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Old 06-16-14, 06:04 AM
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Looking to have my 2006 IS painted due to some recent damage. I was thinking that it may make sense to give it a refresh while it's being painted. What components should I consider changing out during this process (front bumper, headlights, etc)? My logic is that components off a newer IS may make it age slower. I would prefer an factory look. If you could specify where I can purchase the components that would be great as well!

Thanks for your suggestions!
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register your CL username at http://lexus.sewellparts.com/ and you get a discount off their normal prices Theres a whole F Sport front bumper kit you can do, also 2012+ headlights with DRLs

http://is.sewellparts.com/accessorie...2006/4539.html

http://is.sewellparts.com/accessorie...2009/2400.html
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Thanks for the info and tip on the discount. However, it may be above my budget. Is there a lip I can add to a stock front bumper?
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^Sure! Here's a factory option called the GFX front lip (there are also a side skirt and rear lip available) :

http://is.sewellparts.com/accessorie...2006/1777.html
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[QUOTE=Gville350;8584911]^Sure! Here's a factory option called the GFX front lip (there are also a side skirt and rear lip available) :

http://is.sewellparts.com/accessorie...2006/1777.html[/QUOTE

Thanks. The pricing on the GFX front lip seems more in line with my budget.

Any other recommendations...what should I do before/while I have the car painted?

Thanks!
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Interior LED lighting (should be less than $100), you can easily do it yourself too. I believe Sewell offers a whole package for that too.

You can get a cheap exhaust like M2 ($280) which makes the rear better looking plus a little bit more aggressive sound. This exhaust is very quiet almost like stock but growl when you push it.
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