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Old 01-19-19, 12:03 PM
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Here they want $600 just to prep and paint a bumper cover.
Old 01-19-19, 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Sonn
Wow that's cheap. Where I live, they quoted me 350 for silver color. And they cnaca guarantee that it will match. Rip. Thta would bring the cost close to 1k.
whoa that's quite expensive! but im pretty sure it will be worth it! paint matching is a pain in the rear! but if you want you can ask local groups who they might recommend or ask other shops around your local area for quotes
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Originally Posted by AtomicAWD
Here they want $600 just to prep and paint a bumper cover.
whoa lol I guess I got lucky
Old 02-22-19, 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Noobierice
whoa that's quite expensive! but im pretty sure it will be worth it! paint matching is a pain in the rear! but if you want you can ask local groups who they might recommend or ask other shops around your local area for quotes
I got a used bumper with some scratches that I can fix, which is better than paying for a new one. Where did u get the fsport air duct? Are they cheap?
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Originally Posted by Sonn
I got a used bumper with some scratches that I can fix, which is better than paying for a new one. Where did u get the fsport air duct? Are they cheap?
my airducts came with the bumper
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Thanks again for this noobierices, I decided to bite the bullet and finally got mine fitted. This guide was so helpful! I used second hand genuine parts from a breakers yard, fitted winjet imitation fogs and also changed the air ducts behind the bumper. This last step probably wasn’t necessary. However as these ducts force air towards the front brake discs, I thought they were worth changing as I’d already saved some money on the bumper.

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Originally Posted by BMMIS
Thanks again for this noobierices, I decided to bite the bullet and finally got mine fitted. This guide was so helpful! I used second hand genuine parts from a breakers yard, fitted winjet imitation fogs and also changed the air ducts behind the bumper. This last step probably wasn’t necessary. However as these ducts force air towards the front brake discs, I thought they were worth changing as I’d already saved some money on the bumper.
😲 your car looks amazing! Glad to have helped! 👍
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Hello, looks very well, I've got problem with fender liners



I saw you found a solution with this part




maybe you know the part number and the all of seals?
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Originally Posted by Artez1
Hello, looks very well, I've got problem with fender liners



I saw you found a solution with this part




maybe you know the part number and the all of seals?
You can find them on ebay look up 2014-2016 is250/is350 front air duct make sure its the f sport version

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Thanks a lot!!!
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Originally Posted by Artez1
Thanks a lot!!!
np glad to have helped!
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I was taking a look at buying these fog lights for my base to f sport bumper conversion. My model already has fog lights. I have no idea if these lights are ready to be taken out of the box and plugged in. It looks like they definitely include an adapter that allow you to do that. What I don't know is if you have to tap into the lights' wires to attach the adapter first? Basically, I'm trying to find a pair of fog lights that I can take out of the box and plug in without having to do much wiring work. Any advice on that?

https://store.ijdmtoy.com/products/l...t-70-600-white
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Originally Posted by Phamkq
Definitely agree with Specone, should get some fog lights installed on the car!

Luckily with the base model, your wires are all there, so your fog light installation will be a breeze without having to remove the bumper again, just pull out your fender liner and work from there. Direct Plug and Play with H16 bulbs
I was taking a look at buying these fog lights for my base to f sport bumper conversion. My model already has fog lights. I have no idea if these lights are ready to be taken out of the box and plugged in. It looks like they definitely include an adapter that allow you to do that. What I don't know is if you have to tap into the lights' wires to attach the adapter first? Basically, I'm trying to find a pair of fog lights that I can take out of the box and plug in without having to do much wiring work. Any advice on that?

https://store.ijdmtoy.com/products/l...t-70-600-white
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Originally Posted by brandothak
I was taking a look at buying these fog lights for my base to f sport bumper conversion. My model already has fog lights. I have no idea if these lights are ready to be taken out of the box and plugged in. It looks like they definitely include an adapter that allow you to do that. What I don't know is if you have to tap into the lights' wires to attach the adapter first? Basically, I'm trying to find a pair of fog lights that I can take out of the box and plug in without having to do much wiring work. Any advice on that?

https://store.ijdmtoy.com/products/l...t-70-600-white


hope this helps:

LED Fog Light Upgrade

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...l#post10747066
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Noobierice, you're the man.

thanks for the instructions.......


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