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Old Nov 9, 2016 | 04:42 PM
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Smile trunk trade?

Whats ups guys.
Im looking for 16' is 200t f sport trunk. Ultra white with no trunk lip.
I bought mine with the factory f sport lip on it and i want to replace it with an aftermarket one. only problem is if i remove it Im left with 4 huge holes in my trunk.
Hoping to find someone will to trade in CA.
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Old Nov 10, 2016 | 01:05 AM
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i dont think there's any holes drilled for the factory spoiler on the trunk. if you want aftermarket trunk, only available one is seibon.
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Old Nov 10, 2016 | 01:59 AM
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Originally Posted by UngBuck
i dont think there's any holes drilled for the factory spoiler on the trunk. if you want aftermarket trunk, only available one is seibon.
There are holes drilled in the trunk if your car comes with the spoiler from factory.
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Old Nov 10, 2016 | 01:50 PM
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I've already removed the spoiler so I know there is 4 holes already. Just hoping someone on here is willing to trade so I don't have to weld them shut.
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Old Nov 10, 2016 | 02:20 PM
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Kinda off topic,

Wouldn't an after market spoiler require screws as well? Couldn't you utilized the already pre-drilled holes, that is it it matches?

Or, are you just gonna plan on using just tape?
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Old Nov 10, 2016 | 02:24 PM
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I would just keep it. I hated it at first but got used to it. now i wouldn't want it any other way. The car looks upscale/premium with it and the other ISs without it look so plain like they're bare with no options.

Aftermarket will just look juvenile/r1cey in my opinnion.
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Old Nov 10, 2016 | 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Artisdeff
I've already removed the spoiler so I know there is 4 holes already. Just hoping someone on here is willing to trade so I don't have to weld them shut.
Thanks for the confirm.
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Old Nov 10, 2016 | 09:10 PM
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i'm with you OP, i hate the lip spoiler. It's getting harder to find one without it now
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Old Nov 10, 2016 | 11:59 PM
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i already have and aftermarket carbon fiber one i want to put on it but it follows extended parkt of trunk line so its much shorter in width.
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Old Nov 11, 2016 | 12:12 PM
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i would use just tape. if you use the good 3m tape. nothing is going anywhere.
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Old Nov 12, 2016 | 12:12 AM
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Originally Posted by PatrixUSA
If the trade option doesn't work out, you might also try searching junk yards and pick-your-part type places to see if any wrecked cars may have an intact truck lid in your color. Also, you might post up in the SoCal regional forum to focus your inquiry to locals.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/cl-...alifornia-149/

Good luck and welcome to Club Lexus.
Thanks for the advise and link bro. Good lookin out.
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Old Nov 13, 2016 | 12:04 AM
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how easy is it to swap trunks?
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Old Nov 14, 2016 | 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by luuser75
how easy is it to swap trunks?
Pretty easy. Just a few bolts and some wiring thats about it.
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Old Nov 15, 2016 | 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Artisdeff
Pretty easy. Just a few bolts and some wiring thats about it.
That's very simplifying it lol. A lot of bolts + a lot of wiring + small bulb lights + rear tail lights + backup camera and whatever else I might've missed. Not hard, but certainly not a 20 minute job.
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