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Prototype Front Lip, What Do You Think?

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Old May 17, 2008 | 04:20 AM
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I like it but, I'm tired of lips, I want an actual bumper replacement
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Old May 17, 2008 | 04:23 AM
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Originally Posted by intrinsic
+1 rims look clean... kinda look like f-sports
Apparently they are Five Axis, just like the poll's title LOL

https://www.clublexus.com/gallery/da...m/IMG_2480.JPG
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Old May 17, 2008 | 05:45 AM
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I think it is good looking lip... Like the Mixing the GFX and Carlsson
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Old May 17, 2008 | 07:54 AM
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Thank you everyone for your input. This was the exact purpose for this thread...people to express their likes, dislikes, constructive criticism, etc.

For those inquiring about the wheels. They are the Five:AD S5:F wheels by Five Axis. The wheels were recently released. PM me if you want more information about the wheels.

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Old May 17, 2008 | 08:13 AM
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that is is sweet lip
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Old May 17, 2008 | 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by t0e
I think its good--for cars that are slammed on the floor..

*hint hint*
I like it - and if it's released I might buy it for just that reason... All this stuff will soon be available through Carson. For now you can view the entire wheel lineup at www.fiveaxis.net.

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Old May 17, 2008 | 09:23 AM
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looks like it has scrape avoidance built in... hehe, you go t0e.
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Old May 17, 2008 | 12:08 PM
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mmmmm it looks alright, but is doesn't add a lot to the front, in other words it doesn't draw attention and i think many ppl will not notice it.
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Old May 17, 2008 | 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by nabbun
I like it but, I'm tired of lips, I want an actual bumper replacement
+1 Agree totallly
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Old May 17, 2008 | 01:16 PM
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Price is kinda high imo.... $500 painted and its a done deal!!!!
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Old May 17, 2008 | 01:29 PM
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Looks awesome!!!

Glad we got to see this first hand at Toyotafest 2 weeks ago..

It's simply amazing in person..



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Old May 17, 2008 | 02:14 PM
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I don't like it that much, but I don't hate it either. It just looks a lot like the OEM GFX, which I would rather get if given the choice.
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Old May 17, 2008 | 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by IS250_6Spd
Price is kinda high imo.... $500 painted and its a done deal!!!!
$450 would be better
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Old May 18, 2008 | 08:14 AM
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I think the lip sucks!

Thanks guys for you opinions. Pricing is not set it stone and we will adjust it to market, so don't worry about it too much.

As for design, well we wanted to keep it looking "factory" clean since we are not making a side skirt or rear valance, as of now. This way, anyone can run it w/o any other addtions to the car and still have it appear like it belongs on the car.

We also took into consideration that an owner could still purchase the factory (yawn) sides and rear and our lip would look good w/ it as well. **just remember, if you ALREADY have the factory kit, you cannot remove the front and put ours on it!!! There will be some big @$$ holes in your bumper from the original install and unfortunately there is nothing you can do short of replacing the bumper or patching and repainting. This is the reason we do not require cutting holes to mount our front lip**

Making it too much lower would sacrifice ramp angle and since it is extended forward by 50mils, making it too low would cause driveway damage. We wanted to cater to all types of drivers assuming Lexus owners have graduated from the bumpy, slammed look and want some driveability to their cars.

Besides, remember you rarely see a car from the ground level aka "drunks eye level" so we really design our stuff to look good from as high as a standing eye level and as low as a sitting eye level...you know when you are in your car sitting a drooling a the car next to ya?!

Okay, keep the comments coming and we'll decide soon.

Hey fishnfool, you owe me $500!

Thanks!

Troy

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Old May 18, 2008 | 08:45 AM
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Look alot like the oem, but when you look at it from the side, it look...pointin up ? Nices rims . I rather get the fakes fabs . =)
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