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Old Feb 5, 2007 | 01:41 AM
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I've been wanting to do this. What do you guys think of these? This is a photoshop rendering of what it would look like.

Old Feb 5, 2007 | 01:50 AM
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different...Not so bad...I guess it matches the hubcaps better too
Old Feb 5, 2007 | 02:37 AM
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different...Not so bad...I guess it matches the hubcaps better too
ha ha ha. I'm actually going to get 17"s before I take on this little project.
Old Feb 5, 2007 | 02:42 AM
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So your basically just looking to get the OE lip in Thundercloud, or some variation of silver/grey. That should look pretty good
Old Feb 5, 2007 | 02:42 AM
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That's not as bad as I would've thought.
Old Feb 5, 2007 | 02:44 AM
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Also, I see that you shaved the door handles via photoshop.
Is this an actual project of yours or just for fun in ps?
Old Feb 5, 2007 | 03:14 AM
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I like it but I think black or maybe shadow mica would look better
Old Feb 5, 2007 | 03:22 AM
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it actually reminds me of when someone gets a body kit and doesn't paint it. a person who doesn't know enough about scions to know that that is a stock lip may think that you just bought a bodykit from someone with a silver car. But if you like it i wouldn't let that keep you from doing it it is just something o consider before getting out the paint.
Old Feb 5, 2007 | 04:07 AM
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Do this two-tone.
Old Feb 5, 2007 | 04:08 AM
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^^^^one hot box!
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thanks for all your suggestions guys. im just throwing around some ideas for some mods and i wanted some feedback. i like that body kit on the photo above. i know im getting rims very soon, but i want to do a little more.
Old Feb 5, 2007 | 07:18 AM
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its got that old school lexus vibe, i'm diggin it
Old Feb 5, 2007 | 03:16 PM
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If you go gray, I suggest adding some gray to a few other areas to make the gray and white more balanced.
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I like a little more color contrast, but to each their own. Looks good, and like "Batmobox" says, perhaps in a few other areas.
Old Feb 6, 2007 | 12:00 AM
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some one kinda has what your looking for
Old Feb 6, 2007 | 12:53 AM
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you guys are so helpful i love it! im liking more contrast now. maybe shadow mica... hmm..
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:D
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Originally Posted by Dingo
Do this two-tone.
LEXUSESQUE!
Old Feb 6, 2007 | 11:10 AM
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^^^^WOW...love the body kit
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I like it - subtle, but noticeable. The TCM is perfect, IMO.



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