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Old Sep 9, 2016 | 03:31 PM
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Is there any different between the Japanese is350 fsport exterior compared to the usa is350 fsport. Was looking at some part but it stated as it not confirm for outside of Japanese model.
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Old Sep 9, 2016 | 04:11 PM
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All exterior parts are interchangeable.
Only major difference if you can call it a difference is side reflectors in both the headlight and taillights due to DOT laws we have here in the States.

All exterior parts made for Japan market vehicle will fit American market.

What were you looking at from Japanese vehicle?
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Old Sep 9, 2016 | 04:33 PM
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Dont forget the JDM F sports come with Fog lights.
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Old Sep 10, 2016 | 01:40 AM
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I was actually looking in to lx mode fog lights but the dealer here doesn't know if it will fit either so yeah .
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All exterior parts are interchangeable.
Only major difference if you can call it a difference is side reflectors in both the headlight and taillights due to DOT laws we have here in the States.

All exterior parts made for Japan market vehicle will fit American market.

What were you looking at from Japanese vehicle?
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Old Jan 2, 2025 | 01:56 AM
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Originally Posted by oyeitsdean
Is there any different between the Japanese is350 fsport exterior compared to the usa is350 fsport. Was looking at some part but it stated as it not confirm for outside of Japanese model.

My question is will a whole engine plus transmission and diff be transferable? The only difference I can see is the gear shifter pattern/direction (which wouldn't bother be the slightest)... I live in Ireland and there is no is350 here, and it's overpriced... I want to import an is350 from the US and transfer the parts to my is250...

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Old Jan 2, 2025 | 02:20 AM
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Originally Posted by is250sage2007
My question is will a who engine plus transmission and diff be transferable? The only difference I can see is the gear shifter pattern/direction (which wouldn't bother be the slightest)... I live in Ireland and there is no is350 here, and it's overpriced... I want to import an is350 from the US and transfer the parts to my is250...

This is the USA one
Usa transmission pattern
Usa transmission pattern


This is the Japanese one.



Japanese transmission pattern

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Old Jan 2, 2025 | 08:47 AM
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The JDM cars also can be equipped with optional orange calipers. See: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...s-colored.html
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Originally Posted by brendanf
Dont forget the JDM F sports come with Fog lights.
do you have part number for them by any chance?
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