D1 Pete

what size and offset u end up getting man?

Thats your opinion yes. I have been playing with offets on my s13 for years now and consider myself to be well knowledged of majorty of jdm cars.

Ive done plenty of research, 10 1/2's will fit no worries depending on offset i am aware, but when do you stop.... im sure its possible to fit 12s but it all comes down to whats available and what look your going for.

How can u not classify my rims at vip? They are Speed Star Veinna's, one of the most popular manafacturers of vip rims in japan. These rims are a part of jdm vip history if you done your research. So just because they arent 19's they arent 'baller' enough ? check out rimtuck.. im running more offset and tire strectch than 90% of that site. as soon as i get my shoot done ill be posting my pics up as they have no cars from aus on there.

What are your 'baller' wheel specs offset king?

http://www.google.com/images?oe=UTF-8&gfns=1&q=VIP%20car%20japan&um=1&ie=UTF-8&source=og&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wi&biw=2560&bih=1407

Typically the "VIP" look in Japan. Ultra low, massively negative camber... stereotypical "dealer" looking car.

Correct :)

bahahah the baller look

you need mega wide rims with low offset to start off with

and baller wheels :D

I have got wide rims lol u try fitting any wider that 10's then get back to me lol and you cant go more vip than SSR rims from japan.

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So far it sounds like tires too narrow for the width of the rim...so that the side wall of the tire is on an angle rather than vertical?

is that the look?

When you see little puffs of smoke coming off the rear tyres when going over bumps... you know you have baller fitment :)

specs on rims are 18x9 +24 and 18x10 +24, tyres are 225/40/18s front and 235/40/18s for rears but thinking a 225 mite be the go next time... but im still going to add a 5mm spacer onto the fronts for more offset appeal B)

So i rolled into one of the shops i go to and got given these :) Brand new JIC VIP FLT 2 coilovers.

Then the car got its new look :)lowest point is a bit of plastic and is aout 80mm :P

i get to drive it 1 week a month when im home, i work in w.a on a mine site so im away more than im home. so ill take my chances with them B)

depends on your budget mate...

u can throw a air induction and an exhaust and may pick up 30-50hp at the wheels

Boy the offset on those wheels it disturbingly wrong (waaaay too low), and illegal as the wheel protrudes outside of the bodywork.

I do love the look of the Varianza tho... sexy wheels.

Disturbing wrong to who? everyone has their own opinion, i havent got my new coilovers installed yet, so camber will pull in the tops of the wheels, rim may stick out a tad but u cant beat the baller agressive jap offset look B) illgal... meh i got a 500hp 2jz s13 silvia in my garage, i cruise in it, race it, slide it.. it has no muffs, slammed on the deck so a little wheel poke on the is250 isnt going to worry me. worse case scenario ill do a bit of a flare on the guards.

First and foremost, I love, and have always loved the Work Varianza's..........Awesome wheel on the IS! Gotta agree with Atlantis though, off-set is way wrong!!!!. (Its an IS250, not a SLR torana with flared out guards)....True baller is lip to guard, not half a wheel out! Man, you are going to need a crazy amount of camber to fit under.......Not on in my opinion but props for trying!!!

I dont see any 'SLR' style bolt on flares lol true baller is lip outof gaurd like this

this is a 19x10+19.. those varianza's i have on are a 20x10 +18 (1mm more out) so how does that look wrong?

fronts will stick out 15mm more than this pic below, so camber will tuck that in no dramas

each to their own....

These are my mates 20inch Work virianza t1s 20x9 +10 and 20x10 +18 with 225 fronts and 255 rears. will def have to change to a 215 front and maybe a 235 rear, full hetic stretch B)

they are 30 profile, to fit these bad boys id need more camber and 25 profile tyres.

My jic's get fitted and its getting slammed in 3 weeks so ill be trying em on again :)

These are a bit of oldschool jdm vip rims. SSR veinna's 18x9 and 18x10 +24. once shes dropped may slip on a 3-5mm spacer for a more baller look :)

very nice

i guess i should post my wheels up when they arrive :D

these are real baller look wheels

which ones?

These are my mates 20inch Work virianza t1s 20x9 +10 and 20x10 +18 with 225 fronts and 255 rears. will def have to change to a 215 front and maybe a 235 rear, full hetic stretch B)

they are 30 profile, to fit these bad boys id need more camber and 25 profile tyres.

My jic's get fitted and its getting slammed in 3 weeks so ill be trying em on again :)

These are a bit of oldschool jdm vip rims. SSR veinna's 18x9 and 18x10 +24. once shes dropped may slip on a 3-5mm spacer for a more baller look :)

Nah... +20's are too aggresive - this is a daily driver so I went with +36 all round... still need to roll the fenders tho :D

i got plus +24's may be slipping on a 3-5mm spacer yet

got jic's getting fitted in 3ish weeks so ill have to wait to chck th fitment :)

my mates mate just bought a set of them for his toyota chaser, exact colour and all from weds japan

are yours +20 offset?

is it manual?

i got a late 08 is250 manual x with 38k on the clock for $46k

u got pics?

sick news :)

i waited over 2 month's to find a manual in my particular model. So glad i didnt settle for an auto :)

i mite have to roll the rears a tiny bit.

fronts are a 235/40/18 and rears are a 255/35/18.

mite go down to a 235/35 to tuck it a bit better :)

i would have much rathered 19's but beggers cant be choosers, especially when i got them for a steal. jic's should be landing in the country very soon :)

Bit of an update, now supporting oldschool vip dish :)

jic's are on their way but could wait to fit these.

Speed star viennas 2 piece 18x9 and 18x10 +24

rear will tuck nice one slammed :P

More pics when jic's get installed

ill make my 200hp atw, stay tuned

that chaser would have double the torque we got

or maybe even 2.5 times lol

lexus is250 Output is 215 PS (158 kW; 212 hp) at 6,400 RPM (260 N·m; 192 ft·lbf) at 3,800 RPM

opposed to

208kw/280 hp @ 6200 rpm

378 Nm @ 2400 rpm

not exactly double, when my system goes on i should pick up heaps more torque.

Has similiar power to weight ratio, his makes about 230hp atw it has coilovers, 2way diff thats it.

yes im aware also it does have a turbo :P

not with 205/40/17s :)

hey cevu,

with the mods you have... the MAZZURI HEADERS - TAKEDA INTAKE - TANABE EXHAUST, have u had it dynoed to see what it produces with these mods? stock standard my is250 made 167hp at the wheels.

after my mates builds me my full exahust and i get my induction sorted im estimating ill make upwards from 200hp at the wheels which is quite enough. in japan i seen absolute stock r32's, laurels and a few other sedans slide with and if not less than 200hp. with the car setup suspension wise and a decent lsd i wont have a problem. i have to wait till 2012 after the warrenty runs out before im going to twin turbo it.

So if anyone has any info on a mechanical 2way diff let me know.

thanks

For all you blokes who love modifying your is250. has anyone come across a 2way mechannical diff? i wish to start drifting my 250 soon but having trouble finding a diff centre :( i know kazama drift is250 runs a tomei 2way but im unable to find a part number anywhere...

Had no trouble finding coilovers. got some jic's on their way from japan as we speak :)

Mine costs $700 for 30k service so $920 sounds fair to me. I've only driven 4000km in the last 5 months and have received a reminder letter to bring her back for another service. Ouch!.

WOW, where did you get that at? Chatswood charged around $550 for 30k. I got my 45k coming up in the next month or two; will be interesting.

mine goes in for a 45k service and i got quoted just under $400, slightly more if tyre rotation is needed. hope that helps

thats them mate :)