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Old 04-26-18, 03:26 PM
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Default 2011+ Cluster Swap on 08 IS-F Complete!!!

Hey Whats up guys. It's been a while since I posted here. But the time has come and I finally was able to source a 2011-2014 cluster off a wrecked IS-F for dirt cheap! Below is the video of the install and find out what happens...


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Old 04-26-18, 03:39 PM
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Very Nice Mod. Guess it comes down to personal preference, but I prefer the older cluster

Nice Job!
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Wow! Nicely done!

Shame there aren’t many late models in the UK, let alone ones I could pinch the cluster off!

My 2008 doesn’t come with the TPMS option, so that part would be an issue if I bought one from the States I’m guessing? Unless I also grab the sensors from each wheel? Wonder what else you need to make that work??

All I know is you got me thinking bro! Love this mod.

Out of interest, who and how will you get it programmed by to display your 2008 mileage? Is that something Lexus dealers could do? Obviously can’t be an easy job, as you’d have guys clocking their mileage?!

Certainly going to keep my eyes peeled for any late model breakers over here.

Thanks for sharing and taking the leap of faith it would work! Congrats!

What else you got planned then?!
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Originally Posted by JPxMODz
Very Nice Mod. Guess it comes down to personal preference, but I prefer the older cluster

Nice Job!
Thanks, I do Like the older design too but I been wanting to upgrade my interior

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Wow! Nicely done!

Shame there aren’t many late models in the UK, let alone ones I could pinch the cluster off!

My 2008 doesn’t come with the TPMS option, so that part would be an issue if I bought one from the States I’m guessing? Unless I also grab the sensors from each wheel? Wonder what else you need to make that work??


Hey Thanks! If you do not have tpms, it should not be an issue. It just wont light up (if it does, remove the bulb from the cluster). It's plug and play no modifications to the harness. I am pretty sure all IS-F from different countries have the same wiring.

Originally Posted by PDP180180
All I know is you got me thinking bro! Love this mod.

Out of interest, who and how will you get it programmed by to display your 2008 mileage? Is that something Lexus dealers could do? Obviously can’t be an easy job, as you’d have guys clocking their mileage?!
My local Dealer Can program it. I spoke to my SA about this and he can do it. If your local Lexus Dealer cant, there's a vendor here (not sure if they are still active) but they offer this service for the correct odometer reading.

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Certainly going to keep my eyes peeled for any late model breakers over here.
For sure!!! On LexusPartsnow. I saw them listed for about $1k Plus shipping

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Thanks for sharing and taking the leap of faith it would work! Congrats!

What else you got planned then?!
As Of Right now I am upgrading my CF interior console and Side pieces for the 2011-2014 Piano Black sides as well

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Woo hoo!

Pretty cool!

Thanks for letting us know that it works!

Next hopefully the updated stereo with bluetooth audio can be updated too...
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Good work!
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Originally Posted by MisterSkiz
Woo hoo!

Pretty cool!

Thanks for letting us know that it works!

Next hopefully the updated stereo with bluetooth audio can be updated too...
Thanks, Thats actually in mind as to my next mod

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Good work!

Thanks man!

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Beautiful work, video and explanation.

Looks like a direct plug N play.
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Originally Posted by 2URGSE
Beautiful work, video and explanation.

Looks like a direct plug N play.
Thanks alot! Sure was. No issues whatsoever. One Thing I noticed is that the 2008 Cluster has the battery voltage while this one does not. I guess you loose that feature when you upgrade
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^^^^Yep, the voltmeter is gone. I would miss that a lot. I still miss the non-existent oil pressure gauge.

Lou
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That is pretty cool. I always wondered how hard it would be to switch gauges. Great job!
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Nice job! Let us know how the programming goes.
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lmk if programming was successful.
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Great work I love my 2011 dash all info comes up in the display panel, I love the digital speedo enjoy
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Btw does the digital speedo change from MPH to KPH when you hold down the trip rest button?


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