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

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Old 08-04-10, 10:05 AM
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Hi fellow members

Although I joined a while ago, I never got to post much of anything.

So I bought my 2006 IS250 AWD 2 years ago. And the warranty is now over, so I can start modding.

My last car 2005 Dodge Magnum R/T, I ended up spending way too much on mods (10k), so I have to watch myself now.

For me, the best mod is wheels, now since I have an AWD my car sits a little higher than rwd.

Also I live in Canada, and I do not want to drop it too much due to our winters.

I was wondering if I should lower my ride a bit or leave it as is, and any ideas on wheels.

I like style and comfort more than handling and speed.

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Old 08-04-10, 10:10 AM
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Welcome to CL, good luck on spending less than 10k on mods.
Old 08-04-10, 10:11 AM
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10k mods on our cars? haha = not very much. Well that is if you go JDM, which you should~
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Originally Posted by Rashoodz
Welcome to CL, good luck on spending less than 10k on mods.
Originally Posted by llamaboiz
10k mods on our cars? haha = not very much. Well that is if you go JDM, which you should~
That is what I am scared off...lol

Spending $10k in 2 years on a Dodge, imagine on a Lexus
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Welcome and your better off with coilover on the AWD cause it will give you the best option to raise your ride during the winter and lower it during the summer. Plus with spring your AWD will sit lowwer in the rear due to the C-bracket for the front axles which is why it sits higher than RWD IS. you have two to pick from BCR offer coilover and MEGAN now do too http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MEGAN...item35aad9fa8f
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All you need is some coils, a nice set of 18 or 19" wheels, tint, and maybe upgrade your tail lights to ISF or 09/10 style.Then call it a day.that's well under 10k in mods. As long as you make the right choice in wheels your car will looke better then a lot of others on this site.Don't ruin your car by overdoing it
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Originally Posted by laobo979
Welcome and your better off with coilover on the AWD cause it will give you the best option to raise your ride during the winter and lower it during the summer. Plus with spring your AWD will sit lowwer in the rear due to the C-bracket for the front axles which is why it sits higher than RWD IS. you have two to pick from BCR offer coilover and MEGAN now do too http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MEGAN...item35aad9fa8f
Those are nice, but what about these I live in Canada, and this company has warehouse here in Canada, so I save a lot on shipping and duty

Originally Posted by flektone
All you need is some coils, a nice set of 18 or 19" wheels, tint, and maybe upgrade your tail lights to ISF or 09/10 style.Then call it a day.that's well under 10k in mods. As long as you make the right choice in wheels your car will looke better then a lot of others on this site.Don't ruin your car by overdoing it
That is the route I am looking to take, I am just tired of seeing myself at every street corner. My IS is silver, for every 2 IS's I see, one is silver.

Here are a couple pics of my old ride



Old 08-04-10, 12:43 PM
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Welcome and enjoy!
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Welcome friend!

for $10k u can do quite a bit to your new lexus ride.
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sorry bro but those coilover on the link dont fit AWD do a search RWD and AWD dont interchange only BCR had the kit first and now Megan made one. the money you think save aint going be worth the headache you get when it dont fit
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i'd say that $10k would only be air runners and nice jdm set of rims with tires.


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Originally Posted by laobo979
sorry bro but those coilover on the link dont fit AWD do a search RWD and AWD dont interchange only BCR had the kit first and now Megan made one. the money you think save aint going be worth the headache you get when it dont fit
Thanks for the heads up!
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thats a sexy magnum !
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Originally Posted by KWang
thats a sexy magnum !
Thanks, I miss her... But could not afford her anymore with price of gas and the urge to MOD, plus having to have a second car for the winter.

As much as I would love to spend another 10K on mods, it wont be happening any time soon.

One step at a time, which will be wheels, then move on from there.

Thanks for all the warm welcomes


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