DropTopGal Gets Buffed
10-11-07, 10:43 PM
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Looks great. I would suggest that you drop that IS a bit, the wheel and tire selection you made leaves some pretty huge gaps (4x4), you could do with a good 2 inch drop to make it look right.
10-11-07, 11:08 PM
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Almost, But Not Quite
, poor IS, pretty face with an ugly grill.
10-12-07, 07:49 AM
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DTG - Very Nice Work on the Wash & Wax!!!
Very impressive
I'm looking into a wheel wax type product that in theory is supposed allow the brake dust to "fly" right off..
However, before I put any Rain X or etc on my wheels, I want to make sure none of them will cause any neg. long term affects to the Graphite Finish.
btw.. don't listen to everyone.. your grill looks great in my honest opinion...
Others will always have an opinion on "what I like & what I don't like".. but at the end of the day its your car & your mods.
Can you imagine what they would say if you/we didn't have the Sport Suspension??
One of the main reasons of getting the Sport Suspension was to avoid putting aftermarket springs & shocks.
Happy Modding & Great Pics once again..!!
Joe Z
Very impressive
I'm looking into a wheel wax type product that in theory is supposed allow the brake dust to "fly" right off..
However, before I put any Rain X or etc on my wheels, I want to make sure none of them will cause any neg. long term affects to the Graphite Finish.
btw.. don't listen to everyone.. your grill looks great in my honest opinion...
Others will always have an opinion on "what I like & what I don't like".. but at the end of the day its your car & your mods.
Can you imagine what they would say if you/we didn't have the Sport Suspension??
One of the main reasons of getting the Sport Suspension was to avoid putting aftermarket springs & shocks.
Happy Modding & Great Pics once again..!!
Joe Z
10-12-07, 07:56 AM
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DTG if I were to do it all over again I would have done the springs first. While you are busy with all the mods, why not add springs to your list?
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10-12-07, 08:08 AM
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I had the same thoughts about the sport suspension, but finally decided the car was still too high and allowed too much sway in turns. With the springs, the car is now sitting nicely and feels a lot better in the twisties. I should have done the Eibach springs a long time ago.
I know exactly what your saying... The Sport Suspension does at least have a better stance then the regular suspension and is much more responsive.
Eventually, I may look into a set of sway bars, but in all honesty my car feels just as tight as my 2001 IS300 did with Hotchkis Sways..
Now of course there always is remove for improvement, but it all depends on users needs.
Sorry for off-topic ?, but its good to discuss..
Did the Eibach Springs correct the slow speed bounciness found on concrete roads with seams..??
Jz
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10-12-07, 08:13 AM
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Hey James..
I know exactly what your saying... The Sport Suspension does atleast have a better stance then the regular suspension and is much more responsive.
Eventually, I may look into a set of sway bars, but in all honesty my car feels just as tight as my 2001 IS300 did with Hotchkis Sways..
Now of course there always is remove for improvement, but it all depends on users needs.
Sorry for off-topic ?, but its good to discuss..
Did the Eibach Springs correct the slow speed bounciness found on concrete roads with seems..??
Jz
I know exactly what your saying... The Sport Suspension does atleast have a better stance then the regular suspension and is much more responsive.
Eventually, I may look into a set of sway bars, but in all honesty my car feels just as tight as my 2001 IS300 did with Hotchkis Sways..
Now of course there always is remove for improvement, but it all depends on users needs.
Sorry for off-topic ?, but its good to discuss..
Did the Eibach Springs correct the slow speed bounciness found on concrete roads with seems..??
Jz
Yeah the Sport Suspension seems to sit fine in the rear, but the front still has a fairly big gap that the Eibach springs nicely take care of. What slow speed bounciness? I never noticed any kind of bounce with either springs on any road. With the Eibach's the car is slightly firmer and body roll reduced by what I'd guess 30%.
10-12-07, 08:19 AM
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I think the grill looks great.
10-12-07, 08:37 AM
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^^^ Both of you guys are too funy!!! 
(y2ks2k & combfilter)
The G-Spider is an OEM 18x8 wheel with a OEM Bridgestone Turanza 225/40..
I'm going to say camera angle and driveway incline % are playing a role in her pics..
If the rear stance of the car is a tad lower than the front, the front suspension is going to lift just a bit...
It looks no different than mine does..
(y2ks2k & combfilter)
The G-Spider is an OEM 18x8 wheel with a OEM Bridgestone Turanza 225/40..
I'm going to say camera angle and driveway incline % are playing a role in her pics..
If the rear stance of the car is a tad lower than the front, the front suspension is going to lift just a bit...
It looks no different than mine does..
10-12-07, 08:46 AM
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I wouldn't use RainX, it's the same idea of spraying non-stick cooking spray on your front bumper to keep bugs off. Do it right, with the right product, and you'll have no issues.
10-12-07, 08:52 AM
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^^^ Both of you guys are too funy!!!
(y2ks2k & combfilter)
The G-Spider is an OEM 18x8 wheel with a OEM Bridgestone Turanza 225/40..
I'm going to say camera angle and driveway incline % are playing a role in her pics..
If the rear stance of the car is a tad lower than the front, the front suspension is going to lift just a bit...
It looks no different than mine does..
(y2ks2k & combfilter)
The G-Spider is an OEM 18x8 wheel with a OEM Bridgestone Turanza 225/40..
I'm going to say camera angle and driveway incline % are playing a role in her pics..
If the rear stance of the car is a tad lower than the front, the front suspension is going to lift just a bit...
It looks no different than mine does..
Just giving you a hard time. Love your color on your new IS btw. Hey those tips sure do look really nice in that third pic. Those magnaflow tips?