IS F (2008-2014) Discussion topics related to the IS F model

Teaser better pics to come.

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 01-08-12, 09:52 AM
  #1  
fleadog99
Lexus Test Driver
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
 
fleadog99's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: TX
Posts: 1,135
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default Teaser better pics to come.

Just a quick shot of an upgrade I did recently. I will post better pics once she is cleaned.

Blackout headlights:
My original headlights were getting moisture in them, I noticed several brackets were broken off, and a small hole was created from one of the broken brackets. Instead of forking out tons of money on the 2011 LED headlights. I purchased a set of oem HID AFS headlights from a CL member (thanks jhong28). I had him send them over to 4ae Auto Design for the paint. Thanks Peter.

Since the lights did not include the ballast, I had to switch out mine. What a PITA (pain in the a%$) at first. I did not know how to remove the ballast and plug without opening up the headlights since it would not fit. Reading on CL forums, I found out how to easily take apart the connector that attaches to the bulb. You can easily pry off the metal surround, then easily take off the plastic cover. This leaves the 2 wires (red & white), with a small flat head you can pull these both out, and slip them through the housing.

For 1/3 price I get black housing headlights, sure no LED but my AFS light doesn't come on.
Like I said I will post better pics once I get a wash and the sun comes out.




Last edited by fleadog99; 01-08-12 at 10:11 AM.
Old 01-08-12, 10:31 AM
  #2  
MRxSLAYx
Lexus Champion
 
MRxSLAYx's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Aventura, Florida
Posts: 2,148
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Looking good and really liking the contrast.
Old 01-08-12, 10:57 AM
  #3  
Silver10
Lexus Test Driver
 
Silver10's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: 954/718
Posts: 1,322
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

That looks great! Cant go wrong with black n white
Old 01-08-12, 12:58 PM
  #4  
Hoovey689
Moderator
iTrader: (16)
 
Hoovey689's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: California
Posts: 42,296
Received 125 Likes on 83 Posts
Default

this looks much better than the 2011 LED headlights. good job
Old 01-08-12, 01:05 PM
  #5  
spddemon
Pole Position
 
spddemon's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: MD
Posts: 274
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Head lights look great! In your mod list it says you have the iss des system. Is that the new prototype? If so, how about a drive by vid .
Old 01-08-12, 01:31 PM
  #6  
J2K
Pole Position

 
J2K's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Florida
Posts: 287
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Looks really nice.... I'm kinda hoping my lights start to show some condensation so I can try the same mod.
Old 01-08-12, 02:17 PM
  #7  
Gonzilla24
Rookie
 
Gonzilla24's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: CA
Posts: 57
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Flea.... That looks sharp. Did it affect the light at night at all? I like the way the look without being on. Hopefully it doesn't effect the way the lights project at night.
Old 01-09-12, 06:47 AM
  #8  
F1nALMSfan
Intermediate
 
F1nALMSfan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: WI
Posts: 490
Received 51 Likes on 18 Posts
Default

Looks good!
Old 01-09-12, 02:51 PM
  #9  
ShadowISF
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (10)
 
ShadowISF's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: SoCal.
Posts: 2,022
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Car looks good.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Gensc300
GS - 1st Gen (1993-1997)
4
02-23-14 01:49 PM
CAsclover
SC- 1st Gen (1992-2000)
3
07-01-10 09:51 AM
edro925
GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005)
5
11-17-07 09:18 AM
huerdo623
ES - 1st to 4th Gen (1990-2006)
15
06-24-07 11:13 PM



Quick Reply: Teaser better pics to come.



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 03:30 PM.