Black IS, Black Housing Headlight?
07-03-12, 04:58 PM
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Black IS, Black Housing Headlight?
So the theme I had in mind for my IS was intended for a White car (Black headlight, dark tint, dark rims). I ended up getting a Black Onyx IS350, so following the same theme I would end up with a blacked out IS.
I just got the car tinted, 15% all around (except windshield). Question is, should I do the black headlight and foglight?
Eventually, I will get Hyper black rims for a little contrast but maintaining the darker theme. Of course,some people would say "To each his own", and "do what makes me happy." Just wanna see what you guys think.
Note: I would post pics but seems like my pics didn't work from the last post which may be due to me linking it to Facebook. Once I get an account from a photo storage site I'll post...thousands of pics.
Edit: BTW, black housing headlight but tinted headlight.
This is what she looks like as of today.
BL350
I just got the car tinted, 15% all around (except windshield). Question is, should I do the black headlight and foglight?
Eventually, I will get Hyper black rims for a little contrast but maintaining the darker theme. Of course,some people would say "To each his own", and "do what makes me happy." Just wanna see what you guys think.
Note: I would post pics but seems like my pics didn't work from the last post which may be due to me linking it to Facebook. Once I get an account from a photo storage site I'll post...thousands of pics.
Edit: BTW, black housing headlight but tinted headlight.
This is what she looks like as of today.
BL350
Last edited by DVIOUS350; 07-03-12 at 06:26 PM. Reason: Add Photo
07-03-12, 05:20 PM
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yes photos would be nice, I use imageshack but any related hosting site works.
many here, myself included, are not fans of the murdered look. I think black rims are OK, but blacking out head/tail lamps I don't think looks great with a black car. I think you lose the classy look, the Lexus appeal all together. On some cars it looks nice, on a white IS I would say it might look good, but on black, not a fan personally.
many here, myself included, are not fans of the murdered look. I think black rims are OK, but blacking out head/tail lamps I don't think looks great with a black car. I think you lose the classy look, the Lexus appeal all together. On some cars it looks nice, on a white IS I would say it might look good, but on black, not a fan personally.
07-03-12, 05:57 PM
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I agree. Since its a lexus, I wanted a cleaner look. But that went out the window since it came with an HKS exhaust (love the exhaust note, not a fan of the large muffler design).
07-03-12, 07:24 PM
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@mjh09e, hmm good idea. Do you have pics of it? I'll get a lip kit later to make the rear flow better. I'm planning on dropping it with coils too. Any problems with scraping the muffler?
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07-03-12, 08:00 PM
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Contact Kris he will get them to u for the same price as mine if u want the same size tires and tpms etc.
My set up
Bolt Pattern: 5x114.3 Rim Width: 8.5F & 9.5R
Hub Bore: 60.1 Rim Diameter: 19
Rim Brand: OE Replica Offset: +38F & +45R
235/35/19
275/30/19
dropped 1.25 on Megan springs. Fenders aren't modded either. I do rub slightly on the inside when turning but nothing major like I said SLIGHTLY it hasnt really shown any wear on my liners yet nor has it affected my drivability.
My set up
Bolt Pattern: 5x114.3 Rim Width: 8.5F & 9.5R
Hub Bore: 60.1 Rim Diameter: 19
Rim Brand: OE Replica Offset: +38F & +45R
235/35/19
275/30/19
dropped 1.25 on Megan springs. Fenders aren't modded either. I do rub slightly on the inside when turning but nothing major like I said SLIGHTLY it hasnt really shown any wear on my liners yet nor has it affected my drivability.
07-03-12, 08:16 PM
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Here are a couple pics from my other thread. As of now there is no rubbing or hitting on anything, but I haven't dropped it more yet. Going to get spacers first and then see how much to lower, if at all.
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