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Old Jul 10, 2013 | 02:14 PM
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Default 2014 Fsport front bumper swap

Hello CL,
July 4th , I picked up my 2014 IS 250 Base model at the time I wasn't feeling the F Sport bumper but now I have to have one ASAP. I know is probably to early to be asking this question but does anyone know what I need to make the swap? does the bumper cover already come painted from the dealer?

Front bumper cover
upper grill

what else?
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Old Jul 10, 2013 | 03:37 PM
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^^ F-Sport Fender liners....

Ever notice the AeroDynamic vents (next to fog lamps) on your standard bumper that exit into the fender liners ???

Those vents are NOT present on the F-Sport Bumper or Fender liners...

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Old Jul 11, 2013 | 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Joe Z
^^ F-Sport Fender liners....

Ever notice the AeroDynamic vents (next to fog lamps) on your standard bumper that exit into the fender liners ???

Those vents are NOT present on the F-Sport Bumper or Fender liners...

~ Joe Z

Didn't even realize there are vents next to the fog lights. All I need to find out now is if the front bumper comes painted , The parts guys from my local dealer had no clue
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Old Jul 11, 2013 | 09:22 PM
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I doubt its painted.
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Old Jul 11, 2013 | 09:40 PM
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Originally Posted by John510
I doubt its painted.

I'm going to cal Sewell tomorrow to see what's up
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Old Jul 11, 2013 | 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by 07awdis250
Didn't even realize there are vents next to the fog lights. All I need to find out now is if the front bumper comes painted , The parts guys from my local dealer had no clue
Bumpers don't come painted....

Sewell might be able to paint for you, as I'm sure they have a reputable shop they use.

However, color matching Starfire Pearl off site might be challenging..!!

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Old Jul 11, 2013 | 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by 07awdis250
I'm going to cal Sewell tomorrow to see what's up
Let me know this turns out. I was planning to do the same with a base model 350. I emailed Sewell a week ago and they have yet to respond.
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Old Jul 11, 2013 | 10:11 PM
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I will doing the opposite soon! Waiting to see some one do it first.. Fsport to Non..
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Old Jul 11, 2013 | 10:17 PM
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I will doing the opposite soon! Waiting to see some one do it first.. Fsport to Non..
You guys just need to meet up and swap..!!! (same colors)

Should be very easy and ZERO cost for both of you, if you agree to those terms

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Old Jul 11, 2013 | 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by EthanV
I will doing the opposite soon! Waiting to see some one do it first.. Fsport to Non..

You have a pm .
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Old Jul 11, 2013 | 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Joe Z
You guys just need to meet up and swap..!!! (same colors)

Should be very easy and ZERO cost for both of you, if you agree to those terms

~ Joe Z

Yes sir, if he agrees I'm down to swap it .
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Old Dec 5, 2015 | 06:15 AM
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Did you end up swapping bumpers? How did it go?
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