txlex2020

Hello, the 2014 IS350 F-Sport is at the top of my list right now for my next car. However, I think the mesh pattern of the stock spindle grill is too stylized, and I'd like to replace it with a blacked-out one, that has a more consistent mesh pattern. For example, I like the consistent mesh pattern of the lf-lc grill:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/p6c9yzkx0ak1zz8/Photo%20Nov%2015%2C%207%2013%2011%20PM.png

Are you aware of any aftermarket grill makers who make, or have plans to make, the type of grill I'm describing, for the 2014+ IS?

UncleSpud

I'd like to know as well. IMO, anything would be an improvement. I love driving my 3IS, but I hate looking at the grill. If you think I'm rough on the the IS 250/350's looks, check out our competitors' forums and count the number of times the words "fugly" or "predator" come up. What was Toyota thinking when they restyled these cars? Did they hire Rob Ford to do the design?

Don't get me wrong--I love my Lexus, and chose it after cross-shopping the ATS, Q50, and 328i. And to be fair, other marques have had plenty of styling misfires too.

SonyHome

I actually like the styling. What I don't like is grille is made out of plastic. Also depending on the angle you can see all the stuff behind it. If I had to complain about styling it would be the rear defuser area. It looks very cheap looking with not much styling.

Grille does resemble predator's mouth and while that may not be a good thing on a girl friend but on a car it gives an aggressive looking feel which I don't mind.

bucanero

I'm thinking about purchasing 2 other F Sport grills and applying the Killer Chrome Spray that Alsa Corp makes and probably the Ghost Chrome on the other. Just too see how it comes out. Black looks aiiighttttt.

EthanV

Agree the grill is horrible! I love everything except the grill. Lexus trying to use spindle grill to let people recognize brand like Audi.. In my opinion the grill is over done. It's not even out with the front end.. The grill is large but the head lights are small to match.. The RC head light is bigger and match better. For sure they will adjust them in future model.

neilvosko

crazy talk.....the grill is what drew most people to fsport in the first place along with LFA gauges....but different strokes for different folks.

eyeball

***raises his hand***

dojoman

iTrader: (5)

If you don't like the grill why even buy the car, or just get the non-sport version?

bucanero

LFA Tachometer
Sport+ Drive Mode
Silver Performance Interior
18 inch Split 5 Spoke Wheels
Suspension Tuning

The tachometer and wheels won me over to be honest. Not to mention the F-Sport sounds better when you take off. The grill is alright, but kind of hard to work around it when you live in a state that requires both plates. I have the F Sport and I wouldn't mind seeing what other options are going to be available for the grill. I'd love to see what a chrome version looks like, especially with silver being my color.

raw

I'd like to change my grill too.