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Old 01-09-23 | 09:49 AM
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What happened to your mirror?
Old 01-09-23 | 10:01 AM
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What happened to your mirror?
I assume you’re referencing this photo on the left side of the mirror? After I posted, I saw it too and had to go back and make sure I didn’t miss a blemish or the clear protective film that this vinyl had. Turns out it was just a reflection from one of the lights I had on at the time.


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Old 01-09-23 | 04:00 PM
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ha! I never noticed that.
Man I totally think they should have the F Sports come from the factory w/ Black already, or Gunmetal at least like my wife's NX.. She didn't even have to do a chrome delete..
What part of Texas are you in?
Old 01-09-23 | 04:18 PM
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Man I totally think they should have the F Sports come from the factory w/ Black already, or Gunmetal at least like my wife's NX.. She didn't even have to do a chrome delete..
What part of Texas are you in?
I completely agree and think the newer model years are black… maybe that’s just the 500s though… not sure. I’m just glad it didn’t have more chrome to cover up!

Im in North Texas- McKinney.
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Old 01-09-23 | 09:48 PM
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New member of our local club and his Molten Pearl IS 500.
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Old 01-11-23 | 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by TXLexus74
I completely agree and think the newer model years are black… maybe that’s just the 500s though… not sure. I’m just glad it didn’t have more chrome to cover up!

Im in North Texas- McKinney.
Bro..... I'm in Allen!!
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Old 01-12-23 | 06:20 AM
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Originally Posted by arentz07
New member of our local club and his Molten Pearl IS 500.
Man, it's shots like these that make me love MP. Is there a filter on it at all? It looks more orange than in some.
Old 01-12-23 | 07:01 AM
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Man, it's shots like these that make me love MP. Is there a filter on it at all? It looks more orange than in some.
From what I’ve seen, the filters just enhance whatever is going on at the time. Like incognito, if it’s grimy or dirty, it can appear flat as hell. (In person and in photos.) If it’s clean however…va-va-va-voom! ❤️ The other paint colors seem to retain their luster a little better.
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Old 01-12-23 | 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by TipsyTonio
Man, it's shots like these that make me love MP. Is there a filter on it at all? It looks more orange than in some.
I believe I just used the "Auto" filter on Google photos but honestly it didn't do much.
Old 01-13-23 | 09:59 AM
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Oooh, this shot makes MP grow on me. Very nice!

Originally Posted by arentz07

New member of our local club and his Molten Pearl IS 500.
Old 01-15-23 | 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Fizzboy7
Very nice. White on white is very rare. Enjoy!
Thank you !

Originally Posted by arentz07
They are pricey, so at first I was unsure. But, I decided to bite the bullet, and they are worth the money. Turn-in is so crisp compared to the Potenzas that came on the car when it was new, and the car feels somewhat more planted and precise in the corners. The only gripe I have with them is road noise on the highway, which can be a bit loud at times. Still, I recommend them highly.
Thanks for that info. Definitely going to change the Brisgestones out whenever they waste. Always been a fan of Michelin.

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I agree with Alex’s summation. After 4 months with the OEMs, mine were replaced with the Pilot Sport 4S tires. I had them on my ‘16 IS 350 FSport too and the hookup with these things are a total game changer!
Thanks for that 2nd opinion. I'm convinced !

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09twofiddy....Congrats!! After seeing your pics, I think it moved lmao!!

I had a 2021 white on white and loved it!! I tried to have my 2022 IS 500 in the same combo but the dealer could only find me a red interior, which I like, but the white on white was just sublime!!
LOL big change from that 09 is250 to this 23 is350
Nice. IS500 is the shizz ! Would love to ride one someday and see what it's about ! Red is also nice on the 4is. It's like a matte red as opposed to the shinier red the 3is's had.
Old 01-15-23 | 11:15 PM
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It's time to say, many new cars have debuted in the last few years. But the IS is still, in my opinion, THEE best looking of them all. I still do double takes at every one I see whiz by. The front end styling and DRL's are especially sinister, and like nothing else. The rear... I'm not so hot on (looks layered or squashed, but still pleasant enough). Overall, I think this will be a model and design that is a timeless collectible over the longterm.
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Old 01-16-23 | 07:21 PM
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I just ordered IS 300 in that colour, F Sport 2
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Old 01-17-23 | 06:44 PM
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Here's my girl.. First pic it'd actually let me post.. 2022 IS350 DHP, Cloudburst Grey, Chrome Delete, Dropped on RSR-Downs, NIA Full Bodykit, CF NIA Rear Diffuser, CF Rear Window Spoiler, CF Mirror Caps, Seibon GT Hood, Remark Exhaust, LowGlow Underglow Kit.. More to come..
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Old 01-17-23 | 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by twalls

Here's my girl.. First pic it'd actually let me post.. 2022 IS350 DHP, Cloudburst Grey, Chrome Delete, Dropped on RSR-Downs, NIA Full Bodykit, CF NIA Rear Diffuser, CF Rear Window Spoiler, CF Mirror Caps, Seibon GT Hood, Remark Exhaust, LowGlow Underglow Kit.. More to come..
Wow, beautiful car! Did you do all of the work yourself!? Looks amazing! Would love to see this thing in person!

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