2010 HS250h by VIP Auto Salon
#31
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Im gonna have to agree with 50% of the people on here. Its a hybrid and adding all that VIP stuff looks great, but I know from training that L-finesse styling that we see on the car from the factory has a much lower drag coefficient. So although it looks different, the time and money would be better spent on a vehicle that isn't trying to be so fuel efficient.
And again I will state that after adding all that stuff on the car it does look like a corolla and yes, it is a VIPOS! (hopefully this wont be deleted since it has some factual backing)
And again I will state that after adding all that stuff on the car it does look like a corolla and yes, it is a VIPOS! (hopefully this wont be deleted since it has some factual backing)
Some factual info to add to this....the kit on this car is not "VIP" or a VIP styled kit. It's one of the first aftermarket aero kits available for the HS. VIP Auto Salon happens to be the company who put this car together for Lexus.
Do you really need to call it names? If you don't like it, leave it as that.
Last edited by flipside909; 02-16-10 at 10:29 PM.
#32
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The best Lexus were pre-06. Sorry, luxury and fuel economy dont mix well. Its classic, Enzo or Tesla?
#33
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No! Really! Did you get it off wikipedia?
The best Lexus were pre-06. Sorry, luxury and fuel economy dont mix well. Its classic, Enzo or Tesla?
The best Lexus were pre-06. Sorry, luxury and fuel economy dont mix well. Its classic, Enzo or Tesla?
#34
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We're absolutely fine with anyone stating an opinion -doesn't matter if it is positive or negative - but we ask that you please do so in a constructive and mature fashion without the cursing.
Last edited by DaveGS4; 02-17-10 at 05:44 AM.
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Speaking of which, I'm not a fan of this kit but I realize there isn't a big selection out there for the HS. Something about it says "Corolla bodykit" when I look at it and it cheapens the car IMO. I aslo hate that the kit maker plasters their badging for the kit on every side of the car as well (especially in the middle of the rear spoiler) but maybe that's what you have to do to stop knockoffs these days.
The wheel gap on the front is also noticiably higher than the rear (look at the first picture in post #2) -that bugs me.
I recognize the work that went into the car to put something like this together... it's just not for me.
The wheel gap on the front is also noticiably higher than the rear (look at the first picture in post #2) -that bugs me.
I recognize the work that went into the car to put something like this together... it's just not for me.
Last edited by DaveGS4; 02-17-10 at 05:45 AM.
#36
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Branew was the only company that offered a body kit for the HS at that current time. The parts had to be replicated from the JDM Starfire HS that was sent to SEMA in Vegas back in November. Because the kit on the Starfire HS was the only kit in existence, Branew had to take some action to get the parts expedited, the only problem was that the HS being shipped back to Japan from SEMA was somewhere in the middle of the Pacific. By time the car made it back to Japan (December), Branew had to replicate the kits and air freight all the parts to SoCal. At this time it was a few days after Christmas and the cars had to be all done the day after the new year. Surprisingly all the parts fit like a glove without modification. That's usually unheard of with any type of kit, but both kits were spot on.
As for the wheel gap, the HS is riding on modified oem springs temporarily. The coilovers were supposed to make it in the initial shipment but they did not make it in time for Detroit. The builder had no choice but to modify the oem springs.
Last edited by flipside909; 02-17-10 at 09:15 AM.
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I'm curious about the HID retrofit. Did this car have the halogen headlights previously? Did you simply add ballasts, bulbs, and wiring into the OEM housing? How's the beam pattern? Thanks for any info you have.
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HID kit was installed on this car. Majority of the HS shipped to dealers do not have HID. Beam pattern is not going to be as precise as those with HID's from the factory. Any HID kit will fit granted you get the suitable bulb setup for your HS.
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Does anybody know of any lowering springs or coilovers that were ever mfr'd in follow up to this car? I'm looking for a set or would like to have a custom set made if anybody knows how to get that done...?