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Old 11-17-23 | 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by 387
That is so sleeper with the fender badge delete.

It looks more like a base 300 with the optional 19s than a F Sport 350 especially with the Silver 2022 Enkeis.
Thanks. Was going for the sleeper look. I also deleted the badges on the trunk. The only give away is the tailpipes.


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Old 11-17-23 | 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by GoHorns
Thanks. Was going for the sleeper look. I also deleted the badges on the trunk. The only give away is the tailpipes.

IS300 badges and rattle canning the two upper exhaust tips in BBQ black would so fun to mess with people.
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Old 11-18-23 | 05:25 AM
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Originally Posted by fodalo
clpClegg a great brand of ceramic coat is Car Pro. Start out with a spray bottle of Reload. Its the up keep spray that keeps the finish/color popping. If you like it get it ceramic coated same mfg then the up keep willl be the reload. Great product with durability shine, does well over the ppf as well.
I'm using adams products, the protection is good I haven't been overly impressed with the shine considering its cost and application difficultly. Also haven't been able to achieve the level of hydrophobic properties I see videos of with water running off the paint leaving it almost completely dry.




Old 11-18-23 | 05:37 AM
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Originally Posted by CplClegg
I'm using adams products, the protection is good I haven't been overly impressed with the shine considering its cost and application difficultly. Also haven't been able to achieve the level of hydrophobic properties I see videos of with water running off the paint leaving it almost completely dry.



I use several Adam's products, but only used their ceramic once. It wasn't my favorite. Like you said, expensive, hard to apply, and even with the ceramic boost upkeep it didn't last long.
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Old 11-18-23 | 07:21 AM
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Originally Posted by GoHorns

Silver Enkeis are perfect on this car.

The darker Enkeis and especially the BBS wheels hide too much.
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Old 11-18-23 | 07:55 AM
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I'm torn on the debadging. It does look clean but it also seems a shame to hide the identity of a car that's a bit of a rarity already.
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Old 11-18-23 | 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by AmbyBomb
It does look clean but it also seems a shame to hide the identity of a car that's a bit of a rarity already.
That part. 👍🏽
Old 11-18-23 | 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by CplClegg
I'm using adams products, the protection is good I haven't been overly impressed with the shine considering its cost and application difficultly. Also haven't been able to achieve the level of hydrophobic properties I see videos of with water running off the paint leaving it almost completely dry.



What are you using? Graphene? Looks great here.
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Old 11-18-23 | 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by AmbyBomb
I'm torn on the debadging. It does look clean but it also seems a shame to hide the identity of a car that's a bit of a rarity already.
It looks so clean though


Old 11-18-23 | 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by AmbyBomb
I'm torn on the debadging. It does look clean but it also seems a shame to hide the identity of a car that's a bit of a rarity already.
Same. But after seeing pics of it completely debadged I'm tempted to just remove them all. Only tell would be exhaust tips and exhaust note.
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Old 11-18-23 | 06:03 PM
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Another car wash.





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Old 11-19-23 | 10:14 AM
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It was like 53 degrees today & clear sunny skies. Decided to take the car out for a spin. Also, for those of you storing your car for winter. I only keep only a quarter tank of gas. Is that a ok amount of gas? I see no point filling the tank with Shell 93 since I don't drive it anymore.

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Old 11-19-23 | 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Moonman89
IT was like 53 degrees today & clear sunny skies. Decided to take the car out for a spin. Also, for those of you storing your car for winter. I only keep only a quarter tank of gas. Is that a ok amount of gas?
Looking good!

The more gas you put in the tank, the less air will be in the tank. So, it'll go bad more slowly if the tank is more full. You could also add some gas stabilizer if you want to be extra careful. That's all I know about it. I'll probably still drive mine occasionally if the temps are high enough.
Old 11-19-23 | 10:22 AM
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^^ I have the Michelin Pilot Sport 4s (Summer-Tires) on the car. However, as long as it is dry & 45 degrees or above & dry pavement. I can drive it which is the plan but the next-week forecast is freezing.
Old 11-19-23 | 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Moonman89
It was like 53 degrees today & clear sunny skies. Decided to take the car out for a spin. Also, for those of you storing your car for winter. I only keep only a quarter tank of gas. Is that a ok amount of gas? I see no point filling the tank with Shell 93 since I don't drive it anymore.
Fill the tank. A full tank can't absorb water as a nearly empty tank has plenty of air to absorb water. Water in the fuel is not our friend. I would use some gas stabilizer also. When I lived in Chicago I started the Supra every week till it got up to normal engine temperature. Get a trickle charger for the battery also if you don't have one. Is the car staying in a garage?
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