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Old 04-18-12, 02:49 PM
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Hey guys. I just got my 2002 IS300 GGP manual transmission. Very good condition. Unfortunately, Im still in Afghanistan So I still have to wait a month or so to pick it up from my Mom's. I don't plan on doing much to it; intake, exhaust, cams and hood. I would put up some pictures for you guys to check it out but I dont know how.
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use imageshack or photobucket to upload pictures.
Old 04-18-12, 04:20 PM
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Here you go guys.
Old 04-18-12, 04:26 PM
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Thanks, Booogs
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Congratz man you will love it
Old 04-19-12, 06:27 PM
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awesome looking car, murdered out
Old 04-20-12, 12:55 PM
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Thanks guys. Im really looking forward to driving it. Do you think that the upgrades I am planning to do is a good way to start modding it?
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Judging from the photos, it's lowered, on what? If springs, I'd go coilovers first, then wheels, but that's just me. Nice IS
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It has Megan Coilovers. I'll be getting some wheels when I get back from deployment next month. I'm not sure If I'm going to keep it that low as a daily driver.
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looks good man, in your org post you said you are going to get a hood for it, please dont get a hood that wont flow with the car
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I would do OEM style hood. Just Carbon Fiber. I'm not a big fan of changing the IS look.
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welcome! nice ride height!
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love the color ! nice ride
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Looks good, nice buy! I agree, carbon fiber looks perfect on that color.
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