I was just looking around the newly designed Sewellparts site and noticed this: http://is.sewellparts.com/accessorie...-2006-174.html Is this a simple bolt on? How's the fitment? Anyone here done an IS-F retrofit? I've searched around and haven't found anything conclusive.

 

Here:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...n-a-isx50.html

Lou

 

That seems to be a front bumper swap. I was interested in the rear bumper swap. Seems like I remember the rear used to be more difficult, I'm wondering if this Sewell kit makes it simple?

 

Here https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...oto-guide.html

Sewell kit comes with the 2 reflectors, 2 tow hook covers, both exhaust tip assembly, bumper, and 2 foam pieces they said it needed to fit right.

 

I'm starting to like this more and more....Hmmm maybe something new to do

 

How about ARIOS bodykit, be the first.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...-body-kit.html

 

During our testing (on one of our loan cars) it took us just 30 minutes. There were 3 of us though and we all knew what we were doing (well not me, really).

The foam pieces are really just a superficial aerodynamic support piece that's intended to keep the sides of the bumper from any vibration (higher speeds of course). It's possible you don't need them at all, but when it comes to noises, ticks and vibrations we thought it to be better safe than than sorry.

I wouldn't call any of this hard - just a bit tedious.

Darrel

 

Here's a few shots of the process. In order from left to right, top to bottom.

Darrel

 

Darrel, if I have sonar/backup sensors, is it just plug and play into the new bumper as well?

 

Yes, the sensors and wiring are the same for the rear sonar between the IS-F and the IS250/350.

Darrel

 

Darrel,

Are there any negatives to cutting down the tailpipe? I understand that you need to do it in order to make the F-tips fit, but I'm curious if this has a negative impact on performance or adds more noise. Approximately how many inches did you cut off -- or how many inches were left? I'm looking to do this with the Sewell kit. Thanks!

 

The exhaust tips are superficial anyway, so there's nothing negative about removing a few inches of the tip. During our installation we left approxiately 1-2 inches of the tip from the muffler. You'll only need to consider the distance between the tip on the muffler to the tips mounted to the bumper.

Darrel

 

By putting the IS-F rear, can you still put on the F-sport exhaust or would it be a no go?

 

...you could but you'd be cutting the larger tips off the F-Sport exhaust rather than the factory exhaust. This wouldn't be our first choice, but yes, it could be done.

Darrel