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Old 10-06-23, 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by OCJACKAL
Looks amazing.. any issues rubbing with the spacers? hows the ride? I know people have commented on the ride already, just want as many opinions as possible lol

wanted to wait to give you full feedback but One week later I just got a realignment and everything is smooth. Springs didnt throw off alignment it was off before and even after I told the dealer it was still pulling right they didn’t fix it. The look is incredible IMO and there are handling benefits. You have to be deliberate with driving but I have no rubbing on full turns and parallel parking events. I’m used to having to watch for massive sewer mancovers in the roads and there was already road noise and stiffness. It’s no worse. Biggest issue or adjustment for me as I’ve never lowered a car in my life was the clearance and leaving my neighborhood since we live in urban area. The look and feel though is worth the adjustment IMO. Only better option I suppose would be coil overs that maybe wouldn’t sit as low or are adjustable. At high speeds if I hit a road hump in a turn or something, again roads are always variable, I’ll get a beep from my dash camera (happened twice) as if it’s needing to acknowledge a road event from perhaps feeling the shock?
Old 10-06-23, 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by RubyV8

wanted to wait to give you full feedback but One week later I just got a realignment and everything is smooth. Springs didnt throw off alignment it was off before and even after I told the dealer it was still pulling right they didn’t fix it. The look is incredible IMO and there are handling benefits. You have to be deliberate with driving but I have no rubbing on full turns and parallel parking events. I’m used to having to watch for massive sewer mancovers in the roads and there was already road noise and stiffness. It’s no worse. Biggest issue or adjustment for me as I’ve never lowered a car in my life was the clearance and leaving my neighborhood since we live in urban area. The look and feel though is worth the adjustment IMO. Only better option I suppose would be coil overs that maybe wouldn’t sit as low or are adjustable. At high speeds if I hit a road hump in a turn or something, again roads are always variable, I’ll get a beep from my dash camera (happened twice) as if it’s needing to acknowledge a road event from perhaps feeling the shock?
Dies anything with safety sense need to recalibrated with it being lowered?
Old 10-06-23, 03:51 PM
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I’m not getting any dash alerts but it’s possible that’s what’s triggering the action/beep on the dashcam. I still can’t download a damn video from it….

downloading the desktop application for the dashcam on lexus’ website hasn’t worked in a while.
Old 10-06-23, 05:06 PM
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as I've stated several times in other threads, Toms axle back for 300/350 come w/ stacked Ti exhaust tips. The Toms axle back from for the 500 just came out, but it makes me think that it's the same system; some members stated that our oem axle backs fit their set up.
Old 10-07-23, 12:42 AM
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What have you done to your IS500 today?-photo490.jpg

Personalized plate with a Euro twist. Not legal in the front like this, but at least same letters and number front and back
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Old 10-08-23, 04:12 AM
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This is super cool!
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Old 10-12-23, 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by 808c2s

I've been looking for these, where did tou get them?
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Old 10-12-23, 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Phresh2010
Winter wheels came in
Part number on these?
Old 10-12-23, 11:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Cekr85
I've been looking for these, where did tou get them?
https://www.carbonguards.com/product...f-4-high-gloss

But unfortunately all sold out.
Old 10-13-23, 02:04 AM
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Originally Posted by 808c2s
CG told me they were hoping to restock during October. I will follow up again today
Old 10-13-23, 09:32 AM
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Added some style points under the hood

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Originally Posted by Pandonsf
Added some style points under the hood
How much sound difference does the intake tube make?
Old 10-13-23, 09:55 AM
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Haven't drove it yet, will let you know if there is any sound difference.
Old 10-13-23, 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by SlowlaneAZ
How much sound difference does the intake tube make?
Originally Posted by Pandonsf
Haven't drove it yet, will let you know if there is any sound difference.
It's just for looks isn't it? Which by the way looks awesome!
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Originally Posted by Benibiker1558
It's just for looks isn't it? Which by the way looks awesome!
I'll correct myself :
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TOMS Racing
Suction Intake Pipe (Carbon Fiber)
Reduces intake resistance and improves engine response. Optimal pipe shape reduces intake resistance and improves engine response. The pipe body uses buffed aluminum to improve durability and reliability.
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