IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013) Discussion about the 2006+ model IS models

With or Without Rear Reflectors?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 03-25-07, 01:40 AM
  #1  
Sundance
Driver
Thread Starter
 
Sundance's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: WA
Posts: 101
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default With or Without Rear Reflectors?

Was screwin around with this and was hoping for some opinions

With...[IMG][/IMG]

Without...[IMG][/IMG]

Was thinking about gettin this done. Mixed feelings though.

Thanks

Sundance
Old 03-25-07, 01:57 AM
  #2  
CodyLexus
Driver
 
CodyLexus's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: HI
Posts: 191
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I agree with you, my feelings are mixed also. Looks good without, but nothing to break up the bumper.
Old 03-25-07, 02:04 AM
  #3  
STIG
Lexus Test Driver
 
STIG's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: SF
Posts: 6,467
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

What are we talking about here??? lol I cant see.
Old 03-25-07, 02:45 AM
  #4  
Eug421
Driver
 
Eug421's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Nor Cal
Posts: 151
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

It took me a while. Sort of like those photo hunt games
I say keep it like it was.
Old 03-25-07, 02:56 AM
  #5  
kschawaii
Pole Position
 
kschawaii's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: hawaii
Posts: 225
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

it looks good either way... so if you dont mind spending the money to get it done and want to be unique, i say go for it...
Old 03-25-07, 05:07 AM
  #6  
warrionex
Lead Lap
 
warrionex's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: PR
Posts: 665
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Originally Posted by STIG
What are we talking about here??? lol I cant see.
Can you see it now?
Attached Thumbnails With or Without Rear Reflectors?-is350105-medium-.jpg  
Old 03-25-07, 06:06 AM
  #7  
G35TOIS350
Lexus Test Driver
 
G35TOIS350's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: IN
Posts: 894
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

ya know...w/out them the bumper looks big and clunky imo...
Old 03-25-07, 06:36 AM
  #8  
Dabigman
Lead Lap
 
Dabigman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Bushes
Posts: 432
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I must have stared at those pics for a few minutes before I saw it. That leads me to believe almost noone outside of this forum would ever know they were gone. Of course, if you don't like them and think it's worth the money, go for it!

Do no aftermarket replacements exist for the entire rear or are they all just valances/lips?
Old 03-25-07, 06:42 AM
  #9  
JoesIS250
Driver
 
JoesIS250's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 195
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

i dont think the rear bumper looks good with the reflectors imho. there really is no need for them aslo i believe so ive been wanting to get blue vinyls from rvinyls to match my paint and hopefully make them look less obvious? either that or perhaps even paint the reflectors ..??
Old 03-25-07, 07:53 AM
  #10  
Seize
Loves Snickerdoodles!
 
Seize's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: San Diego, California
Posts: 19,736
Received 68 Likes on 53 Posts
Default

I think it looks cleaner without them.
Old 03-25-07, 08:07 AM
  #11  
is_elf
Driver
 
is_elf's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: AZ
Posts: 135
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I also agree it looks much cleaner without them.
Old 03-25-07, 08:38 AM
  #12  
9520G
Lead Lap
 
9520G's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: NJ
Posts: 650
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

element114.com sells the rear with out the refelctors, you can go to there website and Mr.Mark is also a vendor for them.
Old 03-25-07, 10:21 AM
  #13  
Pnuge88
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (1)
 
Pnuge88's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: TX
Posts: 3,348
Received 18 Likes on 13 Posts
Default

put the element 114 is a lower bumper isnt it?
Old 03-25-07, 10:23 AM
  #14  
1022it
Pole Position
 
1022it's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: AZ
Posts: 229
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

you can get a body shop to color match the reflectors. just have the shop paint over them.
it looks much better. here's a pic of mine color matched.
Old 03-25-07, 10:29 AM
  #15  
Ice350
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (1)
 
Ice350's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 11,349
Received 7 Likes on 7 Posts
Default

I'm not an IS owner but I like it better without that reflecter. I agree the butt looks bigger without it. I like big butts.


Quick Reply: With or Without Rear Reflectors?



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 06:59 PM.