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The wheels and drop are on.

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Old 05-10-06, 06:46 PM
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Default The wheels and drop are on.

Finally got the wheels and drop.
Eibach Pro Kit for IS350
Volk SF-Winnings Gunmetal 19x8.5 19x9.5

Thanks to Group 5 Motorsports in San Diego and everyone that helped (Ed, Bob Baker Lexus parts manager...major props).

Still have to put the tire sensors in the wheelbarrow - all lit up like a christmas tree right now. Anyone know how to reset TPMS without having to go to the dealership (was advised that I would need to go).
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More Pics.
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Old 05-10-06, 06:49 PM
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Another shot
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One more for the road.
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hands down the best wheel match for this car I've seen yet. I'd love to go with something similar but I've been down the BBS RX, SX, and OZ Superleggera route on my Audi, and one thing I've learned is more spokes = more scrubbin. Beautiful choice though.
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That looks great.

Looks like the Volk SF Winnings are going to be the most common choice amongst Gen 2 IS owners.
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Nice.....very nice............


I can't tell about the drop though................My idea of a drop is slammed, and I don't understand the concept of a .75 or 1" drop. What does it do?
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Originally Posted by unit74
Nice.....very nice............


I can't tell about the drop though................My idea of a drop is slammed, and I don't understand the concept of a .75 or 1" drop. What does it do?

Lovin' the drop. Driving your car slammed is a pain in the @ss when going up steep driveways. Good stuff man!
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That looks awesome!! And your neighborhood looks very charming
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i know where you live! my moms friend lives in that same area.. very nice houses

looks good
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I have to say theat the wheels are a nice touch and match the car perfectly.. Lexus did a great job creating this IS.. Congrats bro..
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Nice. I like them a lot. I notice you have the sport package (so do I). How much lower did the Eibach kit drop your car? I am interested in lowering it a bit, but I am not sure about 1.2 to 1.6k for coil-overs.
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how much diff is the ride? Is the handling any better? Looks great
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wow! looks fantastic! I'm still undecided on what wheels to do, ...been leaning towards the ME's (almost placed the order last week). But damn, now i'm thinking how these will better. What offsets and tire sizes are you running as well?

Greg
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Can you post the offsets on the wheels and the size of the tires? Also, any chance of pics with the wheels but before the springs where installed?


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