nnh768

Hello everyone, i actually joined about 2 weeks ago but never posted anything, i spent most of my time looking at mods in the DIY section. I am planning to buy a 2007 BSP IS250 AWD early next month. I'm planning on trading in my 05 Acura TSX which i love to death. My first mods i plan on doing are the red out tailights, clear bra, and SLI ipod interface.

I have some questions before i buy:

i noticed the BSP color dosen't have that much "pearl" in the paint, will it end up like the black color, showing alot of hairline scratches and swirls?

And does anyone in the northern va area have recommendations for a clear bra installation place? I was planning on taking it to Detail Authority, does anyone know how good this place is?

thanks,
Narin

homer4598

I plan on going to Detail Authority too. They do good detailing work.

waynetech2

Nice another NOVA member..i actually went to D.A. they are ok, not bad at all..make sure you check little stuff like every window and stuff.. where did u buy ur lex.
welcome aboard

edit: D.A. should be able to do a good job for clear bra..b4 u do it ask how thick is the bra..the 3M bra my dealership uses is 8mil and costs @ $750

PhilipMSPT

iTrader: (5)

Welcome to the Club!

BSP is quite dark. It has a nice "pearl" shine to it, but it will have the same troubles as black: gets dirty more easily, and will show fine scratches and swirls (which can be easily detailed).

If you love this color, go for it. Just keep it clean and detailed often to maintain its look...

Yuri

Welcome!

nnh768

750!! thats pretty steep, i was thinking in the 500 range. I didn't buy it yet, i plan on buying it from Lindsay Lexus in Alexandria, my parents bought a RX300 there before and we know the salesman.

trdfm

Detail Authority did the clear bra install on my car. They prefer clearshield; if actually want the Xpel (3M) product, the cost is about double. Their tech is in Phoenix; they bring him in from Phoenix when they get an appointment at Herndon from what I understand.

If you have any questions, I'd be happy to answer.

projectdna

iTrader: (56)

congrats and welcome.

sk72

Welcome to the club... advande congrats on your new IS250..

nnh768

Wait, so they have to bring in a tech from Phoenix to install the Xpel or the clear bra in general?

nnh768

i was wondering since alot of you are in the nva area, how much are you paying for an 07 250 AWD w/navi, the dealer was giving me around 37k, is this a good price or could i get less?

thanks

Seize

Welcome to CL!

trdfm

Yes, at least that was the case when I had mine installed there, which was right after I got the car late last summer.

trdfm

My best advice would be to contact as many dealers as possible and get them to give you quotes for the car spec'd exactly how you want it. Then simply go with whoever gives you the best deal. I test drove the car at a NOVA dealer, but they wouldn't come down off the price, so I contacted every Lexus dealer in VA, MD, and NC and ended up saving several thousand dollars. If you're willing to drive a little to pick the car up, this works splendidly. My car was a special order and I didn't even visit the dealership until the day I took delivery (we did every think up to that point via fax, and my down payment was on a credit card).

I think you'll be able to beat the price any of the local dealers are offering if you do this.

RyanDe680

Congrats, welcome!