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Lexus LS430 Chrome taillight Tail Lights Trim Trims Bezels

Old 11-17-13, 08:27 PM
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Default Lexus LS430 Chrome taillight Tail Lights Trim Trims Bezels

Has anyome installed Lexus LS430 Chrome taillight Tail Lights Trim Trims Bezels lie shown in the picture below?
I am interested and would like to see some real life pics, preferably on a silver car.
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Old 11-17-13, 08:34 PM
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Found a pic here...

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls4...for-ls430.html
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Old 11-17-13, 08:52 PM
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I think I like these, know where to get them?
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I've seen it on an LS in person once and it looked kind of funny.

I'm not sure where to get it though.
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Looks kind of cheap and out of place imo. I've been thinking of doing all the chrome in black or a gunmetal type finish to downplay it a bit
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Oh, please. They ware ugly. Don't ruin your car.
Old 11-18-13, 11:28 AM
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My personal opinion is they are ugly. They are almost as bad as putting chrome trim on the arch of the fenders for the wheels.
Old 11-18-13, 11:31 AM
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Personally not a fan, but if you like them that's what is important! I've seen them on a 2GS, but not a LS

Those little 'starbursts' in your silver found pick look a little suspiciously added to the image
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Definitely not a good look. That looks reminds me of people who put those protective reflector edges around the edge of their doors. Then it identifies every curve on the car and looks really tacky!!! Later!
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Dont do it i think you better off with the ebay led or vip ones
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I'd get them, they look so classy!!

Then all the other LS430 drivers will know who has the best style!

For reference, I just bought this shirt:

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I think most of you guys hate them cause u already have the upgraded 04-06 lights, the 01-03's are pretty lame,

that little bit of chrome might be enough to distract from that
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I saw it on Toyota Fortuner and really liked the aggressive look.
It looks like I should see it in person first on LS before going for it.
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I don't think our 01-03 headlights or tail lights need distraction. They are nice!! Sure the 04-06 lights are a little more contemporary but screw it. You're in the same nice *** car.

I also think those chrome trim pieces are ugly. I find chrome trim to be "tacky."

As for being unhappy with how the outer lights look... If I were to do anything different with my tails, I'd order a set of JDM 01-03 Celsior tail lights from overseas. They have the white strip like 04-06 LS430's. Or find a seller with the clear lens LED tail lights but only ones I can find these days are the smoked out LED tail lights. They are too dark being smoked out and I don't have blacked out housing in my headlights to match. So that's the only way I'd get smoked out tails... Then for headlights, send them somewhere to get retro fitted... Well, those are my ideas instead of chrome trim.

In other words, spend a **** load of money or don't spend any on this part -__- haha damn

I am going to keep my lights stock on my 2001. I'm happy with them but of course if I had major cash flow then ya I'd already have what I suggested. Lol

Another idea... I have LEDs (white, blue, yellow) that I sometimes swap out with my daytime running lamps. It really looks cool and adds a contemporary look!! If you drive a lot nighttime and need high beams then don't do this because you sacrifice high beams switching out DRLs with LEDs. Be careful with blue LEDs too, they are illegal, but they look best IMO. Like black lights at night reflecting off road/highway signs! Lol
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Nope, always has and always will look like garbage... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lexus-LS-LS430-2004-lexus-ls-430-premium-package-smart-access-ventilated-and-heated-seats-/350915175853?forcerrptr=true&hash=item51b42ca5ad&item=350915175853&pt=US_Cars_Trucks





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