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Title: I Just Bought An Altezza / A Lexus IS!
Description: Changing the cars looks: some guidelines


Brian_J - November 9, 2005 02:56 PM (GMT)
So you have bought your new Lexus/Altezza and you want to it to look good. There are a couple cosmetic options that are synonymous amongst Altezza (and other car owners). Here are a list of things that you can do with your Lexus in terms of Looks:

1. Lower it. Lets face it, the factory ride height on our cars are waaaaay too high. Lower it with some sports springs or if you can afford it, coilovers.
2. Slap a bodykit on it. Common ‘demand’ for our cars with little ‘supply’ for it.
3. Get your car some new shoes. Get bigger, wider, badder rims to suit the aggressive look on our cars


Ride Height:

There are many places to go for to lower your ride height. In fact, it is probably the easiest next to changing your wheels. Aftermarket springs can be found at most reputable workshops. We recommend:
IS Motor Racing: http://www.ismotorracing.com/
Dynamic Racing Concepts: http://www.dynamicracingconcepts.com.au/
Be sure to check out our topics in the ‘Braking and HandlingForum

Bodykits:

Because our cars are pretty unique, genuine items will be hard to find. For the best fit, factory kits are the way to go. Lexus can provide a clean looking set of sideskirts and rear lip. Lexus offers two options for the front, either this
Elegance Front Lip Spoiler here:
user posted image
OR the Legana Front Bar below
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If these aren’t to your liking, there are many shops around Sydney that offer replica kits for the is. However, some of these places are to be avoided. If any of you find a good place to get kits that fit well and don’t cost an arm and a leg, please tell us!

Original kits, mainly originating from Japan can also be sourced from many workshops, but beware, due to the low numbers of these being purchased, and the quality of the product, expect to pay a lot of money for these.

After you find your kit, you will want to get it painted. We recommend either:
Dynamic Racing Concepts: http://www.dynamicracingconcepts.com.au/
Currans Accident Repair Centre: http://www.currans.com.au/

Wheels:

Again, very easy to find. From your local Bob Jane to specialist tyre shops like Tempe Tyres, Ozzy Tyres etcetc. The good things about places like these is that you get [relatively] cheap tyres + rims packages.
For more serious wheel packages such as light weight racing spec rims, you are better off going to a workshop that can import these for you
Be sure to check out our ‘Wheels and Tires' Forum

beerbaron - November 9, 2005 09:58 PM (GMT)
Nice Work Brian ;)

black200 - November 13, 2005 12:05 AM (GMT)
forgot the legana grille!

?uestlove - November 13, 2005 12:22 AM (GMT)
Good Stuff Brian!

xnickx - November 13, 2005 10:21 AM (GMT)
QUOTE (black200 @ Nov 13 2005, 12:05 PM)
forgot the legana grille!

isnt that the legana on the black tezza???

Stephen - November 13, 2005 03:10 PM (GMT)
QUOTE (xnickx @ Nov 13 2005, 05:21 AM)
isnt that the legana on the black tezza???

Yes it is.

Gazer - November 24, 2005 09:37 AM (GMT)
Any advice on how to get the headlights as shown in the pics?

user posted image

Brian_J - November 24, 2005 10:14 AM (GMT)
yea, you can find it on our DIY page
http://altezzaclub.org.au/diymods.htm

and a guide to painting the OEM headlights on a thead just below this one!
http://forum.altezzaclub.org.au/index.php?showtopic=193

rikki-ma - November 18, 2006 04:41 AM (GMT)
Legana grille is possibly the hottest thing out! What are those 2 blue things? Is that supercharged?

xnickx - November 18, 2006 05:09 AM (GMT)
QUOTE (rikki-ma @ Nov 18 2006, 05:41 PM)
Legana grille is possibly the hottest thing out! What are those 2 blue things? Is that supercharged?

:woot: Silicon intercooler piping

dilshan28 - August 19, 2009 11:46 AM (GMT)
Hey, i would like to buy a new sports grill to my altezza. any one know where i can find a trd style grill with the altezza badge?

Stephen - August 19, 2009 11:55 AM (GMT)
QUOTE (dilshan28 @ Aug 19 2009, 09:46 PM)
Hey, i would like to buy a new sports grill to my altezza. any one know where i can find a trd style grill with the altezza badge?

The Altezza mesh grill is no longer in production. You will need to find one in the used market. Mesh grills without the Altezza badge are available.


NewZealanda - November 11, 2009 03:52 PM (GMT)
Farking expensive if you want legana grill in NZ....




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