a Mercedes!! Georgous!!
Old 06-24-04, 04:34 AM
  #8  
AusLex300
Lead Lap
 
AusLex300's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: International
Posts: 450
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Yeah, your car looks like a 02+ Es Hoe Bag??

Chris
Old 06-24-04, 07:42 AM
  #9  
jhenty
Pole Position
 
jhenty's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: New York
Posts: 387
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Does it matter that hoebags es isnt an 02 +? Hes got 19s.
Old 06-24-04, 08:05 AM
  #10  
Kohinoor
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (22)
 
Kohinoor's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Texas
Posts: 5,271
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes on 6 Posts
Default

Originally posted by AusLex300
Yeah, your car looks like a 02+ Es Hoe Bag??

Chris
he said he wanted to see pics of es300s on 18s and 19s that are lowered, he didnt mention that he wanted to see a specific generation
Old 06-24-04, 08:12 AM
  #11  
MRLEXUS
Lead Lap
 
MRLEXUS's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Arkansas
Posts: 516
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

hear are my 18's i hopeing to get some diff rims soon because these doesn't fit the look of my car now
Old 06-24-04, 09:33 AM
  #12  
lexusk8
Lexus Fanatic
 
lexusk8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Florida
Posts: 7,379
Likes: 0
Received 21 Likes on 12 Posts
Default

Originally posted by MRLEXUS
hear are my 18's i hopeing to get some diff rims soon because these doesn't fit the look of my car now
MRLEX, is your ES lowered? I know you have a bunch of mods done up to your ride (as displayed from a couple shows you competed), but I can't remember if your suspension is stock or upgraded
Old 06-24-04, 10:18 AM
  #13  
MRLEXUS
Lead Lap
 
MRLEXUS's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Arkansas
Posts: 516
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Originally posted by lexusk8
MRLEX, is your ES lowered? I know you have a bunch of mods done up to your ride (as displayed from a couple shows you competed), but I can't remember if your suspension is stock or upgraded
no its not , will it make my ride much better if i do?
Old 06-24-04, 10:36 AM
  #14  
lexusk8
Lexus Fanatic
 
lexusk8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Florida
Posts: 7,379
Likes: 0
Received 21 Likes on 12 Posts
Default

That depends on how you look at it. With a set of springs and shocks, your ride will handle better, minimize body roll, less nose dive when braking, and last but not least, looks better with less fender-tire gap. However, you'll sacrifice some of the quiet and comfort factors from your stock suspension ride, and there's possibility of tires rubbing or interfering with any of the suspension parts.

In essence, you'll lose the stock Lexus ride quality with an upgraded suspension, but your car will drive more like an urban race car Also, most people opt to upgrade the suspension whenever they get bigger tires and wheels. Good luck with your decision man.
Old 06-24-04, 04:53 PM
  #15  
AusLex300
Lead Lap
 
AusLex300's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: International
Posts: 450
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Either I should be sueing the the education department in the state I grew up, or I simply cant read..But the guy posted that he wanted to know about 18's for his friends "04" ES... Now I am sure they are nice wheels that you have, but I think he wanted to see what this particular size would look like on a later model? Go and read it again..



Chris


Quick Reply: please show me ur 18's or 19's and lowered rides !!!



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 09:39 AM.