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Old 02-14-10 | 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Synergy
Appreciate the comments, guys....what are your thoughts on black (or charcoal) window trim molding to "complete" the look? I'm thinking of ditching all chrome elements. Thoughts?

Imagine it below:

i think it'll look nice
how would you go about doing it???
do you know the exact process???
Old 02-14-10 | 01:40 PM
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loosing the silver chrome would look nice. i know people tell you it looks like a toyota. no way in heck.

after loosing the chrome i would play with charcoaling out the head lights and fogs. by taking them apart and painting the inside of the housings.
Old 02-15-10 | 05:17 PM
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Looks really nice indeed! I wonder how much it did cost from start to finish - parts and labor. It's tempting.
Old 02-15-10 | 05:21 PM
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such a ballin car.. nice story
Old 02-16-10 | 11:23 PM
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Thanks guys....I spoke to Ryan at RJs paint and body in Pleasanton (he did all the body and paint work on my car and is a total pro) and he would simply remove the chrome trim pieces, primer and spray them in black. I am also thinking of doing the exhaust pipes and other small accent pieces. Might be my next little project
Old 02-17-10 | 01:13 AM
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Smile I am not a fan of modification I repeat I am not a fan.......

.....but, this is the best mod job Ive ever seen on a Lexus of any year. I am a stock guy myself but, this is the most cleanly modified LS Ive ever seen and I LOVE IT. If Lexus wants to attract younger buyers and older buyers who seek a more sporty look, this is what they should copy.

The sport edition Lexus sells isnt that appealing but, what you guys did, simply is fantastic! WOW, great job. It looks like a Benz AMG when moded out like you guys did this LS. The BIG difference is the LS is a more reliable car. As you can tell Im very impressed,very impressed!!! L.G.N.M

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Old 02-17-10 | 10:22 AM
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Man words escape me so I will settle with WOOOOOW!

The LS460 is a nice looking car but this mod out 460 takes it to new levels of pure Hotness!
Old 02-17-10 | 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by usermel
.....but, this is the best mod job Ive ever seen on a Lexus of any year. I am a stock guy myself but, this is the most cleanly modified LS Ive ever seen and I LOVE IT. If Lexus wants to attract younger buyers and older buyers who seek a more sporty look, this is what they should copy.

The sport edition Lexus sells isnt that appealing but, what you guys did, simply is fantastic! WOW, great job. It looks like a Benz AMG when moded out like you guys did this LS. The BIG difference is the LS is a more reliable car. As you can tell Im very impressed,very impressed!!! L.G.N.M

Actually Lexus did this about 3 years ago for SEMA 2007.

Project LS460 by VIP Auto Salon:

http://www.worldcarfans.com/10710313...vip-auto-salon

http://www.autospies.com/news/2007-S...-Images-22731/

http://www.vipautosalon.com/projects.php?id=1

http://www.vipautosalon.com/projects.php?id=2




This LS actually gave way to this....

http://www.lexus.com/models/LS/sport/index.html

http://www.insideline.com/lexus/ls-4...t-package.html

http://www.autospies.com/news/2010-L...-Detail-49280/


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Old 02-17-10 | 07:24 PM
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I always have and still do want to have all my chrome trim and grille done up the same black pearl as my emblems or all black chrome. I think this would look phat on your car, what do you think? To my knowledge this still hasn't been done yet.

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Old 04-01-10 | 10:02 PM
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I have no words to express..this car is a pure art...I would be scared to drive it..it needs to be in a showroom...well done
Old 04-05-10 | 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Manny735
I have no words to express..this car is a pure art...I would be scared to drive it..it needs to be in a showroom...well done
Yeah, I am pretty scared to drive it actually...especially since it is now really low (brought it down for the Wekfest show and didn't raise it back up) . Wald does it right! Thanks for the comments!
Old 04-14-10 | 10:54 AM
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Great taste guy..................looks awesome.
Old 04-14-10 | 12:46 PM
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Default Wow!!

You have set the bar on modding a car and maintaining its class and luxury. Very tasteful and aggressive at the same time. I love the fact that I don't see many LS's on the street, but wish there was a way us budget ballers could pull this off.

Kudos on this one!!
Old 04-14-10 | 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by memphisLS
You have set the bar on modding a car and maintaining its class and luxury. Very tasteful and aggressive at the same time. I love the fact that I don't see many LS's on the street, but wish there was a way us budget ballers could pull this off.

Kudos on this one!!
budget ballers???
that's a good one...
Old 04-15-10 | 08:01 AM
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Just keepin it real...

I'm a little afraid to lower my car though. Exiting some parking lots are tricky with the car at stock height. I can't imagine the car being 2 or 3 inches lower...SCARY!!


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