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Old 07-25-10, 04:26 PM
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i like the non original wheels
Old 07-26-10, 12:47 AM
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Originally Posted by IStoSC
Quick question to the OP...did you install turn signals on the side of your car? I see one right behind the front wheel...

Love the black / black SC (I have the same )

I am Dutch and the car is Dutch to, it is original in Europe I think.
All cars have it over here. Some integrated in the side mirrors.

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Old 07-26-10, 12:10 PM
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We're wondering about the marker on the fender just behind the front wheel about two o'clock position. Would you mind taking a close-up photo of it. It's about the same spot where Lexus puts its Pebble Beach badge if you have that model.
Old 07-26-10, 12:55 PM
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Definitely the second set...
Old 07-27-10, 06:59 AM
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Originally Posted by VVTiBob
We're wondering about the marker on the fender just behind the front wheel about two o'clock position. Would you mind taking a close-up photo of it. It's about the same spot where Lexus puts its Pebble Beach badge if you have that model.
I have not so much space beside the car to make a good picture. And driving it out of my garage for 10 seconds running the engine I don't like.
If you want better pictures I have to find a moment without rain..
Let me know

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Old 07-27-10, 07:48 AM
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Photos are fine. Thanks... Interesting and you say that was standard equipment on your European lexus?
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Originally Posted by rexio
$400 total excl. tires
good purchase.

new or used?

and where'd you get 'em?
Old 07-27-10, 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by VVTiBob
Photos are fine. Thanks... Interesting and you say that was standard equipment on your European lexus?
Yes standard on all cars not only Lexus.

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Originally Posted by jimmer!
good purchase.

new or used?

and where'd you get 'em?
They are second hand, newly powdercoated at my local Lexus store (in the Netherlands). I was looking for new tires. There was another Lexus on the lift with nice wheels so I told the mechanic to put those wheels under my own Lexus. (just for fun). He told me someone changed his old wheels for new ones and now they are for sale, if he could find them...
He did and I am happy.
Sometimes you have to be lucky.
They have a real nice and frendly mechanic. Explains every stupid question I asked hem. Always looking for solutions both party's are happy with. Not thinking "how can I empty the wallet of the client as soon as possible" When in trouble he always have time for me.
In Holland we have the "Lexus Red Carped treatment" and my dealer is really good with this. I also drive a Smart car (=Mercedes) well they come not even close to the service level of Lexus...




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Originally Posted by rexio
They have a real nice and frendly mechanic. Explains every stupid question I asked hem. Always looking for solutions both party's are happy with. Not thinking "how can I empty the wallet of the client as soon as possible" When in trouble he always have time for me.
Somehow I think my Lexus service manager may have attended a different training camp. Although the service advisors are willing to answer occasional questions you probably won't be talking with a technician. And they're highly trained at extracting the contents of your wallet in every imaginable way. I am most envious of your wheel deal. Still suck here with pie plates...
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Originally Posted by rexio
They are second hand, newly powdercoated at my local Lexus store (in the Netherlands). I was looking for new tires. There was another Lexus on the lift with nice wheels so I told the mechanic to put those wheels under my own Lexus. (just for fun). He told me someone changed his old wheels for new ones and now they are for sale, if he could find them...
He did and I am happy.
very resourceful and successful.

black on black. a rare combo here in the state,
even more rare in the netherlands, I bet.
a real head turner, for sure.

now, on to bebadging!
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Old 07-28-10, 04:21 AM
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They are second hand, newly powdercoated at my local Lexus store (in the Netherlands). I was looking for new tires. There was another Lexus on the lift with nice wheels so I told the mechanic to put those wheels under my own Lexus. (just for fun). He told me someone changed his old wheels for new ones and now they are for sale, if he could find them...
He did and I am happy.
Sometimes you have to be lucky.
They have a real nice and frendly mechanic. Explains every stupid question I asked hem. Always looking for solutions both party's are happy with. Not thinking "how can I empty the wallet of the client as soon as possible" When in trouble he always have time for me.
In Holland we have the "Lexus Red Carped treatment" and my dealer is really good with this. I also drive a Smart car (=Mercedes) well they come not even close to the service level of Lexus...

rexio not only lucky, but timing, timing is everything. Go down the block one minute and there is no parking, one minute later there is one right in front. Timing!!!!
Old 07-30-10, 05:06 AM
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I would go for the Lexus accessory wheels. Much better than the original pie-dish wheels in my opinion.
Old 07-30-10, 06:39 PM
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Tourmalines hands down...
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