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Old 06-24-14, 11:11 AM
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Well, I'm obviously a little late to the IS-F game. I called Carson Tuned yesterday because i wanted to order the Autocouture front lip, only to find out Autocouture's been out of business for about two years! That made me sad.
Is anyone aware of any replicas available? Or wants to part with theirs? Ive done the google/ebay thing, there are a couple of sites still listing them, and I've reached out to them but have not heard back and am doubtful. Thanks,
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look on the forums here or look for another lip.
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Thats sad. Had no idea. Didnt junction produce also die?? not sure.
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False.

How do I know? I bought a Auto Couture front lip for my ISF just 12 months ago.
Also, the product lineup on their website is pretty up to date, showcasing their new exhaust system for the new-shape LS:
http://www.auto-couture.com/accessor...aust/usf40.htm
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Originally Posted by Wink
False.

How do I know? I bought a Auto Couture front lip for my ISF just 12 months ago.
Also, the product lineup on their website is pretty up to date, showcasing their new exhaust system for the new-shape LS:
http://www.auto-couture.com/accessor...aust/usf40.htm
I stand corrected. That's very interesting, thank you for pointing that out. Was the ordering process difficult? I wonder what shipping costs are to Canada/U.S.?
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Originally Posted by FNSSESPORT
I stand corrected. That's very interesting, thank you for pointing that out. Was the ordering process difficult? I wonder what shipping costs are to Canada/U.S.?
I got mine from Yahoo! Auctions Japan, through a Japan freight forwarder.
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Auctions in Japan, checking frequently on the forum's classifieds, or just making an offer to any owner who has one currently are all ways to obtain it. But I'm always in constant talks with Luis over at Carson Toyota, and he was adamant that they would not have anymore shipments of the AutoCouture lip and there really isn't a vendor who can deliver one here in the states right now since the IS F isn't slated for another production year. There might be a few available during the summer for sale here, so keep a lookout.

Best of luck!
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