The Korean Five Axis IS-F lookalike kit...
09-20-08, 10:16 PM
#123
Pole Position
Oh thanks for the clear up, in that case, that makes it so much better 
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Come on guys, just look at the rear, what a sad attempt at copying the rear of the ISF! This is not something that belongs on a Lexus ISX50.
Think about it, what if I put this on an ISF, what will it be? A knockoff copy of an ISF?
.Come on guys, just look at the rear, what a sad attempt at copying the rear of the ISF! This is not something that belongs on a Lexus ISX50.
Think about it, what if I put this on an ISF, what will it be? A knockoff copy of an ISF?
Stop hatin
clearly no understanding of aftermarket styling, the idea being that u take a regular and supe it up (whihc incluides exhaust similar to that off the high end model). Any benz tuned by brabus will have quad exhaust similar to the higher end AMG, and BMW will also employ quad exahusts similar to the M. If Lexus designers though itsd a good idea to slap a stacked quad exhaust on an ISX50 and drop a V8 in it and call it an F, then how is it a bad/stupid idea to do the same for the ISX50? So long as u dont rebadge the car an F and go around telling everyone its an F, ur basically employing a unique to Lexus design traite (soon to be seen on other cars like the ferrari california). Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
Whether or not you actually like the stacked quad exhaust on the F is a diff story. Alot of people dont. I think it looks quite unique
Last edited by ndk83; 09-20-08 at 10:19 PM.
09-21-08, 01:03 AM
#129
Are those 18” monoboloks? What a poor choice of wheels! especially when we are comparing it to the Five-Axis equipped with 20”s and the IS-F equipped with 19”s (which is the largest OEM wheels on a Lexus as far as I know).
Last edited by kattanh3; 09-21-08 at 01:34 AM.
09-21-08, 01:15 AM
#130
The demo car could have looked better without the neon lights behind the side vents and the exhausts. Also they could've picked a better set of wheels. The 18” monoblocks on the demo car is an obvious "poor choice" (pun intended) most of the custom wheels I see here would compliment that kit
09-21-08, 11:48 AM
#131
Stop hatin
clearly no understanding of aftermarket styling, the idea being that u take a regular and supe it up (whihc incluides exhaust similar to that off the high end model). Any benz tuned by brabus will have quad exhaust similar to the higher end AMG, and BMW will also employ quad exahusts similar to the M. If Lexus designers though itsd a good idea to slap a stacked quad exhaust on an ISX50 and drop a V8 in it and call it an F, then how is it a bad/stupid idea to do the same for the ISX50? So long as u dont rebadge the car an F and go around telling everyone its an F, ur basically employing a unique to Lexus design traite (soon to be seen on other cars like the ferrari california). Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
Whether or not you actually like the stacked quad exhaust on the F is a diff story. Alot of people dont. I think it looks quite unique
clearly no understanding of aftermarket styling, the idea being that u take a regular and supe it up (whihc incluides exhaust similar to that off the high end model). Any benz tuned by brabus will have quad exhaust similar to the higher end AMG, and BMW will also employ quad exahusts similar to the M. If Lexus designers though itsd a good idea to slap a stacked quad exhaust on an ISX50 and drop a V8 in it and call it an F, then how is it a bad/stupid idea to do the same for the ISX50? So long as u dont rebadge the car an F and go around telling everyone its an F, ur basically employing a unique to Lexus design traite (soon to be seen on other cars like the ferrari california). Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
Whether or not you actually like the stacked quad exhaust on the F is a diff story. Alot of people dont. I think it looks quite unique
09-21-08, 12:27 PM
#133
This kit is after the tuner look which isn't for me but then again so is the IS-F for that matter, but I still find them very interesting for what they are.
Copying one design is "theft", while copying multiple designs is "research". Yet I can't help but classifying this kit as a stolen design. The car is a pure IS-F knockoff with a Five-Axis front bumper - except for the hood of course which I wish was a Five-Axis knockoff... I am still waiting for an appealing vented CF hood and this one was almost there. I normally don't condone knockoffs if the price of the original part was well justified in terms of functionality, quality, fitment, R&D…etc. But it's not like there is an OEM IS-F conversion body kit around.
Out of topic: What are the F-Sport parts for the IS if they are not IS-F inspired? BMW offers M-power kit for the normal models, AMG offers their kit as well. Perhaps this is where the GFX kit fits in but those who are after the tuner look don’t have an OEM option… Personally, I just want the IS-F spoiler and CF bits if the price was right
Back to topic: the Five Axis was sort of an IS-F's concept and is a property of Toyota Motorsales so it isn't likely that a Five-Axis authentic kit to be released. Until then, I am welcoming this kit since it is offering a new option to the market.
Copying one design is "theft", while copying multiple designs is "research". Yet I can't help but classifying this kit as a stolen design. The car is a pure IS-F knockoff with a Five-Axis front bumper - except for the hood of course which I wish was a Five-Axis knockoff... I am still waiting for an appealing vented CF hood and this one was almost there. I normally don't condone knockoffs if the price of the original part was well justified in terms of functionality, quality, fitment, R&D…etc. But it's not like there is an OEM IS-F conversion body kit around.
Out of topic: What are the F-Sport parts for the IS if they are not IS-F inspired? BMW offers M-power kit for the normal models, AMG offers their kit as well. Perhaps this is where the GFX kit fits in but those who are after the tuner look don’t have an OEM option… Personally, I just want the IS-F spoiler and CF bits if the price was right
Back to topic: the Five Axis was sort of an IS-F's concept and is a property of Toyota Motorsales so it isn't likely that a Five-Axis authentic kit to be released. Until then, I am welcoming this kit since it is offering a new option to the market.
Last edited by kattanh3; 09-21-08 at 02:44 PM.
