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Old 03-11-15, 09:27 PM
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Default im back in an ES again

just thought id show off my 99' ES that I purchased last summer and finally got around to making it look how I want,

when I first bought it:





and now....

Old 03-12-15, 07:31 PM
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That is one clean ES!

What size rims and tires are you running?

Get those windows tinted!
Old 03-13-15, 08:38 AM
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That looks really nice! Where did you find your fog lights? Love the wheels also
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Yeah, the IS300 rims look pretty good.
Old 03-13-15, 11:27 AM
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Very clean and tasteful mods. I like the 2000-2001 front bumper and the IS300 wheels. Like Speedkar9 said, get your windows tinted
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i love ES with other than OEM rims..and this once again a looker. i like it!! i also like how you have the front bumper from 2000-2001 ES ..thats a nice touch. But now you should also change the headlight assembly too
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One of the cleanest ESs ive seen in a while. Like the sublte but super clean 00-01 bumper.
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Looks great. How did you acquire the front bumper?
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Even though I'm an LS guy, your ES looks great!
Old 03-15-15, 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by speedkar9
That is one clean ES!

What size rims and tires are you running?

Get those windows tinted!
they're is300 wheels and right now I'm running 245/50/17.

in this pic I'm running 225's in the back because the rim is too wide so I'm putting in a 15mm spacer in the back to push the wheel out a little so it doesn't rub against the strut. I'll be doing that today.

to be honest, I'm actually enjoying not having tinted windows. I've always had tinted windows on all my rides but I'm taking a different route this time.
maybe in time I'll come around and tint them. who knows
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Originally Posted by imherenow
i love ES with other than OEM rims..and this once again a looker. i like it!! i also like how you have the front bumper from 2000-2001 ES ..thats a nice touch. But now you should also change the headlight assembly too

I'm definitely considering that! I've been looking at threads online and I can't find any clear explanation on how to wire them up. or are they just plug and play?
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Originally Posted by MrBooby
Looks great. How did you acquire the front bumper?

somebody backed into the car and their insurance paid the damage. when it was time to take it to the body shop I gave them the part number to the fog lights and bumper assembly off a 2001 es300 and they installed it for me.
I already installed the updated tail lights off of 2001 in the rear so all I needed to complete the look was the front of the car.
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That was a genius move on your part!
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Originally Posted by 5ltrbeater
somebody backed into the car and their insurance paid the damage. when it was time to take it to the body shop I gave them the part number to the fog lights and bumper assembly off a 2001 es300 and they installed it for me. I already installed the updated tail lights off of 2001 in the rear so all I needed to complete the look was the front of the car.
Make lemonade out of lemons, I love it!
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