GSF fender and side skirt conversion 16+
02-26-18 | 08:52 AM
#16
Driver
Joined: Jun 2015
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From: FL
Hey man, I also installed the sides and fenders a couple weeks ago. What are you doing about the inner fender liners? Did you order to GSF ones? And where the fender meets the front bumper, did you also have a issue? I have a little overhang... I will get some pics up soon.
02-26-18 | 08:53 AM
#17
Driver
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 123
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From: FL
Yep panels bolted right up! Ran into two minor issues which was expected
1. Could not use my fender liners. May possibly purchase GSF liners or customize my old ones.
2. F sport bumper does not line up 100% with the fender since the GSF fenders are a bit wider. I'll be looking for a fix for this
Overall I'm extremely happy that I pulled the trigger .. Makes it look so much more aggressive
1. Could not use my fender liners. May possibly purchase GSF liners or customize my old ones.
2. F sport bumper does not line up 100% with the fender since the GSF fenders are a bit wider. I'll be looking for a fix for this
Overall I'm extremely happy that I pulled the trigger .. Makes it look so much more aggressive
12-07-19 | 05:16 PM
#24
Driver School Candidate
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 11
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From: MI
Another bump on this? Anyone able to get more details on the fender not lining up?
I plan on modifying the sideskirt onto fender vent extension. Plus work on the top so that the top curve looks a bit more cohesive.
I plan on modifying the sideskirt onto fender vent extension. Plus work on the top so that the top curve looks a bit more cohesive.
09-16-21 | 01:32 AM
#27
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 4
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From: TX
Hi, I need some help from knowledgeable people who have converted the front section of their Base 2016 GS350 to either the F Sport or the GSF
Background: I own a 2016 GS350 Premium Edition which is basically an upgraded 2016 GS350.
I was in a recent accident which basically destroyed the nose section of the car. (Bumper, Grille. Left Fender)
So, I want to take this opportunity to change out the front section to look more aggressive. (ideally to resemble GSF or at least the GS F Sport)
In researching the forums I see a lot of posts on the 2013 to 2015 GS350 conversions (upgrades) to either the GSF or F Sport look, but I did not find any good information on the 2016 and later models.
Here is what I know so far:
To get the GSF look, one would need to make major changes: Both Fenders, bumper, Grille, side skirts, etc. Also the grille is very expensive!!!!
To get the F Sport look, I would imagine it should be just the F Sport Front Bumper Cover and the Grille. Correct????
Do the GS 350 Base fenders line up / bolt up to accept the F Sport Bumper without any modifications to my GS350 Base?
If everything lines up, then why are the part numbers for the 2016 Front Fenders different between Base model and F-Sport
Are there any other solutions / after market kits that will accomplish the same purpose.
Any assistance and clarification would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you!
Background: I own a 2016 GS350 Premium Edition which is basically an upgraded 2016 GS350.
I was in a recent accident which basically destroyed the nose section of the car. (Bumper, Grille. Left Fender)
So, I want to take this opportunity to change out the front section to look more aggressive. (ideally to resemble GSF or at least the GS F Sport)
In researching the forums I see a lot of posts on the 2013 to 2015 GS350 conversions (upgrades) to either the GSF or F Sport look, but I did not find any good information on the 2016 and later models.
Here is what I know so far:
To get the GSF look, one would need to make major changes: Both Fenders, bumper, Grille, side skirts, etc. Also the grille is very expensive!!!!
To get the F Sport look, I would imagine it should be just the F Sport Front Bumper Cover and the Grille. Correct????
Do the GS 350 Base fenders line up / bolt up to accept the F Sport Bumper without any modifications to my GS350 Base?
If everything lines up, then why are the part numbers for the 2016 Front Fenders different between Base model and F-Sport
Are there any other solutions / after market kits that will accomplish the same purpose.
Any assistance and clarification would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you!
09-16-21 | 12:41 PM
#28
Lead Lap
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 3,672
Likes: 1,184
From: NY
Hi, I need some help from knowledgeable people who have converted the front section of their Base 2016 GS350 to either the F Sport or the GSF
Background: I own a 2016 GS350 Premium Edition which is basically an upgraded 2016 GS350.
I was in a recent accident which basically destroyed the nose section of the car. (Bumper, Grille. Left Fender)
So, I want to take this opportunity to change out the front section to look more aggressive. (ideally to resemble GSF or at least the GS F Sport)
In researching the forums I see a lot of posts on the 2013 to 2015 GS350 conversions (upgrades) to either the GSF or F Sport look, but I did not find any good information on the 2016 and later models.
Here is what I know so far:
To get the GSF look, one would need to make major changes: Both Fenders, bumper, Grille, side skirts, etc. Also the grille is very expensive!!!!
To get the F Sport look, I would imagine it should be just the F Sport Front Bumper Cover and the Grille. Correct????
Do the GS 350 Base fenders line up / bolt up to accept the F Sport Bumper without any modifications to my GS350 Base?
If everything lines up, then why are the part numbers for the 2016 Front Fenders different between Base model and F-Sport
Are there any other solutions / after market kits that will accomplish the same purpose.
Any assistance and clarification would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you!
Background: I own a 2016 GS350 Premium Edition which is basically an upgraded 2016 GS350.
I was in a recent accident which basically destroyed the nose section of the car. (Bumper, Grille. Left Fender)
So, I want to take this opportunity to change out the front section to look more aggressive. (ideally to resemble GSF or at least the GS F Sport)
In researching the forums I see a lot of posts on the 2013 to 2015 GS350 conversions (upgrades) to either the GSF or F Sport look, but I did not find any good information on the 2016 and later models.
Here is what I know so far:
To get the GSF look, one would need to make major changes: Both Fenders, bumper, Grille, side skirts, etc. Also the grille is very expensive!!!!
To get the F Sport look, I would imagine it should be just the F Sport Front Bumper Cover and the Grille. Correct????
Do the GS 350 Base fenders line up / bolt up to accept the F Sport Bumper without any modifications to my GS350 Base?
If everything lines up, then why are the part numbers for the 2016 Front Fenders different between Base model and F-Sport
Are there any other solutions / after market kits that will accomplish the same purpose.
Any assistance and clarification would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you!
Members have successfully swapped the grille/mesh insert on the base bumper of their 2016 GS to the F-sport mesh. Part numbers can be different for a variety of reasons (not necessarily always meaning that the part is completely different, but maybe just newer version, a different manufacturer, a different patch, different supplier, etc).
I personally suspect that to save money, Lexus used the same bumper on the 2016 base and F-sport models, and just gave them a slightly different air duct, center and side grill parts and then slapped a different part number on them for internal differentiation purposes.
09-16-21 | 04:30 PM
#29
Racer
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,750
Likes: 53
From: OC
but I did not find any good information on the 2016 and later models.
Here is what I know so far:
To get the GSF look, one would need to make major changes: Both Fenders, bumper, Grille, side skirts, etc. Also the grille is very expensive!!!!
To get the F Sport look, I would imagine it should be just the F Sport Front Bumper Cover and the Grille. Correct????
Here is what I know so far:
To get the GSF look, one would need to make major changes: Both Fenders, bumper, Grille, side skirts, etc. Also the grille is very expensive!!!!
To get the F Sport look, I would imagine it should be just the F Sport Front Bumper Cover and the Grille. Correct????
