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comon ya... sooner of later the IS is gonna be riced out like the other car ya talk bouts being riced out... kits... andevry thang...comon give it a break and stop talkin s.h.i.t
is the IS300 gonna get riced out???
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98 Accord EX V6 coupe
AEM Intake, Comptech Headers, Random Tech high-flow cat, GReddy dual MX exhaust, BLTI Carbon Fiber Ignition cables, eibach springs, Axis wheels with Nittos, Wings West Spoiler.
15.1 @ 92 mph
2001 Lexus IS300 (Solar Yellow)
Coming soon: 12 second timeslips with the IS (my new all out drag car!)
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98 Accord EX V6 coupe
AEM Intake, Comptech Headers, Random Tech high-flow cat, GReddy dual MX exhaust, BLTI Carbon Fiber Ignition cables, eibach springs, Axis wheels with Nittos, Wings West Spoiler.
15.1 @ 92 mph
2001 Lexus IS300 (Solar Yellow)
Coming soon: 12 second timeslips with the IS (my new all out drag car!)
I for one am not going to change the outside appearance of my IS except 18" wheels in the future. I think the lines on the car are so clean, just about perfect.
I can't stand all the extra "aero body kit BS" that owners are willing to attach to their cars. I don't even like spoilers on the rear of the car.
But hey, that's just my opinion.
Imperial Jade IS
I can't stand all the extra "aero body kit BS" that owners are willing to attach to their cars. I don't even like spoilers on the rear of the car.
But hey, that's just my opinion.
Imperial Jade IS
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I'm with SMRA...no changes to date. The only thing I'll consider is a supercharger (which, of course, is under the hood).
I love the car just the way it is.
Maybe a lip spoiler, but that too is subtle.
black/ivory
17"
I love the car just the way it is.
Maybe a lip spoiler, but that too is subtle.
black/ivory
17"
my guess is that it won't be as riced out as, say....the honda civic, because the people that can afford the IS can also afford tasteful upgrades, if any, and won't be shopping at their local pep boys for there exterior upgrades, or trying to do it all themselves, including painting anything they want with a spray paint can.
I used to drive a '85 Toyota Corolla GTS (AE86 to those who know). Talk about ricey. That car had a body kit from Japan.
The car was also fully modified for autocrossing.
That was a boy racer car in every respect. I've gotten older since that car and no longer need all the "show" of the add on bits. I still desire performance handling and power. The S/C sounds interesting and may be a future upgrade if it's a quality unit and does not void any warranties.
I'm still the boy racer, just don't need to show the world I am.
The car was also fully modified for autocrossing.
That was a boy racer car in every respect. I've gotten older since that car and no longer need all the "show" of the add on bits. I still desire performance handling and power. The S/C sounds interesting and may be a future upgrade if it's a quality unit and does not void any warranties.
I'm still the boy racer, just don't need to show the world I am.
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98 Accord EX V6 coupe
AEM Intake, Comptech Headers, Random Tech high-flow cat, GReddy dual MX exhaust, BLTI Carbon Fiber Ignition cables, eibach springs, Axis wheels with Nittos, Wings West Spoiler.
15.1 @ 92 mph
2001 Lexus IS300 (Solar Yellow)
Coming soon: 12 second timeslips with the IS (my new all out drag car!)
RISK: Nicely said.
My Swift-Racing SC Stage 3 will be completed in a few months in time for the import shoot out.
No stickers. Only one small rear wing. 18" for summer. That's it. The only way you can tell not to mess with me is my huge intercooler, my blow-off valve and the plates "Altezza"
My Swift-Racing SC Stage 3 will be completed in a few months in time for the import shoot out.
No stickers. Only one small rear wing. 18" for summer. That's it. The only way you can tell not to mess with me is my huge intercooler, my blow-off valve and the plates "Altezza"
What's important to keep in mind when considering the "rice factor" is the people who drive the car. Why do you not see any riced out SL600's? Well it's 112K price tag keeps those who would rice a car out well out of their price range. The price of a car is vital to understanding why some cars are riced out (i.e. Civic, Integra,) why others are less (i.e. CL, 3-series, GS) and others not (SL600, 360 Modena, 911 Turbo.) The price range of the IS places it roughly 5-7k above the high ricers (Prelude, Accord) although some may still be able to get the IS due to parental "genrosity." (Like me! I'm spoiled! Yay!) Then it becomes an issue of how much the owner appreciates the IS. If they don't appreciate the IS, then they'll buy second grade parts (i.e. knockoff aero kits from Erebuni) and the car will therefore look second grade and ricey.
When/If the IS becomes very popular in the future, riceyness may set in, but just as there are those out in the import market who opt for the "clean" look, some IS' will be able to stand out with style, and not stand out with unsightliness.
Riceyness is merely a matter of subjectivity.
When/If the IS becomes very popular in the future, riceyness may set in, but just as there are those out in the import market who opt for the "clean" look, some IS' will be able to stand out with style, and not stand out with unsightliness.
Riceyness is merely a matter of subjectivity.
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