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[azza]

Hi guys thought I would just drop in and say hi as a new owner of an Altezza and current owner of an RX300, previous owner of a SC400. Hope the car lives up to its reputation!! I was umming and arring about whether to buy a BMW 318i sports model or the Altezza, but finally today fell down on the side of Toyota :). Hope you guys will be able to offer expert advice when I come crawling to you for help. Like....now!

1. The mrs wants to rebadge the Altezza to IS200. Where can I go to get a Lexus grill with emblem?

2. Will the Lexus airbags install correctly into an Altezza? Or are the electrics different?

3. Let me guess, the navi and TV can`t be converted to Australia/NZ? If not are there alternative aftermarket versions that can be installed into the car`s current config?

4. Anyone know where I can lay my hands on the tail light covers and possibly a rear spoiler?

I thought I may as well jump into this forum with both feet :)

Thanks in advance for any help you can offer with the above questions!!!!!!!!

[frylai]

Hi and welcome,

It's a great choice that you have got an Altezza instead of a BMW,

Heres the answers to your questions.

1 - you need to get a whole new Lexus Grille for a Lexus badge.

2 - Air bag should be the same as the tezzas

3 - No one in NZ have provided bav systems, and as long as BMW and Holden is not willing to do it it's not going to be possible.

4 - I can get you the tails lights covers a spoilers...

And you are welcome!

Matt :)

[azza]

Thanks Matty for the reply,

OK,

1. Whats the damage on the light covers?

2. Damage on a small rear spoiler, preferrably one with a built in stop light?

3. Lexus grill?

4.Lexus airbag?

5. Black pearl emblem kit?

Cheers

[frylai]

1. Its stuck on wiht adhensives, no damge

2. Small lip spoilers ares tuck on with adhesives, no damage

3. ?

4. ?

5. yes?

Matt :D

[lextcy]

I think he meant damage as in how much they cost

[frylai]

Oh, well i will PM or e-mail him then...haha

Matt :)

[azza]

Yeh sorry I am having a chuckle here at the moment. I did mean costs :D

[frylai]

For a full Lexus Conversion you will need...

-Lexus Front Grille

-L Wheel Caps

-Rear Emblems (Lexus) (L) (IS200/300)

-Long Antenna

-Lexus Steering Emblem

-Lexus Speakers Cover

-Roof side moldings

-Front Euro Frame Holder

Thats pretty much for now...

Matt :D

[stephenc]

I think he meant damage as in how much they cost

:D

[voiceinsideyou]

For a full Lexus Conversion you will need...

-Lexus Front Grille

-L Wheel Caps

-Rear Emblems (Lexus) (L) (IS200/300)

-Long Antenna

-Lexus Steering Emblem

-Lexus Speakers Cover

-Roof side moldings

-Front Euro Frame Holder

... and what about the "Altezza" that's normally on the dash? Gotta get rid of that somehow... :D

[frylai]

that too but it is far too costly to get them...

Matt :D

[voiceinsideyou]

You could always just open it up and scrape it off/paint over it, right? Or put some kind of Lexus sticker over it to hide it. :P

[azza]

Ok, I have ordered all the necessary parts from Matt. THANX :) . When I have the full conversion completed I will post before and after pics.

As it stands at the moment modifications to be made are:

Replace exterior bagdes with Black Pearl emblem set.

Replace steering wheel emblem to lexus

Remove Altezza emblem from mesh and replace with Black Pearl L

Engine cover with L mark

Add rear spoiler with built-in LED lights

Replace wheelcaps

Install European door sills with automatic blue light that says LEXUS

Might even take some snaps next to my RX300 :D

[stephenc]

Ok, I have ordered all the necessary parts from Matt. THANX :) . When I have the full conversion completed I will post before and after pics.

As it stands at the moment modifications to be made are:

Replace exterior bagdes with Black Pearl emblem set.

Replace steering wheel emblem to lexus

Remove Altezza emblem from mesh and replace with Black Pearl L

Engine cover with L mark

Add rear spoiler with built-in LED lights

Replace wheelcaps

Install European door sills with automatic blue light that says LEXUS

Might even take some snaps next to my RX300 :D

...don't forget the "Lexus" stamped window glass :P

[azza]

DOH,

I will replace the windows in Australia. They are going to have a heart attack about privacy glass. Aussies are getting their nickers in a knott now about that, Saying GOD privacy glass looks cool!! Why is it only imported cars can have it, we want it. The answer will be to eliminate all privacy glass in the near future

[?UESTLOVE]

Hey! My Glass says Toyota!

Im after all the Altezza accesorries, while your after all the IS acc..Ironic! I got the stock grill if you havent got it yet

[stephenc]

Hey! My Glass says Toyota!

Lexus glass here :P