lexus114

I think it would look goofy, but hey thats just me.

MrBruin09

Hey now, I am having mine painted as we speak

Benzat17

well make sure you post some pictures so we have an idea .. well so i can have an idea lol what color is your car?

jfelbab

Personally I'm not a fan but you decide.

Before:


After: (Photoshopped)

1koolfella

iTrader: (1)

Exactly. I had a Honda Accord that had 6 accidents (4 rear ends and 2 front ends) none my fault. (Most paid by insurance or out of pocket - my insurance rate never went down although it wasn't my fault) 2 break ins, the same passenger side glass was broken (glass and regulator replace), trany rebuilt twice. When I went to trade it in, only 1 accident came up on Carfax and Autocheck so you're right.

Although shops ask for your vin number for repairs and say it will show up but it didn't in my case. Still I think its good to know if there was flood damage or once salvaged.

If I wasn't going through the insurance to get it repair, I would sell it right away after it was fixed and buy a similar model. No matter how good the mechanic or body shop is, it's not going to run as it did when it came off the assembly line. You pay insurance all your life, now when something happens it's time for it to be used.

TimBlaes

That looks pretty good
The original black gives the illusion of more ground clearance, also does a better job of hiding shoe scuff marks, tar spots and rock dings kicked up by the tires.

Benzat17

so finally all the parts are here just waiting on a driver side rear door
mechanic fixed everything front and rear suspension and axle bought all used from a junk yard for 1200$
had to buy stabilizer link (new) and front lower control arm both costed 230$
the labor installing airbag and suspension was 400$
i did four wheel alignment for 125$ and everything went smooth no frame is bent or anything.
so far i spent 3860$ and now all i have to pay for is body work

Benzat17

btw since im taking out the rear bumper i was thinking of adding back up sensors does any one know a good brand that can be painted too ?
thanks

1koolfella

iTrader: (1)

saw this on another site. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3206490/2004-lexus-rx doesn't look photo shopped.

What ever happened to your vehicle?

infinirx

^^^^ oh lord what ever happened to having some class. Now Japan is into the DUB thing. Even here it's horrible.