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Old Dec 29, 2012 | 05:48 AM
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I know the engine cover is different but what about the surrounds? Would these fit?


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Old Dec 29, 2012 | 05:55 AM
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Look at this on eBay:

06-09 Lexus IS250 Carbon Fiber Left Right Engine Cover

http://bit.ly/10weTfn
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Old Dec 29, 2012 | 06:12 AM
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Don't think so, the F's engine bay is completely different.
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Old Dec 29, 2012 | 07:07 AM
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^^^ agreed +1, to bad though that would be tight
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Old Dec 29, 2012 | 08:14 AM
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Answer is NO...

Seems like a silly question dude....IS250/350 have 2.5 and 3.5 liter engines respectively. IS F is a 5.0L...how can you use the same plastic when it's a completely different engine and layout?
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Old Dec 29, 2012 | 12:04 PM
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Everything under the hood is unique to the IS-F. Sorry.
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Old Dec 29, 2012 | 08:12 PM
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I just broke my passenger side engine cover last night at the narrow point. $80 from Sewell to replace.
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Old Dec 30, 2012 | 08:35 AM
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will try in spring for hell of it with wifes 250.
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Old Dec 30, 2012 | 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by lobuxracer
Everything under the hood is unique to the IS-F. Sorry.
Originally Posted by Just F Me
Answer is NO...

Seems like a silly question dude....IS250/350 have 2.5 and 3.5 liter engines respectively. IS F is a 5.0L...how can you use the same plastic when it's a completely different engine and layout?
well said gentleman
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Old Dec 30, 2012 | 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Gearbangin
will try in spring for hell of it with wifes 250.
I like your determination.
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Old Dec 30, 2012 | 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by PhiDeltBee
I just broke my passenger side engine cover last night at the narrow point. $80 from Sewell to replace.
I did the same thing a while ago while trimming it for the strut bar. Its very weak in that spot when it's off the car. I was able to do a pretty clean repair for now. I've been working on getting some CF replacements made rather then replacing the plastic OEM piece although it may not be worth while. The cost is pretty high unless you have a bulk order for those covers. They have to be pretty much dead on or the plastic push pins won't hold it for a nice fit.
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Old Dec 30, 2012 | 01:07 PM
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What Id really like is a Carbon Fiber engine cover and call it a day.
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Old Dec 30, 2012 | 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Gearbangin
What Id really like is a Carbon Fiber engine cover and call it a day.
How often do you open your engine? Do you park with your hood open when you go out and about? Carbon fiber engine cover parts are extremely expensive mods that no one ever sees. I only open my hood probably every other week when i'm getting gas just to check the fluids.

Surely there are other things you can burn your money on
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Old Dec 30, 2012 | 01:14 PM
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Your talking to a guy that bought a 75.00 TRD gas cap thats nobody ever sees but me.
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