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Old 07-10-12, 06:43 AM
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As the tytle says, what "just for the hell of it mods" have you done. For example, a push bar like the POPOs have, a roof rack even though you don't rilly ever use it, some retarded side graphics... the list can go on and on. The stuff doesn't have to be perminate, just been done. Its better if you also have pics of it.

Personaly, I thought about fabbing up a Zombie Plow just for the hell of it. I wouldn't actualy use it other than halowen pics/Zombie related pic, excetera..
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Well, I haven't done it yet. But I'm looking to plastidip my car matte red for fun. I did electrical tape "eyelids" and it doesn't look too half bad from far away.
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only "for the hell of it" mod I have is the strut tower bar.
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Did the strut tower bar rilly make much difference in handeling, or did it only amount to being a "just for the hell of it" part.
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They all fall into that classification, some are more presentable than others.

Mods that do little other than an aesthetic change:
Painted grill insert black.
Clear bumper lenses.
Strut tower bar. Whether this actually stiffens the front strut mounts is debatable. Otherwise, it adds to the removal time to get the top engine cover off.
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Originally Posted by RA40
They all fall into that classification, some are more presentable than others.

Mods that do little other than an aesthetic change:
Painted grill insert black.
Clear bumper lenses.
Strut tower bar. Whether this actually stiffens the front strut mounts is debatable. Otherwise, it adds to the removal time to get the top engine cover off.
at that last part.

just picked up a strut bar too (for a GS) and wondering if it actually makes a difference. if anything though, it looks nicer
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Turbocharged, for the hell of it.
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STBs do not make a noticeable difference in any aspect other than being an additional brace. the LS series has always been a double-wishbone setup so unlike macpherson strut layouts there is no lateral loading on the shock towers.
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You aren't supposed to say that...it allows the car handle like a 911. Otherwise, I might as well take it off.

The CL sticker on the back window, now that is a fantastic mod!
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Is there any way to get any more of the ClubLexus stickers? I'm in need of one
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ClubLexus stickers...
I think we all need one
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https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sit...d-problems-14/

No more sticker discussion in this thread gents.
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Originally Posted by PureDrifter
No more sticker discussion in this thread gents.
+1 on that. I have been talking to a mod directly about it and I was told that when they come ou with a new design, they will let everyone know. So if you need 1, well so does everyone else. Just don't start bugging Mods for em, or making threads talking about em. Only the MODs can do that, PERIOD. And I know cus I asked a MOD about it b4 I started posting all over the place. So just leave it at that.
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Honesty the only "just for the hell of it" mod I have is the celsior rain visors. Here in Vegas it doesn't rain lol
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I dyed my interior red just for the hell of it. Car sits in the garage all winter and I can hear it calling to me to play with it.


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