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Old 02-22-06, 06:33 PM
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I'll keep it short and simple.

1. I really like the OEM front lip but I'm not too interested in the rear because I don't want to have to cut anything... with that said, do you guys think a combination of the OEM front lip spoiler and the VARIOUS rear side spoilers would look good?

for those who haven't seen the VARIOUS kit: http://www.fabulous.co.jp/inc/produc...p?id=159&num=5


2. I'm thinking of getting the 6000K philips kit from xenondepot. Apparently, it uses very thin ballasts which might be easier to work with than most other kits. Is the HID install something a total newbie can do? Or should I pay a little more and have it done at a shop?

Thanks in advance.
Old 02-22-06, 06:43 PM
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iN REGUARDS TO THE hid KIT....NEWBIES CAN INSTALL IT, BUT YOU WOULD REQUIRE A LITTLE SKILLS TO MOUNT AND HIDE THE WIRES PROPERLY.....
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Dang, That is soo freaking hot.
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why does everybody get 6000k hid kits?
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Originally Posted by Xotic sC
why does everybody get 6000k hid kits?
I got 8000k
Old 02-22-06, 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by xaden
I'll keep it short and simple.

1. I really like the OEM front lip but I'm not too interested in the rear because I don't want to have to cut anything... with that said, do you guys think a combination of the OEM front lip spoiler and the VARIOUS rear side spoilers would look good?
Nope, it won't look good. I have the OEM front lip and I can tell you, I regret getting it. It is not any lower than the stock one. I even measure them before and after I install the kit, the front spoiler and ground clearance are the same. The OEM lip just kake the front a liltle wider, not any lower than stock.
But the Various Kits are freaking nice. Why not get the whole kit instead of putting the front OEM and mix them up. It's gonna look funny because the rear will be lower than the front because the Various Kit are definitely make the car lower.
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Originally Posted by tim817
Nope, it won't look good. I have the OEM front lip and I can tell you, I regret getting it. It is not any lower than the stock one. I even measure them before and after I install the kit, the front spoiler and ground clearance are the same. The OEM lip just kake the front a liltle wider, not any lower than stock.
But the Various Kits are freaking nice. Why not get the whole kit instead of putting the front OEM and mix them up. It's gonna look funny because the rear will be lower than the front because the Various Kit are definitely make the car lower.
The Various front lip is just a little too much for me... I really like the subtle look of the OEM front. It doesn't change ground clearance AT ALL? hmm... then does that mean the car looks alright with just the front lip? less spending for me

tim817, can you post some pics of your car? I'd like to see how the front lip looks. That's all you got right?
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I'll post some pic when the weather here is getting better. It's been pretty nasty here lately
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oem front lip

he various front looks really good. i think it's made of fiberglass
various
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I still like the OEM front lip better.

But I do want to see the Various front lip on a Tungsten Pearl though, since that's what I have.
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Originally Posted by xaden
I still like the OEM front lip better.

But I do want to see the Various front lip on a Tungsten Pearl though, since that's what I have.
after first seeing this various kit, i kinda wanted it too. but I quickly changed my mind.
my goal has always been to keep my car looking stock. i did get the OEM kit, rear lip spoiler and the ISP mode rims but those are factory parts. many more kits will come up - some more extreme, some even better looking. i guess it all depends on what you really want.

the only thing I might consider changing from stock in the future are the ISP wheels for some 19" wheels. but once the car is lowered (mildly), i think the ISPs will look just fine.
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I like the VARIOUS kit better also. I was like you and was going to mix the OEM front with the INGS+1 rear, but I am glad I waited. Here is a HOT TIP for you. Don't do anything until after March 18th. Click on this link below. A company called Element 114 is specific for Lexus and their NEW IS Kit is being displayed for the first time at the show in San Diego.

http://www.element114.com/

I am going to stay paitent and see what comes out over the next 90 days.
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Originally Posted by tim817
I'll post some pic when the weather here is getting better. It's been pretty nasty here lately
has the weather gotten any better tim?
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Originally Posted by xaden
has the weather gotten any better tim?
Here are the pic as i promise.Sorry it took so long
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=204511
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Originally Posted by tim817
Here are the pic as i promise.Sorry it took so long
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=204511
sweet! thanks a bunch. looks nice.


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