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Custom F logo door light courtesy projector

There are quite a lot of door courtesy light projectors out there that project a logo to the ground when you open the door. Some of them are printed on film which isn't a sharp image. To get a sharp image the logo needs to be printed on glass. I wasn't to keen …

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Touchless boot opening

Thought i'd share a quick video of the kick sensor boot opening mod.  The system works in combination with uprated struts sold by SGS engineering and some medium strength die springs. I then installed a universal kick sensor that triggers a unlock signal. Here is t…

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Paintless Dent Removal (PDR) by DentFX

I noticed a nasty little dent on the top of the rear right door. No idea how this dent got there as it's more higher up and couldn't have happened in a car park as I haven't driven for days. Nevertheless, needed to get this eyesore sorted. Decided to go …

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VLAND tail lights & DRL activation on unlock/approach

So I recently managed to source a set of rear VLAND tail-lights for my IS250 for a very reasonable price. I didn't like how when the parking lights are off and you apply the brakes, only the outer section lights up. This is how the factory connectors are wired up, …

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Auto-Folding mirrors on lock and unlock

The second generation IS250 that come equipped with auto-folding mirrors do not allow for folding the mirrors once ignition is turned off. This is because the switch is wired via the ACC +12v supply going to the mirror motor. Power folding mirror motors regardless…

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WALD Style Rear Spoiler

I managed to source a good priced WALD style replica boot-lid spoiler. The original WALD one is rather expensive and there are a few different replicas of this around. I got the replica made with ABS plastic just like the original and not the fibreglass stuff as I’m no…

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Powder-coated wheels in Dark anthracite

As some of you may know Lexus alloys wheels are prone to corrosion. When my car was still within the warranty period, I had the wheels changed a few times under warranty that's how quickly they corrode. The wheels are in a horrific condition at the moment, so i'…

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Full respray to Ultrasonic Blue

It's nearly coming up to 6 years since I changed my car colour to pearl white by wrapping with Hexis brand vinyl. The original post of my car wrap project can be found by clicking here . It's now time to remove this wrap. I decided to go for a full respray an…

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