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My IS Story: Day 1

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Old 12-22-03, 09:51 AM
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wow, you really don't stop do you?
Old 12-22-03, 01:01 PM
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i've seen the mirrors close up and the detail is excellent.........they look o.e.m.
i'll go as far as sayin the fitment is better than what tom's offers for the gs
very nice indeed
Old 12-22-03, 04:22 PM
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Default Day 67: Debut of Exterior mods

Well Christmas came early for me. Finally, here are the pics that I know so many have "patiently" been waiting for. The past two months have been a lot of hard work, stressful and yet satisfying. Thanks to the Nor Cal members who supported me in many ways and thanks to all the CL members who have responded kindly to my very first thread.

We're gonna take a little break from modding and start up again after the new year.

Have a Merry Christmas everyone !



Here's a re-cap of the current mods.

Major Mods:
HRE 440R High Polished Wheels: 19 x 8 F, 19 x 9 R
Pirelli P Zero Nero Tires: 225/35-19, 255/30-19
SmarTire Pressure Monitoring System
L-Tuned sway bars
B & G Coilover shocks/springs
L-Sportline Front Bumper
RMM Side Skirts
JDM Altezza Grill
UGO Style Roof Spoiler
Xpel front Paint and Light protection

Custom Mods:
Front Skid Plate
Custom Xpel for lower front bumper
Machined / Painted Brake Calipers
Stainless steel lower front grill mesh
Lexus Logo retrofit on Front JDM Grill
Prototype side view mirror - turn signals


Coming Soon:
Touch Screen & Voice Command Navigation
DVD
Play Station 2
Video Monitors
Back - Up camera
High End Audio - Stealth Design
More Secret Mods !
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Old 12-22-03, 04:23 PM
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Old 12-22-03, 04:42 PM
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Here's both our cars. We are now a two Lexi Family ! !
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Old 12-22-03, 04:44 PM
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holy!!!! that's one sweet car!!!! so that's what the hype is and what everyone has been waiting!!!!!! very nice car, it looks perfect! the polish is so shiny man, it's something! i can't believe it! man i wish we got more guys up here in norcal with hre wheels!

oh and i guess now everyone knows who INDGOGRL is right? RMMGS4 where are you?
Old 12-22-03, 05:11 PM
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Oh...my...God. I am speechless. My jaw just dropped open. What a fantastic looking car. I am soooo impressed.
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It looks even sweeter in person.
Old 12-22-03, 07:53 PM
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very sweet ride. you have done an excellent job indeed.

the black caliper does look pretty good under the wheels.

happy holidays!

can't wait for your return and completion of one of the sweetest is300s in the country.
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Originally posted by Longo Lexus
Oh...my...God. I am speechless. My jaw just dropped open. What a fantastic looking car. I am soooo impressed.
Now you need some HUGE brakes behaind those HRE's...

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Old 12-22-03, 08:14 PM
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More info on the prototype mirrors with the integrated turn signals


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