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Mating a GS350 F-Sport Front Bumper to the 2IS (Step by Step)

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Old 01-26-13, 04:23 PM
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Small update here. This is what was done Friday. Over 200 staples were used.
Also the holes for the front parking sensors were filled since I'm going to be using a front camera instead.

These pics aren't exciting, but I know those of you like user "nexson" will enjoy to see them.
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Old 01-26-13, 04:24 PM
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Last ones... The last pieces from sewell came in. Took pic below.
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Old 01-26-13, 09:07 PM
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It is coming along for sure! Thanks for the pictures!
Old 01-26-13, 09:43 PM
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cannot believe how late i'm seeing this thread. im also very interested in doing this ! in for final result cannot wait !
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The hard part is over with.
Only thing left to do is sand, paint, and remove the grills giant circle emblem and stitch new plastic grill in it's place so I can be emblemless.

I also ordered a front view camera which should be here in 9 days.

Here is latest video showing the front holes filled and also showing that we will need to trim off the radiator plastic air flow duct to make room.

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Old 01-30-13, 02:53 PM
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Still no price ?
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Originally Posted by 671gs
Still no price ?
$1100 sir for labor and paint.
Old 01-30-13, 05:56 PM
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Turned out really great, perfect fitment judging from the video.
Old 01-30-13, 06:25 PM
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Ccj how are you running a front view CAM? I want details please
Old 01-30-13, 07:15 PM
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This is very impressive. It looks like there are still guys crazy enough to spend on these cars. There are a lot of guys out there that try to build a car to cheaply and it ends up looking like a nice car with a cheap build.

Congrats on this awesome bumper. Are you going to add a lip like the 5 Axis? It would really be nuts then.
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ONLY $1100?!?!

I'm going to send my car over to Florida... Shop here in Houston wants $750 just to paint my front bumper and wald lip!

Looks good!
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Originally Posted by CCJ22
$1100 sir for labor and paint.


That's a good price!!
Old 01-30-13, 10:29 PM
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Originally Posted by karasha
ONLY $1100?!?!

I'm going to send my car over to Florida... Shop here in Houston wants $750 just to paint my front bumper and wald lip!

Looks good!
Time to find a different shop
Old 01-30-13, 10:50 PM
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CCJ22, I think this GS bumper looks better than 3IS. But since you are planing to part out the car later, let me know when you want to sell this bumper. I'll buy it off of ya!

1st dips,
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looks OEM, body shop did a great job. looking forward to painted/final pics.


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