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Old 02-07-08, 04:44 PM
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Nice set up!

When you say better ride quality, do you mean
softer, more comfortable ride on those tires?
Also are they more quiet?
Old 02-07-08, 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by noncom23
When you say better ride quality, do you mean
softer (1), more comfortable ride on those tires (2)?
Also are they more quiet? (3)
(1) Yes
(2) Yes
(3) Yes
Old 02-07-08, 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by noncom23
Nice set up!

When you say better ride quality, do you mean
softer, more comfortable ride on those tires?
Also are they more quiet?
If you have never tried them let me say....the Michelin PS2's are simply the best tire in the world. It does everything well. Great grip and handling yet quiet and smooth stable ride. Your car simply feels better. There is a difference. Problem is the cost. I paid over $1300 for a set of 19's. There are some wheels that don't cost that much. If you have the cash, they are worth every penny.
Old 02-07-08, 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by whlkev
how did you get your calipers like that
painting them is easy
Old 02-07-08, 05:42 PM
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well, he did such a good job that I thought it was a whole new caliper. Just wanted to be sure
Old 02-07-08, 06:32 PM
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C'est la classe!
Old 02-07-08, 08:43 PM
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TimeToy, FANTASTIC work!!!
Old 02-08-08, 12:34 PM
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Congrats on getting some nice original wheels. like them alot. 19's look good. i like your lighting set up also. nice clean black ride...tough one to beat.
Old 02-09-08, 07:17 AM
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very nice choice of wheels, fits the overall look very well
Old 02-09-08, 02:51 PM
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car looks amazing!!
Old 02-09-08, 02:53 PM
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Looks great
Old 02-09-08, 04:09 PM
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some of the nicest looking.
great job.
I'd consider those for my grey GS.

PM me about what cost was if you don't mind.
Old 02-09-08, 04:16 PM
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Looks hot!
Old 02-10-08, 11:43 AM
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SSR's nice choice.
Old 02-11-08, 10:21 AM
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Thanks everyone for your kind words of encouragement. With this car I really want to keep the Lexus Brand image intact, Luxury, Style and Performance are paramount in the choices of parts that goes in the car, all the mods need to convey that this is a Luxury sport sedan and not a grown up Toyota or Honda.
Stay tunned as there are quite a few mods waiting in the pipeline...


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