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Old 04-27-2014, 07:34 PM
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03 Lexus IS300 (old faithful) / 91 3000GT VR-4 / 14 CLA45 AMG / 11 BMW X6M
JAMESYOT UPDATE

Mods

Renntech ECU
Renntech Badges
Blacked out Badges
Sprint Throttle Booster
Powder Coat wheels
Made my own night styling package
Painted Calipers bright silver
Renntech License Plate Frame
H&R lowering springs
Tinted Tail Lights

More to come within a month.
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Good job man!

I just added a mod to my C63 - a little bit of curb rash on my driver's side front wheel.
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Looks great man. How do you like the renntech tune?
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Looks great man. How do you like the renntech tune?
I have the Renntech pared with a sprint throttle booster and it honestly feels like a completely different car. Much more responsive, and much more torque.
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Nice work man! Looks great! You should paint your mirrors black, would look great!

How is the performance with the upgrades?
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Nice work man! Looks great! You should paint your mirrors black, would look great!

How is the performance with the upgrades?
Trust me, do yourself a favor and grab a renntech ECU and pair it with a sprint throttle booster
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looks great, I would also do the window trim in black..
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looks great, I would also do the window trim in black..
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Only strange thing is that I can barely see the AMG logo on the calipers. Seems like a thin/small font.
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Only strange thing is that I can barely see the AMG logo on the calipers. Seems like a thin/small font.
If I wanted a lot of logos I would have bought a BMW M

It is actually a different AMG sticker than the stock one. Didnt seem like a big deal to me. Next mods are carbon fiber mirrors, Carbon Fiber trunk spoiler and carbon fiber shift paddles
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Originally Posted by jamesyot
I have the Renntech pared with a sprint throttle booster and it honestly feels like a completely different car. Much more responsive, and much more torque.
That's what I was hoping you'd say
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Good stuff.
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Originally Posted by jamesyot
If I wanted a lot of logos I would have bought a BMW M

It is actually a different AMG sticker than the stock one. Didnt seem like a big deal to me. Next mods are carbon fiber mirrors, Carbon Fiber trunk spoiler and carbon fiber shift paddles
I see. Obviously, with the time and money you've invested in tasteful yet aggressive cosmetic modifications (including more to come), you care about how the car looks. I was just suggesting that some bolder logos (or perhaps logos in white instead of black) would make the impressive brake hardware pop a bit more.
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Doesn't want too many logos, but adds Renntech badge and license plate trim. Still looks good tho.
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Doesn't want too many logos, but adds Renntech badge and license plate trim. Still looks good tho.
LMFAO I knew that was coming.
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How does it feel with the lowering springs?
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How does it feel with the lowering springs?
Hey bro, Looks great, feels good around the corners and feels good at 150MPH too
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Hey bro, Looks great, feels good around the corners and feels good at 150MPH too
nice. I thought the stock suspension did great past 160 on the Autobahn, lol. that's why I'm hesitant to change it.

but, I want those looks as well...
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I am still trying to find someone to do the window trim for me. SO far no luck
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Originally Posted by jamesyot
If I wanted a lot of logos I would have bought a BMW M

It is actually a different AMG sticker than the stock one. Didnt seem like a big deal to me. Next mods are carbon fiber mirrors, Carbon Fiber trunk spoiler and carbon fiber shift paddles
Car looks great brother, tasteful mods and nothing foolish

Question for you though, where do you plan on getting those carbon fibre shift paddles you mentioned there!? Any chance you could post a link?? I've tried searching for aftermarket paddles to replace the stock black ones but haven't found any at all other than the Brabus ones. Thanks bro!
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Car looks great brother, tasteful mods and nothing foolish

Question for you though, where do you plan on getting those carbon fibre shift paddles you mentioned there!? Any chance you could post a link?? I've tried searching for aftermarket paddles to replace the stock black ones but haven't found any at all other than the Brabus ones. Thanks bro!
Thanks bro, I was actually going to pick up the Revozport Carbon shifter covers but they do not make them anymore. So I ordered the Brabus ones and I am going to hydro dip them carbon fiber
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I am still trying to find someone to do the window trim for me. SO far no luck
Where are you located?
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