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Old 04-19-11, 02:45 PM
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I think my best bet is to really search for a 350! I'll call around this week. How is the gas milage?
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try cars.com might get lucky. Gas it aight depends how you drive. average 24-28mpg highway and city around 22-23mpg.
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aw it's a NASIOC reunion!! Dimitri, I saw your car at EFI, looks sick! Sick, your car is also sick, I've seen it on top scoob! I used to have an '05 WRX myself...

So, basically you can go staggered on AWD as long as the rolling diameter of the tires is fairly close. There's one member on here (and myself including soon) who is rolling on 215/35/19 and 235/35/19 (the diameter is off by about ~ 2%). Basically, you'll be fine as long as you don't go too crazy... just have to keep it fairly close.

But like laobo already said, you are kind of limited with the choices for coilovers. Also, be aware of the potential vibration after lowering (in D or R, stopped). If I knew what I know now back when I was looking for an IS, I would have gotten a RWD one for sure. BUT, these cars in AWD are amazing in the snow... it's almost impossible to lose it.
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you can always do spacers and go hella flush!
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Originally Posted by Acingteam
aw it's a NASIOC reunion!! Dimitri, I saw your car at EFI, looks sick! Sick, your car is also sick, I've seen it on top scoob! I used to have an '05 WRX myself...

So, basically you can go staggered on AWD as long as the rolling diameter of the tires is fairly close. There's one member on here (and myself including soon) who is rolling on 215/35/19 and 235/35/19 (the diameter is off by about ~ 2%). Basically, you'll be fine as long as you don't go too crazy... just have to keep it fairly close.

But like laobo already said, you are kind of limited with the choices for coilovers. Also, be aware of the potential vibration after lowering (in D or R, stopped). If I knew what I know now back when I was looking for an IS, I would have gotten a RWD one for sure. BUT, these cars in AWD are amazing in the snow... it's almost impossible to lose it.
Somebody say NASIOC? I'm still over there every now and then. Traded my 2007 2.5i for 250. Must be a popular thing.

I don't understand all of this vibration stuff. I dropped my Subaru on Cobb springs (2-2.5 inches) and never had any of this BS.
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Originally Posted by Willis1550
Somebody say NASIOC? I'm still over there every now and then. Traded my 2007 2.5i for 250. Must be a popular thing.

I don't understand all of this vibration stuff. I dropped my Subaru on Cobb springs (2-2.5 inches) and never had any of this BS.
Yes, I'm still there as well... mostly on Armin's thread though. It must be a popular thing, you're right! The vibration is annoying... sometimes it's subtle, sometimes a little rough. Depending on the incline I noticed.
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Originally Posted by Acingteam
aw it's a NASIOC reunion!! Dimitri, I saw your car at EFI, looks sick! Sick, your car is also sick, I've seen it on top scoob! I used to have an '05 WRX myself...

So, basically you can go staggered on AWD as long as the rolling diameter of the tires is fairly close. There's one member on here (and myself including soon) who is rolling on 215/35/19 and 235/35/19 (the diameter is off by about ~ 2%). Basically, you'll be fine as long as you don't go too crazy... just have to keep it fairly close.

But like laobo already said, you are kind of limited with the choices for coilovers. Also, be aware of the potential vibration after lowering (in D or R, stopped). If I knew what I know now back when I was looking for an IS, I would have gotten a RWD one for sure. BUT, these cars in AWD are amazing in the snow... it's almost impossible to lose it.
Thanks! Is there an aggressive wheel fitment thread for 250s? I want to see if anyone is running a 245/255rear and 225/235 up front.

This car is perfect for what I want to do!



I need to know asap before I go buy one! I can't seem to find a 100% answer. lol

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Old 04-21-11, 06:26 PM
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Ok I found alot of 250s I want and 0 350s. They're so hard to come by!

Why do none of these cars come with Nav? Was it some kind of option that no one got? lol
Old 04-21-11, 07:33 PM
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rly? when i was looking for my is almost every car at the dealership had nav haha I was trying to find one w/o nav
Old 04-23-11, 07:26 AM
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bump for questions about wider wheels in the rear with AWD. I'm picking this car up Monday!!! I see this kid did it with the exact rims/offsets I want.

http://www.motorworldhype.com/2010-0...7-wheels-andy/

Also, does anyone know any subtle front lip that flow with stock sides and rear? I eventually want to get an Ings+1 kit, but for now I want something simple.
Old 04-23-11, 07:56 AM
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[QUOTE=Dimitri;

Also, does anyone know any subtle front lip that flow with stock sides and rear? I eventually want to get an Ings+1 kit, but for now I want something simple.[/QUOTE]

Gfx lip is subtle. I dont know what year your going with, but with the 09's there's isnt any lips that look nice(atleast to me).
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I am picking up an 08. What lip is this, this is exactly what I want!



Where can I get it?
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That is the factory ground effect gfx front lip.
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Hey D check this site, http://is.sewellparts.com/
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Originally Posted by mikez
That is the factory ground effect gfx front lip.
Nice! Yeah, only $188 painted. That's a steal.

Originally Posted by sick
Hey D check this site, http://is.sewellparts.com/
Thanks man, that website helps out a lot. Do they keep that stuff in stock? I'm going to go broke!! haha


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