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GFX sides different enough?

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Old 04-15-11, 03:08 PM
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I did the front, but not the sides. I really like it and dont' think it looks weird without the sides. Some will say it does, but the front is where you will see the biggest difference.
Here is a pic with the front, but no sides........

Old 04-15-11, 11:43 PM
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I like them, but they are definitely subtle, which is what I happen to like.
Old 04-16-11, 07:34 AM
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i would get them, i think if your getting gfx front & rear you have to get the sides or the kit wont look complete. but check your local lexus dealer, get the part number before you contact them, i had to give my dealer the part# bcuz they didnt kno what part i was asking for, they quoted me $125 for both sides.
Old 04-16-11, 10:23 AM
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It is very subtle but I definitely noticed it getting into the car the first time. Sticks out just a little bit more than stock but I quickly got used to it.

Old 04-16-11, 05:19 PM
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I'd say worth. Even the wife commented on how aggressive the sides look. For $150 it is a non decision.
Old 04-16-11, 06:24 PM
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^^^ was lucky to got mine half of the price he paid, worth even more.
Old 04-17-11, 02:59 PM
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Cheap enough for me to say its defo worthwhile. The additional width is subtle but noticable. Seems a little easier to spot on white and black cars though
Old 04-17-11, 05:10 PM
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My bad I paid $99 for them. Even better!
Old 04-18-11, 11:17 AM
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Anybody with Tungsten Pearl GFX side skirts looking to get rid of their stockers? Just bought a '09 IS350 and the passenger side skirt is scratched up pretty bad just behind the front tire. Price in shipping to 76002. Thx, Nick

PS - I plan to post my own WTB thread but as a noobie can't post new threads yet...
Old 04-18-11, 11:46 AM
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I feel like they dont change anything....
Old 04-18-11, 10:54 PM
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cleanest stockish combo: gfx front, toms sides, gfx rear. don't have to worry about scraping or anything and looks legit.
Old 04-19-11, 07:18 AM
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I'd say go full GFX kit including sides... Alot of people I've talked to said that the sides make a difference when you look at them everyday after the GFX install... do it!
Old 04-19-11, 10:58 AM
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what sides are people using instead of GFX, GFX sides in my color are 300+ shipping from sewell...not worth it.
Old 04-19-11, 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by robertrios
what sides are people using instead of GFX, GFX sides in my color are 300+ shipping from sewell...not worth it.
I've also been considering some sides and a rear soon, unfortunately my local lexus dealer doesn't sell the GFX sides and rear anymore and honestly its expensive from sewell.. duno any other options.
Old 04-19-11, 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Deegee
I've also been considering some sides and a rear soon, unfortunately my local lexus dealer doesn't sell the GFX sides and rear anymore and honestly its expensive from sewell.. duno any other options.
I'll be checking my local dealers as soon as my $500 GC from the recall gets here as I'm also looking at adding the sides so I'll have the full kit. I've noticed that Sewell has been raising their prices on quite a few items lately and my local has been beating them.


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