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Old 10-09-14, 08:58 PM
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Default Bumper Chrome Pieces

I saw this the other night on an ES350, and it really caught my eyes: chrome pieces stuck on the bumper corners. What are these and what purpose do these serve? I thought they looked good on the white ES (not a fan of the door guards though).
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Old 10-09-14, 09:53 PM
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I've seen these pieces on several cars over the last few years (actually 10 or more years) and always assumed they were an option or accessory in another market. I don't believe I've seen them on a Lexus however. I also have to add that in most cases at least one of the corner pieces was coming off the car or had been damaged in some way.

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These are after- market add-ons similar to the chrome strips available for the rocker panels.
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I would have just get with plane white with no chrome. The chrome throws it off.

Good thing the door bumper wasn't chrome.
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Sorry, but really cheapens the look of the car IMHO.
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Wow! Those look absolutely horrible!
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I think they look chintzy too. Apparently the owner doesn't.
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The hood to me looks like it has big gaps, no?
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