Need ideas for "basic" front-end is250
#1
Need ideas for "basic" front-end is250
Hey forum,
I have a 2009 is250.
I already have plans for a drop, and some under-the-hood aesthetics, but my front end lacks that snap that you see in the build threads - it looks too stock!
I am thinking about a lip, but am not willing to spend more than $350 for one. And will it look odd without side-skirts? (I don't have the money for a full body kit) (Don't want some cheap quality knockoff either)
I am satisfied with the rear end
Here's how she looks from the front at the moment:
My budget for all front-end improvements would be $400 max.
Any ideas would be appreciated!
I have a 2009 is250.
I already have plans for a drop, and some under-the-hood aesthetics, but my front end lacks that snap that you see in the build threads - it looks too stock!
I am thinking about a lip, but am not willing to spend more than $350 for one. And will it look odd without side-skirts? (I don't have the money for a full body kit) (Don't want some cheap quality knockoff either)
I am satisfied with the rear end
Here's how she looks from the front at the moment:
My budget for all front-end improvements would be $400 max.
Any ideas would be appreciated!
#5
Yeah the mesh grille is on my mind...
2 questions tho:
1. Does a lip look bad without sides? Or is there a certain lip that doesnt stick out as much (less than $350)
2. I had a bad experience with sewell "fitment" (they said it would fit and it didnt)... Does the fsport mesh grill on there fit an 09?
Thanks again!
2 questions tho:
1. Does a lip look bad without sides? Or is there a certain lip that doesnt stick out as much (less than $350)
2. I had a bad experience with sewell "fitment" (they said it would fit and it didnt)... Does the fsport mesh grill on there fit an 09?
Thanks again!
#6
Yeah the mesh grille is on my mind...
2 questions tho:
1. Does a lip look bad without sides? Or is there a certain lip that doesnt stick out as much (less than $350)
2. I had a bad experience with sewell "fitment" (they said it would fit and it didnt)... Does the fsport mesh grill on there fit an 09?
Thanks again!
2 questions tho:
1. Does a lip look bad without sides? Or is there a certain lip that doesnt stick out as much (less than $350)
2. I had a bad experience with sewell "fitment" (they said it would fit and it didnt)... Does the fsport mesh grill on there fit an 09?
Thanks again!
In my experience...at least to me, you need side skirts to complete any front lip
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#8
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Judging from the 4x4 ground clearance, it appears you're on stock suspension. For that money have you considered lowering springs? I helps ALOT with the over all appearance of the car.
I fear after you get the front lip, it won't match the sides and rear; so you might not like that.
Just my $.02
I fear after you get the front lip, it won't match the sides and rear; so you might not like that.
Just my $.02
#9
Judging from the 4x4 ground clearance, it appears you're on stock suspension. For that money have you considered lowering springs? I helps ALOT with the over all appearance of the car.
I fear after you get the front lip, it won't match the sides and rear; so you might not like that.
Just my $.02
I fear after you get the front lip, it won't match the sides and rear; so you might not like that.
Just my $.02
The lip I'm considering is not too big.. :
2009-2010 Lexus IS Series IS250 IS350 Couture J-Spec Front Lip Under Spoiler Air Dam - 1 Piece: Amazon.ca: Automotive
(It says its unavailable atm, but this ad has multiple pics).Im hoping after the drop, a subtle lip won't look odd minus sides...
#10
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (18)
Yeah I know! If you read my whole post at the beginning, I said I had plans for lowering -- going the bc coilovers route.
The lip I'm considering is not too big.. : 2009-2010 Lexus IS Series IS250 IS350 Couture J-Spec Front Lip Under Spoiler Air Dam - 1 Piece: Amazon.ca: Automotive (It says its unavailable atm, but this ad has multiple pics).
Im hoping after the drop, a subtle lip won't look odd minus sides...
The lip I'm considering is not too big.. : 2009-2010 Lexus IS Series IS250 IS350 Couture J-Spec Front Lip Under Spoiler Air Dam - 1 Piece: Amazon.ca: Automotive (It says its unavailable atm, but this ad has multiple pics).
Im hoping after the drop, a subtle lip won't look odd minus sides...
#12
http://extremedimensions.com/09-10-IS-U-Jspec-FL.html
Its the same, just found it on amazon and ebay
#15
not to hijack this thread, but when you say "basic" front end, I was thinking you would be asking for what was the "simplest" front end you could get. I also do not have side skirts, and also feel that the stock front lip lacks that "pop" and may need an upgrade, and was wondering what was the "simplest not TOO aggressive" lip that I can get, due to me not also having the side skirts, and making it look weird if it was too aggressive looking? I mean, it is a 250 after all.