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Old 07-11-06, 08:20 AM
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Originally Posted by MrMark
Ascetically, rims and a drop have the most impact.
my thoughts exactly... i think lowering and new wheels and tires should always be done together.
Old 07-11-06, 09:20 AM
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Already started my mods but here is what im kinda going by:

1. Clear bra
2. Eibach prokit
3. Redouts
4. V1
5. 19" rims and tires!!!
Old 07-11-06, 09:39 AM
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hmm i got
1. HIDs
2. intake
3. oem spoiler
4. red outs
5. now im just waiting for the tien coilovers
Old 07-11-06, 09:47 AM
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Already got a
1. LMS intake
2. LMS exhaust
3. 6000k fog/high beam
4. clear bra/ rear quarter panel/ door handles/ smoke out & red out tail lights done by Aerotect
5. 15% tint all around 50% front windshield
6. black (dirty) chrome grill and black pearl emblems
7. Volks Progressive ME custom black (dirty) chrome
8. LMS custom drop springs,
9. Teck Pro kit
10. Sport petals
11. LMS carbon fiber hood

Not sure what came first too many mods, more to come
Old 07-11-06, 10:20 AM
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Default For us 250 AWD owners

1. Bigger tires and better looking rims.
2. Clear front bra
3. Window tint 30% all around sans front windshield.
4. HID if not on your standard package.
5. Ground Effects body kit.
6. Aerotect film (redout over the orange rear plastic), and I like the blue film over the fog lights.
7. Illuminated scuff plate if not standard.
Old 07-11-06, 05:57 PM
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1. spoiler(got in first week)
2. tints 5% windshield 35%(got in first week)
3. aero red outs(got in first week)
4. the drl/parking lights(not too good with ebay so its a struggle to get those bulbs)
5. fogs(not too good with ebay so its a struggle to get those bulbs)
Old 07-11-06, 07:51 PM
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Since I got the first 4 when I picked up the car I would say they are all #1's
1. Tint - it gets hot in Texas with black interior
2. Clear bra - lots of rocks flying around
3. Chrome wheels- Just looks so good on the Tungsten Pearl
4. XM radio - to go with the ML
5. Red outs
6. Intake - not sure which one yet
7. Exhaust - waiting to see if more options come out
Old 11-25-06, 11:54 AM
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1. Tint 20% all away around (done)
2. K&N intake & Tanabe exhaust (done) SOUNDS PERFECT!!!!!
3. Kicker sub and amp (done)
4. Nav Hack
5. Black pearl emblems
6. Tein SS Coils
7. 19X8.5 Front / 19X9 Rear & 235/35 Front / 275/35 Rear
Old 11-25-06, 12:07 PM
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#1 Stickers, Stickers, Stickers
#2 Led Washer Lights
#3 Led Valve Stem Lights
#4 More Stickers!!!!
Old 11-25-06, 12:31 PM
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Ok, I'll be serious.

If your looking at making the car look nicer, window tints are the best bang for the buck. Some have upgraded to HID kits/bulbs.

A nice set of springs/coilovers really do make the car look more aggressive, pair that with a set of new wheels with a nice lip= wow!!!

Performance mods are out there, but nothing that makes a world of difference(excluding the s/c). I won't even open the can of worms of what intake to get.

other than that, it is really up to you in how you want your car to look. I chose tint,coilovers,wheels.
Old 11-25-06, 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Tony1
The clear bra should be a top priority for any IS owner, because of the paint
being very weak
Old 11-25-06, 03:34 PM
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Suspension and rims...most important by far IMO that's why I did it first. Tints and small bolt ons are just details that are nice to have, which I would love to get soon.
Old 11-25-06, 04:43 PM
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1. Tint
2. Suspension
3. Wheels
4. Front Lip and Trunk Lip Spoiler
5. Shiftknob and 6000K Bulbs

That's all I plan to do.
Old 11-25-06, 05:20 PM
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exhaust and headers. One day maybe someone will make a set of headers.
Old 11-25-06, 07:35 PM
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Am I an oddball if I don't need any mod's to live happily with my car. I got my car equipped as I like it and don't want to mod it just to make it different. I'm happy with it as I have it. If something worthwhile comes along I might do something with it....otherwise it is 'steady as she goes'.


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