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Old 06-21-24, 11:32 PM
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Default Just bought my Iridium IS500

The paint color looks so nice in person, a much more sophisticated silver than a regular silver car (referring to my defender in this case), love it!

So far, the car has been amazing, but a bit floaty/soft coming from a e92 m3. This is the closest new car experience I can get to replicate the NA V8 m3 feel though.

looking for advice on aftermarket parts to make more “street ready”.

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Originally Posted by JimmyCheng
The paint color looks so nice in person, a much more sophisticated silver than a regular silver car (referring to my defender in this case), love it!

So far, the car has been amazing, but a bit floaty/soft coming from a e92 m3. This is the closest new car experience I can get to replicate the NA V8 m3 feel though.

looking for advice on aftermarket parts to make more “street ready”.
not a ton of aftermarket parts available, but enough to scratch the itch. RR-Racing.com has parts @Meraki Autoworks is a vendor that sells parts. Eibach just release new springs, or look at swift, rsr, or rr racing for suspension. There's a handful of companies that offer exhaust parts.
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We can get you taken care of with parts. Probably want to do some RSR coilovers and Toms racing bars to stiffen it up!

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Originally Posted by JimmyCheng
The paint color looks so nice in person, a much more sophisticated silver than a regular silver car (referring to my defender in this case), love it!

So far, the car has been amazing, but a bit floaty/soft coming from a e92 m3. This is the closest new car experience I can get to replicate the NA V8 m3 feel though.

looking for advice on aftermarket parts to make more “street ready”.
where are u in van? join here https:// w w w.facebook.com/groups/ClubLexusVancouver
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Originally Posted by JimmyCheng
The paint color looks so nice in person, a much more sophisticated silver than a regular silver car (referring to my defender in this case), love it!
Congrats! The Iridium is super special. 👏🏽👍🏽
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Old 06-23-24, 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by JimmyCheng
The paint color looks so nice in person, a much more sophisticated silver than a regular silver car (referring to my defender in this case), love it!
Spray some translucent ruby tintcoat over the iridium it and elevate it to an Infrared. Just kidding. Looks good. The iridium is a damn nice-looking silver

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So far, the car has been amazing, but a bit floaty/soft coming from a e92 m3. This is the closest new car experience I can get to replicate the NA V8 m3 feel though.
My IS replaced a f36 MSport. Though the MSports are not as awesome as a full M Class, my first impression driving the IS 500 was similar. The IS felt bigger and less connected to the road. Sport+ helps a little when driving in a more spirited manner, but, IMO, does nothing when driving like a "normal" person.

Probably a good thing I am a bit abnormal.
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Originally Posted by JimmyCheng
The paint color looks so nice in person, a much more sophisticated silver than a regular silver car (referring to my defender in this case), love it!

So far, the car has been amazing, but a bit floaty/soft coming from a e92 m3. This is the closest new car experience I can get to replicate the NA V8 m3 feel though.

looking for advice on aftermarket parts to make more “street ready”.
Your car is identical to my wife's car, even down to the Circuit Red interior. Couldn't agree more about Iridium. It is a special color. Seeing it in person demonstrates why it is one of the special factory colors in the LC 500 Inspiration Series. Congrats.


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CONGRATS AND WELCOME TO 'CLUB 77' (https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...os-thread.html)!


Originally Posted by JimmyCheng
The paint color looks so nice in person, a much more sophisticated silver than a regular silver car (referring to my defender in this case), love it!

So far, the car has been amazing, but a bit floaty/soft coming from a e92 m3. This is the closest new car experience I can get to replicate the NA V8 m3 feel though.

looking for advice on aftermarket parts to make more “street ready”.
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Old 06-24-24, 05:08 PM
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Welcome to the club!! You won't be disappointed!
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Beautiful car and welcome
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