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VIP IS300 build

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classylex01January 30, 2014
#507568

VIP IS300 build. NEW BUMPER AND CHROME

ive had the car for a year now and have had a good amount of progress
please comment feel free to suggest anything

Performance
blitz air filter
megan racing header and down pipe
tanabe hyper medallion dual exhaust

suspension/wheels
megan racing ez street coilovers
front camber -2.5 rear 3.5
bbs lm reps
19x8.5 19x9.5 215/35/19 all round previous set up
currently 225/35/19 all alround

Exterior
jdm altezza grill
black housing headlights 6k hid
altezza sidemarkers
jdm chrome handles
red out tail lights
color matched visor
custom front bumper


stock
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need tires so i bought wheels and tire
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stretch with 4x4 height
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couldn't take it no more i bought coilovers
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then i decided it was time for a new bumper i got creative and took it to a custom fab shop
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ive had the car for a year now and have had a good amount of progress
please comment feel free to suggest anything

Performance
blitz air filter
megan racing header and down pipe
tanabe hyper medallion dual exhaust

suspension/wheels
megan racing ez street coilovers
front camber -2.5 rear 3.5
bbs lm reps
19x8.5 19x9.5 215/35/19 all round previous set up
currently 225/35/19 all alround

Exterior
jdm altezza grill
black housing headlights 6k hid
altezza sidemarkers
jdm chrome handles
red out tail lights
color matched visor
custom front bumper  


stock
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need tires so i bought wheels and tire 
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stretch with 4x4 height
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couldn't take it no more i bought coilovers
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then i decided it was time for a new bumper i got creative and took it to a custom fab shop
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classylex01February 4, 2014
#507687
a few updates

jdm chrome
handle covers
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and i also picked up a is300 sportcross bumper complete with fog lights
AND YES I PLAN ON TAKING OFF THE YELLOW TINT
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a few updates

jdm chrome 
handle covers
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and i also picked up a is300 sportcross bumper complete with fog lights
AND YES I PLAN ON TAKING OFF THE  YELLOW TINT 
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classylex01February 13, 2014
#507964
took some shoots this morning with my camera
(canonrebelt2iTI:D) recently pulled my front fenders and went lower because the sportcross bumper doesnt sit low enough. considering maybe going lower in the rear
wat do u guy s think?
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took some shoots this morning with my camera 
(canonrebelt2iTI:D) recently pulled my front fenders and went lower because the sportcross bumper doesnt sit low enough. considering maybe going lower in the rear 
wat do u guy s think?
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classylex01March 13, 2014
#508825
DONT EVERYONE COMMENT AT ONCE NOW

so i found out my radiator was leaking and my reservoir tank was cracked and since that happened it went on my serpentine belt so i went ahead purchased
new parts

radiator, oem reservoir tank shroud,oem hoses, dayco belt
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i also thought it was time to upgrade my exhaust tips. they have better days
AND THIS IS WATS LEFT OF MY MUFF TIP :confused
these are tanabe hyper medallion
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as stated im looking to peruse vip stance. i was inspired by this car to upgrade my tips

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so i went ahead and bought
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4in outer 12in length with a 2.25 ins
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DONT EVERYONE COMMENT AT ONCE NOW 

so i found out my radiator was leaking and my reservoir tank was cracked and since that happened it went on my serpentine belt so i went ahead purchased 
new parts

radiator, oem reservoir tank shroud,oem hoses,  dayco belt
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i also thought it was time to upgrade my exhaust tips. they have better days
AND THIS IS WATS LEFT OF MY MUFF TIP :confused
these are tanabe hyper medallion
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as stated im looking to peruse vip stance. i was inspired by this car to upgrade my tips

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so i went ahead and bought 
these
4in outer 12in length with a 2.25 ins
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SWGrindaMarch 31, 2014
#509453
Clean build so far. Keep it up.
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Clean build so far. Keep it up.
timmy0toolApril 1, 2014
#509462
i can dig it! love the sportx front bumper than the previous one. i think the drop is perfect where it is.
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i can dig it! love the sportx front bumper than the previous one. i think the drop is perfect where it is.
classylex01May 15, 2014
#510626
so i rear ended someone . and have been driving around with broken tabs and a messed up bumper. luckily it was little damage
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using that as an excuse to fix the front end i went ahead and bought some chrome housing headlights and 5k hid bulbs
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after that did a little baking and opened up my sportcross fogs light and sanded down the
the yellow .originally i liked yellow but going a different direction
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comparison
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complete but going to get them wet sanded as well and also ordered some 5k high power led bulbs to match
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so about 3 day later i dropped my car off and this is the progress. getting the hood repainted and the fenders pulled by 2in. also getting the front bumper fixed and shaving the front side markers
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will post more pics hopefully ready by tomorrow
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so i rear ended someone . and have been driving around with broken tabs and a messed up bumper. luckily it was little damage
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using that as an excuse to fix the front end i went ahead and bought some chrome housing headlights and 5k hid bulbs
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after that did a little baking and opened up my sportcross fogs light and sanded down the
the yellow .originally i liked yellow but going a different direction 
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comparison 
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complete but going to get them wet sanded as well  and also ordered some 5k high power led bulbs to match
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so about 3 day later i dropped my car off and  this is the progress. getting the hood repainted and the fenders pulled by 2in. also getting the front bumper fixed and shaving the front side markers 
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will post more pics hopefully ready by tomorrow
classylex01May 15, 2014
#510627
thanks yeah want to go lower so made the fenders wider .and the previous bumper had a good run but rip
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thanks yeah want to go lower so made the fenders wider .and the previous bumper had a good run but rip
hairymonkey019May 16, 2014
#510633
Looking forward to seeing more, Looks like you aren't far from me either.
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Looking forward to seeing more, Looks like you aren't far from me either.
classylex01June 12, 2014
#511249
so the car has been on the road for about 2 weeks now but just didnt post pics till i had to time adjust the coils . i also came across a deal for some euroline dhs . and picked up a oem chrome trunk bar .and took some quick pics out side
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18x8.5 +45 18x9.5 +40
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so the car  has been on the road for about 2 weeks now but just didnt  post pics till i had to time adjust the coils . i also came across a deal for some euroline dhs . and picked up a oem chrome trunk bar .and took some quick pics out side 
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18x8.5 +45 18x9.5 +40
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hairymonkey019June 22, 2014
#511419
beautiful.
I would love to see this in person.
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beautiful.
I would love to see this in person.
classylex01June 23, 2014
#511421
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classylex01June 23, 2014
#511423
i feel like i seen ur car b4 . i live in whittier .
did you ever go to rowland heights underground car meet.

where did you get ur table . looks good
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i feel like i seen ur car b4 . i live in whittier .
did you ever go to  rowland heights underground car meet.

where did you get ur table . looks good
classylex01June 25, 2014
#511471
some pics from the royal origins meet

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hairymonkey019June 29, 2014
#511548
rofl^^

Not sure if you saw my reply on my thread but lemme quote
"I've actually only gone there once with a friend with an ILX.(Parked next to my car)
I don't remember an IS3 that could break my neck lol.

Thanks.
My table was custom fitted and made by my friend. $250 universal pricing"
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rofl^^

Not sure if you saw my reply on my thread but lemme quote 
"[COLOR=#333333]I've actually only gone there once with a friend with an ILX.(Parked next to my car)[/COLOR]
[COLOR=#333333]I don't remember an IS3 that could break my neck lol.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=#333333]Thanks.[/COLOR]
[COLOR=#333333]My table was custom fitted and made by my friend. $250 universal pricing"[/COLOR]
classylex01July 17, 2014
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havent installed any of the parts yet just thought id share these pics
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classylex01December 14, 2014
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havent posted in a while so i thought id share.
so i installed the Megan lca's only managed to squeeze out -6 camber, was also unsucessful in installing the 2in spacer in the rear not enough clear car needs body work to make it fit .
some what happy with it. might consider selling my wheels for something more aggressive .




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havent posted in a while so i thought id share. 
so i installed the Megan lca's only managed to squeeze out -6 camber, was also unsucessful in installing the 2in spacer in the rear not enough clear car needs body work to make it fit .
some what happy with it. might consider selling my wheels for something more aggressive . 




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