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Thanks for the info Ultima. I will definitely have to drool over your rear lip one of these days until mine comes in. Also I was wondering; how much smaller are the exhaust outlets compared to stock? (I am thinking of getting GReddy, yknow, with the fatty outlets, and was wondering if I'll have to shave anything down so the exhaust doesn't hit the lip... or just get Tanabe). Also, what's involved in the installation? Simple bolt on?
the exhaust outlets aren't that much smaller than the stock outlets... there is plenty of clearance all around the tanabe tips. i'm pretty sure the greddy tips will clear the outlets. i didn't do the installation... i had premier paint and install it for me. everything was in japanese so i had no idea how to properly install it. but it seems like a simple bolt on, double sided tape, some weather stripping and drilling 2 holes on either side in the wheel wells.
Originally Posted by DropTopGal
Looks great! Thank you for sharing. I'm going to do the same when my 08 comes in a few months. I'll order from Lexus the 4 piece ground effects and the rear trunk spoiler.
Regarding the roof spoiler, since it does not come painted, I presume that you have to take it to an auto body shop and have them paint it to match. Who installs the roof spoiler?
Oh, Greddy SPS will be my exhaust of choice.
i also had premier paint and install my roof spoiler for me. carson can paint the roof spoiler for you too before they ship it to you.
Originally Posted by 4GRFSE-GFM
Can you provide a picture of the gap between the actual car's roof and the roof spoiler?
A picture like this. I am curious to see the gap.
I have to see it before I mount mine.
Actually the exhuast is Tanabe. Not Greddy SP2. =]
here are a couple pics of the gap between the roof spoiler and the roof:
it is the same tape people have been using for automotive to install spoilers, body kits, door moldings, etc. 3M exterior tape is very strong.
The main thing you must use is 3M adhesion promoter and 3M Wax and Tar remover.
Also, you must let the tape cure for atleast 2 days before letting it touch water again.
premier didn't use double sided tape for the roof spoiler. according to kennedy, he used some type of 3m paste/glue stuff. he says it holds a lot stronger than the double sided tape. as for the rear lip, it came with 3M PAC primer. i had no idea what that was since all instructions were in japanese but kennedy told me it's adhesive promoter. it's used to clean the area where the double sided tape will stick to the bumper.... that way it'll allow the double sided tape to have a stronger bond.
Originally Posted by javyLSU
Darren, that looks amazing. Congrats on the wheels and kit - your car has really gone through a transformation since the last time I saw it!!
Javier
thanks javy! i've done a lot to my car since u last saw it at the autobacs meet. it was my car's bday that's why all the goodies hahah. your 350 is coming along nicely as well!
Originally Posted by IS250HuNnY
nice darren!!!!
hey jas! i still have the red out that i cut out for you but you never showed up at the meet to pick it up. if u don't pick it up soon ima give it away to someone else hahah.
Originally Posted by SpookJr
is it fiberglass or poly to lazy too look it up
not sure exactly what it is. i know it's not fiberglass for sure. either polyurethane or abs plastic?
I knew the guy with the Matador Red Lexon Roof spoiler installed it incorrectly.
It just looked funny when he posted the picture.
Thank yoU! You answered my question!
btw, I plan to use 3M double sided tape.
Also, how does the roof spoiler look from the inside of the window?
yeah it does look like he installed it a lil too high. i'm sure the red backing 3m double sided tape would be good. that's what i would use if i were to install it myself. i'm not sure if you can even see the roof spoiler from inside the window.. i haven't tried yet hahah. but for sure you can't see it while driving.
i was planning on getting the tom's rear but i wasnt planning on getting any side skirts... does the rear look way lower than the sides or does it look ok?
i was planning on getting the tom's rear but i wasnt planning on getting any side skirts... does the rear look way lower than the sides or does it look ok?
the tom's rear doesn't drop the rear that much lower than stock. you can see it in the 2nd to last pic that i posted on the first page. i think it looks ok. i don't even think the tom's sideskirts sits any lower than stock... it's just chunkier looking.
