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Old 09-17-13, 12:03 PM
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Default 2013 front end conversion?

I saw on the japanese VIP magzine, there's a 07 LS460 with 2013 front end, does anyone knows what parts does it require to do a 2013 conversion? Also how much could it cost
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search for twin ls460s and you will see the article I posted on that car. You can see what they did. As far as price it would be cheaper to simply drop 8k on a down payment and get a new LS. Just my 2 cents
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I actually priced it out and its about 15k for parts to do the front and rear of the car.
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I thought there were about 5 threads discussing this already?
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I have debated doing the same conversion after seeing the "twin" Lexus LS460 feature. I've decided I'm going to do the LXF Design front bumper. Looks very similar to the redesigned front bumper, but significantly less expensive.
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i wouldnt find any thread about the conversion can you send me a link?
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Originally Posted by jsdude
i wouldnt find any thread about the conversion can you send me a link?
I believe they are talking about this: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls4...ip-ls460s.html
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Old 09-18-13, 06:00 PM
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yeah i saw that post, it doesnt state any parts listed for the converison, I wanna know what parts its needed for front end converison
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Honestly if your serious about it you should go to http://www.lexussouthatlantaparts.co...ey_model=15671 lexusofatlantaparts.com you'll need to price out hood, fenders, front bumper,grill, headlights, fog lights, fender liners, and all associated brackets, clips, screws, and retainers. Not sure what parts are cross compatible.
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Originally Posted by is150
Honestly if your serious about it you should go to http://www.lexussouthatlantaparts.co...ey_model=15671 lexusofatlantaparts.com you'll need to price out hood, fenders, front bumper,grill, headlights, fog lights, fender liners, and all associated brackets, clips, screws, and retainers. Not sure what parts are cross compatible.
I got more than 5 pages of listed parts from the dealer to do this conversion. They took the vin from a car on the showroom floor and looked it up for me.
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Originally Posted by lbintab
I got more than 5 pages of listed parts from the dealer to do this conversion. They took the vin from a car on the showroom floor and looked it up for me.
Nice! I'm sure you'll cross reference the 07-09 to see if any parts can be reused. Keep us updated on what you find and the cost.
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You can buy the headlights and front bumper off ebay for about $1,200-1,400
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Yeah it would be much smarter to trade in your car regardless of how much is left on payments and use the money on the parts towards the new car that way you atleast get the upgraded interior as well. Cool challenge to try but not a wise decision for most.
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