Sibling (or Spousal) Rivalry ? – The Tale of a 2 Lexi Family
#34
Originally Posted by lexforlife
i suspect F/I is next up to bat but which lucky ride goes under the knife first
Originally Posted by T.L.W.
....whats thisi hear about F/I
Originally Posted by T.L.W.
oh yeah holy crap on the 20x11...how was fitment ??
well the offset was pushed out so the rim edge was parallel with the fender and the whole inside fender lip is now gone. I'll post pics next week when it's looking pretty. Still doing some final mod work under there.
Of course trying to get the most traction, the PS2 has some of the best grip currently available. The BFG KDW is the only other worthy tire out there, but too bad they don't have anything in 295 to 305. Using the 3.76 gears and potentially FI in the not too distant future. Let's just say you can see where I'm headed.
Originally Posted by flipside909
Get those foglights in already!
Originally Posted by rominl
congrats on the wheels glen, so finally i don't have to keep my mouth shut anymore
Originally Posted by GS300Rich
Both rides are beautiful. Love the new HREs. The 295s look HUGE in the rear, and I am also a big fan of the rubber bands. Any reason you used stoptech on the IS instead of AP racing?
Even though the IS wheels are 19 x 8 and 19 x 9, the HRE 441 series wheels are not BBK friendly. The Supra TT brakes don't have a chance to clear. The Stop Techs are one of the few brakes that would clear and I still had to add a 2mm spacer. The Brembo's fit too for like another $800 over the Stop Techs !
#35
Originally Posted by LXOGOOD
OMG... Both cars are looking great Glen. You've waited a long time for new shoes and it paid off big time... Now Big bro can be top dawg again.. haha Your GS has always been one of my favorites and now with the wheels, I'm just speechless.
I must admit, you have more guts then many of us rollin on 25 series tires in the rear. Keep your tire pressure on high status and watch for those nasty pot holes man.. Can't wait to see your car again... Oh, can't forget about the wifey.. Her car was "Pimp Status" from the get go...
I must admit, you have more guts then many of us rollin on 25 series tires in the rear. Keep your tire pressure on high status and watch for those nasty pot holes man.. Can't wait to see your car again... Oh, can't forget about the wifey.. Her car was "Pimp Status" from the get go...
Yeah, you know the wifey well enough to know she's serious about her modding habits.
Originally Posted by kevs
It's been said, but I'll say it again...the ride looks awesome, Glen.
Hats off to your awesome HRE's...
Hats off to your awesome HRE's...
Originally Posted by GQD_GS4
now adopt the ls430!!!
Originally Posted by LexAristo
Looks great G!!
Originally Posted by chaskim
Nice and Clean.
Love the rims and glad to see you went with the design you wanted.
Talk to you soon G and say hi to the Family.
Chaskim
Love the rims and glad to see you went with the design you wanted.
Talk to you soon G and say hi to the Family.
Chaskim
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Originally Posted by GS300Rich
Both rides are beautiful. Love the new HREs. The 295s look HUGE in the rear, and I am also a big fan of the rubber bands. Any reason you used stoptech on the IS instead of AP racing?
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i saw those wheels in person today and talked to glen a lot about fitment and such. those wheels are very nice in person. the 295/25 actually aren't that bad at all imho, it's a bit less than my 275/30 but it's still about the same. so overall i dont' think glen is going to bend the wheels
good stuff glen!
good stuff glen!
#38
Lexus Connoisseur
Haha cousins...when we were still stock October 2003:
#39
Originally Posted by RMMGS4
Thanks Rich
Even though the IS wheels are 19 x 8 and 19 x 9, the HRE 441 series wheels are not BBK friendly. The Supra TT brakes don't have a chance to clear. The Stop Techs are one of the few brakes that would clear and I still had to add a 2mm spacer. The Brembo's fit too for like another $800 over the Stop Techs !
Even though the IS wheels are 19 x 8 and 19 x 9, the HRE 441 series wheels are not BBK friendly. The Supra TT brakes don't have a chance to clear. The Stop Techs are one of the few brakes that would clear and I still had to add a 2mm spacer. The Brembo's fit too for like another $800 over the Stop Techs !
#40
Originally Posted by rominl
stoptech is still a lot cheaper after all, you know
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Very nice Glenn, the rivetless is best executed on larger diameter wheels (20") and the tires are a nice choice as well. 295 seems to be a good balance of nice big tire, but not too big.
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
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Originally Posted by GS300Rich
Cheaper meaning less quality? I realize they are less expensive than the brembos just wondering what this comment really means?
for ap racing, brembo, basically you get more status
and i don't think brembo will fit behind those hre wheels on the is300. brembo calipers are big
#44
Originally Posted by GS300Rich
So in your opinion the Brembos are not worth the extra money over the Stop Techs? What about the AP Racing you have? I know that the two systems are on differentt cars but could you compare the two, as far as build quality and stopping power? This is on my list of mods so I am asking a lot of questions
Brembo, Stop Tech and AP Racing all have a PROVEN record on the race track in many different forms of racing.. All three brands are used extensively. I think that alone speaks for itself.
The StopTechs are used on the Team Lexus race cars and I have heard comments that the drivers like the performance of the brakes.
Brembo's have been used for OEM and racing for decades, nuff said.
AP Racing has been used in some of the most competitive forms of racing including Formula 1 and Motorcycle racing.
Can't go wrong with any of them. I'd say the deciding factors are bang for the buck and looks.
#45
Lexus Champion
How did I miss this thread? Okay, the wheels are finally on!
Congrats, Glen.!
Now, if I could just figure out what I did to NOT be able to see the pictures...
All these months of waiting to see this and now the pics don't show up! Dang!
Congrats, Glen.!
Now, if I could just figure out what I did to NOT be able to see the pictures...
All these months of waiting to see this and now the pics don't show up! Dang!