GriffinCO

Hey All,

I love MOST features on the F Sport, but the seats just aren't very comfortable for me.

Anyone know how I could set up the Regular 350 with:

1. Sport + Mode (Guessing it's a programmable feature here)

2. F Sport Grill

3. I also like the LFA style dash, but that's probably more trouble than it's worth

Thanks and Cheers!
Jamie

p.s. Plan on Special Ordering the 350 Atomic Silver/Flaxen with Luxury Tech package and Adaptive Cruise Control

John510

It would be easier to switch the seats instead of the items you listed.

GriffinCO

Yeah, I was thinking about that. Any thoughts on how much it would run?

Though truth be told, I'd still be conflicted as I'm rather infatuated with Atomic Silver (unavailable in the F Sport).

bshaw777

Even if you could do all those things, it would be über expensive. Yes, if you could somehow switch seats that would be the better route. Switching bumper/grille may be possible but not recommended at this time until somebody successfully does it.

Hoovey689

iTrader: (16)

not recommended it's simple plug and play by getting the full bumper. Why does he have to wait until someone else does this?? Be a leader not a follower

bshaw777

It's not even about being a leader. Are you sure it's simple plug-and-play? I spoke with my Lexus rep about this and he recommended against it. He said that he's seen many examples where people do this type of thing and things don't line up perfectly. I didn't want to spend all that money and then things didn't work out. You know what I'm saying...

Joe Z

iTrader: (10)

^^^ Besides the bumpers and grills.... You will need the fender liners..

It really doesn't take that much homework to figure that out.. Took me about 30 seconds when I examined both front bumpers "side by side"

~ Joe Z

AndyL

Sport + mode is related to the AVS of F Sport and it would be impossible to add it to the regular one. FYI, in Japan, regular IS does have the option of adding the AVS (and hence the Sport+ mode).

John510

Get the luxury since you like the silver and toss in some Cobra Misanos. They are AWESOME

flippd

Buy from Canada (Atomic Fsport) and import to the US used? Sort of like how some people get their BMW in Germany...

AMNss

Buy an F sport with black interior , and talk to some one with an IS250 about swapping your seats ( the 250 have to be with black interior for sure ) , and you only pay for the swapping . You also have to find a car without the seat ventilation .

r0shiro

iTrader: (1)

yup! @RVCAis250 actually has a 3IS F-sport front on his 2IS. Legit job. Like @joe z said you need the above plus jdm f-sport fog light housing if you still want your fog lamps, and the two plastic inserts for the brake ducts and the bottom bumper protector lining. These are all separate part numbers. =/

It's a neat idea but you are going to be pouring a lot of money to make your car look "stock". i dont know...not worth it IMHO. you're better off buying an F-Sport and changing the seats and painting the car and then you're done.

GriffinCO

There are some impressively creative ideas here. Nice solution-oriented forum...I love it.

Too bad we can't order the AVS here in the States. And those ARE some pretty sweet seats.

Think I'll stick with the stock 350 Atomic Silver. I'm really not a very aggressive drive most of the time anyway. Still stoked about this car:

- Smooth ride
- Sexy styling
- Enough pop and zip for me at the Sport mode

Can't wait till I place the order on Saturday!

baddis es

iTrader: (3)

it's too early to consider this conversion IMO, and too costly to buy it direct from the dealer. for this, it'd be best to wait out a few months and find a wrecked FSport to make use of...it'll be fraction the cost, unless you're really wanting brand new everything.

like another indicated above, this will set you back into an aftermarket kit price range (full-kit too)...which I'd personally venture into before this conversion purchase new from a dealer.