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Old 03-29-12, 02:07 PM
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Just search this "specs on IS-F blade and web wheels". My dealer did the same thing to my car and someone on here pointed it out to me so i figured i would pass the favor on.
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Originally Posted by zapa
Very nice car but I hate to say the wheels are on the wrong side. On the 08 each rim is different to there is a front left,front right,back left, and a back right. From the photo you have above all I can see is that the front rims are on the wrong side.
For real? Or are you testing my blonde skills ? Lol

My parents owned the car before me and my mom just had 4 new tires put on at a Lexus dealership. Surely they would have known????

Btw, my brakes are squeaking bad. When I had the emissions testing down I was told the front pads were almost done so when I replace those I'll have to see about the wheels. I sure hope I'm not ruining anything driving if they are in fact switched.
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Originally Posted by zapa
Just search this "specs on IS-F blade and web wheels". My dealer did the same thing to my car and someone on here pointed it out to me so i figured i would pass the favor on.
Thank you! I will look into this ASAP.
Old 03-29-12, 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Heather558
For real? Or are you testing my blonde skills ? Lol

My parents owned the car before me and my mom just had 4 new tires put on at a Lexus dealership. Surely they would have known????

Btw, my brakes are squeaking bad. When I had the emissions testing down I was told the front pads were almost done so when I replace those I'll have to see about the wheels. I sure hope I'm not ruining anything driving if they are in fact switched.
No I am not testing your blonde skills. Don't worry about ruining anything, but I think the different design is in order to keep the brakes cooler but I'm not quite sure. But mainly its just a stylistic thing. Just do it when ever you want to. It drove me crazy once i found out so i got out the jack and the spare tire and took one wheel off put the spare in. Then moved to the other side put in the right wheel and then back to the other side.
Old 03-29-12, 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Heather558
For real? Or are you testing my blonde skills ? Lol

My parents owned the car before me and my mom just had 4 new tires put on at a Lexus dealership. Surely they would have known????

Btw, my brakes are squeaking bad. When I had the emissions testing down I was told the front pads were almost done so when I replace those I'll have to see about the wheels. I sure hope I'm not ruining anything driving if they are in fact switched.
Hey Heather, welcome to the boards. Great choice with the Obsidian as we all know the car looks best in black! (puts on his flameproof jacket lol.)

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Anyway, post up some more pics of your F if you have a chance! Also, you can't go wrong with the Project Mu pads as a replacement for the squeeky/dusty stock pads. Much quieter, a lot less brake dust, and they bite really well.

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Originally Posted by Apexsports
Hey Heather, welcome to the boards. Great choice with the Obsidian as we all know the car looks best in black! (puts on his flameproof jacket lol.)
True story.



I love a lot of other F colors as well though. Welcome!
Old 03-29-12, 04:18 PM
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Also check out your rear pads and see if they squeek aswell. If your still under warranty they have a TSB and will change out to new rear pads for free
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@LBmtb - Looking good!
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Agreed on the obsidian

Don't agree on apexsports choice of liter bikes... lol
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Congrats on the F! You'll enjoy it thoroughly. I as well was biased to Obsidian. The upkeep will be difficult, but it does look amazing after a good wash and detail. Have fun!
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Welcome to CL Heather, and congrats on your purchase.
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Originally Posted by SeanGTS
Agreed on the obsidian

Don't agree on apexsports choice of liter bikes... lol
Lol, stock, the 10R has it covered as far as grunt, but the R1 eats it up as far as sexiness.
Old 03-29-12, 07:35 PM
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Welcome and great color!!!! I am sure you will appreciate the F over the M3 more and more as time goes by.
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congratz on the car! and welcome to the boards!
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Congrats! Did you parents give you a fair deal? haha


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