Otakusan's 2016 IS350 AWD F-Sport
#123
Intermediate
Thread Starter
Ok, so I was able to get a picture of another test fit with natural light... I think I like it
So now I just need to drop them off to get filmed and they'll be ready for install.
You're not the first to think that haha.. cosmetic bits are all very preference driven
I've been into Japanese anime & related collectables for over 17 years now, so Yahoo Japan Auctions has been a long used frequent bookmark
So now I just need to drop them off to get filmed and they'll be ready for install.
I've been into Japanese anime & related collectables for over 17 years now, so Yahoo Japan Auctions has been a long used frequent bookmark
Last edited by otakusan; 08-17-17 at 10:09 AM.
#125
Intermediate
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As you can see on the above compare photo between the RC-F (left) and stock IS (right), they look almost identical with the exception that the RC-F ones are slightly bigger and has an engraved blue "+" & "-" sign. So installed will look pretty much identical to stock. But I do like the feel of aluminum vs the stock plastic. The "click" also feels a bit more crisp over the stock plastic ones.
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IreneIS350 (09-02-17)
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Nice install. Love that Camera button...looks like OEM.
#131
Intermediate
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For anyone interested in how the camera is mounted:
I did up a quick sketch with MS paint here:
I used an ikea bookcase anchor and bend it up as a bracket and bolted it to a tab that's part of the bumper cover.
the spacer/washer was used to space out the camera just far enough so the fish eye can see everything yet not far enough that it sticks out like a sore thumb.
hope this helps.
I did up a quick sketch with MS paint here:
I used an ikea bookcase anchor and bend it up as a bracket and bolted it to a tab that's part of the bumper cover.
the spacer/washer was used to space out the camera just far enough so the fish eye can see everything yet not far enough that it sticks out like a sore thumb.
hope this helps.
#133
Intermediate
Thread Starter
took another 20 mins to re-adjust the camera position to my liking after everything was put back together.
#134
Pole Position
were you an electrical engineering major in college or did you learn how to do this via trial and error? that would have taken me, like, three days to complete and even then i would be doubtful if it were to work correctly. i'd have to have it installed.
anyhow, i really like what you have done and i wish that i could do it as well. i'm still waiting for my parallel parking unit from Nigel. he said it would take about three to four weeks from yesterday. hopefully sooner rather than later.
anyhow, i really like what you have done and i wish that i could do it as well. i'm still waiting for my parallel parking unit from Nigel. he said it would take about three to four weeks from yesterday. hopefully sooner rather than later.
#135
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were you an electrical engineering major in college or did you learn how to do this via trial and error? that would have taken me, like, three days to complete and even then i would be doubtful if it were to work correctly. i'd have to have it installed.
anyhow, i really like what you have done and i wish that i could do it as well. i'm still waiting for my parallel parking unit from Nigel. he said it would take about three to four weeks from yesterday. hopefully sooner rather than later.
anyhow, i really like what you have done and i wish that i could do it as well. i'm still waiting for my parallel parking unit from Nigel. he said it would take about three to four weeks from yesterday. hopefully sooner rather than later.