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Bumper swap between IS350 and ISF

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Old 06-20-08, 06:09 PM
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Default Bumper swap between IS350 and ISF

I did a search and did not find anything.


I do not really care for the fake exhaust tips on the ISF. Anyone consider swapping a IS350 bumper with an ISF? From all the pics I have seen, they look like they are the same as far as lines and shape. So anyone know if the mounting tabs are in the same places?

So why do this? Well, looks are one thing and a better exhaust is the other. Even if an IS350 exhaust will not fit, a simple custom axle back would not cost much, and would look so much better.

I know there are things to consider like: the reflectors/running lights, the reverse sensors, and color matching, but these are easy fixes.

Any thoughts?
Old 06-20-08, 07:36 PM
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The quad exhaust tips serve some critical aerodynamic purposes north of 100 mph. I'd sure be concerned about that. My .02
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the way the quad exhaust was designed was to eliminate updrift in the rear of your car at plus 100 mph speeds...and why would you even change it to the 350 bumper...youll just look like you got a hooked up 350...thats pretty wack if you ask me
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IMO, it reminds me of the Civic with Altezza lights.. I don't like it..
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It would make it kind of a sleeper.
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