Bought a 2012 IS350, so...now what?
01-02-12, 01:00 PM
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Bought a 2012 IS350, so...now what?
First off I want to say that I've been browsing this forum for quite awhile before the purchase. I'm also a 240 owner and I must say the vibe and people in this forum are orders of magnitude more helpful and friendly compared to other car forums.
Anyways, I'm a new proud owner of a 2012 Nebula Grey Pearl IS350 F-Sport with Nav. Got it the day after Christmas. I live in San Diego but my parents and brother bought two other Lexus cars from the dealership in Glendale so I went there (Anyone have any experience with their "Elite" Club services by the way?)
I don't like the fishbowl look so I'm going to tint soon. I went through the 33 page tint thread in the FAQ (took me a little bit of time but when it comes to my car...well you know how it goes if you're on this forum and reading this) and it's a toss up between Formula One Pinnacle and 3M Crystalline right now. Probably somewhere between 30-50% all around since I have a completely black interior and I don't want the cops to hassle me.
Anyone have any recommendations for a shop in SD? I yelped a couple shops (San Diego Tint and Alvin O's have good reviews) but have no personal experience with them. I also do drive up to Orange County and LA to visit the family and friends so it wouldn't be a stretch to go up there if it's worth the tint service.
Good chance I'll also clear bra too with 3M Venture-shield. Recommendations to where I should get it done?
Last but not least I plan on redding out my tails. I hear Rvinyl is the way to go from the posts way back in 06 (and links are now broken to aerotech and Rvinyl). I don't mind doing this myself so I emailed Rvinyl to get a kit but they don't have one for a 2012 and linked me to a 60 dollar custom kit (http://www.rvinyl.com/custom-tail-light-tint.htm). Any updated info on where I can get the vinyl for this job?
My bank account will hate me for asking but any other recommendations for things to do specifically on a brand new car? (Wheels, suspension, exhaust, etc may potentially come later)
Couple pics:
Thanks all,
Chris
Anyways, I'm a new proud owner of a 2012 Nebula Grey Pearl IS350 F-Sport with Nav. Got it the day after Christmas. I live in San Diego but my parents and brother bought two other Lexus cars from the dealership in Glendale so I went there (Anyone have any experience with their "Elite" Club services by the way?)
I don't like the fishbowl look so I'm going to tint soon. I went through the 33 page tint thread in the FAQ (took me a little bit of time but when it comes to my car...well you know how it goes if you're on this forum and reading this) and it's a toss up between Formula One Pinnacle and 3M Crystalline right now. Probably somewhere between 30-50% all around since I have a completely black interior and I don't want the cops to hassle me.
Anyone have any recommendations for a shop in SD? I yelped a couple shops (San Diego Tint and Alvin O's have good reviews) but have no personal experience with them. I also do drive up to Orange County and LA to visit the family and friends so it wouldn't be a stretch to go up there if it's worth the tint service.
Good chance I'll also clear bra too with 3M Venture-shield. Recommendations to where I should get it done?
Last but not least I plan on redding out my tails. I hear Rvinyl is the way to go from the posts way back in 06 (and links are now broken to aerotech and Rvinyl). I don't mind doing this myself so I emailed Rvinyl to get a kit but they don't have one for a 2012 and linked me to a 60 dollar custom kit (http://www.rvinyl.com/custom-tail-light-tint.htm). Any updated info on where I can get the vinyl for this job?
My bank account will hate me for asking but any other recommendations for things to do specifically on a brand new car? (Wheels, suspension, exhaust, etc may potentially come later)
Couple pics:
Thanks all,
Chris
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01-02-12, 01:52 PM
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There is a shop in Ontario that can do the clear bra for you. They did my Lexus and my dads Lexus and Porsche. They also do high end cars ( Ferrari Lamborghini etc.) As my good friends sells high end car and they use this shop as well. http://www.********************/
