My Lightly Customized F-Sport w Carbon Fiber Wrap - Pics
12-18-12, 07:39 PM
#32
The pursuit of F
Thread Starter
Could it be, as Lexus buffs we are, probably for the first time in history, we see the F-Sport badge beside the RX moniker as a paradox?
For the last 13 years, up until 2012, the RX and "sport" were at opposite ends of the spectrum and as such I think absorbing this visual will take time.
12-21-12, 08:08 AM
#34
Pit Crew
Very cool. I want to do the same thing as you do, but my upper grill need to be painted, too. (My upper grill is the regular one which is grey.)
So I gonna use Plasti Dip to do the job.
So I gonna use Plasti Dip to do the job.
12-21-12, 01:12 PM
#36
The pursuit of F
Thread Starter
01-18-13, 09:10 PM
#39
1) The wrap looks awesome and looks clean, so good job!
2) F badge - I strongly suggest you remove it or.... removed the 350 and put RX F-Sport
3) Do you know if 2010 rear clear tail light will fit 2013 tail light? One of the main reason holding me back buying this car right now is the rear tail - very dislike the whole red piece inside the light. If it's osmething i can swap out or trade with 2010 member I'll definitely consider.
David
2) F badge - I strongly suggest you remove it or.... removed the 350 and put RX F-Sport
3) Do you know if 2010 rear clear tail light will fit 2013 tail light? One of the main reason holding me back buying this car right now is the rear tail - very dislike the whole red piece inside the light. If it's osmething i can swap out or trade with 2010 member I'll definitely consider.
David
01-20-13, 05:43 AM
#41
The pursuit of F
Thread Starter
Appreciate the design tips and I'm tempted! 
Shaolin, since the outlines of the 2010-2012 rear lights are the same as the 2013 (body panels are the same), I'd be tempted to say these fit in the 2013, however what I don't know is if redesigns were done behind to the electrical connectors and mounting points. Your best bet is call your local Lexus dealer (Parts Dept) and ask to be 100% sure. Heck, if you really want the F-Sport and this is the only thing stopping you, I'd make a deal with the salesman to validate if they fit, and if so, swap out with 2010 lights. If that doesn't work out, there's always the option to smoke out the the lights with vinyl, paint, etc. There's a solution! Good luck and keep us posted!
Shaolin, since the outlines of the 2010-2012 rear lights are the same as the 2013 (body panels are the same), I'd be tempted to say these fit in the 2013, however what I don't know is if redesigns were done behind to the electrical connectors and mounting points. Your best bet is call your local Lexus dealer (Parts Dept) and ask to be 100% sure. Heck, if you really want the F-Sport and this is the only thing stopping you, I'd make a deal with the salesman to validate if they fit, and if so, swap out with 2010 lights. If that doesn't work out, there's always the option to smoke out the the lights with vinyl, paint, etc. There's a solution!
Good luck and keep us posted!
01-21-13, 07:50 AM
#42
Appreciate the design tips and I'm tempted!
Shaolin, since the outlines of the 2010-2012 rear lights are the same as the 2013 (body panels are the same), I'd be tempted to say these fit in the 2013, however what I don't know is if redesigns were done behind to the electrical connectors and mounting points. Your best bet is call your local Lexus dealer (Parts Dept) and ask to be 100% sure. Heck, if you really want the F-Sport and this is the only thing stopping you, I'd make a deal with the salesman to validate if they fit, and if so, swap out with 2010 lights. If that doesn't work out, there's always the option to smoke out the the lights with vinyl, paint, etc. There's a solution! Good luck and keep us posted!
Shaolin, since the outlines of the 2010-2012 rear lights are the same as the 2013 (body panels are the same), I'd be tempted to say these fit in the 2013, however what I don't know is if redesigns were done behind to the electrical connectors and mounting points. Your best bet is call your local Lexus dealer (Parts Dept) and ask to be 100% sure. Heck, if you really want the F-Sport and this is the only thing stopping you, I'd make a deal with the salesman to validate if they fit, and if so, swap out with 2010 lights. If that doesn't work out, there's always the option to smoke out the the lights with vinyl, paint, etc. There's a solution!
Good luck and keep us posted!1) Wify wants the RX but I believe it's not worth it to spend 50k on it. Why? Lexus uses as loaner, interior a bit cheap compare to the new GS or my IS, and it's pretty much on every road of orange county. Unless..will lexus ocme out with the mini rx?
2) GS - love the front end but the rear is neh for me - similar to my thought of RX tail light. Secondly, the GS only comes with 350 motor - which basically the same engine I have on my IS350. If GS come with V8 then that will be the rout for sure...
3) ISF - almost bought a nebula grey last week but sales couldn't seal me with the offer i want and someone willing to pay more than i do bought it.
Wify and I love the ISF feel compare to RX and GS even through we're 7 months into our first baby. Over all i think the RX is probably the way to go intends of practifically...
01-21-13, 05:35 PM
#43
The pursuit of F
Thread Starter
Shaolin, I had an 08 IS and although I loved it, was tight as the family vehicle while raising kids. Car seat ingress/egress was somewhat of a pain for daily usage strapping the kids in the car seat and out. The kids kicking the back of the front seats due to the minimal leg room, and forget carrying a combination of more than one of the kids items like a a portable play pen, wagon, and stroller in the trunk. Love the ISF but can you live with the daily punishments of child (and its "baggage") transportation?
I think the small CUV (NX 200t / 300h) is at least one year away as probably a '15. I couldn't wait for that so I bought the RX F-Sport in the interim to satisfy my new car urge
I think the small CUV (NX 200t / 300h) is at least one year away as probably a '15. I couldn't wait for that so I bought the RX F-Sport in the interim to satisfy my new car urge
01-21-13, 09:41 PM
#44
Shaolin, I had an 08 IS and although I loved it, was tight as the family vehicle while raising kids. Car seat ingress/egress was somewhat of a pain for daily usage strapping the kids in the car seat and out. The kids kicking the back of the front seats due to the minimal leg room, and forget carrying a combination of more than one of the kids items like a a portable play pen, wagon, and stroller in the trunk. Love the ISF but can you live with the daily punishments of child (and its "baggage") transportation?
I think the small CUV (NX 200t / 300h) is at least one year away as probably a '15. I couldn't wait for that so I bought the RX F-Sport in the interim to satisfy my new car urge
I think the small CUV (NX 200t / 300h) is at least one year away as probably a '15. I couldn't wait for that so I bought the RX F-Sport in the interim to satisfy my new car urge
Btw, nx is fugly so glad you didn't wait for it....
