Jasude

Hi guys,

I would like to say hello and introduce myself. I just get a new 2012 Lexus IS350 AWD (Obsidian with black interior) and I am loving it. I already want to start modding it and personalizing it. It's alway difficult deciding what you should do first.

One question to you guys is: If you could go back and start modding all over again, what is the first thing you would do?

Also I have been looking for a badge-less front grill, I have checked the regular sources but I could not find one for the 2012.

Thanks

Andoskyy

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Rear F-sport sway bar. 30-45 minute job and a night and day difference in handling.

bob4256

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Tints, lowering, or sway bars

juvi22003

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sway bars.... here are 2 pics of my F-sport grill and lx mode grills no badge

1Clean06IS

Welcome to the forum! I tried fighting off the mod bug as long as possible but...normally I would start with suspension, drop that bad boy, mine will finally be enjoying a "normal" ride height in a few weeks.

Sffd103

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Welcome to CL and congrats on your purchase. You've got the best color but it's a pain to keep clean. Not sure if the LX Mode fits 12'

UniSlayEX

Tint and sways.

I don't have the sways yet but from what I'm told I should have done that first. I get mods as they become available (better price) rather than purchasing them in the order I want. I figure the car will end up the way I want it. Just get the parts in an order that makes sense (ie: coils before wheels)

peyman

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big brake kit & wheels my first mod... and im glad i started with those.
welcome to the club... looking forward to seeing your progress

Gville350

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Best bang for the buck visual mod is coilovers. "Performance" mod would be the rear sway bar. Electronic mod would be HIDs (low beam and fogs).

lopaka07

Just had sway bars installed on my is350. It's like a completely different car.....In the best way! Highly recommended.

Jasude

juvi22003- where did you get the badge-less F-sport grill? That is exactly what I am looking for! Thanks

I never even thought about the sway bars, this is exactly why I asked.

Also, just a crazy thought; do you guys know what Toyota emblem we can use to replace the rear Lexus emblem? i.e. from an Avalon or 2010 Camry?

yammy

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Nice purchase on the car! You can get the F Sport grill badgeless on eBay. I heard fitment is pretty good. You can search around the forums for more information. Hmm I personally would not want to badge my car with a Toyota emblem since its kinda downgrading it..? but to each is their own opinion. Good luck and have fun with the mod bug hahah. Its gonna burn your money

UniSlayEX

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"Also, just a crazy thought; do you guys know what Toyota emblem we can use to replace the rear Lexus emblem? i.e. from an Avalon or 2010 Camry?"
NO.

Sorry - Im sure almost any emblem will fit.

NorCalIS

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I started with my JDM yellow fogs... And it was all downhill, I mean money, I mean it has been nothing but fun since then hahaha. Good luck! Also, the 2is does not have a Toyota model worldwide, they are all sold as Lexus, so as far as switching from a Lexus to Toyota badge I would stray away from that, but thats just my opinion, its your car!! Happy modding!

panda08

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first thing I would've done (and did) was tint my windows. after that I'd get an intake...then lower it...then sway bars.. then wheels!