F-sport bumper conversion
03-09-17, 03:32 AM
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I just ordered the headlamb washer heads, took me a long time to track down the part numbers.
I would highly suggest getting the bumper kit with the TRD lip splitters, your paint shop will paint them for no extra charge, just tell them its stock piece to the bumper lol.
the install is pretty straight forward, assembling the center grill is a bit of a puzzle, but its pretty easy.
tips:
1. Use blankets to protect the fresh paint on your new bumper
2. when reinstalling, start from the center bolts out, keep all bolts loose until your bumper is lined up perfectly.
3. assemble center grill prior to installing bumper.
4. when assembling center grill, be sure to use the screws provided.
Heres the best pics i have for a front pic.
I would highly suggest getting the bumper kit with the TRD lip splitters, your paint shop will paint them for no extra charge, just tell them its stock piece to the bumper lol.
the install is pretty straight forward, assembling the center grill is a bit of a puzzle, but its pretty easy.
tips:
1. Use blankets to protect the fresh paint on your new bumper
2. when reinstalling, start from the center bolts out, keep all bolts loose until your bumper is lined up perfectly.
3. assemble center grill prior to installing bumper.
4. when assembling center grill, be sure to use the screws provided.
Heres the best pics i have for a front pic.
Get the LED headlight, and your front end will be perfect!
03-09-17, 05:37 AM
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You didn't add the link correctly. It looks like you already had an f-sport? There's a fair number of parts required to do an OEM conversion from the base model. The bumper I originally posted comes with custom brackets that remove the need for replacing practically the entire front-end.
03-09-17, 06:36 AM
#20
You didn't add the link correctly. It looks like you already had an f-sport? There's a fair number of parts required to do an OEM conversion from the base model. The bumper I originally posted comes with custom brackets that remove the need for replacing practically the entire front-end.
03-09-17, 12:14 PM
#21
Lexus Test Driver
Off topic..
But for those who had did the OEM fsport conversion.. how much was just the bumper alone?
Curious, since I didn't get a clear bra, and in the future I got a feeling the front would be sand blasted with rock chips.
Is it cheaper than repainting?
But for those who had did the OEM fsport conversion.. how much was just the bumper alone?
Curious, since I didn't get a clear bra, and in the future I got a feeling the front would be sand blasted with rock chips.
Is it cheaper than repainting?
03-09-17, 06:40 PM
#22
Clear bra on the front is definitely cheaper than repainting the entire thing. There's no way just the bumper would cost more than $600, a low estimate on painting the bumper.
03-09-17, 06:50 PM
#23
Lexus Test Driver
Without factoring in shipping, and going off of Lexus of Englewood's site, the bumper is $330 without primer nor paint. In parts, the conversion would end up around $1500.
Clear bra on the front is definitely cheaper than repainting the entire thing. There's no way just the bumper would cost more than $600, a low estimate on painting the bumper.
Clear bra on the front is definitely cheaper than repainting the entire thing. There's no way just the bumper would cost more than $600, a low estimate on painting the bumper.
I'm not doing a conversion. I'm speaking in terms of replacing a fsport bumper only. I didn't get a clear bra, and 1 year into ownership my front had a good amount of rock chips.
03-09-17, 06:56 PM
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Lexus Test Driver
I will have to check with my dealer to find out
03-13-17, 01:15 AM
#27
Why don't more people source bumpers from a wrecker? I paid 200$ for the bumper and full grill with surround. It needs a small gouge filled and sanded, but that's about it. No more work than sanding and painting a brand new primered bumper.
I need to get that bumper sold. I bought it to do a swap on my old 2006 IS350, but I traded that in on a 2016 F-sport. Maybe I'll just do the swap on to the wifes Executive model.
I need to get that bumper sold. I bought it to do a swap on my old 2006 IS350, but I traded that in on a 2016 F-sport. Maybe I'll just do the swap on to the wifes Executive model.
03-13-17, 04:14 AM
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i have a white f-sport bumper with a small gouge in it that can easily be filled and sanded. just the bumper only. Im in north jersey if anyone wants it just throw me offers. and if you need any other parts like the grilles or something let me know i work at a Lexus dealer
03-13-17, 11:30 PM
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Hi Im new here, i have an is250 2015 base model, I just want to ask if how much did it cost you to do all the conversion? And can u show me a before and after picture of conversion.is your IS a base model as well?thankyou so much!!
03-13-17, 11:33 PM
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You didn't add the link correctly. It looks like you already had an f-sport? There's a fair number of parts required to do an OEM conversion from the base model. The bumper I originally posted comes with custom brackets that remove the need for replacing practically the entire front-end.
