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3IS to 4IS conversation

Old Feb 24, 2023 | 06:46 PM
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I just bought a wrecked 2014 IS250 FSport and I’m looking to convert the front and the rear to 2021 fsport.

What are the differences as far as parts that I would need to get from a 2021?





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Old Feb 25, 2023 | 10:46 AM
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you're not going to be able to without going to the aftermarket.
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Old Feb 26, 2023 | 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by davyjordi
you're not going to be able to without going to the aftermarket.
Why is that if it’s the same chassis?
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Old Feb 26, 2023 | 10:42 AM
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So far I’ve noticed that the hood hinges are the same part number, hood latch is different. Really thinking about buying the entire 4IS front and trying it out.
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Old Mar 8, 2023 | 01:31 PM
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Windshield was replaced, interior cleaned up a bit.
just waiting on parts.


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Old Mar 14, 2023 | 10:29 AM
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Did you ever swap the front end, just bought a 15 and want to do the swap, I need bumper and headlights so might aswell get the newer front end…. Just want to know if you had trouble with the headlights or fitment?
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You’ll need a bunch of parts to make it work. Probably better to trade it in and get a working 2021.
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Old Mar 20, 2023 | 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by GSRGRSN
Did you ever swap the front end, just bought a 15 and want to do the swap, I need bumper and headlights so might aswell get the newer front end…. Just want to know if you had trouble with the headlights or fitment?
nope not yet. Car needs to be pulled and straighten.
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You’ll need a bunch of parts to make it work. Probably better to trade it in and get a working 2021.
I need to buy a complete front regardless.
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Old Mar 20, 2023 | 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by antis
I need to buy a complete front regardless.
If you can wire it up, go for it.
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Old Mar 21, 2023 | 01:25 AM
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What you are looking to do isn't really possible. The car is built on the same chassis but the overall shell is completely different. Every exterior body panel is different, including glass. As previously mentioned, it will take an insane amount of custom work, you'd also have to completely custom fabricate the entire body from scratch to make it the same. Obviously with the right tools/skills/money, anything is possible but it's just not feasible. Now what would be more feasible is installing the Tanso Workz taillight conversion (21+ style taillight) kit to give the rear a similar look to the 21+ rear and then make a custom mold front bumper to give a similar look. The 2IS has a front bumper mold already made. It won't look exactly like the 21+ model but it will at least resemble it closer.

Just my 2 cents lol.


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