IS300 with SC430 wheels (an experiment)

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Eriq

Discussion Starter · Oct 17, 2001

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well, things at my dealership slowed down since 9/11, and we are looking for some projects to keep us busy and hopefully generate some new business. here are some pics of an IS300 fitted with the SC430 o/e 18" wheels. im looking for opinions and whether or not this appeals to any of you. and if it does not, if you honestly think it could to anyone else. and also, if any of you have any ideas on other so called projects we could undergo at a lexus dealership utilizing other vehicles and aftermarket accesories, let me know.

///eriq

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inthethicket

· #2 · Oct 17, 2001

Man, that sucks. I love the SC but I hate those wheels.

SilverLex

· #3 · Oct 17, 2001

No joke, that looks bad.

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Lexus_IS300

· #4 · Oct 17, 2001

i agree with misha, ugly wheels.

Westside115

· #5 · Oct 17, 2001

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Are those polished sewer covers?

I guess you really had to get bored to do that. I dont like those wheels, as will most other people here. Why dont you try puttin the IS wheels on the SC430?

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rusty97

· #6 · Oct 17, 2001

Yah those wheels are pretty nasty.

SilverLex

· #7 · Oct 17, 2001

Originally posted by Westside115:
Are those polished sewer covers?

I guess you really had to get bored to do that. I dont like those wheels, as will most other people here. Why dont you try puttin the IS wheels on the SC430?

Yes.

I'd like to see that for sure.

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Mostly

· #8 · Oct 17, 2001

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And I thought those rims looked bad on the SC430! I hope in you didn't keep those rims on the IS any longer than needed to get that pcture!

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Eriq

Discussion Starter · #9 · Oct 17, 2001

actually, they are still on the car now. im not sure what they want to do with it yet. but im sure youll all be happy to know that we are looking on tirerack for some more attractive add-on toys. ill post pics of the final product if and when we get it together.
again: any advice from anyone? like i said, weve got time on our hands around here.

///eriq

CarWash

· #10 · Oct 17, 2001

try SSR GT1 and GT3 wheels.. they look awesome on IS300's.. you can also make smoked head/tail lights, carbon/wood/aluminum dash kits and possibly those flip screen DVD players for dealer options.. they will be very popular as long as you guys keep the price reasonable..

IS300 Fanatic

· #11 · Oct 17, 2001

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Eriq, I'm with the other IS owners on the outlook of those rims. They just don't seem to fit in...

Well, if you want to do something relatively cheap to boost IS300 sales, then maybe you will get a few ideas from looking at pics of my car. I bought it as is from my dealership... The link is in my signature below.

Enjoy

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vvtipwr

· #12 · Oct 17, 2001

they look awful on a sc430, even worse on an is300.

btw, anybody of pics of a sc430 with aftermarket 18 or 19's (no chrome please)

mkaufman

· #13 · Oct 17, 2001

Fugly wheels, on our IS or the SC.

Did you know that the flat round disk taking up most of the center is PLASTIC?!

Ta-a-a-a-a-acky.

IS300GTE

· #14 · Oct 17, 2001

not attractive

as for your project, how about having a dealer installed 2jzgte motor? i'd trade my car in on that.

blue_r1

· #15 · Oct 17, 2001

i have to be honest in saying the lexus sc430 is a swet looking car all around but has one of the most hidious looking stock wheels i have ever seen and i think it totally ruins the looks of the car

MrCynical

· #16 · Oct 17, 2001

Yeah im gonna have to go with pretty damn fugly on this one

rs

· #17 · Nov 10, 2001

Gotta say these wheels are fuuugly on the IS but I do like them on the SC. . . Go figure!!

fortyounce

· #18 · Nov 11, 2001

those wheels and that picture make the is300 look like a jetta.. ahahaahhha

genearch

· #19 · Nov 13, 2001

Here's a PIC of a blk/blk SC430 with the wheels I have coming.. 19" Dazz Matiz.

I currently have the stock wheels in chrome, it makes a huge difference.

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