F-Sport Mesh Grille Upgrade
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I think this is what you are saying, but can you please confirm that the 2011+ F-Sport Grille insert will fit with the factory non-F-Sport surround?
My local dealer tells me that the F-Sport grill surround and the factory surround have different part numbers, so it has me a bit concerned...
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Steve
My local dealer tells me that the F-Sport grill surround and the factory surround have different part numbers, so it has me a bit concerned...
Thanks!
Steve
They're right, they're different part numbers for the grille surround. The picture above is a non F-Sport Grille Surround with a F-Sport Grille Insert and as you can see it fits right in the pre-set tabs. Waiting from (CalMike) for full confirmation on the install.
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Hey Steve,
They're right, they're different part numbers for the grille surround. The picture above is a non F-Sport Grille Surround with a F-Sport Grille Insert and as you can see it fits right in the pre-set tabs. Waiting from (CalMike) for full confirmation on the install.
They're right, they're different part numbers for the grille surround. The picture above is a non F-Sport Grille Surround with a F-Sport Grille Insert and as you can see it fits right in the pre-set tabs. Waiting from (CalMike) for full confirmation on the install.
Anyway, the upgrade should be complete shortly. The process is a little more complicated than the average do-it-yourself job as the front bumper on the 2011 is a particular pain to remove, especially the main bumper attachments on the quarter panels under the fender coverings. Most troublesome is the grille surround on the upper insert, which is extremely difficult to take off on the 2011. It seems to have different tabs and fittings than from previous years. I started out using the DIY upper grille removal guide by user 100plus, but there are differences when working on a 2011. I spent time covering the area with automotive masking tape so as to avoid scratching the bumper around the grille surround. The grille surround part itself is especially delicate and it would be very easy to fatigue or break the brittle plastic tabs when trying to remove it from the bumper. As with many mods, this one has to be done carefully, with extra patience, and at your own risk. The weather-stripping was another obstacle worth mentioning, but not as bad as the grille surround. I will try to confirm whether everything fits by tomorrow or Thursday and will post pictures if all is successful.
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Now I should have ask better my question. Should I buy with Pre-Crash or without Pre-Crash?
How do I know which one to order.
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Don't have the guts to be the first, but am hoping someone with an 06-08 model will try this for fitment. Always better to use OEM in my experience and if it just takes a little cutting then should not be too bad...
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i wish there was one for 06-08 that would just clip in. Who knows lexus might make one for us...
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Hope this clears everything up.
The insert on the left is for Pre-Collision/Pre-Crash system and the one on the right is for Non Pre-Collision/Pre-Crash System. If for some reason you can't tell if you have Pre-Collision System look at the first picture on our site the white IS has Pre-Collision system. They will not fit 2006-2008 IS models.
This picture has Pre-Collision System.
http://www.lextuners.com/2011-is250-...le-insert.html
The insert on the left is for Pre-Collision/Pre-Crash system and the one on the right is for Non Pre-Collision/Pre-Crash System. If for some reason you can't tell if you have Pre-Collision System look at the first picture on our site the white IS has Pre-Collision system. They will not fit 2006-2008 IS models.
This picture has Pre-Collision System.
http://www.lextuners.com/2011-is250-...le-insert.html
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