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Headlight Blackout and IS-C Bumper Project

Old 12-27-11, 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by LexIS007
Actually the grill on it is a 2010 IS350C grill. Look in the pic to the right, is my old bumper and OEM IS350 grill on it. The new IS-C bumper has the OEM IS-C grill. I think you are referring to the F-Sport grill maybe?
Yes that's what I meant
Old 12-27-11, 10:30 AM
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man IS-C bumper look good, but I wonder how it would look with the GFX side and rear? I am thinking to upgrade my front bumper, and it maybe my last mod, but I have full GFX kit on now, I just wonder which would look nice between the ISC and 2011 F-sport?
Old 12-27-11, 02:15 PM
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Originally Posted by ohiois350
man IS-C bumper look good, but I wonder how it would look with the GFX side and rear? I am thinking to upgrade my front bumper, and it maybe my last mod, but I have full GFX kit on now, I just wonder which would look nice between the ISC and 2011 F-sport?
The 2011 F-Sport front-bumper looks NICE!! However, I have not seen anyone perform that conversion with a 2006-2008 IS350, so I did not want to take the chance of having something not fit and losing money in process. I have seen a few members on CL perform the IS-C conversion and really liked the outcome. The IS-C bumper has a more mild aggressive look (kind of goes well with the 2IS lines). The F-Sport bumper just seems a little too extreme in styling, and would look good with aggressive matching sideskirts, and rear bumper add-ons. I did not want to go that far, but I think it really comes down to what else you are planning to do (body work-wise). Let us know what you decide, I believe there are alot of ppl out there who are on the edge of swapping F-Sport bumpers but would like to see how it looks first before doing so....I know I was
Old 12-29-11, 07:25 PM
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The last parts are finally here (with the exception of the fog-lights as they are on back order until January 18th). These parts are all the trim, screws, bolts, washers, clips, pins, bumper/radiator guards, felts, and plastics that are need to complete the conversion. The first pic is obviously of the actual parts, and the second pic is of the IS-C diagram with part numbers. Some parts I did not need on the diagram as I already had in good shape like the license plate post, and inner rubber guards, etc... I will post a list of all the parts used and their corresponding part numbers for those interested in doing the same swap (completely). The bumper is ready for paint tomorrow, and I will try and take pics of step-by-step installation of this bumper (with the exception of paint, and removal of old bumper). Have a Happy and Safe New Year everyone!




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Old 01-15-12, 01:01 PM
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Hey guys, I got the bumper finally painted....now just waiting for the last pieces of the fog light assembly, and I will start to put everything together. I have not installed the bumper absorber yet as I am waiting for OEM double-sided adhesive to install first before the absorber. Sorry the car is a bit dusty... Here are a few pics of the painted bumper:



Old 01-15-12, 01:12 PM
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Can't wait to see it finished!
Old 01-15-12, 01:21 PM
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bumper looks good!
Old 01-15-12, 02:37 PM
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Looking sick bro
Old 01-15-12, 04:22 PM
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I like the look. Looking forward to seeing it installed.
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I'm really tempted to do this swap on the bumper! Oh man, so many mods, so little money
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Looks good so far!! In to see the final product!
Old 01-15-12, 06:59 PM
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Looks good.

Now that you've repainted the bumper is the color age very noticeable?
Old 01-15-12, 08:27 PM
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Can't wait to see the finished product! Is your car Blue Onyx or Black Sapphire?
Old 01-16-12, 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Vroomin350
Looks good.

Now that you've repainted the bumper is the color age very noticeable?
There is definitely a noticeable difference in shine as the bumper is fresh clear coat and the car has years of washing and swirl marks, etc... The color is a very close match, but I think it will look much better once it is exposed to the environmental elements (rain, snow, sun, etc...).
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Originally Posted by sushiboi
Can't wait to see the finished product! Is your car Blue Onyx or Black Sapphire?
The car is a Black Sapphire...Blue Onyx is a lighter (still dark blue) color.

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