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Old 08-02-07 | 11:33 AM
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Hi everyone, just browsing through the forums and thought I'd say hi. I have an 01' IS. Mods are pretty extensive. Full kit, chipped, cold air, full exhaust, 19"x8" maya racing rims, black housing heads off an 05', upgraded brakes, carbon fiber wing and accessories, etc.

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Old 08-02-07 | 11:36 AM
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From the back!
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Old 08-02-07 | 11:38 AM
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Hi there Ryan welcome to Club Lexus

That's one nice lookin' IS ya' got there, other than the wing, overall, it looks great
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And a photoshopped one for good measure, this is Vancouver lake in the background. (for anyone who's from the northwest)
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Thanks, I know, the wing has had more controversy than any other mod done. It's kind of a love hate relationship. But I think in the end the car is more subtle than "Fast and Furious".
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One of my favorite shots, hence why it's in my sig...
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welcome..!
what kind of "chip" are you running...?
Old 08-02-07 | 01:59 PM
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I have an 01 and haven't had that problem. Nice IS.
Old 08-02-07 | 02:47 PM
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Welcome Ryan, nice car. I like it all but, you guessed it the wing. But it is your car do with it what you will. Clublexus is a good site you will like it.

What chip are you running?
Old 08-02-07 | 05:10 PM
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Welcome to CL, Nice lookin' IS.......except for the wing...sorry had to say it too

BUT everyone has got their own style so to each is own, looks good, nice mod list...Clean Kit!
Old 08-02-07 | 07:23 PM
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Thanks, Apexi super AFC neo. I guess I was kinda vague on the specifics. It runs really well. I noticed a tremendous power gain and I'm not sure if it's my imagination but the tiptronic shifts better now too!

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Old 08-03-07 | 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Seize
Hi there Ryan welcome to Club Lexus
... other than the wing, overall, it looks great
I agree. The wing looks out of place but otherwise

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Old 08-06-07 | 06:08 PM
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looks nice i was thinking of getting a chip have you had any check engine light trouble?
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Clean ride, welcome to CL.
Old 08-17-07 | 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by 96gti2.0t
looks nice i was thinking of getting a chip have you had any check engine light trouble?
Not at all!


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