Notices
IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013) Discussion about the 2006+ model IS models

New front end?? Opinions Needed

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 12, 2009 | 12:16 PM
  #1  
DailyDrive's Avatar
DailyDrive
Thread Starter
Pole Position
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 374
Likes: 0
From: AL
Default New front end?? Opinions Needed

my car is going into the body shop really soon and need some help. i was recently side swiped about a month ago (it's not as bad as it sounds) and a couple of mishaps a while back. well i need to freshen up the front end. i am really considering doing an IS-F front end with a lexon lip for example (no emblems or anything to make you think it's a IS-F) but wanted some feed back before i took that step. my other option is just putting a front lip on it. maybe vertex or wald maybe. i want something a lil different but i guess we will see. Thanks everybody for your help.
Reply
Old Aug 12, 2009 | 12:29 PM
  #2  
Rash's Avatar
Rash
hmm
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 12,126
Likes: 3
From: dxb
Default

There's a cool bodykit from Artisan Spirits, it says coming soon since March But there are some GS, LS, SC ..etc and realized its all bumper replacements. Just sayin. Link

I'd say go for IS-F I guess, I was one of the guys who says "don't be an IS-F wannabe" crap, but I think it's fine now.

Last edited by Rash; Aug 12, 2009 at 01:53 PM.
Reply
Old Aug 12, 2009 | 01:35 PM
  #3  
SD.IS's Avatar
SD.IS
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (47)
 
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 1,180
Likes: 1
From: Sandy Eggo
Default

the artisan spirits looks pretty sick, is-f front looks pretty sick as well, both would be a great choice
Reply
Old Aug 12, 2009 | 02:33 PM
  #4  
Initial G's Avatar
Initial G
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (38)
 
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 3,323
Likes: 0
From: Ca
Default

Originally Posted by Lex v2.5.0
the artisan spirits looks pretty sick, is-f front looks pretty sick as well, both would be a great choice
I agree, both are nice. I would say, get the artisan.
Reply
Old Aug 12, 2009 | 02:39 PM
  #5  
Rash's Avatar
Rash
hmm
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 12,126
Likes: 3
From: dxb
Default

^ Sadly not released yet

You know that if you want the ISF bumper, you need the IS-F hood, fenders, grill to fit right?
Reply
Old Aug 12, 2009 | 02:53 PM
  #6  
Initial G's Avatar
Initial G
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (38)
 
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 3,323
Likes: 0
From: Ca
Default

Oh.. i didn't know it has yet to be released. Too bad. Artisan would have been very nice.

Getting the IS-F front end will be expensive. Like Rashoodz has said, you're going to need addition parts for a complete front end. Good luck.
Reply
Old Aug 13, 2009 | 04:41 AM
  #7  
DailyDrive's Avatar
DailyDrive
Thread Starter
Pole Position
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 374
Likes: 0
From: AL
Default

Thanks rashoodz - I used to be one of those anti wannabes too haha but the isf front is sick And yes I know about the parts needed. That artisan spirit bumper does look good.
Reply
Old Aug 13, 2009 | 05:18 AM
  #8  
Lexasaurus's Avatar
Lexasaurus
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (12)
 
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 991
Likes: 0
From: Ohio
Default

I bought my car salvage, and was going to do this originally, but decided against it. I wish there was F style fenders for our cars.
Reply
Old Aug 13, 2009 | 05:59 AM
  #9  
mdgrwl's Avatar
mdgrwl
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 1,871
Likes: 1
From: NJ
Default

here's a thought as well... i dont' know if you like any of the new 09' front lip kits (like the new lexon, which I like a lot) - you could get an 09' bumper and put something like that on to REALLY change it up...

just a thought.

oh yeah, and don't put on the F front - week sauce
Reply
Old Aug 13, 2009 | 06:29 AM
  #10  
iSuxeL's Avatar
iSuxeL
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (21)
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 9,302
Likes: 1
From: FL
Default

Who said Artisan Spirits kit isn't out yet?
Reply
Old Aug 13, 2009 | 09:39 AM
  #11  
DailyDrive's Avatar
DailyDrive
Thread Starter
Pole Position
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 374
Likes: 0
From: AL
Default

Originally Posted by iSuxeL
Who said Artisan Spirits kit isn't out yet?
You are my hero. Getting that new new are we? Haha
Reply
Old Aug 13, 2009 | 09:40 AM
  #12  
SD.IS's Avatar
SD.IS
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (47)
 
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 1,180
Likes: 1
From: Sandy Eggo
Default

Originally Posted by Lexasaurus
I bought my car salvage, and was going to do this originally, but decided against it. I wish there was F style fenders for our cars.
There are, i saw a post about them a couple months back. i tried searching for it but can't find it for the life of me
Reply
Old Aug 13, 2009 | 09:43 AM
  #13  
Pnuge88's Avatar
Pnuge88
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 3,348
Likes: 19
From: TX
Default

i vote.. 09 front bumper with toms lip!!!
Reply
Old Aug 13, 2009 | 09:56 AM
  #14  
DailyDrive's Avatar
DailyDrive
Thread Starter
Pole Position
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 374
Likes: 0
From: AL
Default

Originally Posted by mdgrwl
here's a thought as well... i dont' know if you like any of the new 09' front lip kits (like the new lexon, which I like a lot) - you could get an 09' bumper and put something like that on to REALLY change it up...

just a thought.

oh yeah, and don't put on the F front - week sauce
that's a pretty good option too, what would I do without you all
Reply
Old Aug 13, 2009 | 10:31 AM
  #15  
Robs IS250's Avatar
Robs IS250
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 6,058
Likes: 0
From: Miami
Default

yea man dont do an IS-F front...

If anything get an 09 front & your good
Reply



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 11:57 AM.