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Old 09-22-2012, 09:52 AM
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I've had some pretty fun cars in my day, but so far I like this one the best. Got rid of my turbocharged S2000 and Acura TSX to pick up this as my "do it all" car. It's a 2009 IS-F that I picked up with 13,500mi a few months ago. Had to search about 500mi away to find the exact car I wanted, but I'm happy I did. It is fully loaded, with the upgraded sound system, nav, parking assist and other small goodies. Because it is my daily, I don't want to "overmod" it, so I plan on keeping it simple.

-Volk SF-Winnings 19x8.5 +35 & 19x9.5 +29
-aftermarket front lip, wrapped in 3M vinyl
-50% 3M tint all around
-3M clear bra







Thoughts and opinions welcome.
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Very clean and classy
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Very nice. For some reason the first thought that popped into my head when I saw your car is that it would look great with SSR Professor MS3-R's or SP3-R's. Just a thought
Your car looks great though
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No pictures will ever be as cool as the sound that comes out of that car!

Nice Ride though!
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Originally Posted by OVER 9000!
Very nice. For some reason the first thought that popped into my head when I saw your car is that it would look great with SSR Professor MS3-R's or SP3-R's. Just a thought
Your car looks great though
Thanks. I've always been a fan of the SSR Professors, but I'm going to keep the Volks for the foreseeable future.


Originally Posted by raikouS2K
No pictures will ever be as cool as the sound that comes out of that car!

Nice Ride though!
Thanks. And yeah, that V8 exhaust note is fantastic... especially at cold start up and at WOT.
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Looks great man! Always wanted one.
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Wheels look small. Needs moar low, or bigger wheels. Both would be a plus. IMHO.
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Originally Posted by g0g3tt4
Wheels look small. Needs moar low, or bigger wheels. Both would be a plus. IMHO.
If I do any more modding, I plan on getting coils primarily to lower the front about 1.5". I'm not gonna get 20s though. Too big for this car IMO.
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[/quote]Thanks. And yeah, that V8 exhaust note is fantastic... especially at cold start up and at WOT.
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I think you have to post a video of a cold start and WOT now appease us please!! Great upgrade by the way
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Very nice!


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