IS - 1st Gen (2001-2005) Discussion about the IS models up to the 2005 model

By tomorrow evening these will be the before pics....

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Old 04-19-12, 11:52 AM
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Can someone smart PhotoShop the grill black for me.....I'm curious
Old 04-19-12, 11:56 AM
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I like the look of the other grills but with the shroud around them it looks a little to ricy for me. Can someone smart PhotoShop the grill black for me.....I'm curious.
Old 04-19-12, 02:55 PM
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just save some money for a real grill plus you can find most grill around $150-300! That lunch money for a week or a night out or however you look at it is not that much!
Old 04-21-12, 03:26 PM
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please take that grill off, the car was sooo clean before
Old 04-23-12, 11:05 AM
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Just get a real grill!
Old 04-24-12, 12:47 AM
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I don't really like the grills with the shroud around them....I don't want one of the same 3 grills as everyone else. I dig it. That's what counts to me. Thanks for the mock up... I kinda do like black.
Old 04-26-12, 01:47 PM
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Definitely paint it in black, so that it matches the under grille.
Old 04-27-12, 06:31 AM
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Being different is good, it just has to be well executed...
Old 05-05-12, 08:36 AM
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Does anyone know where to get the round lights on trunk in a spear lens? I found universals but the beveling round the edges is different and it makes them look way off....

got the grill pulled out.... Gonna shoot is pearl black and the emblem shroud white, got the type r style lip prepped for paint. I'll post pics when I get them sprayed next week. Wish me luck.



Originally Posted by BeansIS
Being different is good, it just has to be well executed...

Ouch! Everyone has an opinion. I did a clean job on the bends and cuts. I mounted everything well.... Maybe when I change it up here a bit it will be better received
Old 05-05-12, 09:59 AM
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That should read CLEAR lens rather
Old 05-12-12, 09:23 PM
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lol...you guys are still focused on the grill.....I'll check back when the discussion has moved on or......

I'll get it started. Any plans for side skirts front and rear lips or full body kit?

Are you from Casa Grande? I have relatives living there. The background looks familiar.
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I'm from yuma az.... I'm not sure about any more ground effects. I feel Lexus didn't quite finish the front end of these beasts. I've seen a few with a simple lip on my.is that looked clean by themselves..
Old 05-23-12, 06:19 AM
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Everything on hold for now since I gotta get new granny... Oh well
Old 05-25-12, 01:39 AM
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Originally Posted by sway162
Don't try and be like a Benz. lol JK...its different but if you like it then its all good. Way to be unique.
i second this guy dont listen to other people. its your car and you can put watever you want on your car
Old 05-28-12, 10:16 AM
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I like it... And I was inspired by Mercedes.
Transmission and valve body and new torque converter are in.... Just going to get her back tomorrow. She has been missed
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