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Taking owner ship of an IS-F first sign of spring weather. It came down to IS-F, GTR, or a CTS-V Coupe. I chose the IS-F because I want something classy, with decent power, and while still remaining good on gas. So Ive had my share of show cars, as well as drag monsters. Been lurking around here for a short while, not seeing anything close to what Im looking to do to the IS-F.... And that is basically bag it on ultra low offset rear wheels with negative camber. Also looking to fab up my s/c kit using the GT500 eaton. ![Thumb Up](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
Has anyone sucessfully bagged the IS-F or will I have to be a first again
I also noticed almost none of you are running taller tires with stretch...
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Has anyone sucessfully bagged the IS-F or will I have to be a first again
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You might be the first to bag it. Some use lowering springs - some use coil overs - all try to keep rubber on the inside of the front tires.
The common and proven performance mod is headers and exhaust. No one has cracked the ECU so turbos and superchargers are rare.
Welcome. I take it from the name that you are Jerry from Sandusky Ohio.
The common and proven performance mod is headers and exhaust. No one has cracked the ECU so turbos and superchargers are rare.
Welcome. I take it from the name that you are Jerry from Sandusky Ohio.
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You might be the first to bag it. Some use lowering springs - some use coil overs - all try to keep rubber on the inside of the front tires.
The common and proven performance mod is headers and exhaust. No one has cracked the ECU so turbos and superchargers are rare.
Welcome. I take it from the name that you are Jerry from Sandusky Ohio.
The common and proven performance mod is headers and exhaust. No one has cracked the ECU so turbos and superchargers are rare.
Welcome. I take it from the name that you are Jerry from Sandusky Ohio.
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Ya I was the first to bag a Hyundai Genesis in the states which was a nightmare.
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I also will soon have the first supercharged 2.5l 2008 Rabbit in the world so that is nice too. Im no stranger to standalone tuning, Ive done AEM Talons, Hondas. MS Ive done Subies, a handfull of VW R32's all running piggyback off the ECU which Im going to attempt on this. I have a guy who does cnc work so Im thinking custom intake manifold and GT500 blower with a custom AWIC spacer, which Im using on the Rabbit as well. I will make my own headers and true quad v-band exhaust.
Like I said I need to get the car before I end up changing my mind again... I almost got a used 09 GTR last week for 59k
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It will be hard to get advice from folks here without 1st owning an IS-F, as no one will take you seriously. Spring is months down the road and according to you, your decision on an IS-F can be swayed.......just saying.
I recommend searching for threads from "caymandive." He's one of the moderators here and have shared extensively, his experiences/research with mods to his own IS-F. You can learn pretty much all you need to know about the IS-F engine from his threads.
Good luck.
I recommend searching for threads from "caymandive." He's one of the moderators here and have shared extensively, his experiences/research with mods to his own IS-F. You can learn pretty much all you need to know about the IS-F engine from his threads.
Good luck.
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Check out Figs. They have suspension pieces that look great and are adjustable.
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It will be hard to get advice from folks here without 1st owning an IS-F, as no one will take you seriously. Spring is months down the road and according to you, your decision on an IS-F can be swayed.......just saying.
I recommend searching for threads from "caymandive." He's one of the moderators here and have shared extensively, his experiences/research with mods to his own IS-F. You can learn pretty much all you need to know about the IS-F engine from his threads.
Good luck.
I recommend searching for threads from "caymandive." He's one of the moderators here and have shared extensively, his experiences/research with mods to his own IS-F. You can learn pretty much all you need to know about the IS-F engine from his threads.
Good luck.
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Ill check out his threads, but Im no stranger to displacement and building powerfull reliable cars.
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Check out Figs. They have suspension pieces that look great and are adjustable.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...enderings.html
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Im saying not till spring as I have two projects that have to be finished, and sold before I buy a brand new
IS-F. The MKV and the Vr6 Haldex swapped 91 Corrado(already sold)
IS-F. The MKV and the Vr6 Haldex swapped 91 Corrado(already sold)
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Welcome. Sounds like your in for a big project if you do get the IS-F. I'm sure everyone would give you big props if your able to put in a S/C and tune it. Several people, companies, shops have already tried it with no success because all Toyota ECUs are locked and always will be. The other brand cars you mentioned are all tunable and have stand alones available to buy for tuning. Maybe you can get a JDM ecu and try something with that. Good luck though.
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