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Old Feb 17, 2010 | 10:47 AM
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Hey guys, im in the beginning process of doing the IS-C bumper swap to my 250. I already got my hands on the front bumper which i believe would be the hardest to come by. I think all i need is the fog lights and maybe the grill. Can anyone else chime in on this and confirm?
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Old Feb 17, 2010 | 11:19 AM
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Pretty sure nobody has done this yet. Good luck!
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Old Feb 17, 2010 | 11:20 AM
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i dont see why this wouldnt work. i dont think youll need a new grill, but def new foglights.
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Old Feb 17, 2010 | 11:29 AM
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normally i would say new grill is needed, but from looking at this picture, it looks like the grill might be the same as the 06-08. Not positive but it might look like its a bit wider than the 06-08 grills. the 09 Grill is definately different. i would test it out before getting a new grill.

This is a great idea! the front bumper on the IS-C is the only good looking part to it IMO haha. It looks more aggressive
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Old Feb 17, 2010 | 11:38 AM
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the IS-C bumper looks very similar to the IS F's bumper, except for the foglight housing. it'd look great on an ISx50. i dont think its been done before and i cant wait to see what it looks like.
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Old Feb 17, 2010 | 11:40 AM
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Yeah that looks like a 06-08 grill. Not a 09+ at all. Hope the fender liner and all lines up right. Make sure everything like the fender liner and the under carriage covers fit.

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Old Feb 17, 2010 | 01:02 PM
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not sure if everything will line up but its all different. the only thing that is the same between the 4doors and the vert is the hood. here is a side by side pic, my car is on the left. you can see that the grill, grill surround and part of the bumper next to the grill surround is different. Good Luck! i would love to see this mod completed!

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Old Feb 17, 2010 | 01:11 PM
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Seems like you beat me to it buddy.
This is one of my pending mods
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Old Feb 17, 2010 | 01:16 PM
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I can't wait to see how it comes out.
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Old Feb 17, 2010 | 01:37 PM
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Thanks for the support guys..Im just glad got the bumper for cheap. If anything i'll just need to replace the grill but i think it'll work..Will keep you guys updated.
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Old Feb 17, 2010 | 01:48 PM
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if this works, i'd like to see it happen.
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Old Feb 17, 2010 | 02:04 PM
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goodluck man i think its going to look great
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Old Feb 17, 2010 | 02:23 PM
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Wow, this ia a great idea! PLEASE keep this updated to what exactly is needed to complete this. I'd love to do it too!!
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Old Feb 17, 2010 | 02:28 PM
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been thinking about doing this..
what else do u need
bumper
Grill
foglights
let us know how it goes
Very keen to do the same
Oh is there any front lips available for the convertible?
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Old Feb 17, 2010 | 02:34 PM
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well soo far i just paid for the bumper..found an OEM one on ebay for 150 bucks! thats what started this whole process. I'll probably start looking for the fogs. The grill will have to wait for a test fit when the bumper comes in.
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