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Old Nov 9, 2011 | 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by CleanSC
Lol come on fellas...

It's red seats, a shift **** and an insert on the wheel. You can do that to any IS yourself for around $1,000. Easy.

Git'r done.
Not at OEM quality.
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Old Nov 9, 2011 | 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by GS3Tek
Very nice. I like that new wheel design too
YES, more pics of that new wheel! Hope it make it here someday

Found 2 more pics:


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Old Nov 9, 2011 | 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by BNR34
Not at OEM quality.
You're right. It could be even better.

OEM is not always the best.

You put in what you want to put in.

Lexus doesn't use magic leather that no one else can get their hands on.

The aftermarket can paint cars better than OEM, make them faster than OEM, make them handle better than OEM, make them look better (subjective) than OEM, etc, etc.

Leather seating isn't excluded.
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Old Nov 9, 2011 | 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by CleanSC
You're right. It could be even better.

OEM is not always the best.

You put in what you want to put in.

Lexus doesn't use magic leather that no one else can get their hands on.

The aftermarket can paint cars better than OEM, make them faster than OEM, make them handle better than OEM, make them look better (subjective) than OEM, etc, etc.

Leather seating isn't excluded.
Of course everything can be done. My point was you can't duplicate that red interior in any IS at OEM quality for $1000. You could do red vinyl with half *** craftsmanship for $1000 in Mexico, hot import night ricer style, nice.

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Old Nov 9, 2011 | 12:41 PM
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Although i love the red, i am really itching to see the 3IS already.
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Old Nov 9, 2011 | 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by BNR34
Of course everything can be done. My point was you can't duplicate that red interior in any IS at OEM quality for $1000. You could do red vinyl with half *** craftsmanship for $1000 in Mexico, hot import night ricer style, nice.
LOL not installed, no. But I could replicate it myself in my own car provided I do the labor. For about a grand.

And most likely with more leather than the OEM uses. They use a lot more vinyl than they want you to think.

I've done it before, it's not hard nor that expensive.

Of course, even if it cost you $2k, that's less than some of us spend on wheels and tires or audio systems.
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Old Nov 9, 2011 | 01:22 PM
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Whether you can replicate the interior or not...

It's nice to see Lexus offering a VERY limited edition IS-F that comes in a beautiful color combination and will surely be sold out in no time.
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Old Nov 9, 2011 | 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by MPLexus301



This is correct...you can get Red leather in the 2012 IS F....the orangish Terra Cotta has been dropped.
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Old Nov 9, 2011 | 02:58 PM
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oh man thats hot
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Old Nov 9, 2011 | 04:17 PM
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much rather have a set of these

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Old Nov 9, 2011 | 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by CleanSC
LOL not installed, no. But I could replicate it myself in my own car provided I do the labor. For about a grand.

And most likely with more leather than the OEM uses. They use a lot more vinyl than they want you to think.

I've done it before, it's not hard nor that expensive.

Of course, even if it cost you $2k, that's less than some of us spend on wheels and tires or audio systems.
Of course if is just raw material, it is much less money. Labor cost much more.

I drive an ultra luxury package LS430, there is zero vinyl in my car, even the glove box door is wrapped with high quality leather

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Old Nov 9, 2011 | 05:48 PM
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oh wow (: thats amazing
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Old Nov 9, 2011 | 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by streetx
much rather have a set of these
Fiberglass or Carbon Fiber?
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Old Nov 9, 2011 | 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by KiyomiF
Fiberglass or Carbon Fiber?
Unless your waist size is 32 and below.. those brides are tight as heck. Also getting in and out of the car with those bolsters are a pita. I swear all Brides are made for small peeps lol
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Old Nov 9, 2011 | 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by benzo555
Unless your waist size is 32 and below.. those brides are tight as heck. Also getting in and out of the car with those bolsters are a pita. I swear all Brides are made for small peeps lol
HAHA so I've heard. I'm a girl though with 27" waist... I figured I would be okay getting in and out since I have a smaller frame than most guys. I want to try it out. Do you know if they are actually that comfortable? I'm not about to buy stock seats with the red leather even though it looks good. I want to go much lighter in weight.
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