More Weird OEM Upgrades for the IS300H F Sport

[Andrew888]

Ahoy!

Reading Japanese blogs I've decided to speak to my friend in JPN to try out these little cosmetic OEM addons.

 

First up RCF rear bumper winglets.. Already painted in 1H9 Mercury Grey so it was a case of dremeling out on the inside and as it comes with 3M adhesive it will stick right on.

 

Next up..

GS300H Gearknob - difference is that the IS300H doesnt have the matching contrast stitching. Fairly easy to install, just pull down the leather boot and unscrew the old shift knob. Feels and looks nice imo..

 

Weatherstrip Mod. - This I find very useful as no joke wind noise is slightly reduced and closing of the front door gives an even more upmarket 'thunk'. B Pillar is also is cleaner as rainwater cannot get in. Weatherstrips are again from an older GS. Easy to install. Just mask off the trim area and use a trim tool to lever up, the first 2 clips will pop off giving enough room to fit the rubber tab into the door. Use alcohol to clean the door edge as the weatherstrip is self adhesive. Test fit without peeling off the backing so you are confident where it will go and then commit.

 

Next Upgrade are CT200H Door Check Strap covers..

And Lastly as the room rolls their eyes.. Genuine JDM Alarm Stickers..

 

Did not source parts from Lexus UK as they are well overpriced. It was a combination of Japan and the USA.

 

Lesson endeth.. lol

 

 

[martslexus]

Nice one Andrew, not sure about the winglets (what do they do exactly?). Door mods are of more interest. You list the part number of one side (RR), do you have the part number of the other side (LR)? Also the catch covers appeal, do you have their part number please?

I know what you mean about UK parts pricing. Can you share your supplier web addresses in US & Japan?

[rayaans]

3 hours ago, martslexus said:

Nice one Andrew, not sure about the winglets (what do they do exactly?). Door mods are of more interest. You list the part number of one side (RR), do you have the part number of the other side (LR)? Also the catch covers appeal, do you have their part number please?

I know what you mean about UK parts pricing. Can you share your supplier web addresses in US & Japan?

Aerodynamics INNIT! They're supposed to give the car more stability at high speed - not entirely sure whether it would work on the IS but it seems to do the job for the RC and GS-F

[Normski]

Love mods that go across models! Well done Andrew 

[Andrew888]

6 hours ago, martslexus said:

Nice one Andrew, not sure about the winglets (what do they do exactly?). Door mods are of more interest. You list the part number of one side (RR), do you have the part number of the other side (LR)? Also the catch covers appeal, do you have their part number please?

I know what you mean about UK parts pricing. Can you share your supplier web addresses in US & Japan?

Hi Mate

winglets no idea.. lol just fancied them.

Both part numbers are in the pics for the weatherstrip

67895-30040
67896-30040

The Check strap covers are

68622-53010
68621-53010

L+R

 

I have friends in the states and JPN so I get all my gear from them. However Amayama is a good source for JPN parts.

[Guest]

Aerodynamics INNIT! They're supposed to give the car more stability at high speed - not entirely sure whether it would work on the IS but it seems to do the job for the RC and GS-F

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.digitaltrends.com/cars/a-peek-into-the-lexus-aerodynamic-laboratory/amp/


Aerodynamic flow around wheels on the ground is incredibly complex.



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[martslexus]

Thank you Andrew888