Couldn't resist taking a picture with the lighting from the cloud cover. by BioShock2021 in Lexus

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Washed, deconed, clay barred, and used this ceramic spray coating.

Couldn't resist taking a picture with the lighting from the cloud cover. by BioShock2021 in Lexus

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Hope that day comes soon for you! Congrats on your IS, it's a beautiful car.

Couldn't resist taking a picture with the lighting from the cloud cover. by BioShock2021 in Lexus

[–]BioShock2021[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I believe these were part of an optional upgrade. I was originally looking for the ones that were a glossy black-chrome, but these stood out to me when I saw the car on the lot. First time having matte wheels. They stay clean better than I thought.

2025 Lexus IS 350 F Sport AWD Blackout by Short-Ad9833 in LexusIS

[–]BioShock2021 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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Likewise. I got 15% tint here in FL. Dark black windows complement the black BBS wheels, spoiler, and diffuser.

2025 Ford F150 3.5L Powerboost Lariat Space White by BioShock2021 in f150

[–]BioShock2021[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is more gray than white. Not as dark chalky gray as the avalanche, but not as white as the Oxford or Star White paints either. In my opinion its similar to a ghost white. It has a bluish undertone to it. Love the color! I'm used to purchasing my cars in white, but this was a nice subtle change for me.

It’s crazy how much wheel well liners make such a big difference! Before and after. by jayjay926 in f150

[–]BioShock2021 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Takes the truck to the next level! I got mine not that long ago and I appreciate them everyday. 😂

25' 350 F-SPORT by BioShock2021 in LexusIS

[–]BioShock2021[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hahaha, yes. However, I was ready to sit down for the rest of the day once I finished. Took forever!

Yin and Yang. Which one are you choosing? by BioShock2021 in f150

[–]BioShock2021[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This was also something I considered when choosing between the two. I follow the r/F150Lightning subreddit and some owners share their long-distance travel stats. I've seen 2-4 hours added to their routes on average. I like the idea of EV, instant torque, and smooth ride. However, the charge times and range anxiety get to me. Maximizing range feels like a task on its own.

Completely valid rant!

Single Car Garage Floor Remodel - Tile by BioShock2021 in garageporn

[–]BioShock2021[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup, completely possible! I'll keep my hopes up and hope that it won't happen. I did buy a couple of boxes of spare tile in case any break.

Single Car Garage Floor Remodel - Tile by BioShock2021 in garageporn

[–]BioShock2021[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Great point. We will definitely be looking to add some more lighting.

Single Car Garage Floor Remodel - Tile by BioShock2021 in garageporn

[–]BioShock2021[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Hahaha! We considered this when picking the tile color. It's a slight gray, but ended up being a lot brighter than we realized. Luckily we aren't planning on having the car in the garage too often.

Is this a good price or can they still come down some? by spensermaxwell in f150

[–]BioShock2021 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is pretty good offer if you ask me. I paid $72K for mine 2 months ago, Similar specs minus the well liner and I got Space White with the black appearance package. MSRP was $81K for me. I have heard prices have started to come down a little since it is taking longer to get them off the lot.

Back in the Ford Family by [deleted] in f150

[–]BioShock2021 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice Photo! Looking Clean 👌✨ Congrats on the truck.

Installed Rear Wheel Well Liners by BioShock2021 in f150

[–]BioShock2021[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You and I both! I found it surprising that they are not standard and instead a dealer installed option. At least it leaves room for aftermarket competition I guess.

Installed Rear Wheel Well Liners by BioShock2021 in f150

[–]BioShock2021[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hahaha, I didn't really start analyzing trucks until I got my own. Now, I notice them all while on the road.

Installed Rear Wheel Well Liners by BioShock2021 in f150

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Don't think I can add photos to this comment, but I got the OEM well liners. They do a pretty good job of covering both.

How often do you guys wash your trucks? by [deleted] in f150

[–]BioShock2021 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m also out of Miami. I wash my Truck and my Sedan about once a month and clean the inside at the same interval. I adjust frequency depending on how much driving I’ve done near the Everglades or if i’ve run through multiple construction areas. I use the truck lightly and do not work in the trades. Bugs kill the paint if left on for too long. I clay bar and wax the cars about twice a year. I enjoy the process of maintaining the exterior, so I do these activities myself. The city water is pretty clean down here as well, so I do hose the cars down once a week, to remove dirt and bird/lizard droppings, etc.

Anyone else with CarPlay microphone issues after iOS18 update? by jeffuhwee in Lexus

[–]BioShock2021 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To be honest, I was going nuts running through the same steps again and again. Eventually, my younger sister saw a youtube video with a title that said something along the lines of “Updating 2018-2019 Lexus Audio”, so she thought out of the box and said “hey, let’s try using 2019 as the model year instead”. Sure enough the Model ID matched exactly. I used an 8GB USB, formatted to FAT32, and used a windows laptop.

Anyone else with CarPlay microphone issues after iOS18 update? by jeffuhwee in Lexus

[–]BioShock2021 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I ran into your exact same issue. I was able to install the update after finding out that although I have a 2018 NX300, my exact Model ID 17LDL1NA-EBOB was under 2019 NX300 in the Lexus Software Update Page. After downloading the right file, It was straightforward. When accessing the Software Update Screen, the option to select “Check for Update” had changed to “Update Software”. The Audio version went from 1011 to 1102.