BuckDharma

Does anyone have pictures of the mods they have done to a ES 350? I'm thinking about changes rims and red calipers

mikectm2

I'd urge you to keep the OEM wheels on there.
Keep your original OEM wheels if you do put some others on.
Are these wheels you're considering have a smaller, narrower tire than the standard tire size ? If so, you're gonna have a worse ride, and it'll start to shake/rattle your Lexus apart.
You got the Lexus for the ride quality, right ?

I have a '11 ES

chuyrobles

The only mod I've done is change out the back-up light to an 886 fog bulb. It's not much of a mod but that's about all the wife will let me do to her little 'princess'.

xanderES

iTrader: (8)

I really hope that's your attempt at a bad joke. This isnt a 2000's ford we're talking about here.

Less sidewall due to wheel diameter will decrease the ability of the mounted tire to absorb imperfections in the road. However, it will be quite negligible unless you go larger than 18" wheels or decide to lower the car and mount stiff coilovers.

Since I assume your next question will be about wheel fitment please search the forum for threads on the subject. I've commented on the subject quite thoroughly over the years. I also have a build thread that you can get some suggestions on mods.

mikectm2

True.... maybe i ' overstated ' a bit.

ride quality, and no rattles trump any cosmetic improvements/changes/upgrades ..as i see it. But if it's really not going to compromise R.Q. ( ride quality ) ...then mod away

EAS

I put my car together like a Lego, did not do any mods. Replaced low beams, reverse lights, puddle lights, interior lights. Also replaced bad oem Bridgstones with 30-40% life left for new mxv4 tires. No need for rims, spoilers and subs. It is about hitting LA traffic every day, playing Paganini Caprice 24, separating myself from all the outside stress and do some heavy thinking. 2011 model. And I am not old, 25.

lukeeelu

I have 07 Lexus es
Currently I have
-cold air intake k&n
-muffler delete
-(thinking off deleting my resonater this week)
-led reverse light
-bright yellow fog light
-door lamp lexus sign
- wheels oem 17" on winters. Summer I have 18" with volks te37
- painted red caliper
-quad exhaust tip
-tint front and rear windows
-thinking tinting taillight soon and lowering the car
-led side mirror light
I think that's it lol.
If you want a pic then i will send them
The tire if you want to know they are staggered front is 240/40/18 rear 255/40/18 But don't do it make your car look so high lol that's why I might lower my car

es350chuck

can you send me pics or clips Luke? Cnguyen021@gmail.com

es350chuck

In progress....

KCFAN

Lighted 3D rear emblemstainless SS grill overlay, LED chrome plated insert DRL and modified tube and halo LED DRL headlights. I have other mods, 3D Lexus puddle lights, Lexus illuminated door sills and LED reverse light but no pictures on my computer.

es350chuck

Wow you killed it on this one! That really looks great! The color of the halos set it off

brucelee1

iTrader: (2)

Is that the same strut bar that is designed for the IS?

es350chuck

work in progress...

VindiCated

Holy cow very nice! I saw that front bumper kit too online. Did you get the headlights with it? The ones with the strip DRL?

The bumper fitment looks really good too, did it take a handful of work to get it looking so seamless?

es350chuck

Much love! Appreciate it big time fam and I actually opted to stick with the OEM headlights. Instead I installed an LED kit for the headlights for a fraction of the cost. The lighting goes perfect with the fogs that came with the bumper. The fitment was like a glove, they weren't kidding when they said it would fit our 5th gen. I'm all smiles walking to the car everytime, it's like looking at a completely different machine...I know a few other ES owners looking into the bumper kit. I will try and follow their build and post some pics along the way.