WYHI Car of the Day: Lexus IS
#42
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Not a fan of the new IS in general, but I like this example of a done-up one. I don't think it's ricey at all I mean it's got all quality running gear - project mu brakes are no joke and that loud blue color of the caliper is their version of Brembo gold...it's standard issue. I'd like to see what has been done under the hood for the final verdict.
#43
Originally Posted by underst8
Not a fan of the new IS in general, but I like this example of a done-up one. I don't think it's ricey at all I mean it's got all quality running gear - project mu brakes are no joke and that loud blue color of the caliper is their version of Brembo gold...it's standard issue. I'd like to see what has been done under the hood for the final verdict.
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#44
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Originally Posted by JJaber06
I see an ARC intake
Seems like he just bought the most expensive stuff money can buy. The funny thing is, if all these parts were on a previous gen IS, it would flow so much better. IMO, Lexus was trying to get away from the "tuner" image with the new IS. I mean, look what they did with the SC ![ugh](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/ugh.gif)
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ARC is around 800 just for the box, it's the only true cold air intake that is available for the IS currently, lexus has come out with an F sport line with a new revised box and dual ram induction ducts, but will be available in may. the Ings kit on the car is no joke, the rims are nice but i agree i would do a different color, and the project mu breaks are awesome. there are other finally done IS's done up. for example...and this is what i'm prob going for
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Originally Posted by Dan Martin
Blue wheels, teal brakes, undriveably low, and "JDM NUB" license plate do it in for me. ![2 Cents](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/2cents.gif)
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Originally Posted by JJaber06
I hope the owner doesn't read through this thread lol
I think its the Volks that give it the wrong image, if it had some nice deep dish HRE's or something it would look 50x better. Maybe get a not-so-ricey color on the brake calipers and stick to silver or chrome lug-nuts. Also pick some better styled fart cannons? Also, the plate...lol
I think its the Volks that give it the wrong image, if it had some nice deep dish HRE's or something it would look 50x better. Maybe get a not-so-ricey color on the brake calipers and stick to silver or chrome lug-nuts. Also pick some better styled fart cannons? Also, the plate...lol
Not so ricey brake color though is kinda a funny statement. Project Mu is one of the top of the line brakes in japan. That is the only color they come other than for the Skyline they come in Gold which there is rumor might be coming to other models but right now thats the only color.
I think chrome lugs on that style wheel would look hideous. you just dont run chrome lugs on a wheel like that, just doesn't look right.
#48
Originally Posted by CCColtsicehockey
damn since when did going low become rice. those are all hi end products too, its not like they are some cheap knockoffs or something.
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But then again, I think a lot of Volks except for the GT-S are ugly on most cars, so what do I know
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And I know who project MU is....big deal. I doubt he does anything serious enough to warrant those brakes, so why not get Stoptech or Brembo? Are those not high end enough for the fury of ~200whp lol Atleast you can get them in any color
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The lip and plate are a little much. The colors come off a little awkward, but high end parts like that are sometimes designed to be flashy and weird looking. Def unique looking.
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Funny how the last picture of the IS in that post is the same car but just a previous version.
And the owner would love to see you guys try to beat him with the license plate.
Funny how the last picture of the IS in that post is the same car but just a previous version.
And the owner would love to see you guys try to beat him with the license plate.
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And WTF...this thread is from 2 years ago.
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#56
i see riced out acura everywhere
http://onyxautomotive.com/images/eba...VDCATL0408.jpg
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i see riced out acura everywhere
http://onyxautomotive.com/images/eba...VDCATL0408.jpg
http://onyxautomotive.com/images/eba...VDCATL0408.jpg
What's your point...? Did we offend you when we thought the IS was kinda ricey...?
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i see riced out acura everywhere
http://onyxautomotive.com/images/eba...VDCATL0408.jpg
http://onyxautomotive.com/images/eba...VDCATL0408.jpg
What's your point?
#62
no,nothing offended me, i dont' have a lexus, but i just dont like the way acura owners judging a lexus. they are not "competitors". lexus is
competing with bmw and mb, acura should go judge an infiniti.
competing with bmw and mb, acura should go judge an infiniti.
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dont see how competition has anything to do with a car being riced out.
if someone riced out a civic should we not call it rice because its not competing with us?
how about those companies who take bimmers and paste red interior parts and 22's on them with disgustingly large bumpers?
are they not rice? are we not allowed to call them rice because acuras dont "Compete" with bmw's according to you?
and where do you judge this competition thing? seeing as an is250 is slower than a TSX in every trim.
if someone riced out a civic should we not call it rice because its not competing with us?
how about those companies who take bimmers and paste red interior parts and 22's on them with disgustingly large bumpers?
are they not rice? are we not allowed to call them rice because acuras dont "Compete" with bmw's according to you?
and where do you judge this competition thing? seeing as an is250 is slower than a TSX in every trim.
#64
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in an attempt to get away from "rice" and stay "clean", this IS's subtle mods just make it look like a Stock IS with some sport rims...theres nothing special here at all with mods, im moving to the next thread...
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. It is definitely a clean, blacked out IS.
If it were mine, though, I'd take an IS 350, thank you. I'd also do red calipers to set off the black properly.
Overall:
minus.
But what do I know? I drive a Cadi.
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If it were mine, though, I'd take an IS 350, thank you. I'd also do red calipers to set off the black properly.
Overall:
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But what do I know? I drive a Cadi.
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I dunno if I'd take it over a 350, especially if it was MT. Wheels are meh, better choices out there for the IS IMO. I think it sets off the bodykit though. And I find the plate funny ![Shrug](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/shrug.gif)
And with regards to the "acura owners are hating because their cars are FWD" post:
What does it matter? All (3) Acura sedans and a few of their sedans will whup an IS250, as phee said.
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And with regards to the "acura owners are hating because their cars are FWD" post:
What does it matter? All (3) Acura sedans and a few of their sedans will whup an IS250, as phee said.
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You know what...? So, if someone takes...say...a Lamborghini Murcielago and paints it puke brown. Gave it spinners...and a oil tank for an exhaust...
Well, according to javen09...we can't judge it cuz...well, this is an ACURA site. Yeah, cuz...Acura owners are too "lowly" to judge a Lambo. Yeah, that's it.
Well, according to javen09...we can't judge it cuz...well, this is an ACURA site. Yeah, cuz...Acura owners are too "lowly" to judge a Lambo. Yeah, that's it.
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Hang on while I go lock the WTF-Car-of-the-Day thread because well, hey...there may be cars in there which are "higher-up" brands than Acuras. ![rofl](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/rofl.gif)
And since I own an Infiniti now...I promise I'll never make a bad comment about Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, or Lexus. Ever. Sorry...I just don't know my place in society. Damn.
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And since I own an Infiniti now...I promise I'll never make a bad comment about Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, or Lexus. Ever. Sorry...I just don't know my place in society. Damn.
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exactly
dont see how competition has anything to do with a car being riced out.
if someone riced out a civic should we not call it rice because its not competing with us?
how about those companies who take bimmers and paste red interior parts and 22's on them with disgustingly large bumpers?
are they not rice? are we not allowed to call them rice because acuras dont "Compete" with bmw's according to you?
and where do you judge this competition thing? seeing as an is250 is slower than a TSX in every trim.
if someone riced out a civic should we not call it rice because its not competing with us?
how about those companies who take bimmers and paste red interior parts and 22's on them with disgustingly large bumpers?
are they not rice? are we not allowed to call them rice because acuras dont "Compete" with bmw's according to you?
and where do you judge this competition thing? seeing as an is250 is slower than a TSX in every trim.
![Wish](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/wish.gif)
You know what...? So, if someone takes...say...a Lamborghini Murcielago and paints it puke brown. Gave it spinners...and a oil tank for an exhaust...
Well, according to javen09...we can't judge it cuz...well, this is an ACURA site. Yeah, cuz...Acura owners are too "lowly" to judge a Lambo. Yeah, that's it.
![pofl](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/pofl.gif)
Well, according to javen09...we can't judge it cuz...well, this is an ACURA site. Yeah, cuz...Acura owners are too "lowly" to judge a Lambo. Yeah, that's it.
![pofl](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/pofl.gif)
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^ I fixed it.
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Mods, I believe this is a troll stiring trouble. All his posts are here attacking Acura vehicles and supporting Lexus ones.