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Old 02-08-08, 11:48 AM
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Default A quick look at all Lexus GS body kits - Almost All

I am not sure how many people are aware of this site, but it has a lot of great information and I've learned a great deal from it.

One of my fav feature is that he is attempting to document every single lexus kits out there.

so for those of you that don't know where to start, here would be a good starting point

It listed out kits for other models as well


http://thepassionatepursuit.com/lexu...-350-430-450h/



*no, i am not affiliated with them, just a big supporter of that site.
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yes that site been there for a while, pretty nice, they do have most of the body kits

too bad, haven't really seen anything for 08
Old 02-08-08, 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by rominl
yes that site been there for a while, pretty nice, they do have most of the body kits

too bad, haven't really seen anything for 08
yes nothing for the 08 model yet. Japan is being SLOW on making a kit to fit the 08 bumpers.
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Yeah definitely sad thats theres no love for the 08.
What I dont understand is why a front lip wouldnt fit.
Wasnt the change just in the grille and bumper or were there other changes to the lower portion of the front bumper as well?
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Originally Posted by Lexus GS3
yes nothing for the 08 model yet. Japan is being SLOW on making a kit to fit the 08 bumpers.
yup, the wait continues man...

Originally Posted by GatorWPB
Yeah definitely sad thats theres no love for the 08.
What I dont understand is why a front lip wouldnt fit.
Wasnt the change just in the grille and bumper or were there other changes to the lower portion of the front bumper as well?
the whole lower portion of the bumper got changed
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Originally Posted by GatorWPB
Yeah definitely sad thats theres no love for the 08.
What I dont understand is why a front lip wouldnt fit.
Wasnt the change just in the grille and bumper or were there other changes to the lower portion of the front bumper as well?
Check out the thread by Flipside909 where he compares the differences b/w the '07 & '08. Lots of pix using Flip's 07 & Rominl's 08. You can see the subtle differences in the front end and that the front lip cannot be interchangeable.
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Nice link to all the kits. Out of all of them, I really liked the Balsarini, Wald, and Aimgain, just really clean looking kits all around!
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I'm sure the bumper covers are interchangeable. You can always change the bumper to the 06-07 and fit a lip on to that. I don't think the headlights changed so it should be a direct bolt on replacement.
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nice find. Thats a cool reference for the rest of us. I will most likely be ordering a body kit for my ride in the future. This will help
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Originally Posted by mysteryan
I'm sure the bumper covers are interchangeable. You can always change the bumper to the 06-07 and fit a lip on to that. I don't think the headlights changed so it should be a direct bolt on replacement.
it's been covered before, you will need the grille too.

and if you do that, might as well get bumper replacement kits
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Originally Posted by GatorWPB
Yeah definitely sad thats theres no love for the 08.
Hahaha, imagine what THEIR reaction to the refresh must've been :

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^ Actually the JDM Oem front lip looks good, plus it comes already match-painted. Not sure why they changed the trunk lip spoiler, I think the original looks better. . .
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Different car colors make big difference on different body kits.
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I am gonna shoot him an email to tell him to start researching on 08 for us.. hehe
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wow this thread is useful thanks....


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