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Old 03-22-18, 10:36 AM
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Default 2015 GS350 Fsport Front Bumper conversion

I own a 2015 GS350 F Sport that I bought in December. I live in NY and my whole lower end of the front bumper perfectly broke off while driving through some snow. I don't think it should of broke at all but I never did like the two piece grill from the beginning so my question is, is there ANY way to install a full mesh grill since I have to replace the front bumper anyway.
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Yes there are threads on here for the parts needed to do the re-fit.
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This aftermarket bumper is fiberglass and it requires that you buy the 2016+ grilles but the vendors here can help you with details: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/cl-...-attached.html

More labor and cost to convert to the full OEM 2016+ style since the headlamps are entirely different. The solution above gives you the one piece mesh look and maintains your existing headlamps.

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thanks guys I really appreciate it
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Along same lines, but what about trying to go from a regular '15 GS and covert bumper to a F sport?
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Originally Posted by NickMayer
Along same lines, but what about trying to go from a regular '15 GS and covert bumper to a F sport?
@NickMayer : One of the easiest and most cost effective things to do is to simply replace the slat-style grille with the F-Sport mesh inserts on the non F Sport bumper (see pages 5-6 on this thread for images: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...-grille-5.html).

A full conversion to the F-Sport bumper has been done many times by members. Obviously, it requires buying a bunch of parts but the F-sport and standard bumper are interchangeable. eBay is a good place to start to see how much for used parts. Here's a great thread on the items needed for conversion: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...onversion.html
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Originally Posted by AJLex19
@NickMayer : One of the easiest and most cost effective things to do is to simply replace the slat-style grille with the F-Sport mesh inserts on the non F Sport bumper (see pages 5-6 on this thread for images: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...-grille-5.html).

A full conversion to the F-Sport bumper has been done many times by members. Obviously, it requires buying a bunch of parts but the F-sport and standard bumper are interchangeable. eBay is a good place to start to see how much for used parts. Here's a great thread on the items needed for conversion: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...onversion.html
Appreciate it. After a leased ES I've had my GS for about 6 months. Got the serious itch to start personalizing it. Absolutely going to start doing my research and look into the grill upgrade.
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Besides the obvious improvement in looks, it also enables you to add on one of the many front lips.

Id suggest painting the center bumper section matte black to mimic the look of the full size 2016 grill
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Originally Posted by TOPENDMS
Besides the obvious improvement in looks, it also enables you to add on one of the many front lips.

Id suggest painting the center bumper section matte black to mimic the look of the full size 2016 grill
Good call. Saw a few people talking about wrapping it (in vinyl I suppose)

Love the looks of the F Sport grill.
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