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Old 02-18-13, 09:24 AM
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Whats up guys, i have been slowly modding my IS350 since i got it about 2 months ago. I purchased a replica vertex front lip and it looks and fit almost perfectly. I want a rear lip to compliment it and with some search i found i liked the GFX the most its the cleanest looking rear lip i my opinion. At the same time i think its a little too simple.

I found this replica lip on ebay looks very similar to the GFX with a few extra curves and my favorite part the diffusers on the bottom. Has anyone purchased and installed it? How was the fitment? and what do my fellow IS owners think about the lip?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/JDM-BLACK-PU...f00453&vxp=mtr



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Old 02-18-13, 09:48 AM
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Never seen that lip since I don't shop eBay. It looks nice actually cause it is like the GFX with the diffuser in the center. I don't think I've seen anyone on CL with that lip. But it, it's cheap. You tell us how it fits. I think it'll flow well with your Vertex front rep. You'll need sides next. Any ideas?
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Yea i took a chance with my vertex rep front lip and honestly was very surprised by how well it fit. I have always been a huge fan of the Vertex front and sides and GFX rear lip. A member is selling a GFX rear lip in the classifieds painted Obsidian black my vehicle is Black Onyx im stuck between buying the used authentic GFX lip painted a different color but very similar, or a ebay rep that in my opinion looks better but scared about fitment. But side skirts and Exhaust are both next on my list.
Old 02-18-13, 10:31 AM
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^That rep looks awesome. If the fitment is on that may be on the top of my list for a rear to purchase
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Originally Posted by Jman8108
^That rep looks awesome. If the fitment is on that may be on the top of my list for a rear to purchase

I agree! No one has tried this lip yet?!? i Cant be the only one who thought the same thing . Im going to be doing a little more searching when i get off but if i cant find any other information im just going to have to be the ginny pig and buy it and tell y'all how it is
Old 02-18-13, 11:34 AM
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I agree i like the GFX lip the best the Vertex is just as nice tho very similar.
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That ebay rear lip looks like the ****! Someone needs to be the guinea pig! lol
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I think I will be I am going to order it tonight!
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Originally Posted by Javi1782
I think I will be I am going to order it tonight!
Nice! Better keep up posted GL!
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Originally Posted by Jman8108
^That rep looks awesome. If the fitment is on that may be on the top of my list for a rear to purchase
Originally Posted by Javi1782
I think I will be I am going to order it tonight!
Let us know about the fitment Javi, I might have to order mine soon too. Do you have a front lip and side skirts by any chance?
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I really can't judge from those pictures.
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Originally Posted by aboulhosnw
A member is selling a GFX rear lip in the classifieds painted Obsidian black my vehicle is Black Onyx im stuck between buying the used authentic GFX lip painted a different color but very similar, or a ebay rep that in my opinion looks better but scared about fitment.
I would go with the used GFX, you cannot tell obsidian from black onyx especially on smaller pieces like the rear lip. Your guaranteed fitment, and it's already painted factory color.
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get a diffuser!

doesnt look any better than this

(itzhieu car)

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Originally Posted by 1sWt2GS
get a diffuser!

doesnt look any better than this

(itzhieu car)

Never been a big fan of the large bulky two tone diffusers, IMO it just doesn't flow with the simple design of the IS

Originally Posted by NorCalIS
I would go with the used GFX, you cannot tell obsidian from black onyx especially on smaller pieces like the rear lip. Your guaranteed fitment, and it's already painted factory color.
I did look that up and everyone is saying the same thing. I just didnt know how well other members vision is lol. I know the Obsidian gives off a blacker color then Onyx so i was iffy about wasting my money on a lip that is not my cars color code. But you could be right im still waiting on the members PM for further action
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Originally Posted by Rash
I really can't judge from those pictures.
me , either


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