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Old Oct 30, 2014 | 07:03 AM
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My cars an 06 and am looking to give her a face lift. Rather then just paint the rocks chips Id like to update the front end. I didn't find much info on doing this. Has anyone ever tried the 10+ front bumper with the nicer headlights? Are the fogs interchangeable?
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Old Oct 30, 2014 | 08:32 AM
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I have an 07 and recently upgraded my front bumper to the 2011-2013 model. It's a huge difference. I am currently running the old headlights for the moment. Needed to get newer headlight brackets to make the bumper fit. Also needed new upper and lower grilles as well as fog lamps.

Not sure if that answers your question but I hope it helps.
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Old Oct 30, 2014 | 08:51 AM
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might as well do it big. 2014 conversion
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Old Oct 30, 2014 | 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by badteddy
might as well do it big. 2014 conversion
+1 to what this member said. Another great option.
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Old Oct 30, 2014 | 09:12 AM
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Quick parts rundown would be the following: 11-13 parts.

Bumper cover
Fog lights
Fog light covers
Headlight brackets
Upper grill
Lower grill
Upper grill surround

Did I miss any other brackets or relaited items ?
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Old Oct 30, 2014 | 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by 06350F
Quick parts rundown would be the following: '14 parts.

Bumper cover
Fog lights
Fog light covers
Headlight brackets
Upper grill
Lower grill
Upper grill surround

Did I miss any other brackets or relaited items ?
fixed
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Old Oct 30, 2014 | 09:31 AM
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I'm trying to get the F-sport front end headlights and all. Seems like it's becoming an im possiable task.
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Old Oct 30, 2014 | 11:27 AM
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I love the look of my '06 front end. I just recently had the entire front re-done and I love the results :

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...and-after.html
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Old Oct 30, 2014 | 01:15 PM
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It's looking like I'll be just redoing it. The newer models with the f sport front end just look so damn good
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Old Oct 31, 2014 | 01:48 PM
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I have an 06 too and I did the IS-F front end conversion. I felt the 06-08 model front bumpers look a bit girly and I wanted something more aggressive yet still have the OEM feel and look. I don't badge my car as an IS-F though. The kits are aftermarket but a direct fit.

The newer F-sports do look good although are a very pricey conversion personally.

Not my car but a good representation.
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Old Oct 31, 2014 | 05:01 PM
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Does anyone know if the 2014 front end will fit a 2006-2013?

As in swapping the fenders, hood, lights and bumper.
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Old Nov 1, 2014 | 12:31 AM
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If you have the money to do the conversion I would just get it from Sewell Lexus parts. Come with I believe everything to do the conversion minus the LED strip Headlights. Here's a Link
http://is.sewellparts.com/accessorie...2006/4539.html
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