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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 07:30 PM
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Im looking to change my 06 gs 300 front end to the 08 gs 350

can anyone tell me what exactly i need to buy, the part numbers. and where i can buy it?? thanks
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 07:47 PM
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Look it up:
http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...?siteid=214915

But really, why? Is your front bumper trashed or something? That would be the only thing that would make me even consider doing something like that (that is, having to buy a new bumper anyway). Considering the small amount of change, of which there is differing opinion about whether or not it's even an improvement, it seems like a big waste of money.
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 07:59 PM
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Do we just replace the bumper and grille or we need to replace the bumper support as well?
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 08:13 PM
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I agree with Jay completely. And to answer, you only need the bumper and grille. The difference is subjective. I personally like the look of the front end of the 06-07 better.
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 09:59 PM
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If you going to do that put in the navi screen to lol
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 10:00 PM
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Just buy a job design kit and call it a day
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 10:13 PM
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i say go for it if you like it.

should cost around $1000
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 10:56 PM
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I don't mind my 08 front end, I just wish they had more lip kit options available.
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 10:56 PM
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As much as I tried, I could not spot a difference I guess t takes a while to notice it.
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 11:12 PM
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what? there's a huge difference.

the 08+ has a huge chrome bird beak and melting eye sockets.
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 11:18 PM
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I had to look again, and since I knew what I was looking for, I noticed it. IMO, the front of 06-07 looks way better.
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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 12:14 AM
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Originally Posted by JaytdotP
Im looking to change my 06 gs 300 front end to the 08 gs 350

can anyone tell me what exactly i need to buy, the part numbers. and where i can buy it?? thanks
Are you going to do the OEM side mirrors (with blinkers) to complete the look?
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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 01:52 AM
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Originally Posted by msgs350
Are you going to do the OEM side mirrors (with blinkers) to complete the look?
Also fender without blinkers
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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 11:15 AM
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I agree with most of the posters... 06-07 looks better. Less chrome ftw
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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by msgs350
Are you going to do the OEM side mirrors (with blinkers) to complete the look?
You should definately do the mirrors over the bumper/grille.

That was the first thing I added to my GS was the side mirrors w/ signals. That made the care look a lot sportier, and newer! The large chrome surround on the grille is NOT worth the $$ in my opinion.

I am actually selling my GS to purchase a new 535xi M-Sport, and I am selling my turn signal mirrors! Asking $850 shipped for the pair, including the glass!
PM me if interested!
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