Has anyone pimped their (450h) ride?

lockeyboy · July 27, 2017

Has anyone done anything to theirs?

ive looked at threads on bulb changing, window tinting and wheel refurbishing, but has anyone put new wheels on for example?

Farqui · July 28, 2017

I changed my 'tips'...

Ref;

Farqui · July 28, 2017

I quite fancy the 2010 grill

Mark / @lockeyboy, what plans do you have in mind?

lockeyboy · July 28, 2017

1 hour ago, Farqui said:

I quite fancy the 2010 grill

Mark / @lockeyboy, what plans do you have in mind?

Hi Lee

not sure to be honest, having just lost my single key for my Accord, making it the worlds heaviest and most pointless paperweight, a new key is top of the list!

dougie175 · July 28, 2017

11 hours ago, Farqui said:

I changed my 'tips'...

Ref;

And you didn't start a build thread! You disappoint me sir! ;-)

Farqui · July 28, 2017

@dougie175 Oh but I did buddy, earlier this morning #phew

Farqui · July 28, 2017

@dougie175 http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/index.php?/topic/112713-GS-450H-my-first-Lexus

rock on · July 29, 2017

Steve (Bigniks) kitted his from aimgain including front & rear bumpers,had a wheel change. & Possibly a colour change.

It's been a while since I've seen it & pbucket is useless.

Some old pics.

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Farqui · July 31, 2017

Options from Japan http://www.admiration.ne.jp/products/index.php/search?cell003=LEXUS&cell004=GS&cell005=UZS+190%2FGRS+191・196+H17.09～H19.09+M%2FC+前&cell029=RICERCATO+BUMPER+TYPE

Example grill

Also; http://www.lx-mode.jp/lineup/2010/09/lexus-gs450h460350-08model.php

dougie175 · July 31, 2017

I like these lamps they look very nice!

lockeyboy · July 31, 2017

11 hours ago, Farqui said:

Options from Japan http://www.admiration.ne.jp/products/index.php/search?cell003=LEXUS&cell004=GS&cell005=UZS+190%2FGRS+191・196+H17.09～H19.09+M%2FC+前&cell029=RICERCATO+BUMPER+TYPE

Example grill

Also; http://www.lx-mode.jp/lineup/2010/09/lexus-gs450h460350-08model.php

From the first link I'd definitely take the wheels and the exhausts, can't beat two twin pipes

from the second I like the coloured lexus badges, would be interesting to see what they look like in the flesh

time to check what the yen is worth...

lockeyboy · August 1, 2017

Mine has arrived

first thing to do is give it a good clean

then I have a strange desire to hydro wrap bits...

dougie175 · August 1, 2017

2 minutes ago, lockeyboy said:

Mine has arrived

first thing to do is give it a good clean

then I have a strange desire to hydro wrap bits...

Love it! Look superb, I have developed a huge love of the GS recently, look forward to future progress

Farqui · August 1, 2017

Mark / @lockeyboy, good to finally see your new chariot.

Wrapping bits? Oh dreary me, what are you thinking!

More importantly, how are you getting along with it?

lockeyboy · August 1, 2017

It's surprised me how quickly it can get to the appropriate speed limit (and not a single mph over)

effortless drive, which won't be said of the polishing that needs doing. At some point I think it had a full valet with every grade of sandpaper

lockeyboy · August 1, 2017

Just now, Farqui said:

Mark /@lockeyboy, good to finally see your new chariot.

Wrapping bits? Oh dreary me, what are you thinking!

More importantly, how are you getting along with it?

Just drove it home today, very impressed

ls400 mk4 (pictured behind) is now Sorn, mk3 (not pictured) is back on the road

two consecutive weekend trips to Dorset (in the wife's RX) mean neither will get anywhere near a wash until the end of the month...

theres something very odd about hydro dipping but I can't help but like it

Farqui · August 1, 2017

Excellent, glad to hear that you've stretched her legs already.

Ah, the state of your paintwork sounds familiar. I hope that you're up to the job of buffing her back to gleamyness. You'd best be eatin' plenty of spinach ;)

Farqui · August 2, 2017

@lockeyboy, i guess you'll be keen to hydro dip the wooden interior bits'n'bobets?

I quite fancy a set of DRL's but can't find any aftermarket options that I like/look OEM.

I thought I saw an LED DRL/fog light option in Japan yesterday but I can't seem to find it today

lockeyboy · August 2, 2017

1 hour ago, Farqui said:

@lockeyboy, i guess you'll be keen to hydro dip the wooden interior bits'n'bobets?

I quite fancy a set of DRL's but can't find any aftermarket options that I like/look OEM.

I thought I saw an LED DRL/fog light option in Japan yesterday but I can't seem to find it today

Hi Lee

I was thinking under the engine bay (the covers) or the wheels (carbon effect) but they'd need to be perfect beforehand I assume so seems pretty superfluous

first job, second key @ £250 (not lexus prices )

such a great car