IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013) Discussion about the 2006+ model IS models

What is 'flush'?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 02-24-10, 11:22 AM
  #1  
llamaboiz
Lexus Fanatic
Thread Starter
 
llamaboiz's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Windward, Oahu
Posts: 11,030
Likes: 0
Received 7 Likes on 7 Posts
Default What is 'flush'?

There is alot of talk about 'flush' here on CL, the thing about being flush is: its a combination of your drop/camber/rims size/rim offset/tire size, EVERYTHING is interconnected. Also~ everyones definition of 'flush' varies~ what part is tucked? tires? rims?, what part is poke? tires? rims?, what part sits flush with fenders? tires? rims?...

I would like to hear (n see w/pics) everyones definition of what they think 'being flush' means.

So here is my definition of flush: Tires tucked when low and TOP of rim poke from fenders, this way cars behind me can fully see the entire lip of the rim sticking out from the fender *from top to bottom* without seeing any bit of the tire poking from the top of the fender area.

*the drop, yes i can go lower but then the top of rim wont poke*


*the poke*




(i take no credit for this, my car looks the way it does due to REV-01 and FINALLY i'm satisfied with my stance)
Old 02-24-10, 11:27 AM
  #2  
DaveGS4
Forum Administrator

iTrader: (2)
 
DaveGS4's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 31,523
Received 2,240 Likes on 1,359 Posts
Default

Judd, I think yours is about perfect for my taste (I'd probably even go with slightly little less 'poke' if it were mine).

I know the current trend is more camber, tucked etc but that's not my thing unless you're going to be tracking your car and using it other than for looks.

Looks great!
Old 02-24-10, 11:32 AM
  #3  
xuningshen
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (1)
 
xuningshen's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Socal
Posts: 1,272
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

For me, When people use the word flush in everyday life, it means even, no lip, just flat. so imo flush would be when the wheel's rim/lip/face is right striaght down at the end of the fenders,

being Hellaflush (since its a madeup word haha) , i'd say it'd have to be poking out a bit
Old 02-24-10, 11:45 AM
  #4  
pocky
mooncake master
iTrader: (12)
 
pocky's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: SGV
Posts: 4,488
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

Judd, when I think of flush, I think of toilet.
Old 02-24-10, 11:58 AM
  #5  
llamaboiz
Lexus Fanatic
Thread Starter
 
llamaboiz's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Windward, Oahu
Posts: 11,030
Likes: 0
Received 7 Likes on 7 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by pocky
Judd, when I think of flush, I think of toilet.
hehe this is what i get for always being OT in everyone elses threads Toto toilets are da mos besuss
Old 02-24-10, 12:01 PM
  #6  
projectdna
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (56)
 
projectdna's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: California
Posts: 7,371
Received 25 Likes on 23 Posts
Default

function > form, in the context of this discussion.

take that for whatever it should mean.
Old 02-24-10, 12:06 PM
  #7  
jnguyen87
Lead Lap
iTrader: (2)
 
jnguyen87's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: CA
Posts: 704
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

yours id say is flush..but i wouldnt say hellaflush.lol
Old 02-24-10, 01:31 PM
  #8  
IS-SV
Lexus Fanatic
 
IS-SV's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: tech capital
Posts: 14,100
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Originally Posted by pocky
Judd, when I think of flush, I think of toilet.
The thought crossed my mind too.
Old 02-24-10, 02:18 PM
  #9  
L-S-D
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (-1)
 
L-S-D's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: cgy,ab
Posts: 2,249
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

yeah flush and hella flush are different....

signaljp , calvin , johhnyboy

those guys are hella flush while the most of us are jus flush with a tiny poke lol


and then there are those that arent even near normal flush and need 20mm spacers all around badly hahaha
Old 02-24-10, 02:27 PM
  #10  
Signal_jp
Lead Lap
iTrader: (1)
 
Signal_jp's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Bay Area, Ca
Posts: 628
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

i agree with L-S-D, there is a difference between flush and HellaFlush. its not for everyone. i do get tired of explaining to people that see my car in person why me wheels are they way they are and why my tires are like that.

its on personal preference. iv been in the flush game since my 350z days. i had a 350z before my IS and even then, not many new what flush was ( in the states ). in the beginning, people didnt understand at the time. now its big craze, everyone is doing whatever they can to be HellaFlush.

also what OP said, it all ties in together, wheel size, OFFSET, tire size and stance.
Old 02-24-10, 02:35 PM
  #11  
Bobby206
Pole Position
iTrader: (1)
 
Bobby206's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: South Seattle
Posts: 277
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

tiny poke looks the best.
Old 02-24-10, 03:01 PM
  #12  
bluby_U
Driver
 
bluby_U's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: tx
Posts: 107
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

moar pics less talk!

Here's my definition on my old Z. Being low enough that there is no wheel gap and slight camber in the rear to suck the wheel in. (NO RUBBING FTW) I could have gone lower in these pics but i was testing the damper on the coils i had just installed
Attached Thumbnails What is 'flush'?-myz11.jpg   What is 'flush'?-myz9.jpg   What is 'flush'?-myz1.jpg  
Old 02-24-10, 03:04 PM
  #13  
HERBos
Lead Lap
iTrader: (6)
 
HERBos's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: soCAl
Posts: 607
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

calviin and johhnyboy have sickass rides..in other words hellaflush!
Old 02-24-10, 03:16 PM
  #14  
IS-J
Lead Lap
iTrader: (1)
 
IS-J's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Miami, Fl
Posts: 647
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Originally Posted by bluby_U
moar pics less talk!

Here's my definition on my old Z. Being low enough that there is no wheel gap and slight camber in the rear to suck the wheel in. (NO RUBBING FTW) I could have gone lower in these pics but i was testing the damper on the coils i had just installed
Gone Lower?? Ohh you must have little wheels on the front bumper... lmao, bro that ish is SLAMMED!! AND DEF. FLUSH!!
Old 02-24-10, 03:18 PM
  #15  
jadu
live.love.laugh.lexus

iTrader: (42)
 
jadu's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: CALI
Posts: 11,581
Received 89 Likes on 71 Posts
Default

llama, i like the flushness of your ride


Quick Reply: What is 'flush'?



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 07:16 AM.