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Old 09-09-12, 10:06 PM
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I bought the 250 about a month back, coming from owning a turbo Silvia S15 I couldn't help but read up and start changing things up.

First change was some different coloured low beam, foggies and Seibon carbon fiber lip kit. I was contemplating if I should paint it black or not but once I chucked it on, I couldn't be stuffed lol.

Seibon front and side skits snapped on perfectly without any major mods but the rear is not as flush as I would like it to be.... maybe one day I'll take it off and do something about it but till then..lol


Here is what it looks like so far:







Still haven't changed over my old number plate yet which reads 513AZY and still got no rego sticker =S

The next thing I'll be looking at getting is some wheels and coilovers/custom springs, depending what my research ends up at lol. I was thinking Varrestoen 1.1.2 9.5 and 10.5 +22s with a 2.25" drop should do it. I'll be able to roll the guards myself...hopefully i won't mess anything up hahahaha

Any input will be much appreciated =)
Old 09-09-12, 10:11 PM
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Good start! It will look great when she's good and low.

Welcome BTW!
Old 09-09-12, 10:15 PM
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good choice with the kit, CF looks good on your black car imo dont paint it!
Old 09-09-12, 10:20 PM
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welcome to the club. I would paint the kit

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Old 09-09-12, 10:30 PM
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they dont make those size/offsets anymore
Old 09-09-12, 10:33 PM
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looks pretty good. I like it!
Old 09-09-12, 11:00 PM
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Just need to get some bumer plugs and take off that front plate!
Old 09-09-12, 11:11 PM
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Man, to tell you the truth, I was NEVER the guy to like any lip kits that weren't painted, especially if it was carbon fiber. But I guess you proved me wrong. I suppose it only works with this color!
Very sexy looking beast!
Old 09-09-12, 11:33 PM
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looks pretty good man! im still trying to figure out what i want to do to my girl is350
Old 09-10-12, 04:30 AM
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car looks great so far, i know your upset losing speed coming from a S15 but you will live...lol...let the mods begin..
Old 09-10-12, 04:59 AM
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Welcome to the forums. I have some Varrstoen 1.1.2 in 18s with the offset you're looking for in hyper black if you're interested. The tires need to be replaced but they should be in the classifieds section soon.
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Definitely do miss the feel of a turbo, but the is250 is so comfortable!

I was thinking of changing my number plate so it sits towards the side of the bar lol. Not too sure on how big the holes behind the number plate is.. i don't really want to be running huge noticeable plugs hehehe


In Australia Varrestoen only makes +22 offset LOL and yeah doubt i'll be able to afford the shipping from where u guys are =D
Old 09-10-12, 06:20 AM
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Welcome to the Club.

Interested to see the Queensland license plate "Sunshine State", as my home state of Florida also calls itself the "Sunshine State".
Old 09-10-12, 07:36 AM
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s15 drooool ))))
Old 09-10-12, 07:39 AM
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looks good..just need to drop...


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