1998 Lexus ES 300
11-27-09, 05:27 PM
#35
The interior wood pieces, are they vinyl or a hard plastic?
I am debating getting the same thing, but don't want to shell out the 130$ for it if it is *just* vinyl...
And btw, which logo/size is that on the steering wheel ??
And I know you don't care, but i will say it anyways, lose all that tasteless chrome junk all over the car, and it will be *i guarantee* 100x cleaner and nicer looking.
Oh and what is that 'thin chrome' strips you used on the tails/interior called? I am going to do it all around the car like the GS300/400's between the two body panels.
-Mike
I am debating getting the same thing, but don't want to shell out the 130$ for it if it is *just* vinyl...
And btw, which logo/size is that on the steering wheel ??
And I know you don't care, but i will say it anyways, lose all that tasteless chrome junk all over the car, and it will be *i guarantee* 100x cleaner and nicer looking.
Oh and what is that 'thin chrome' strips you used on the tails/interior called? I am going to do it all around the car like the GS300/400's between the two body panels.
-Mike
11-27-09, 05:57 PM
#37
The interior wood pieces, are they vinyl or a hard plastic?
I am debating getting the same thing, but don't want to shell out the 130$ for it if it is *just* vinyl...
And btw, which logo/size is that on the steering wheel ??
And I know you don't care, but i will say it anyways, lose all that tasteless chrome junk all over the car, and it will be *i guarantee* 100x cleaner and nicer looking.
Oh and what is that 'thin chrome' strips you used on the tails/interior called? I am going to do it all around the car like the GS300/400's between the two body panels.
-Mike
I am debating getting the same thing, but don't want to shell out the 130$ for it if it is *just* vinyl...
And btw, which logo/size is that on the steering wheel ??
And I know you don't care, but i will say it anyways, lose all that tasteless chrome junk all over the car, and it will be *i guarantee* 100x cleaner and nicer looking.
Oh and what is that 'thin chrome' strips you used on the tails/interior called? I am going to do it all around the car like the GS300/400's between the two body panels.
-Mike
Logo size is 65 x 47mm and I got it off ebay from Hong Kong for 5 dollars, its a hard plastic covered with chrome.
I know your not a fan of the chrome, but I do like the chrome look, like they say, to each their own.
The chrome is from Autozone, its 1/4 inch chrome trim molding. Its a hard plastic with the chrome and I have it also between the body panels, like the older GS' and LS'.
12-20-09, 06:00 PM
#38
Update: 20 Dec. 2009
Ok, well this it for the end of year modifications to the ES300. I bought this girl this year in April and have slowly changed her, as you can see from my first pics on this thread.
Since my last update I changed out my rear OEM sway bar and upgraded to a TRD rear sway and my grill was replaced with a 00-01 ES300 front grill. I also added painted eyebrows made from polyurathane. And the last thing I added was a VIS lower lip painted to match the lower part of the car.
In January I plan to replace my fogs with brand new Depo fog lights and install a rebored throttle body, new tires 225/40/18 and last, finally lower her with coilovers. Thanks everyone for all your help and information on this board, to the peeps also at Solaraguy.com for all your help and lastly to my bros at 818 Club Lexus with all your support and connections.
Happy Holiday and a Happy New Year!!!!!
Since my last update I changed out my rear OEM sway bar and upgraded to a TRD rear sway and my grill was replaced with a 00-01 ES300 front grill. I also added painted eyebrows made from polyurathane. And the last thing I added was a VIS lower lip painted to match the lower part of the car.
In January I plan to replace my fogs with brand new Depo fog lights and install a rebored throttle body, new tires 225/40/18 and last, finally lower her with coilovers. Thanks everyone for all your help and information on this board, to the peeps also at Solaraguy.com for all your help and lastly to my bros at 818 Club Lexus with all your support and connections.
Happy Holiday and a Happy New Year!!!!!
Last edited by angmedic91; 12-20-09 at 06:11 PM.
12-20-09, 09:52 PM
#40
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I really like how you brought back your old grill and I like the chrome accents on the front end...keep up the good work...
12-22-09, 07:13 PM
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Nice looking car I have to take some new pics of mine I just put chrome door handles on and thats probably gonna do it for the chrome on mine.Welcome keep it rollin..........
12-22-09, 09:28 PM
#45
The body your car looks fantastic. Have you done much work to her, or was it just a gem when you bought it? The chrome is slightly more then my taste, but I would like to have my wheels polished and was wondering if anyone can recommend the pro's/con's and where is a "quality" place to have it done or purchase additional "quality" polished rims. I had a BMW 545i that had polished wheels and I was constantly told that whoever did the job was a professional. Problem is I bought the vehicle and the rims were already done. I like quality or I won't do it. Anyways you have a nice ES. take care of her!