More JDM. Chrome Trim
#31
Lexus Champion
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I took it off... Cause i guess i didn't like how the side panels looked with it...cause u can tell its taped on, not incorporated into the side molding -> cheap
O wells..
O wells..
#33
Lexucanafer
Wow, awesome pics of an awesome looking ride, Slooooooow!
Hope you don't mind me stealing them to add to my Hot ES screen-saver rotation
That chrome trim looks sick! Great job you did!
Hope you don't mind me stealing them to add to my Hot ES screen-saver rotation
That chrome trim looks sick! Great job you did!
#34
I have the exact same car, Slooooooow, and yours looks so good. The chrome definitely works. An interesting thing about human pschology, if these things came with chrome we would all be experimenting with removing it!
What are the rims and tires?
And I like the amber parking lights...
What are the rims and tires?
And I like the amber parking lights...
#35
Regional Officer - NTL
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I have the exact same car, Slooooooow, and yours looks so good. The chrome definitely works. An interesting thing about human pschology, if these things came with chrome we would all be experimenting with removing it!
What are the rims and tires?
And I like the amber parking lights...
What are the rims and tires?
And I like the amber parking lights...
- Thank you, Walnut.
- I couldn't agree more with both of your observations. I think we often go over the top in trying to achieve all things JDM (much as I've read the Japanese market does with USDM). My personal preference on any mod (JDM or otherwise) is to have it emphasize the elegant body of this beautiful design, and not to modify in a way that takes away from it.
- I'm also now a fan of the amber lenses in the headlights, as they add to the shape and character of the already legendary headlights, the arguable initiators of the projector craze.
- The wheels are 5Zigen SportsEngine 3000s and the tires are Kuhmo Ecstas.
#36
Lexucanafer
- I couldn't agree more with both of your observations. I think we often go over the top in trying to achieve all things JDM (much as I've read the Japanese market does with USDM). My personal preference on any mod (JDM or otherwise) is to have it emphasize the elegant body of this beautiful design, and not to modify in a way that takes away from it.
- I'm also now a fan of the amber lenses in the headlights, as they add to the shape and character of the already legendary headlights, the arguable initiators of the projector craze.
- The wheels are 5Zigen SportsEngine 3000s and the tires are Kuhmo Ecstas.
I don't agree with doing mods just for the sake of change. For me (but I understand everyone has different views on this point) mods should accentuate the design and not detract from it. And to that end, like you, I too like the look of the amber lenses. And for that matter, the two-tone paint as well.
And about the amazing design of this car: had I purchased a 1991 ES250 when new (no offense here to all those who did and love the car) I would still be kicking myself in the butt after seeing what Lexus came up with for 1992 !! I mean, it is a TOTALLY different design from the ground up, and the rather boxy body shape of the ES250 was transformed into the sleek and sexy lines of the now classic 2nd generation ES (or 1st generation ES300).
#38
Lead Lap
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Did anyone ever complete this on their 3rd gen. ES ?
I am curious and would like to know before my mind starts wandering!
I know on the 3es it may not be as subtle since [my observation] the panels has a noticeable gap between them and arent 'too flush' to each other.
Well see if i can dig up some of this ill try it out! Maybe it will look good, with the clear 2001 tails and all
I am curious and would like to know before my mind starts wandering!
I know on the 3es it may not be as subtle since [my observation] the panels has a noticeable gap between them and arent 'too flush' to each other.
Well see if i can dig up some of this ill try it out! Maybe it will look good, with the clear 2001 tails and all
#39
Lexucanafer
Did anyone ever complete this on their 3rd gen. ES ?
I am curious and would like to know before my mind starts wandering!
I know on the 3es it may not be as subtle since [my observation] the panels has a noticeable gap between them and arent 'too flush' to each other.
Well see if i can dig up some of this ill try it out! Maybe it will look good, with the clear 2001 tails and all
I am curious and would like to know before my mind starts wandering!
I know on the 3es it may not be as subtle since [my observation] the panels has a noticeable gap between them and arent 'too flush' to each other.
Well see if i can dig up some of this ill try it out! Maybe it will look good, with the clear 2001 tails and all
#43
IMO, that looks awful. It's on the same level with those fake Buick LeSabre vents that everyone seems to be sticking on their cars these days. Cheap chrome stick-on stuff sucks.
and btw, that's not jdm.
and btw, that's not jdm.
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#44
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So, i went to autozone today finally and bought some chrome trim to get the JDM Windom look of the chrome trim around the perimeter of the es300 in the divider between the plastic body panel/top.
Will install tommorrow. (BTW some noob person at Autozone just gave me an extra packet of trim (14 bucks each). I bought a larger size 1/4 inch trim and then returned it b/c i thought it looked too big. So then i grab two of the 1/8 inch size and they gave me the difference for only one package ^__^. lol
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Will install tommorrow. (BTW some noob person at Autozone just gave me an extra packet of trim (14 bucks each). I bought a larger size 1/4 inch trim and then returned it b/c i thought it looked too big. So then i grab two of the 1/8 inch size and they gave me the difference for only one package ^__^. lol
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