Lexusfreak Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 This is going to be a busy month for my 2005 ES & just thought I would share......I just received my 17" ES 350 alloys yesterday (thanks to my in-law's as they brought them back from Florida for me), cleaned them up last night & they look absolutely brand spanking new! :D What a deal I got on e-bay for them (these things are about $800 a piece from the dealer up here). She's going in for Tint, Rust-proofing & a complete detail job this Saturday (I'm leaving the car with my guy for a few days) & shortly after that......it will be time for new tires! B) Naturally our digital camera got euchred not 10 days ago & I can't take before & after photo's....but I will update with pics as soon as I can. By the end of April.....I should have the car pretty much the exact way I want it. Stay tuned... :D Pics below... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcfish Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 This is going to be a busy month for my 2005 ES & just thought I would share......I just received my 17" ES 350 alloys yesterday (thanks to my in-law's as they brought them back from Florida for me), cleaned them up last night & they look absolutely brand spanking new! :D What a deal I got on e-bay for them (these things are about $800 a piece from the dealer up here). She's going in for Tint, Rust-proofing & a complete detail job this Saturday (I'm leaving the car with my guy for a few days) & shortly after that......it will be time for new tires! B) Naturally our digital camera got euchred not 10 days ago & I can't take before & after photo's....but I will update with pics as soon as I can. By the end of April.....I should have the car pretty much the exact way I want it. Stay tuned... :D Sounds like an exciting time for you and the lex, We'll wait patiently for the pix. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexusfreak Posted April 2, 2008 Author Share Posted April 2, 2008 A couple of teaser pics of the new alloys in the meantime (hope to have a better camera soon too lol)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexusfreak Posted April 10, 2008 Author Share Posted April 10, 2008 Phase One: Completed - Just got the car back from my detailer.....completely detailed, rust-proofed/undercoated & last but not least tinted with Solar Gard 22% charcoal tint on all windows. Phase Two will consist of new ES 350 alloys & new tires probably in about a month (tires are on back order). What a difference the tint makes & I am extremely happy with how the car is starting to look (sorry for the quick pics....will update when phase two is complete). In the meantime.....enjoy! B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcfish Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Looking pretty sharp B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexucan Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 I DO love the colour of that car! And you can never go wrong with getting the windows tinted. I've always said it somehow adds a special "something" to the overall look of any vehicle. The only thing I wouldn't have done is use such shiny wet looking tire dressing. It makes the tires look like glazed donuts, IMO, but that's just me. I prefer a more satiny appearance. Anyways, your new Lex is really looking sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexusfreak Posted April 12, 2008 Author Share Posted April 12, 2008 Thanks guy's.....Lexucan, the pics were taken right out of the detail shop, that's why the tires were so 'glazy'.....many detail shops do it that way. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexusfreak Posted May 1, 2008 Author Share Posted May 1, 2008 My new tires have arrived finally (!) & getting them installed next Tuesday (May 6th) along with a 4 wheel alignment. Pics to follow soon after. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esowers Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Nicely done - lookin' good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vltita Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 I think your car will look very classy! Nicely done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviej Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 needs a lip spoiler in the back.. . . . . and some fuzzy dice. I like the color and the tint. What treads you putting on? steviej Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexusfreak Posted May 8, 2008 Author Share Posted May 8, 2008 needs a lip spoiler in the back.. . . . . and some fuzzy dice. I like the color and the tint. What treads you putting on? steviej Care to take a wild guess Steve? Goodyear Triple Tred's my friend (215 55 17)....they were back ordered almost a month, but it was worth the wait.....and I got them for wholesale. New wheels & tires are on & I have to say the car looks just fantastic now (the ES 350 wheels really work well on the 330).....I sold my old wheels/tires to a gent from Toronto who is a member here & owns a 96 LS (enjoy Dave). I will post pics of everything soon (including my Son's car seat). ;) I highly suggest a nice light tint for your new GS Steve......with that white color it will look outstanding. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcfish Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Don't mean to highjack, But Stevie you have to post some pix of the GS B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexusfreak Posted May 8, 2008 Author Share Posted May 8, 2008 Don't mean to highjack, But Stevie you have to post some pix of the GS B) Mods have already been on him to bud. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexusfreak Posted May 12, 2008 Author Share Posted May 12, 2008 Phase Two: Completed I plan to take some better pics soon (I was visiting my parents in Toronto over the weekend & borrowed my Dad's camera)...but here are some quick shots I thought I would share (pics don't do it justice actually).....I'm quite pleased how the new wheels look.....and the new tires are awesome! B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 The wheels really look great! Much better than the daisy-look 05-06 wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexusfreak Posted May 13, 2008 Author Share Posted May 13, 2008 The wheels really look great! Much better than the daisy-look 05-06 wheels. Thanks Steve....I am very pleased how they look too......it took a while, but I finally got the car the way I want it now. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcfish Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 The wheels really look great! Much better than the daisy-look 05-06 wheels. Thanks Steve....I am very pleased how they look too......it took a while, but I finally got the car the way I want it now. :) Again, Very sharp B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbokun Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 Hey Lexusfreak.......THAT'S MY CAR.....COLOR AND TINT. YOU MUST HAVE SEEN MY 330 GO BY! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexusfreak Posted May 20, 2008 Author Share Posted May 20, 2008 Hey Lexusfreak.......THAT'S MY CAR.....COLOR AND TINT. YOU MUST HAVE SEEN MY 330 GO BY! :D Would love to see the pics db! Welcome to LOC. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbokun Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 Well, I will need to take a picture, because my current pictures are in the snow and pre-tint. Then I will figure out how to insert the picture. Oh, maybe I have one on this computer.....No I don't. I will catch up with you later. Yes, I do have the stock wheels...yours look better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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