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Old 05-05-13, 09:22 PM
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Default IS250 Finally Modded

Hello, ClubLexus members.

I want share with all of you my progress of my car so far. I am blessed that my parents bought me my car so please keep the rude comments to self. I am a full-time student and I am currently working part-time. I told myself that I was not going to mod this car whatsoever but browsing on CL just made me want to as I am sure most or all of us have told ourselves this numerous times.

Anyways, since I am a full-time and working part-time, I don’t have a lot of funds. I have been saving and just tried to mod my car in the cheapest way possible.

Got some item in the mail:




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Vehicle:
Smokey Granite Mica (SGM) - 2007 Lexus IsS250 AWD

Exterior:
6K HID Bulbs
3K yellow fog bulbs
Yellow tint overlay for fogs
Red out tail light tint overlay
Carbon fiber roof spoiler
Carbon fiber door pillars

Interior:
Stock

Suspension:
Megan EZ Street coilovers (not installed yet)

Wheels:
Varrstoen ES2
19x9.5 All around
et 30

Tires:
Michelin Pilot Sport 2 PS2
235/35/19


I am still in the progress.. I will try to update if I add anything new.

Thanks ClubLexus for helping me here and there.

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I mounted on my wheels today and I will be installing the Megan EZ Street coilovers next weekend hopefully.
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Definitely needs a drop bad. It sitting higher than with the stock wheels lol. I would invest in a low pro jack lift. I wouldnt trust that little jack on an uneven surface.

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looks good, i wish my parents bought me a brand new Lex
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Thanks, guys! I am going to install the coilovers next week. I am rubbing a little in the front on hard turns.
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Originally Posted by guesswh0
Thanks, guys! I am going to install the coilovers next week. I am rubbing a little in the front on hard turns.
your definitely going to need a roll front, shave in the back
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Looks good so far...just need to slap them coils on already to complete the look
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full time student vs parttime job:
coilover + 19" +Michelin= dang... Its not a cheapway bro...
joking..Anyway, it's all good.
I would recommend you to upgrade some Vled 5watt puddle lamps And DROP at least 1" = Awesome!
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off to a good start. It'll look good once u install those coils
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I had the varrstoen es 2.2.2 as well but they don't clear front brakes on the 350! I was dropped 1 finger gap and had to roll all 4 fenders
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progress is going good...you will fall in love more once its lowered.
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Good to hear that your have coils waiting to be installed. Should be looking better with the drop
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Originally Posted by 1sWt2GS
your definitely going to need a roll front, shave in the back
Would I since I can't lower it a lot on an AWD?

Originally Posted by Seize
Looks good so far...just need to slap them coils on already to complete the look
Thanks!

Originally Posted by huycyber
full time student vs parttime job:
coilover + 19" +Michelin= dang... Its not a cheapway bro...
joking..Anyway, it's all good.
I would recommend you to upgrade some Vled 5watt puddle lamps And DROP at least 1" = Awesome!
Why are you busting my *****, man? Thanks.

Originally Posted by RDIS250AWD
off to a good start. It'll look good once u install those coils
Thanks!

Originally Posted by Offspring
I had the varrstoen es 2.2.2 as well but they don't clear front brakes on the 350! I was dropped 1 finger gap and had to roll all 4 fenders
Ah, I see!

Originally Posted by iRyan
progress is going good...you will fall in love more once its lowered.
I know! I cannot wait until I drop her!

Originally Posted by bob4256
Good to hear that your have coils waiting to be installed. Should be looking better with the drop
Yes sir! Cannot wait!
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Just installed my carbon fiber roof spoiler.





Tested the fitment for my vertex replica lip other day.

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I finally got my lip painted and installed today. Here is a quick cell phone picture.



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