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Old 11-29-11, 10:51 AM
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^They didn't have 6speed for the 350
Old 11-29-11, 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by KidAloha
I just got my tint done , 35% front driver and passenger , 35% rear window , and 5% rear doors . I'm thinking of getting the rear window visor . opinions ? Yeah I'm on Oahu . I want speed , not really trying to go for VIP . Which would be easier to go for ? I was going to take off the front bracket but theres four huge holes if I do . Thanks everyone for the warm welcome .
Speed, sorry there are no real gains to be had on the 2IS with simple bolt on's. And there are no 'affordable' options for power adders either~

Come to this sunday's show, look for the revision line up and ask for Judd or llamaboiz and I'll show you what can be done in the 'looks' dept. We'll have samples of mild to wild 2IS on display. (im the mild )
Old 11-29-11, 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by llamaboiz
Speed, sorry there are no real gains to be had on the 2IS with simple bolt on's. And there are no 'affordable' options for power adders either~

Come to this wkends show look for the revision line up and ask for Judd or llamaboiz and I'll show you what can be done in the 'looks' dept. We'll have samples of mild to wild 2IS on display. (im the mild )
Yeah kinda figured already but I still wanted to ask lol , thanks .

I'll be sure to hit up the carshow .
Old 11-29-11, 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by IS250Vic
Can anyone tell me what year the IS's came with those wheels as well as the model which they came bundled with?

I love these wheels and if only you lived in BC, i would definitely pick these up... :/
They are the 2011-12 non-F-Sport 18" wheels. They come on any 11-12 2IS with 18's that isn't an F-Sport. In Canada the only model that comes with them is the 6MT Sport Package. In the USA there are different choices for getting those wheels. I almost ordered the Sport Package for my IS, but decided I didn't want leather or sunroof, so I got the base model and am adding the various Sport Package items to my car instead. There are some things I would have liked to have, but this way my car is going to end up being more what I wanted.

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Looks like an IS-C wheel.
Nope, the IS C wheels are quite a bit different.

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Old 11-29-11, 11:08 AM
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welcome and congrats! F-Sport sways!
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welcome to CL and congrats on the new ride! i also have a black-6spd. like the rest said, in terms of speed you wont get much. but it also that depends what you were driving before. i came from a 140hp integra RS, so this car feels ways lot faster. i'd start with a drop and a lip kit, ive always been a sucker for exterior parts.
Old 11-29-11, 11:10 AM
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Should I cut my res ?
Old 11-29-11, 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by KidAloha
Should I cut my res ?
what you mean cut your res. cut off your resonator?
Old 11-29-11, 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by NoAlias
welcome to CL and congrats on the new ride! i also have a black-6spd. like the rest said, in terms of speed you wont get much. but it also that depends what you were driving before. i came from a 140hp integra RS, so this car feels ways lot faster. i'd start with a drop and a lip kit, ive always been a sucker for exterior parts.
Haha I came from the same car , 2001 LS Teg but have driven lot faster cars . I'm fine with the speed for now , thinking of all the same things to do first . Thanks .
Old 11-29-11, 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by NoAlias
what you mean cut your res. cut off your resonator?
Yeah , the cars to soft .
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welcome to CL family!
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Originally Posted by KidAloha
Yeah , the cars to soft .
i would get an invidia midpipe rather then cut and weld stuff on. at least then if you wanted to return it to stock you still have the parts. that or just get an exhaust.
Old 11-29-11, 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by NoAlias
i would get an invidia midpipe rather then cut and weld stuff on. at least then if you wanted to return it to stock you still have the parts. that or just get an exhaust.
Which exhaust would you recommend ? sounds good .
Old 11-29-11, 11:25 AM
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Rear window visor? not to flame but this aint no honda buddy... you aint going no where if its speed, you only got headers, full exhaust and intake for an option. if you have the money, do a custom supercharger. i'd say work on suspension for now.
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fsport is definitely one of the loudest, then HKS Hi power, and tanabe medallion (which im running) is one of the quietest you can get. theres other options out there but these are the most common ones. too bad the greddy's for our cars are discontinued, i think there one of the best looking exhaust out there that sound great. maybe others can chip in for opinions.


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