Lexus HKS and Lexus Ground Effects Kit Compared to Stock (Photos)
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I recently had the Lexus HKS sports exhaust and the Lexus ground effects kit installed on my IS250 AWD. I know that there have been some requests to have pictures taken to show the difference between the stock equipment and these two items after install so here they are.
Here is the Lexus ground effects before/after
Before
![](https://www.clublexus.com/gallery/data/500/medium/side_old_005.JPG)
After
![](https://www.clublexus.com/gallery/data/500/medium/side_new_021.JPG)
Before
![](https://www.clublexus.com/gallery/data/500/medium/Front_Pass_Old_008.JPG)
After
![](https://www.clublexus.com/gallery/data/500/medium/Front_Pass_New_014.JPG)
Before
![](https://www.clublexus.com/gallery/data/500/medium/front_drive_old_010.JPG)
After
![](https://www.clublexus.com/gallery/data/500/medium/Front_Drive_New_013.JPG)
Here is the rear side ground effects and Lexus HKS before/after
Before
![](https://www.clublexus.com/gallery/data/500/medium/back_old_004.JPG)
After
![](https://www.clublexus.com/gallery/data/500/medium/back_new_018.JPG)
Before
![](https://www.clublexus.com/gallery/data/500/medium/Back_Drive_Old_011.JPG)
After
![](https://www.clublexus.com/gallery/data/500/Back_Drive_New_012.JPG)
Overall I am happy with both the exhaust and the ground effects. I like the fact that the ground effects help accentuate, not dominate the rest of the body. The exhaust is nice and deep but isn't too loud. In my opinion the exhaust looks much better than the original but doesn't overcome or distract from the rest of the car which is a plus for me. Hope this helps!
Here is the Lexus ground effects before/after
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After
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After
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After
Here is the rear side ground effects and Lexus HKS before/after
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After
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After
Overall I am happy with both the exhaust and the ground effects. I like the fact that the ground effects help accentuate, not dominate the rest of the body. The exhaust is nice and deep but isn't too loud. In my opinion the exhaust looks much better than the original but doesn't overcome or distract from the rest of the car which is a plus for me. Hope this helps!
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I recently had the Lexus HKS sports exhaust and the Lexus ground effects kit installed on my IS250 AWD. I know that there have been some requests to have pictures taken to show the difference between the stock equipment and these two items after install so here they are.
Here is the Lexus ground effects before/after
Overall I am happy with both the exhaust and the ground effects. I like the fact that the ground effects help accentuate, not dominate the rest of the body. The exhaust is nice and deep but isn't too loud. In my opinion the exhaust looks much better than the original but doesn't overcome or distract from the rest of the car which is a plus for me. Hope this helps!
Here is the Lexus ground effects before/after
Overall I am happy with both the exhaust and the ground effects. I like the fact that the ground effects help accentuate, not dominate the rest of the body. The exhaust is nice and deep but isn't too loud. In my opinion the exhaust looks much better than the original but doesn't overcome or distract from the rest of the car which is a plus for me. Hope this helps!
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Cost break down was $2352.00 for the dual sport exhaust and ground effects kit plus $505.00 for labor, $2857.00 total. I got the parts and the install done by Lexus of Bellevue (my local dealership). Basically I had them beat the Swell Lexus price of $2,413.80 for parts (including the CL discount) and had them beat the local Toyota dealer's estimates for install (around $590 for both parts installed).
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Looks great! Thanks for posting the before and after. Your pics sure help those of us who are ordering an IS to make an informed decision.
Is there any drone in the cabin with the HKS?
Is there any drone in the cabin with the HKS?
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With the windows up there is no noise in idle or cruise, if you accelerate moderately fast you will hear some noise in the cabin (assuming music is off). It's been about a day and I'm already getting used to it though. I probably won't even notice in a couple of weeks.