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Old Sep 16, 2013 | 07:54 AM
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Although i won't make any major rebuilds, i might as well start a build thread for Alexis.
Alexis is a gorgeous girl in nebula grey outfit, and has all the toys a boy like me want.

First picture is from the delivery september 6.
2nd ad 3rd are outside my home.
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Old Sep 16, 2013 | 07:56 AM
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For you interior junkies i hijacked two pictures from Lexus official press material. They are identical to mine, but so much better than what i can do.
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Old Sep 16, 2013 | 08:00 AM
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Also made the first mod today. Front and rear indicator bulbs replaced for chromed ones. I really hate the yellow blob the stock bulbs make.
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Old Sep 16, 2013 | 10:21 AM
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Congrats on the new ride, love the color
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Old Sep 16, 2013 | 10:30 AM
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Thanks. It looks great in direct sunlight.
I'm a happy puppy.
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Old Sep 16, 2013 | 04:34 PM
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Congrats. Looks great. How did you remove the orange turn signal and with what part?
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Old Sep 16, 2013 | 05:04 PM
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i never could understand why people get so obsessed with the color of the bulbs, lenses and the color the light blinks!
some people like the red and others like amber in the rear. i never look at the tail lights, thats for everyone else to enjoy and personally i don't need to spend any money on things other people may want to see.

but whatever floats your boat!
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Old Sep 16, 2013 | 06:53 PM
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Nice IS300h. Shame we don't get that here.

Never understood why they choose that headlight washer design. It stands out like a sore thumb
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Old Sep 16, 2013 | 08:16 PM
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Congrats to the OP...!! Love the color combo..

Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
Nice IS300h. Shame we don't get that here.

Never understood why they choose that headlight washer design. It stands out like a sore thumb
That's easy..!!! Inspired by the LFA..

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Old Sep 16, 2013 | 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Joe Z

That's easy..!!! Inspired by the LFA..

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LFA was a 10 year project. Same reason why they stuck with a physical key over a remote FOB - they'd have to redesign the whole system lol
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Old Sep 17, 2013 | 06:39 AM
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Originally Posted by corradoMR2
Congrats. Looks great. How did you remove the orange turn signal and with what part?
Originally it's coloured bulbs. Replaced them with chrome covered bulbs. Still orange flash.

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i never could understand why people get so obsessed with the color of the bulbs, lenses and the color the light blinks!
some people like the red and others like amber in the rear. i never look at the tail lights, thats for everyone else to enjoy and personally i don't need to spend any money on things other people may want to see.

but whatever floats your boat!
It's all in the details. I would be ok with the taillights if the indicator glass was red, but EU requires orange flash.
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Old Sep 17, 2013 | 06:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
Nice IS300h. Shame we don't get that here.

Never understood why they choose that headlight washer design. It stands out like a sore thumb
Yeah, I'd rather have pop-up washers like on my Audi.
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Old Sep 18, 2013 | 08:41 AM
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Went to the dealer today to get some reprogramming done.
Turn signal flashes 5 times.
Power window controlled by remote key. It works both ways.
Lights on for 60 seconds when unlocking the car at night.
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Old Sep 18, 2013 | 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
LFA was a 10 year project. Same reason why they stuck with a physical key over a remote FOB - they'd have to redesign the whole system lol
it is designer item... regular popup's are now in Corolla models. Do I want something from LFA or from Corolla? HMMMM.
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Old Sep 27, 2013 | 08:40 AM
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Not so much styling, but very practical. Actually, they are for a CT200h, but a bit boring of the holes, they fit 3IS too. The rods of the headrest on 3IS is a little larger than 2IS and CT, the holes need to be 14.5mm. Sitting very tight against the headrest.
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