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Old 07-20-09, 10:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Ryeno
+2 and 95s would have looked better smoked out too; the chrome trim ruins the look. BTW the muffler tips look horrible too; they dont even match the bumper holes. And the spoiler looks retro with that middle support. Not to mention the lexus soarer badge is just tacky, no luxury car is a name but a number.

I give you 2 down. Way to ruin a perfectly good lexus.
I think I'll have to agree.

BTW, I think the tips are kinda interesting, but only if you mod the bumper holes to fit the tips, and maybe if they inclined at a slight angle, say 5-10 degrees?

Just a thought.
Old 07-20-09, 11:17 PM
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i liked them better b4...but to each his own. just as long as you like it.
Old 07-20-09, 11:38 PM
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yea im happy with them. just a bit disappointed that you all dont. oh well. and yea the exhaust tips came with the car. i want 5zigen fireballs.
Old 07-21-09, 04:24 AM
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i like them better stock but to each is own man, definetly don't worry about what everyone else says, plus you can always wetsand to bring them back to stock.
Old 07-21-09, 04:31 AM
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Originally Posted by One_jZ_SC3
Of course this is only my opinion but I think you ruined a good set 0f 97 tails, they don't flow with the white or the wheels you have...Honestly do you really think the tints look better than OEM


+1 One-jZ-SC3, they don't flow at all, I'm with you, they suck
Old 07-21-09, 06:17 AM
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They'd look fine if you'd opened them up and removed the chrome bits. As is, I'm going to have to agree with everyone else.

You should black out the chrome trim around the windows
Old 07-21-09, 06:57 AM
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everyone in the sc forums is so ruthless, i love this place lol
Old 07-21-09, 12:46 PM
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^^^ Its a lexus owners thing Vortes, but is all this hate realy nessasary? He can always buy another set for $300 give or take.

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Old 07-21-09, 01:20 PM
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I think they would look alot cleaner if you clear coated them and buffed them out so they shine.
Old 07-21-09, 01:46 PM
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Should have used vinyl. Would have been less work and glossy right off the bat !

oh yeah and its removable if you get tired of it or Pulled over!
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its VHT. it doesnt feel like its removable. save me 300 bucks, how is it removable for when the day comes? lol i heard tiburon forums were bad:P
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Originally Posted by 66fasty
I think they would look alot cleaner if you clear coated them and buffed them out so they shine.
recommendations for a clear coat?
Old 07-21-09, 02:23 PM
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I'm fine with what you did to the tails but this might be a solution for what you truly wanted....



Not to thread jack at all but the tinted tails could look good on pearl white SC's IMO. 2.5tsoarer tinted my tails with vinyl and they turned out good. He also covered my chrome trim around the window which to me helps make things look a little better with tinted tails (not seen in this pic but check my thread in my sig to see a picture of the covered chrome trim). Just a friendly suggestion
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Originally Posted by ashtray
recommendations for a clear coat?

Take them back off and go to a body shop for a couple coats of clear..... I always wondered what VHT would look like if someone sprayed the INSIDE of the lens, that would eliminate the need for clearcoat i would think....
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Originally Posted by ashtray
yea im happy with them. just a bit disappointed that you all dont. oh well. and yea the exhaust tips came with the car. i want 5zigen fireballs.
Don't let it get to you as long as you like it that is all that matters. Everyone has there own taste and besides everyone here is a critic.


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