speedkar9

Hows the handling with the 17" rims?

Do you find the ride any stiffer?

What about braking performance, I assume that suffered because the wheels are heavier?

ViPeRs103

For the exhaust cleaning, what kind of manufacter paint did you use & was it semi-gloss or gloss black!?

lostape45

Handing is perfect, I didn't think much would change at all but it definitely grips the road much better. I found the ride to be slightly stiffer, but not uncomfortable by any means, still has the Lexus glide. As far as braking I didn't seem to notice much of a difference. Maybe a slight reduction? But nothing to the point where I've had trouble stopping at all.

lostape45

I used semi gloss. I didn't think gloss would look right, and the semi gloss looked better IMO.

ViPeRs103

Did you use a high temp paint like Duplicolor, VHT, etc..

lostape45

Yeah I did. I used Rustoleum Heat Resistant Paint; it has a picture of a grille on the front. I just used what I had laying around the house.

chadlex

Man your car looks awesome!

lostape45

Thanks man I appreciate it!

acarapella

Everything you did was very tasteful. Very nicely done. I have a lot of appreciation for the use of stock rims of a bigger size and low pro tires instead of aftermarket rims. Again, very tasteful.

Fyi you could get the Orange piece out of the corner light if you wanted

lostape45

Thank you I appreciate that. I wanted to keep the Lexus look and make it look different but not flashy. Yes I recently realized I can take out the orange piece in my side marker. That will be my next project

brucelee1

iTrader: (2)

The car is very nice indeed. I am glad you did not drop it or any of the other ricer crap. Classy but modern.

dmullen137

Looks awesome! I just picked up an'06 ES and am eager to embark upon some projects. My stock 17s are pretty beat up so I'm having a wheel guy come out to repair them. I, too, appreciate the "not too flashy" look of stock rims. I'll post some pictures of mine so I can get a community vote!

Yours looks great! I love that black grill. Mine is whitish so I'm not sure how it'd look with a black grill but it looks stellar on yours!

01LEXPL

iTrader: (10)

Come on now... do it right, hold out for some kouki clear corners from Japan

There was two versions, like on our USDM's. The "frosted" lenses from 97-99, and the cleaner fluted ones rom 00-01. Some pics

It was the best upgrade I've done, and set the car apart big time. Bought I bought a complete set with headlights, so if you want just corners maybe hit up Nigel-JDM parts as to where you can get just those.

No need to bake the stock corners and mess with the butyl afterwards.

Had I known someone with good taste was going to join CL just before the departure of my car, I'd have removed them just to give to you.......

lostape45

Thanks! Can't wait to see yours!

Oh man I wish you would've told me you were willing to take them off your car I will definitely look into those. They look so much better

lostape45

Thanks! Might as well keep the Lexus look since they do it best