u/craichead

Lowered on coilovers (not slammed). Do not want to roll fenders and hoping to avoid spacers. Looking for 17" track wheels, square setup. Probably RPF1, maybe Kojin. Options are:

17x8+35

17x8+45

17x8.5+30

17x9+35

17x9+45

I'm thinking 17x8+35 is a good fitment? Thoughts?

I'm struggling conceptually with this. I have two older cars that are only not daily drivers. They are both relatively sought-after enthusiast cars but they are not worth much (probably $5-10k).

I imagine that at this point any modest amount of damage would cause the insurance company to declare the car a total loss just based on value. I'm not sure what a typical buyback price would be, but presumably this deal ends up close to net zero cost if I repair it out of the proceeds and I have a salvage title car.

The alternative would be to not file a claim, pay out of pocket, and keep the clean title, right?

In which case, the only time I would file a claim would be a catastrophic accident where the car is not repairable or not worth repairing?

I'm not sure how to think about the math on collision insurance given the low book value on these cars.

I know they are NLA, are they desirable/sought after?

My new to me '02 only came with one key and it is the basic type key with no lock/unlock buttons. Was the remote lock/unlock standard or optional? Can I buy a remote key and program it?

Hello, I'm interested in a cat-back or axle-back for my new-to-me IS300. I don't really like the angled look or the fart-cannon look, and so I'm looking for something with a 4" straight-out tip. I think the Tanabe Medallion fits the bill. Any others to consider?

I'm interested in purchasing my first rotary car but I want to be sure I have options to replace the apex seals if/when that time comes. I'm close to Atkins Rotary but I believe they are parts only? Any input appreciated.

I'm not finding any US vendors selling these springs, but a few UK ones seem to. Are they discontinued?

I have the DDM intake with the pleated filter. It sounds amazing at WOT, but at part throttle there is a highly annoying whistle from the intake (in addition to the whoosh, for lack of a better term, that is present through the rev range).

Does anyone have experience with an option that has more supercharger whine than stock, but doesn't whistle at part throttle? Or are those things inevitably linked?

I have the DDM intake with the pleated filter. It sounds amazing at WOT, but at part throttle there is a highly annoying whistle from the intake (in addition to the whoosh, for lack of a better term, that is present through the rev range).

Does anyone have experience with an option that has more supercharger whine than stock, but doesn't whistle at part throttle? Or are those things inevitably linked?

I plan to do a few track days (HPDE, unlikely to do AuoX) per year with my new-to-me R53 and I'm looking to potentially get an upgraded rear sway bar and front camber plates. Goals: dial out understeer and increase front grip/reduce uneven tire wear.

This is still primarily a street car so I don't want to get extreme. The car has the JCW sport suspension (red springs) with KYB struts and I have no plans for coilovers or any super-adjustable suspension bits. Trying to keep it simple and fun, not looking to be competitive.

RSB: debating between (a) 19mm solid or (b) 22mm solid/25mm hollow. Opinions?

Not planning adjustable endlinks, but is there a heavy duty OEM+ option?

Looking at the IE fixed front camber plates; any other options to consider?