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My IS-F Rear End Conversion - Full Photo Guide
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For those who are not aware, I have been planning my IS-F Rear conversion for some time now. Full details are on this original thread
I have successfully completed the project
and all installation photos and DIY guide are provided below.
Firstly, i would like to thank everyone on this forum who advised me throughout my planning. A special huge thanks goes to Joe Z and Javier for the expert advice.
The total cost of this conversion including the charges for painting the bumper at a bodyshop was $1,080. I purchased all the parts except the bumper from Lexus Japan and hence made quite a saving.
The exact cost breakdown is:
Bumper Cover with Parking Sensor Holes:
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$320
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Bodyshop Painting:
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$240
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2x Exhaust Tips
2x Reflectors
2x Towhook Covers
2x Lower retainer brackets
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$520
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Here are the pictures from start to finish.
Test fitting to make sure bumper will fit before placing order for the most expensive parts.
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The OEM IS-F Tips and Reflectors:
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Painted IS-F bumper with one of the tips installed
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This is how it looks once OEM bumper is removed
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OEM Exhaust Tip Removed
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Tailpipe has to be cut short, this is how long it is:
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And this is how short it is after cutting
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And here comes the IS-F bumper and all photos:
![Big Grin](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
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I have successfully completed the project
![Big Grin](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
Firstly, i would like to thank everyone on this forum who advised me throughout my planning. A special huge thanks goes to Joe Z and Javier for the expert advice.
The total cost of this conversion including the charges for painting the bumper at a bodyshop was $1,080. I purchased all the parts except the bumper from Lexus Japan and hence made quite a saving.
The exact cost breakdown is:
Bumper Cover with Parking Sensor Holes:
------
$320
------
Bodyshop Painting:
------
$240
------
2x Exhaust Tips
2x Reflectors
2x Towhook Covers
2x Lower retainer brackets
-------------------------
$520
-------------------------
Here are the pictures from start to finish.
Test fitting to make sure bumper will fit before placing order for the most expensive parts.
![Name: a01_zps58c7d1bd.jpg
Views: 5397
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The OEM IS-F Tips and Reflectors:
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Painted IS-F bumper with one of the tips installed
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This is how it looks once OEM bumper is removed
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OEM Exhaust Tip Removed
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Tailpipe has to be cut short, this is how long it is:
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And this is how short it is after cutting
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And here comes the IS-F bumper and all photos:
![Big Grin](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
![Big Grin](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
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I'd feel better about it if the car was a 350 but either way I'm torn.
Props for scratching the mod bug itch. The work looks nicely done.
On the other hand, I not really crazy about this design even on an ISF! Faux stacked tails seem not cool to me.
A for effort though!
Props for scratching the mod bug itch. The work looks nicely done.
On the other hand, I not really crazy about this design even on an ISF! Faux stacked tails seem not cool to me.
A for effort though!
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all that's missing is that 8cyl growllll......A mod that has been often talked about of. And now the results are here. You got a big booty now
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I give you props to take on the task..seems your results are good
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I give you props to take on the task..seems your results are good
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for those of you who have beamers, just think of it as an "M style" mod. i don't see him as posing because he didn't put the IS-F emblems on it, its still got his 250 on it. its just to make it more aggressive looking OEM style ![Wink](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
awesome props for tackling it, fitament looks great
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awesome props for tackling it, fitament looks great