corradoMR2's USB "The Lightning" Thread
#76
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great looking car! congrats on the pickup
just an observation about the F-Sport logo on the back. You should try perhaps lining it up the way the "F" lines up in relation to the "IS" on the IS F. It looks a little funky siting so high up. In other words, to line up the actual "F" with the "IS" instead of the bottom of the F-Sport logo with the bottom of the "IS" part
just an observation about the F-Sport logo on the back. You should try perhaps lining it up the way the "F" lines up in relation to the "IS" on the IS F. It looks a little funky siting so high up. In other words, to line up the actual "F" with the "IS" instead of the bottom of the F-Sport logo with the bottom of the "IS" part
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great looking car! congrats on the pickup
just an observation about the F-Sport logo on the back. You should try perhaps lining it up the way the "F" lines up in relation to the "IS" on the IS F. It looks a little funky siting so high up. In other words, to line up the actual "F" with the "IS" instead of the bottom of the F-Sport logo with the bottom of the "IS" part
just an observation about the F-Sport logo on the back. You should try perhaps lining it up the way the "F" lines up in relation to the "IS" on the IS F. It looks a little funky siting so high up. In other words, to line up the actual "F" with the "IS" instead of the bottom of the F-Sport logo with the bottom of the "IS" part
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#78
The pursuit of F
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^^^^ Interesting perspective and appreciate the suggestion.
Another........
MOD UNVEIL: Trunk net![Big Grin](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
Maybe not so much a mod and more of a retrofit. Still, it's a "change" to the stock car so here it is. I had a Toyota Venza at some point and kept the cargo net. Well, I put it to good use
. For those interested, note the pic with the size of the screws. I also painted them black to better match the trunk interior.
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Another........
MOD UNVEIL: Trunk net
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Maybe not so much a mod and more of a retrofit. Still, it's a "change" to the stock car so here it is. I had a Toyota Venza at some point and kept the cargo net. Well, I put it to good use
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#81
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No, we don't. Though I haven't picked up my car yet, I already asked my salesman to throw one for me as I found out the cargo net doesn't come with the car. For RX, we do. The cargo net is standard on Canadian RX.
How about US? Is cargo net standard with a IS purchase?
How about US? Is cargo net standard with a IS purchase?
#83
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I've been troubleshooting a vibration above 65mph (105 km/hr) since I put my spacers on. After much research, troubleshooting, trial and error, I came to the root cause and figured out a custom durable solution. ![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
PROBLEM: With the 5 mm spacers, the rims were no longer seated in the hubcentric ring. A ring adapter extension for the to 60.1 mm hub does not exist online, local car parts stores, no where.![Thumb Down](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsdown.gif)
SOLUTION: Made my own hubcentric ring extensions. Main material is from 6 inch stainless steel clamps (not the zinc-plated metal ones which WILL RUST). I'm able to cut two 188 mm length pieces from one clamp, and grinded down the width from 13 mm to 6 mm. Painted the pieces with black paint to give it an extra layer of protection (also painted my aluminum spacers for protection), shaped the strip into a ring, and put a tiny piece of duct tape to hold the two ends. Placed it on the existing hub which protrudes about 3 mm with the spacers on - enough for my new ring to hold on to. Then bolted the wheel on with the 5 lugs securely. Done! The force of the rim's hub holds the ring together onto the spacer for a secure fit. Ride is smooth, no vibration, and I get to keep my 5 mm wider stance of this beautiful car.
![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
PROBLEM: With the 5 mm spacers, the rims were no longer seated in the hubcentric ring. A ring adapter extension for the to 60.1 mm hub does not exist online, local car parts stores, no where.
![Thumb Down](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsdown.gif)
SOLUTION: Made my own hubcentric ring extensions. Main material is from 6 inch stainless steel clamps (not the zinc-plated metal ones which WILL RUST). I'm able to cut two 188 mm length pieces from one clamp, and grinded down the width from 13 mm to 6 mm. Painted the pieces with black paint to give it an extra layer of protection (also painted my aluminum spacers for protection), shaped the strip into a ring, and put a tiny piece of duct tape to hold the two ends. Placed it on the existing hub which protrudes about 3 mm with the spacers on - enough for my new ring to hold on to. Then bolted the wheel on with the 5 lugs securely. Done! The force of the rim's hub holds the ring together onto the spacer for a secure fit. Ride is smooth, no vibration, and I get to keep my 5 mm wider stance of this beautiful car.
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Last edited by corradoMR2; 09-09-13 at 11:00 AM.
#84
The pursuit of F
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MOD UNVEIL: HIDPowerhouse 6000K HID bulbs installed (Fast shipping by the way!). ![Big Grin](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
Stock 4300K bulbs look yellow in comparison (right bulb) in the first three pics.
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Stock 4300K bulbs look yellow in comparison (right bulb) in the first three pics.
#85
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MOD UNVEIL: I present you "The Lightning" with "F-style" mirrors.
I wrapped the mirrors using Avery Dennison Anthracite Metallic Wrap that closely matches the F-Sport logo and wheels, and surrounding it is 3M Carbon Fiber Wrap.
On the front bumper, the same Avery wrap, styling the lightning.
![Big Grin](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
I wrapped the mirrors using Avery Dennison Anthracite Metallic Wrap that closely matches the F-Sport logo and wheels, and surrounding it is 3M Carbon Fiber Wrap.
On the front bumper, the same Avery wrap, styling the lightning.
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#87
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That does look pretty cool. What was your inspiration to do that?
#89
Lexus Test Driver
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MOD UNVEIL: I present you "The Lightning" with "F-style" mirrors.
I wrapped the mirrors using Avery Dennison Anthracite Metallic Wrap that closely matches the F-Sport logo and wheels, and surrounding it is 3M Carbon Fiber Wrap.
On the front bumper, the same Avery wrap, styling the lightning.![Thumb Up](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
![Big Grin](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
I wrapped the mirrors using Avery Dennison Anthracite Metallic Wrap that closely matches the F-Sport logo and wheels, and surrounding it is 3M Carbon Fiber Wrap.
On the front bumper, the same Avery wrap, styling the lightning.
![Thumb Up](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
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MOD UNVEIL: I present you "The Lightning" with "F-style" mirrors.
I wrapped the mirrors using Avery Dennison Anthracite Metallic Wrap that closely matches the F-Sport logo and wheels, and surrounding it is 3M Carbon Fiber Wrap.
On the front bumper, the same Avery wrap, styling the lightning.![Thumb Up](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
![Big Grin](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
I wrapped the mirrors using Avery Dennison Anthracite Metallic Wrap that closely matches the F-Sport logo and wheels, and surrounding it is 3M Carbon Fiber Wrap.
On the front bumper, the same Avery wrap, styling the lightning.
![Thumb Up](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
USB makes we want to apply for Canadian citizenship!