IS F (2008-2014) Discussion topics related to the IS F model

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Old 10-13-10, 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by MiiK350
Congrats! But guys, am I crazy or are only SOME spokes look like they are backwards?
You are not crazy.

Mugenh22a4:
The wheels on the ISF are directional and marked FR, FL, RR, RL on the inside of one spoke. Some one put your wheels on in the wrong place. Have the rears swapped Left to Right. If you have directional tires on the car you will have to have the tires dismounted/mounted also to get everything right again. Sorry for the bad news, but NICE CAR!
Old 10-13-10, 04:08 PM
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welcome to the club, and congrats on the ride! SGM is a great color choice. there is always something special about any F...just gotta take some time to know it some more! you'll realize soon enough...enjoy her! :P
Old 10-13-10, 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by LexISguy
Congrats and welcome to the Club, never considered an E92 M3?
Didn't want to deal with German quality anymore.
Old 10-13-10, 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by UCrazyKid
You are not crazy.

Mugenh22a4:
The wheels on the ISF are directional and marked FR, FL, RR, RL on the inside of one spoke. Some one put your wheels on in the wrong place. Have the rears swapped Left to Right. If you have directional tires on the car you will have to have the tires dismounted/mounted also to get everything right again. Sorry for the bad news, but NICE CAR!
Wow, it never occured to me the wheels were directional. Luckily, the Bridgestone RE050A PPs aren't directional.

I'll have the rear wheels swapped at my 30 day / 1000 mile service (part of CPO)

Thanks for the catch!
Old 10-13-10, 06:07 PM
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Hey mugenh22a4, lol do we have another ex 5th gen Prelude owner?

I still got mine: A 1999 Crystal Blue 5-speed. It's now my winter-mobile...
Old 10-13-10, 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by IceIridium
Hey mugenh22a4, lol do we have another ex 5th gen Prelude owner?

I still got mine: A 1999 Crystal Blue 5-speed. It's now my winter-mobile...
Yes, that was 3 cars ago and I still miss it dearly

It was red on black....and it was my first "performance" car.
Old 10-13-10, 07:18 PM
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Welcome to CL...
i did exactly same thing
e46 m3 to SGM IS F lol
Old 10-13-10, 07:56 PM
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Welcome and great looking car!
Old 10-13-10, 08:02 PM
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LOL I saw your post on m3forum saying good-bye and now you are here

Stop creating all that drama over there, BMW fanboys in general can't handle cars other than those with the Rondel on the hood. I love both cars for different reasons.

Why/Did you consider the e92 m3?


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Old 10-13-10, 08:12 PM
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congrats! did you happen to buy this car from bellevue?
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Originally Posted by mugenh22a4
Yes, that was 3 cars ago and I still miss it dearly

It was red on black....and it was my first "performance" car.
If memory serves, I think there are several of us here that at one time owned a 5th gen Prelude. It's interesting that these two cars are very different beasts and yet shared many same owners. For most here it's an old memory but I'm just too hesitant to give it up. I only use it for winter to justify not selling it though I know it's a terrible car for bad winter weather. lol...
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Welcome back!! Great choice
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Originally Posted by is2seattle
congrats! did you happen to buy this car from bellevue?
Yip. That flagship dealership is really something! That's the first dealership I've been to that has an escalator
Old 10-14-10, 07:06 AM
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Welcome to the forum, and congrats on the F. It looks sharp.
Old 10-14-10, 12:33 PM
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Congrats on the F, very nice color. I'm jealous... I want one too!! Maybe someday...

Any plans for mods yet?


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