finally put the trd kit on the car
08-01-03, 01:22 AM
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Hello I am Back...
sorry.... about the delay....my computer is totally ******.... so I am working hard to buy a another one.... and here I am .... Sorry..... and about my side skirt..... I didn't extend it ,,,, as HoeBag I just did a few cuts and you can't even notice it's shorter........ the shop told me that it's not so good to cut the piece because I live in Hawaii and we had #### loads of speed bump... ( already had hard time getting in to my school.....
) the shop told me that it's very easy to crack the side skirt... so I did use that .... but everything else is fine.....
MCV20... can you take a close shot of your front two piece kit.... because I got a gap in them,,, just want to see how is yours.... maybe I did something wrong..... I don't know......
thankz
) the shop told me that it's very easy to crack the side skirt... so I did use that .... but everything else is fine.....MCV20... can you take a close shot of your front two piece kit.... because I got a gap in them,,, just want to see how is yours.... maybe I did something wrong..... I don't know......
thankz
08-01-03, 06:30 AM
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Hoebag,
The car looks sweet man. I have a couple questions for you, how is the Apexi exhaust system? Is it loud, Im hoping to get one but dont want to lose the quiet lexus, ya know. Another question, did you photochop your taillights? I noticed that all the amber is red on your, that shi* looks so tyte, how did you do that. I think it looks way better than having a clear lense there.
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The car looks sweet man. I have a couple questions for you, how is the Apexi exhaust system? Is it loud, Im hoping to get one but dont want to lose the quiet lexus, ya know. Another question, did you photochop your taillights? I noticed that all the amber is red on your, that shi* looks so tyte, how did you do that. I think it looks way better than having a clear lense there.
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NIX
08-01-03, 08:25 AM
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hey.. HoeBag i suggest u would be better if u stick ur side skit up a little bit...(inside the little black plastic under the door..u knw what i mean) or the middle of the skit is really easy to fell off...(cuz i have experience)
here is what i do..
here is what i do..
08-01-03, 10:54 AM
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apexi sounds real nice - real deep tone, and no the lights arent photoshopped - get some red taillight repair tape its better in the photos, so im thinking of getting that translucent red paint and paint the tails
mcv20 - ill probably adjust it after i get the drop to see if i need it
its better in the photos, so im thinking of getting that translucent red paint and paint the tailsmcv20 - ill probably adjust it after i get the drop to see if i need it
08-01-03, 07:49 PM
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Hoebag,
I was reading up on painting the tails, it seems very easy. A few people that I saw used glass stain spraypaint. They said that it is a deeper color, but you loose the shine. A lot of people seem to be happy using the tail light spray paint and then hitting it with some poly. I'm going to see if I can pick some up this weekend and try it out. The only thing that I'm scared of is messing up and not being able to get the paint off
. Can you still see the directionals ok, and do they still shine amber?
I found a few places on the net to purchase this stuff. One company is even from Japan. I'm sure I will be able to find it somewhere local, but its funny.
http://www.street-beat.com/bulandtailli1.html
This guy did it to his BM, he even gives instructions.
http://www.bmwe34.net/E34main/Upgrade/Tail_light.htm
I was reading up on painting the tails, it seems very easy. A few people that I saw used glass stain spraypaint. They said that it is a deeper color, but you loose the shine. A lot of people seem to be happy using the tail light spray paint and then hitting it with some poly. I'm going to see if I can pick some up this weekend and try it out. The only thing that I'm scared of is messing up and not being able to get the paint off
. Can you still see the directionals ok, and do they still shine amber? I found a few places on the net to purchase this stuff. One company is even from Japan. I'm sure I will be able to find it somewhere local, but its funny.
http://www.street-beat.com/bulandtailli1.html
This guy did it to his BM, he even gives instructions.
http://www.bmwe34.net/E34main/Upgrade/Tail_light.htm
08-01-03, 10:25 PM
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Originally posted by HoeBag
pics are up!!
http://photos.yahoo.com/jabijigga
or try
www.cardomain.com/id/hoebag
tell me what yall think!
pics are up!!
http://photos.yahoo.com/jabijigga
or try
www.cardomain.com/id/hoebag
tell me what yall think!
Yahoo album is empty. Looks like a poor attempt at fitting a body kit NOT made for the car.
No offense the paint doesn't match and the side skirt gap is UNACCEPTABLE on a LEXUS which has the smallest gaps in the industry. Also exhaust on a Lexus ES300 is just WRONG! Maybe you should look into buying a civic considering your taste(s) 
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08-01-03, 10:53 PM
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when i click on yahoo folder - doesnt look empty
it wasnt actually a poor attempt, we tried different ways of fitting it and this was the best that we saw
exhaust on an es300 isnt wrong - makes it look sportier and a throaty sound (i dont care for hp)
considering my taste, i dont like civics, i like my es300 the way it is and wouldnt have it any other way, i like it becausse its different than the average car on the road
by the way - a negative attitude doesnt help in any way, you couldve responded as to how i could make it look better, or what you did like, id rather have constructive criticism than a bashing - i thought this board was to help others mod their cars and a gathering for lexus owners alike - not some random flamer board id find on the net - just my 2¢
it wasnt actually a poor attempt, we tried different ways of fitting it and this was the best that we saw
exhaust on an es300 isnt wrong - makes it look sportier and a throaty sound (i dont care for hp)
considering my taste, i dont like civics, i like my es300 the way it is and wouldnt have it any other way, i like it becausse its different than the average car on the road
by the way - a negative attitude doesnt help in any way, you couldve responded as to how i could make it look better, or what you did like, id rather have constructive criticism than a bashing - i thought this board was to help others mod their cars and a gathering for lexus owners alike - not some random flamer board id find on the net - just my 2¢
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08-02-03, 02:50 AM
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Originally posted by HoeBag
when i click on yahoo folder - doesnt look empty
Really? I am not the only person to comment on this (strange)
it wasnt actually a poor attempt, we tried different ways of fitting it and this was the best that we saw
In my opinion it definately is/was. Look at the gaps on the side skirts. Personally, I feel its unacceptable (on my vehicle at least) The paint does not match either.
Plain and simple "my opinion" is, it looks horrible. The rear bumper does not flow with the lines of the vehicle.
[exhaust on an es300 isnt wrong - makes it look sportier and a throaty sound (i dont care for hp)
Really. A ES300 is an "Executive Sedan", My apoligies. Exhaust on a ES300 is correct and very tasteful. Maybe you should consider an aluminum wing as your next mod? That seems to follow the exhaust trend.
considering my taste, i dont like civics, i like my es300 the way it is and wouldnt have it any other way, i like it becausse its different than the average car on the road
That's fine, but, YOU WELCOMED COMMENTS,therefor accept them as they come, IT IS A FORUM! Your never going to run into someone who DOESN'T like your car (anywhere). Everyone has different taste. I know the majority of Lexus owners think exhaust on a ES300 is not something they would condone. The clause however is, if you have a IS300 or SC specifically, it's accepted, since THEY ARE DESIGNED TO BE SPORTS CARS not EXECUTIVE or "Luxury" oriented. Lexus tried that with the ES and it didn't work well, hence the reason for the major differences between the IS and ES.
by the way - a negative attitude doesnt help in any way, you couldve responded as to how i could make it look better, or what you did like, id rather have constructive criticism than a bashing - i thought this board was to help others mod their cars and a gathering for lexus owners alike - not some random flamer board id find on the net -
Well "hoebag" LOL too funny, Sounds like your responding with a bruised ego? I don't think the kit looks good on the car PERIOD. If you want a kit GET A KIT DESIGNED FOR AN ES300. There available, yet expensive. (Your driving a Lexus, what do you expect? Look at BMW mod prices in reference)
I was not flaming.I was mearly "stating my opinion". If I WAS FLAMING, you would know it. TRUST ME.
just my 2¢
when i click on yahoo folder - doesnt look empty
Really? I am not the only person to comment on this (strange)
it wasnt actually a poor attempt, we tried different ways of fitting it and this was the best that we saw
In my opinion it definately is/was. Look at the gaps on the side skirts. Personally, I feel its unacceptable (on my vehicle at least) The paint does not match either.
Plain and simple "my opinion" is, it looks horrible. The rear bumper does not flow with the lines of the vehicle.
[exhaust on an es300 isnt wrong - makes it look sportier and a throaty sound (i dont care for hp)
Really. A ES300 is an "Executive Sedan", My apoligies. Exhaust on a ES300 is correct and very tasteful. Maybe you should consider an aluminum wing as your next mod? That seems to follow the exhaust trend.
considering my taste, i dont like civics, i like my es300 the way it is and wouldnt have it any other way, i like it becausse its different than the average car on the road
That's fine, but, YOU WELCOMED COMMENTS,therefor accept them as they come, IT IS A FORUM! Your never going to run into someone who DOESN'T like your car (anywhere). Everyone has different taste. I know the majority of Lexus owners think exhaust on a ES300 is not something they would condone. The clause however is, if you have a IS300 or SC specifically, it's accepted, since THEY ARE DESIGNED TO BE SPORTS CARS not EXECUTIVE or "Luxury" oriented. Lexus tried that with the ES and it didn't work well, hence the reason for the major differences between the IS and ES.
by the way - a negative attitude doesnt help in any way, you couldve responded as to how i could make it look better, or what you did like, id rather have constructive criticism than a bashing - i thought this board was to help others mod their cars and a gathering for lexus owners alike - not some random flamer board id find on the net -
Well "hoebag" LOL too funny, Sounds like your responding with a bruised ego? I don't think the kit looks good on the car PERIOD. If you want a kit GET A KIT DESIGNED FOR AN ES300. There available, yet expensive. (Your driving a Lexus, what do you expect? Look at BMW mod prices in reference)
I was not flaming.I was mearly "stating my opinion". If I WAS FLAMING, you would know it. TRUST ME.
just my 2¢
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08-02-03, 03:02 AM
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Hmm I don't know. Pic attachments not working
I have a screen shot of "This album is currently empty" for you hoebag.
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