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Old 09-07-05, 12:09 PM
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found this at the korean site






now the question, what for??
Old 09-07-05, 12:59 PM
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huh?! wait, they have a different front bumper on the car?
Old 09-07-05, 02:05 PM
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they added a whole new grill on the lower part of the front bumper, Im just trying to figure out what's the purpose of it?
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Even Japan doesn't have this ?
Old 09-08-05, 12:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Skulinex
they added a whole new grill on the lower part of the front bumper, Im just trying to figure out what's the purpose of it?
i don't think it's "add", coz' they will haev to drill a hole. it's like a special bumper

and yeah i wonder why even the japanese verson doesn't have it
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hehe yeah thats what I meant to say, that their bumper was different I guess well find out what it's for once the new models go on sale
Old 09-08-05, 07:09 AM
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can I have a happy edition? I like it
Old 09-08-05, 07:49 AM
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It isn't bad, but looks a little busy to me . . .
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I think it looks good i want one. Maybe then ill be happy.
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Happy or not, I still prefer the current face of the SC. Simply more elegant to me.
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Originally Posted by XeroK00L
Happy or not, I still prefer the current face of the SC. Simply more elegant to me.
I still prefer the pre-2006 front end.
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Originally Posted by AmethySC
I still prefer the pre-2006 front end.
I agree especially the slits by the fog lights.
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Are there any other differences like maybe the interior.
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Originally Posted by Skulinex
found this at the korean site

now the question, what for??
The opening is for Intercooler for TRD Supercharger, j/k. I'm not seeing Lexus "going" with Toyota TRD at any time soon.

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Old 09-13-05, 12:13 PM
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I think I like it.....it's fresher.


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