IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013) Discussion about the 2006+ model IS models
View Poll Results: Which logo?
CF grille with LEXUS logo
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CF grille with ALTEZZA logo
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11.76%
CF grille with VVT-i logo
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CF grille. need help choosing (pics inside, 56k...nope)

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Old 01-07-09, 04:42 PM
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Default CF grille. need help choosing (pics inside, 56k...nope)

Hey CL
im planning on getting a CF grille in about a month. just bought springs and painting roof spoiler, so i need to start saving up again.
but i need help with the grille.

i was inpired by NU350's cf grill and "LEXUS" logo


and so i thought about adding the big "L" logo on again, but wanted do a little something different. and when i came across NU350's is350, i had a few ideas.
so i photoshopped (very quickly) a few logos i would like with the CF grill

1. cf grille with LEXUS logo, bottom right corner



2. cf grille with ALTEZZA logo, bottom right corner



3. cf grille with VVT-i logo, bottom right corner



please vote and help me out.
thanks soo much

Andrew
Old 01-07-09, 04:45 PM
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None, looks ricey. Just find the "L" and keep it simple.
Old 01-07-09, 04:46 PM
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First off...is this CF grill still available? I thought carson discontinued it.

I prefer the regular "L" logo.
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My opinion is that none of these options look good and I'd stick with the "L" or leave it with nothing at all.
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Originally Posted by PHML
First off...is this CF grill still available? I thought carson discontinued it.

I prefer the regular "L" logo.
carson did discontiue it. but there is a Blitz replica CF grille i found. planning on getting that.
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Originally Posted by ek9vboi
None, looks ricey. Just find the "L" and keep it simple.
Originally Posted by isthrizzy
My opinion is that none of these options look good and I'd stick with the "L" or leave it with nothing at all.
really??
hmm....i'll keep the poll open for while and see what other people say.
i should edit poll with "none" option
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I would either have the L logo or nothing at all. No vvt-i or altezza considering our cars arent Altezzas....
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Originally Posted by ExTrEmE99
I would either have the L logo or nothing at all. No vvt-i or altezza considering our cars arent Altezzas....
i know that the 1IS is called Altezza. i know that "technically" our the 2IS is not an Altezza but it still is an IS, soo i just assumed. HAHAH
thanks for clearing it up

btw...how do i edit polls??
Old 01-07-09, 05:09 PM
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Letz250 has the best CF grill.



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To be honest, that chicken mesh is really killing that grille. Maybe you can find a section of the grille at the bottom, something if not the same material/style of it. But yeah the chicken mesh is making it look CHEAP, CF or not.

Maybe its me, but I prefer the clean look... no words, just a simple emblem in the front and back. Too bad it leaves holes when removing the GS350 and Lexus emblems, not that it can't be fixed but its not bothering me much.
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o0ooo Is that dry carbon????
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Originally Posted by Rashoodz
Letz250 has the best CF grill.



Yeah, but better pictures always make crap look great. No offense to anyone or intentional at the picture/grille. It looks good from here.
Old 01-07-09, 06:46 PM
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If i had to get one it would be choice #1. I do agree with everyone else and just leave it with the big "L"!
Old 01-07-09, 10:04 PM
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Both "L" and "Lexus" will look good if you see it will the
rest of the car. Leaving empty will make it look like there
a hole in the front. Maybe make it your own like "Sexy"or
something.
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Old 01-07-09, 10:13 PM
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where do we even get that grill


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