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Old 07-10-06, 09:58 PM
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Default Rank what mods you consider top priority

I haven't had my IS 350 for very long and I'm looking to see what others think about what mods are the best to do. Rank your top five in order...e.g. window tints, nav hack, intake, exhaust, tires, wheels, etc.
I appreciate your input in advance.
Old 07-10-06, 10:13 PM
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Bro i dont even have my car yet but my top five mods would be:

1. HID Kits
2. Window Tint 5% Limo
3. Nav Hack
4. Exhaust
5. Lower the Car

By the way i am hoping to get my car with in 2 weeks. So hopefully i can establish on getting these mods.
Old 07-11-06, 04:03 AM
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I'm simple so:

Red Outs
20% tints
fog bulbs to yellow
spoiler
either sat or ipod integration
nav hack
intake or exhaust
Old 07-11-06, 04:58 AM
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Suspension upgrades
Suspension upgrades
Suspension upgrades
Suspension upgrades
Suspension upgrades
Suspension upgrades
Suspension upgrades

(in that order)(and I'm not talking about lowering the car for the sake of changing the looks)
Old 07-11-06, 05:21 AM
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good luck getting away with limo tint in some of the cities owners live in
Old 07-11-06, 06:29 AM
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The clear bra should be a top priority for any IS owner, because of the paint
being very weak
Old 07-11-06, 06:48 AM
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1. tint
2.fogs
3. intake
4. exhaust
5. rims
6. superchager
Old 07-11-06, 06:51 AM
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this is how i did it.....

1. rims
2. spoiler
3. tint
4. amp n subs
5. drop, have the tanabe nf210 springs at my house, but waiting for my installer to get off his ****... doh.
Old 07-11-06, 07:00 AM
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i love how many people are posting rims w/ no tires

1) Volk GTS 19x8.5 19x9.5 (damnit get here!)
2) Michelin Pilot Sport PS/2 (sitting lonely in the garage)
3) Tein SS Coils (once kiteboard crap is payed off)
5) Tie: exhaust/intake (depends on who makes a quality product worth buying first)
6) Body kit. (mostly due to dings chips and rock rips on current font/rear )
Old 07-11-06, 07:05 AM
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When you talk about mods, what's more important: looking good or feeling good?

If you want to look good, do the rims, add the tint, and get the spoiler & body kit. Also do the red-outs, HIDs, yellow fogs, and hack that Nav.

If you want to feel good, lower the car, get an intake and exhaust system, get an awesome sound system. Did someone say supercharger?
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1. Chrome license plate frame.
2. Lexus Logo tire valve stem caps.
3. Upgraded floor mats
4. Fuzzy dice to hang from Rear view mirror
5. Dash-top hula girl
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I did most of the Mods that were cheap and really needed first. The next few Mods I really want to do are:

1. Clear Bra
2. Intake w/ Blitz Drop-In Filter
3. Tanabe Exhaust
4. Tein SS Coils (I have Eibachs right now, but will probably change in due time)
And last but not least

5. RIMS n tires, havent decided yet, but it'll prolly run me about 3g's+

so from 1-5 will run about $6k. Woot what an investment.
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Originally Posted by uschardcor
i love how many people are posting rims w/ no tires

1) Volk GTS 19x8.5 19x9.5 (damnit get here!)
2) Michelin Pilot Sport PS/2 (sitting lonely in the garage)
3) Tein SS Coils (once kiteboard crap is payed off)
5) Tie: exhaust/intake (depends on who makes a quality product worth buying first)
6) Body kit. (mostly due to dings chips and rock rips on current font/rear )

I guess 4) must be Nitrous or something!
Old 07-11-06, 08:16 AM
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Ascetically, rims and a drop have the most impact.
Old 07-11-06, 08:18 AM
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My list:

1. Tint (30% and done) - Crucial in Florida since its so hot.
2. Clear Bra (done) - Lots of bugs and road debris, my bra has already paid for itself in a month due to the paint damage I've avoided.
3. Intake (Joe Z and Blitz filter - done) - nice clear airflow, seemingly raised my mileage a bit and car feels more responsive.
4. Exhaust - Waiting for the Borla exhaust to be released and then I'll figure out what I want.
5. Still unsure, I'm thinking Springs/Shocks (Tein especially but a bit pricey especially with the in-car controller) or maybe Rims.

Plus I've already put in an iPod controller and gotten 2 coats of Zaino Z5 pro (with 2-3 coats of Z2 pro to come this weekend) on my SGM IS350.


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