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My Lexus ES Transformation.

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Old 04-06-11, 05:50 PM
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ALMOST DONE WITH PHASE 1!












































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Old 04-06-11, 07:00 PM
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Love that spoiler. It really softens the rear end nicely! Where did you get it from?

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Old 04-06-11, 07:13 PM
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Oh god please get rid of those wheels. Its a nice Lexus and those wheels just ruin it.
Old 04-07-11, 12:47 AM
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You need 235 30 22 tires so it won't rub and you need a major drop.
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drop that sucka!
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and u need soem tint...
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So much for being a Lexus with a great ride.
Old 04-07-11, 05:36 AM
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Originally Posted by nevernu
Love that spoiler. It really softens the rear end nicely! Where did you get it from?
paint match is perfect!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/PAINT...Q5fAccessories
Originally Posted by justjosh
Oh god please get rid of those wheels. Its a nice Lexus and those wheels just ruin it.
i knew some would people would not like it it. but i may paint the wheels at a later time and have this type of affect, just white


Originally Posted by gekae24
You need 235 30 22 tires so it won't rub and you need a major drop.
it does rub but i knew that going in,I thought about 235 30 22, but they just look too narrow from behind, I want the wider aggressive foot print of the 255's

Originally Posted by ekwlee
drop that sucka!
Most defintely the back need to comes down some, the front has about a 1/2 inch of wheel gap, the back strust were custom fabricated a bit taller, to allow clearance of the tires. but plan on bringing down some, Thats why in the last few post i said almost done.

Originally Posted by ekwlee
and u need soem tint...
tint is not part of my phase 1, its too early to tell if i will if/when I do phase 2, will be going for a different look.

Originally Posted by Jimbo68
So much for being a Lexus with a great ride.
the ES has such a cushy ride to begin with the car still does have a great ride even with the low profile tire, reminds me of a mix of acura and bmw
Old 04-07-11, 09:49 AM
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Is this a pimp mobile thread ? I thought that show went off of the air.
Old 04-07-11, 09:50 AM
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nice job so far...

im not feelin the wheels tho and you need to drop that 4X4 fast... if the wheels don't fit with a drop, get those fenders rolled...
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just do what you want im just here for the ride to see how it transforms man
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If you wanted a wider stance then should have gotten a staggered setup. All you had to do was grind the bottom mount of the strut to make them fit with out raising. I have a es 350 with 22x8 frnt and 22x8.5 3piece wheels and lowered to sit flush. With 235/30/22 nittos. But to each his own. Was just trying to help.
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What is that a DONK?

Get some nicer rims and drop the car. Then add 20% tint and change out all the lights to 6k/8k and add a light smoke tint to the taillights. Black out the Lexus badge and ES350 badge.
Old 04-07-11, 02:45 PM
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Nice work on your new Lexus, love the front mesh grill, i have the SMS billet grill laying at home waiting for the install. The wheels are too much for my liking, but still tasteful, specially on a white car.

How much farther are you going to modify the car ?
Old 04-07-11, 03:22 PM
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Nice car! At the end of the day - if you love it *That's what count*


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