MIK'82

Oh sorry, that's not the problem...

The IS lug bolt pattern is 5x114.3.

Tonns of snow here in Italy (Modena). Can't get out of my parking! And driving my IS (without snow tires or chains) is quite impossible! Sob, I've to wait another two days, driving my brother's Nissan March, which is FR.

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My own experience with overseas shipping: high shipping costs and a broken Altezza front grill. I've repaired it myself, but be aware. The seller was Procarparts (eBay stores). Avoid him.

All ok instead with my clear fog lights (seller was Proexhaust), that i have bought for only $18 plus $20 shipping. :)

About the Vizages, I've heard that it can be deformed for a cheaper shipping, then "reformed" leaving it on the floor a few days (an urethane characteristic).

I think D-tec is one of the most beautiful kits for Altezza/IS200.

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Did you know this kit?

And how about Gialla? Check these url:

http://www.gialla.co.jp/gialla/catalog/corsa/altezza01.html

http://www.gialla.co.jp/gialla/catalog/corsa/altezza02.html

Wow, japanese really know how to do a bodykit. No challange with the american ones.

I like IC-ONE kit too:

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wow

Go for it Dunkie... ;)

You are right...

Waiting for the photos marcus!

When I've some $$ I'll put on too...

MIK'82

Yeah, my avatar!

This kit is too much American... :D

Ans how do you think about this?

and this: http://www.streetconcept.com/shopexd.son?id=511 ?

Yes.. plus $500 shipping. And $2000 painting. And $500 fitting. And...

Hehe :P

MIK

Uhuh!!

Hey you, with the Lex... what's that? You are under arrest...

I've found an Eibach Pro Kit in Germany... now I'm asking for the price and shipping costs.

Thanks PhoneDrome for the picture of your IS! Now I know I want an Eibach kit... :D

...how a beautiful drop...

MIK

JdmParts_Guru offers me a set of DAS VMAXX. Are these springs performant and "dropping" as Eibach or TTE? How do you think guys?

MIK

Ok, here's the link:

http://cgi6.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISA...&sort=3&rows=50

This is "rimdealer's" EbayStore. Note that, usually, he doesn't ship outside America. But I've asked him, and for a set of 17" wheels he will ship for 250 dollars to Italy. Not a cheap shipping, but chips wheels...

And if i remove tires from the auction, i save a bit money... just because Nankang are not very good, you told me. Probably i'll head for a set of Michelin or Pirelli.

MIK

Ah ,Dunkie, not £700 for a 18" kit. $700!!!

MIK

Ok... Nankangs are not good at all. Message received...

Now I'll search an ulr, the seller has got many models of 17" and 18" wheels.

Has got a set of chome 20" too, at the "chips" price of USD 999! Wow!

Wait for a new post... in a few hours.

MIK

No, for the 17". But the price for the 18" is something like $700 for wheels+tires.

I like these too:

I love chrome. Someone chromes me!

Hi, I've posted this topic because i recently found a set of Ikon alloy wheels dressing 4 215/45/17 Nankang tires at a very low price: in euro, for both rims and tires, the price is 550. Incredible. :)

Look at them:

And tires:

They will fit any of these Lexus models:

Lexus ES300

Lexus IS200

Lexus IS300

Lexus LS400

Lexus LS430

Lexus SC Coupe

A friend of mine told me that Nankang is a pretty tire, expecially good on wet but not very durable. Need a change after 20.000km...

MIK'82

I can do something for it... :D

But, how can I upload it? If you send me a personal message with your mail address, I can mail it to you.

This morning i've created a small avatar of my car... do you like it? If someone wants an avatar that represents his car... well, let me know an I can draw it in my spare time.

Note: i haven't an intercooler yet... sob!

MIK'82

... how many of us are intrested in a group buy, if i join for the strut bar?

Is the price in USD, isn't it? Do you know if shipping to Italy is at $40 too?

MIK'82

And do you guys know if Italy is discounted too?

If i join Gold, the 15% dealer discount covers my country too (Italy)?

Are the discounts on parts only or also on services?

MIK'82

Ok, thanks. Where can I buy a HKS HiperSilent Exhaust? On eBay I can't find it...

Maybe you know an useful url...

An remember I'm Italian... so I need someone that ships in my country too. ;)

About the intake: are you setting up a group buy? For a IS200 intake air system? With flow too? Have you got an idea of the price? :)

MIK'82

Thanks to all, expecially Fidgits for the exhaust hint. Probably I'll start from a "silent" one, like a HKS SuperDrager. I don't like the "wwwwhooooooooo" on motorway travels...

Two years ago my car was a red Alfaromeo 147 ( http://www.part.cz/images/auto-moto/jv47_alfa147_t.jpg ), with a Ragazzon +5bhp exhaust. Tooooo noisy on motorway. Like someone that kiks your brain... unacceptable. :duh:

MIK'82