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Old 02-15-06, 05:04 PM
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Hey Guys,
Just wondering if anyone has installed side markers on their IS yet? I have always looked at mine and thought that it would really look nice but I havent seen any with them installed and I am curious if anyone has done it yet? If so can you post some pics and let me know how hard they were to install.

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Old 02-15-06, 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Newlexluvr
Hey Guys,
Just wondering if anyone has installed side markers on their IS yet? I have always looked at mine and thought that it would really look nice but I havent seen any with them installed and I am curious if anyone has done it yet? If so can you post some pics and let me know how hard they were to install.

Thanks!
They would look nice, but I can't see drilling a hole in the side of my car...
Old 02-15-06, 05:49 PM
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I didn't think they looked all that good on the IS. I think they mess with the lines of the car. Apparently they come on the European models.
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european and japanese models. true JDMers will put these on.
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any pic of the side marker?
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Old 02-16-06, 03:49 PM
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The car looks cleaner without them.

I'm actually surprised Lexus went to the trouble of NOT putting them on US-bound models. I'd think to save costs they'd give them to everyone - kudos to Lexus.
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Originally Posted by tonyscv
The car looks cleaner without them.

I'm actually surprised Lexus went to the trouble of NOT putting them on US-bound models. I'd think to save costs they'd give them to everyone - kudos to Lexus.
Toyota is not the only one that does this.

It all depends on the vehicle type and market.

Sidemarkers would be a very good safety feature here in the U.S IMO. Since people like to change lanes very quickly and sudden.
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Why not just put in subtle turn signals in the side mirrors?!
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Originally Posted by Lem144
Why not just put in subtle turn signals in the side mirrors?!
who knows? I can say one thing for sure, it wasn't for any lack of room. These mirrors are HUGE!
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LA people could seriously benefit from sidemarkers or mirror signals, especially on our 12+ lane freeways, everyone trying to be the daily road warrior.

my question is....WHAT ARE THOSE RIMS???
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Originally Posted by gshb
LA people could seriously benefit from sidemarkers or mirror signals, especially on our 12+ lane freeways, everyone trying to be the daily road warrior.

my question is....WHAT ARE THOSE RIMS???
look like OZ racing Superlegerra 3s.


But ya, sidemarkers, cool.
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I like the IS without the sidemarkers. It makes it unique from the European and Japanese markets.
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I prefer it without the side markers looks cleaner that way.
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Originally Posted by gshb
LA people could seriously benefit from sidemarkers or mirror signals, especially on our 12+ lane freeways, everyone trying to be the daily road warrior.

my question is....WHAT ARE THOSE RIMS???
haha, no kidding. I hate LA freeways.

Rims are Volk Racing TE Progressiv.


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