F-sport bumper conversion
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F-sport bumper conversion
I've seen a few threads talking about this subject with nothing conclusive. I'm looking at this conversion kit on ebay. Does anyone have experience with it? To build the same kit with oem parts would cost a small fortune since everything from the actual bumper to the cover needs to be purchased and shipping is awful through those car part sites.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/14-16-Lexus-IS250-IS350-F-Sport-Front-Bumper-Conversion-Bodykit-Polypropylene/371506675588
A few issues off the bat:
1. It has holes for headlight sprayers which my car doesn't have so I'll need to figure out what to do there.
2. It doesn't have holes for the parking assist sensors. I found the sensor retainer part I'll need so I'll just have to make the holes.
Parking assist sensor retainer part number: 8934833110
http://www.ebay.com/itm/14-16-Lexus-IS250-IS350-F-Sport-Front-Bumper-Conversion-Bodykit-Polypropylene/371506675588
A few issues off the bat:
1. It has holes for headlight sprayers which my car doesn't have so I'll need to figure out what to do there.
2. It doesn't have holes for the parking assist sensors. I found the sensor retainer part I'll need so I'll just have to make the holes.
Parking assist sensor retainer part number: 8934833110
Last edited by tdawson2; Mar 6, 2017 at 07:26 PM.
It looks like it will come un-painted. If you do the custom work and fill in the headlight sprayer holes before you do the prep and paint it will come out clean. Not sure about fitment on an aftermarket bumper though.
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I was planning on doing the conversion too but decided to hold off for a while considering how much it would cost to go OEM. I thought about buying that bumper too but couldn't find anyone with first hand experience to tell me about the quality/fit. Btw you'll need to change your front fender lining as well for the bumper to fit
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Getting the paint work to match the rest of the car, would cost a small fortune as well..
Have you tried talking to your dealer to see if they would order you the fsport bumper? I imagine it would cost no more than $1000, but this way you can forsure get OEM and the right paint color.
I mean that eBay rep, is already $500, & paint work would depend. IMO, spend the few extra $$ and get it right.
Have you tried talking to your dealer to see if they would order you the fsport bumper? I imagine it would cost no more than $1000, but this way you can forsure get OEM and the right paint color.
I mean that eBay rep, is already $500, & paint work would depend. IMO, spend the few extra $$ and get it right.
Last edited by nathantse; Mar 7, 2017 at 12:10 PM.
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Getting the paint work to match the rest of the car, would cost a small fortune as well..
Have you tried talking to your dealer to see if they would order you the fsport bumper? I imagine it would cost no more than $1000, but this way you can forsure get OEM and the right paint color.
I mean that eBay rep, is already $500, & paint work would depend.
Have you tried talking to your dealer to see if they would order you the fsport bumper? I imagine it would cost no more than $1000, but this way you can forsure get OEM and the right paint color.
I mean that eBay rep, is already $500, & paint work would depend.
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Thanks for the replies guys. I've priced out the parts and I could probably get everything for around $1000. I'll post a parts list when I get a minute to go through it.
As far as paint goes, I have a family member that does paint at a collision shop so I'll be getting that at cost. My car is obsidian black so I wouldn't think color matching is going to be too difficult, but I don't know much about that.
As far as paint goes, I have a family member that does paint at a collision shop so I'll be getting that at cost. My car is obsidian black so I wouldn't think color matching is going to be too difficult, but I don't know much about that.
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i did this Mod, probably the best mod you can do to your non-F-sport lexus. I got it from the same ebay seller.
its a perfect fit and very high quality, a paint shop will prime sand and paint match the bumper for about $300-450
Install takes about 3 hours if you are taking your time. you will loose your fog lights, but who cares, ive never fancied fog lights.
as for the headlamp washer holes, just get the heads and jerry rig them over the holes, i personally think the washer heads look really good. Paint match them to your car or paint the chrome black pearl to make them pop.
get the washer heads here, craps only 14 bucks for both sides.
part # 85353-53021 http://parts.autonationtoyotasouthau...8535353021part # 85354-53021 http://parts.autonationtoyotasouthau...xus/8535453021
its a perfect fit and very high quality, a paint shop will prime sand and paint match the bumper for about $300-450
Install takes about 3 hours if you are taking your time. you will loose your fog lights, but who cares, ive never fancied fog lights.
as for the headlamp washer holes, just get the heads and jerry rig them over the holes, i personally think the washer heads look really good. Paint match them to your car or paint the chrome black pearl to make them pop.
get the washer heads here, craps only 14 bucks for both sides.
part # 85353-53021 http://parts.autonationtoyotasouthau...8535353021part # 85354-53021 http://parts.autonationtoyotasouthau...xus/8535453021
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for the love of god, dont waste your money and get an OEM bumper. this ebay bumper is really high quality and is a perfect fit.
just remember when you do the install, start bolting stuff up from the center of your bumper out, your fender screws should be last.
Heres my ebay F-sport bumper conversion. i was seriously blown away by the quality.
P.S. i would highly recommend painting your chrome grill trim black chrome/black pearl prior to install. it looks sexy as *****.
just remember when you do the install, start bolting stuff up from the center of your bumper out, your fender screws should be last.
Heres my ebay F-sport bumper conversion. i was seriously blown away by the quality.
P.S. i would highly recommend painting your chrome grill trim black chrome/black pearl prior to install. it looks sexy as *****.
Last edited by cosmos0351; Mar 8, 2017 at 11:48 AM.
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for the love of god, dont waste your money and get an OEM bumper. this ebay bumper is really high quality and is a perfect fit.
just remember when you do the install, start bolting stuff up from the center of your bumper out, your fender screws should be last.
Heres my ebay F-sport bumper conversion. i was seriously blown away by the quality.
P.S. i would highly recommend painting your chrome grill trim black chrome/black pearl prior to install. it looks sexy as *****.
just remember when you do the install, start bolting stuff up from the center of your bumper out, your fender screws should be last.
Heres my ebay F-sport bumper conversion. i was seriously blown away by the quality.
P.S. i would highly recommend painting your chrome grill trim black chrome/black pearl prior to install. it looks sexy as *****.
Thanks for the instructions to BTW. I'll be helping with the install so anything helps.
Last edited by tdawson2; Mar 8, 2017 at 02:17 PM.
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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.
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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.
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.