This is my first post on this forum..

- I am coming from the BMW world and have owned a few different cars. This is my first lexus and it's a project.

Purchased the car after a front end collision.
Color on exterior is black and interior white and black.
2009 IS250 with roughly 79k miles.

I am almost done assembling everything and will update with pictures.

I found out the hard way that I need only 2009 - 2010 face lift parts...

Currently, Having a hard time finding an emblem with the back-plate that attaches to the grill. I checked the toyota catalog and the part number only has the chrome portion.
Has anyone dealt with similar issues chasing down the emblem back plate?

thanks for the help and stay tuned for pictures.

before-

 

Welcome to the forums! How bad was the damage? the first pic looks pretty bad. Interested to see what you're planning and done

 

Damage was more than I expected...
-two airbags
-seat belt
-bumper
-grills
-both headlights
-radiator
-thermostat
-AC condesnor
- radiator support
i'm sure there's more missing..


nothing too crazy. Hardest part is trying to figure out how all the plastic covers are supposed to be. Does anyone have a diagram?

Also if anyone is selling any parts listed below, let me know.

naviagation system
intake kit
coil overs
exhaust /muffler/mid pipe
emblem back plate
rims

here's some progress pictures...

bumper almost ready







I bought a lip and diffuser. car came with lip spoiler.
also bought a roof spoiler..

here's with no covers on...




at least motor survived...