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Old 04-26-12, 09:16 AM
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Sure, that is what the forums are all about for me (helping each other out and learning).

I think it will look great and set your car apart. Deleting the fogs would look really good if you could figure out how to increase the size of the brake ducts. in general figuring out what to do with the dead space of the fog lights will be tough.


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oh wow.. how generous of u.. but yeah.. im in Sacramento area, CA... don't think I'm local tho'.. thnx for being so considerate :-)
Old 04-26-12, 09:16 AM
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New look looks a little overpowering, maybe keep the fogs and black vinyl would be a safe option
Old 04-26-12, 09:28 AM
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thanks everyone for the input!!! I have some blk CF wrap laying around .. I'll put it on an see how it looks... will post pix once it's done.. (*>.<*)
Old 04-26-12, 09:42 AM
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Here is another option: Delete the part under neath the OEM bumper. I also blacked out fogs (tinted) and tinted L emblem.

Old 04-26-12, 09:45 AM
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I like how it looks now. The bumper in the "after" pic looks too big and bulbous.
Old 04-26-12, 09:55 AM
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thnx fleadog.... now I'm starring at this pic like my dog stares at bacon!!!
Old 04-26-12, 09:55 AM
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The modified look sort of reminds me of the cwest front bumper for the is300. I'd definitely leave the fog lights in though.
Old 04-26-12, 10:34 AM
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If it were mine, I wouldn't cut the OEM bumper. The bottom pic looks similar to the front bumper on the Mazdaspeed RX-8's with the big center grill.

I'm sure it will look just fine with vinyl instead.
Old 04-26-12, 10:46 AM
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instead of cutting it out, why don't you just put some flat black vinyl just in case you want to go back to the original look one day? Just a suggestion... Either way, I think the current and the new look is pretty hot! Can't go wrong with either or.
Old 04-26-12, 12:01 PM
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you paid more for the lip than the cost of the bumper probably. I would keep the fogs as well, but that first look, lower bumper delete looks pretty sick
Old 04-26-12, 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by iH8RICERZ
instead of cutting it out, why don't you just put some flat black vinyl just in case you want to go back to the original look one day? Just a suggestion. .
LOL it was mentioned 3 times already..even once by the op
Old 04-26-12, 12:31 PM
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I think covering it with black would be a great way to get a feel of the mod, like everyone was saying. However, the blacked illusion would probably only work in photos or at a distance.. You def would be able to tell up close, Id imagine. To do it right, cut and mold! I love the big grin.
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Originally Posted by DCoolBeans
LOL it was mentioned 3 times already..even once by the op
let the flaming begin...... but yea.. i like the wrap idea to get a good feel for it...
Old 04-26-12, 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by fleadog99
Here is another option: Delete the part under neath the OEM bumper. I also blacked out fogs (tinted) and tinted L emblem.

Now the car looks like it has Muttonchops.

Old 04-26-12, 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by MisterSkiz
Now the car looks like it has Muttonchops.

hahahahaha, that is awesome.


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