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Old 08-09-09 | 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Lexasaurus
Yup, i also think this may be because the AWD comes with 17" wheels, instead of the 18" that RWD has.
I bought RWD with 17 inch stock wheels and the gap isn't as big. I believe the way the AWD was made.
Old 08-09-09 | 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by LeXusFiTs
Simply and clean, Nice!
Originally Posted by jns350
like what you done so far...turn signal led, blk chrome t1s, drop is clean where it's at.
clean car...keep it up.....and yes we Cali guys do have it good. We actually want to drive to find snow..
Thanks thats exactly what i was going for, simple and clean.

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for awd is much bigger gap, As for RWD not as much
Originally Posted by Lexasaurus
Yup, i also think this may be because the AWD comes with 17" wheels, instead of the 18" that RWD has.
Originally Posted by phis250
I bought RWD with 17 inch stock wheels and the gap isn't as big. I believe the way the AWD was made.
You guys are right, the AWD does sit higher than stock IS250/350 RWD. If our AWD are lowered on Fsport springs its almost same height as stock IS250 RWD. I think we are at least about 1.5" higher than RWD.. Thats also why I went with Tanabe to get more drop..

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Old 08-27-09 | 12:51 AM
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i went to vancouver with my gf one day after you took those pics lol
I swear I saw your car a few times in richmond outside of radisson hotel and in dt vancouver robson street haha your car is hot
Old 08-29-09 | 11:31 PM
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Originally Posted by wilwilB
i went to vancouver with my gf one day after you took those pics lol
I swear I saw your car a few times in richmond outside of radisson hotel and in dt vancouver robson street haha your car is hot
Thanks! Lol yea my gf works at radission hotel so most likely that's me. Next time you coming down to Vancouver let us local members know!
Old 08-29-09 | 11:45 PM
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wheels look good!
Old 08-30-09 | 12:09 AM
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You car looks great!!

do you have JDM or AVS visors?

I just ordered a set of AVS ones because I could not justify spending over $400 for 4 pieces of plastic
Old 08-30-09 | 11:55 AM
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Looks good!I think it looks a lot lower than your AWD stock setup.
Old 08-31-09 | 05:57 AM
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I'm digging the whip. Especially for a daily, I have a is250 awd and the stock height is ridiculous and I'm dying to get a set of springs for the time being.

With the staggered wheel setup, doesn't that pit a little added strain on the rear differential?
Old 08-31-09 | 09:02 AM
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can't go wrong with WBC. your car looks 100x better with the drop and rims. thanks for posting.
Old 08-31-09 | 11:24 PM
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Originally Posted by eggwoll
wheels look good!
Thanks!

Originally Posted by GiantsFan
You car looks great!!

do you have JDM or AVS visors?

I just ordered a set of AVS ones because I could not justify spending over $400 for 4 pieces of plastic
It is AVS Yea its no JDM but agreed.. I just aint as ballin as most members on here with the jdm visors. But i still get complimented on the AVS visor!

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Looks good!I think it looks a lot lower than your AWD stock setup.
Thanks haha yea no more 4x4

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I'm digging the whip. Especially for a daily, I have a is250 awd and the stock height is ridiculous and I'm dying to get a set of springs for the time being.

With the staggered wheel setup, doesn't that pit a little added strain on the rear differential?
Do it! Honestly, dropping the AWD is one the best and cheapest mod to do. It looks even better in person.. As for the stagger setup.. Theres been A LOT of debates which I am not going to go in details But many say overall same diameter of tire size will be safe.. who knows...

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can't go wrong with WBC. your car looks 100x better with the drop and rims. thanks for posting.
Thanks for checking it out!
Old 08-31-09 | 11:39 PM
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Nice pics..The front needs to be lowered more..
Old 09-01-09 | 12:25 AM
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Nice work! Which exhaust is that? Also, tire polish + dirt roads = bad!
Old 09-01-09 | 01:19 PM
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nice red outs.
thinking of doing it too
Old 09-03-09 | 01:39 AM
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Originally Posted by tmf2004
Nice pics..The front needs to be lowered more..
Agreed.. Unfortunately its on springs.. Dont understand why Tanabe's springs front is less drop than the rear.. At least i dont need to worry about speed bumps

Originally Posted by Fizzboy7
Nice work! Which exhaust is that? Also, tire polish + dirt roads = bad!
Thanks, It's just the extended GFX exhaust tip that comes with the kit.

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nice red outs.
thinking of doing it too
Haha yea that was the very first mod i did to this car. The red outs are Ebay version, $5.00!...shipped
Old 09-29-09 | 01:43 PM
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Did you get the car back from the shop yet?

Rear end shots showing the wiiiide tires please...


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