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Old Jun 26, 2010 | 04:30 PM
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What do you guys think of these??

Does anyone have experience with them?? If so, hows the fitament??

These are made by AIT, which is usually a reputable company but I'm reluctant to purchase it without any review on them!!

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Old Jun 26, 2010 | 04:33 PM
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WAYYYY too much carbon! And yes you heard it, coming from ME!
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Old Jun 26, 2010 | 04:38 PM
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saw them in person on couple cars..
horrible fitment.....
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Old Jun 26, 2010 | 04:48 PM
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Talk to CL member papahoff. He has the engine cover and seems to be pleased with it.
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Old Jun 26, 2010 | 04:50 PM
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lol i think i agree with rob too much
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Old Jun 26, 2010 | 04:52 PM
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I'm actually only interested in the radiator cover... maybe the engine cover.. But I would hate to buy it and then not have it fit!! I hate parts that need to be hacked to fit!!
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Old Jun 26, 2010 | 04:54 PM
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This is interesting too. CF Fenders for the 2IS - they look to be JDM based on the slot for the side markers.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Lexus...#ht_1592wt_941
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by soleeasii
I'm actually only interested in the radiator cover... maybe the engine cover.. But I would hate to buy it and then not have it fit!! I hate parts that need to be hacked to fit!!
Just cover the factory parts with 3M Di-NOC and call it a day.
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 01:52 PM
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You can PM Sffd103, I believe he has the cooling plate
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 02:35 PM
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i dont like the around thingys. If anything just do the engine cover, it looks sleek. Heres a pic of my fsport one

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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 02:56 PM
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I have the radiator cover. Purchased it on ebay. quality is good..fitment was not the greatest and am holding one side down with a zip tie ( which i'm embarrased to say). I believe i paid $150 for it. Hoovey 2411 has some pics of it installed. Cause I'm computer illerate!
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 03:26 PM
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I have the whole set up and i love it. I post some pics soon. Fitment is good not great but good. The engine cover will clear the gt spec tower strut if you was thinking about getting it. Oh and I believe they have two different style engine covers.

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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 05:28 PM
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i'm down for some pics installed
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 06:20 PM
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I have the CF engine cover only. Fitment was great. I reused the rubber grommet from the OEM cover, installed the rear clamp and reused the L emblem with 3M tape. It's been on for about 8 months with no discoloration
Attached Thumbnails Carbon Fiber Engine covers...-cfcover.jpg  
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by JoshIS408
Heres a pic of my fsport one

There's something carbon fiber in this pic? If Rob, says it too much CF, then I would say it's too much.
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