I gave in..
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Yep... Each car has different traits that make it desirable for different reasons. The IS has the practicality factor (I can haul 3 co-workers to lunch in comfort at an electronically-limited 168mph if I want to), whereas the S has the fun-factor of the top down, the high revs, the lack of any traction nannies (except ABS), the easy/fun rotation due to the short wheelbase, and the overall simplicity of the car.
For everyday driving, the IS-F is phenomenal... Put it in "Drive" and loaf along and it's like driving any RWD sedan with a suspension that is about as stiff as an AP1 S2k... Put it in manual-sport mode and you have a beast that bangs off 100ms upshifts, perfectly rev-matched blip-throttle downshifts, etc... Just incredibly fun.
I just can't bring myself to give up my S2000s, though. May part with one of them at some point if I need the money for my next investment idea, but until then, I'm keeping them in the fleet.
For everyday driving, the IS-F is phenomenal... Put it in "Drive" and loaf along and it's like driving any RWD sedan with a suspension that is about as stiff as an AP1 S2k... Put it in manual-sport mode and you have a beast that bangs off 100ms upshifts, perfectly rev-matched blip-throttle downshifts, etc... Just incredibly fun.
I just can't bring myself to give up my S2000s, though. May part with one of them at some point if I need the money for my next investment idea, but until then, I'm keeping them in the fleet.
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Originally Posted by magicmyst98,Feb 5 2010, 05:03 PM
Depending how snug they fit, I've also read you can use some emblem glue to hold them in place. I'll let you know once I receive them.
Not gonna lie, this modding thing is gonna sky rocket. I was looking at a set of gram lights yesterday lol. So tempting since I don't have car payments!
Not gonna lie, this modding thing is gonna sky rocket. I was looking at a set of gram lights yesterday lol. So tempting since I don't have car payments!
What set of gram lights were you looking at? I wanna see!
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Just be careful on the wheels you buy along with your tire selection. Read the fitment guides in the Wheel & Tires forum section and that should be good. I learned the hard way with the 255 sized tire on +47 offset rims but I'm finally getting the wheels I wanted to begin with. 
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Dre i envy you! I love 5 spoke rims. Always been my favorite style rim. I was checking out the 57 pros in gold with a silver lip. I was also looking at the 57 S pro rims. Thing is I went with 5 spoke rims on my del sol so the wilwood big brake kit would stand out so not sure if I'd stick with 5 spoke or getting the 7 spoke...I probably won't pick up rims until I need a new set of tires tho :/
I'll definitely check out the wheel and tires section. I was reading up about sizing issues with offset. I really don't want to roll my fenders if I dont have to or deal with rubbing issues / rims sticking out
I'll definitely check out the wheel and tires section. I was reading up about sizing issues with offset. I really don't want to roll my fenders if I dont have to or deal with rubbing issues / rims sticking out
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Originally Posted by ihiryu,Feb 6 2010, 02:49 PM
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