Some info Sportcross rain guards.

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rust_nchrome

Discussion Starter · Mar 30, 2010

For all you Sportcross owners that have been wondering about the Oem Toyota Altezza Gita rain guards....sorry to inform you that they are discontinued. Most of you might have already known that, but I didn't.

Since I don't speak much Japanese and engrish is my first language I decided to hit up the next place we might be able to get oem rain guards from, NEW ZEALAND ( cause them dudes speak English). Called about 6 different parts wreckers out there to source one set. No luck. I ended up doing what I didn't want to do...calling the dealer. We all know how much dealer prices can go up to in the states, but in another country? I didn't want to even hear how much they would cost, but when contacting the dealership in Auckland......brother man with the accent told me...."sorry sir no can do."

I then hung up and sobbed quietly in my community college bathroom.

Some guys at other wreckers have my number and info for when they do source a set, so I'm crossing my fingers.

All I want is an OEM TOYOTA ALTEZZA set for my sportcross.

If anything I'll pick up a sedan set, cause they actually look sexy as fukk on Emerson's car. BTW - Thank you Emerson for sending me those photos....hella appreciate that.

Peace and Aloha,
Justin

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sway162

· #21 · Apr 13, 2010 (Edited)

rust_nchrome said:
Josh,

Your car looks great man. I like the progression pics.....
BTW, How does the plastic bra attach? and where did you get your chrome rings for your headlights...and how long did it take for the whole process....My driver side headlight is catching moisture and I'd like to seal them up..

Thanks Justin. I still have a few things to install in the next week or so....just been busy.

The hood deflector is OEM so the fitment is excellent. It has 4 rubber/plastic like clips that connect to the hood. Doesn't scratch the hood at all. Also has hood bumpers that are mounted on the hood inside of the deflector so that it doesn't bump and scratch the hood.

For the headlights, it's pretty much an all day project. You want to take your time and do it perfectly. It took my friend and I about 6-7 hours to complete. Our headlights (just the Sportcross) come with stock chrome housings. So, to get the chrome rings you have to slowly mask off your own. When your masking be sure to remove a lot of the adhesive because some of the chrome can rip off easy with peeling it off.

I followed these two DIYs for the project:
http://my.is/forums/f90/tutorial-how-remove-headlights-226292/
http://my.is/forums/f90/how-open-paint-your-headlights-243263/

I have not had any condensation issues what so ever. It rains a ton in WA. I bought some clear waterproof sealant for automobiles at Autozone and applied it over the OEM glue. Some just re-used the OEM glue and some have removed the OEM glue and added new sealant. I used both. Let me know if you have more questions on this, more than happy to help.

Oh, I think the black painted headlights will be a very nice touch to your sportx...with or without the chrome rings.

Oh, how long did shipping take on the Gita visors?

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rust_nchrome

Discussion Starter · #22 · Apr 14, 2010

Josh,

Thanks for all the info, I'll put that to use.

AS for the shipping it took 4 days to get here. April 8 - April 12th. Awesome service if you ask me.

By any chance do you know anyone that I could get a sport design emblem from? I have an all chrome Sport design grill that I was told came off a gita in Japan, can anyone confirm of a legit chrome sportdesign grill? I'll post in the wanted area as well.

I need some wheel spacers till I get funds for new wheels. I've had about five different grills on the car since I've had it. Can't figure out which one I like.

This was at school and the car was hella dirty. Imma clean her up and take a better pic.

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diegolex

· #23 · Apr 14, 2010

we have the same gril justin...the z-edition grill, all i did was cut the emblem from my stock grill to make it fit the z-edition

rust_nchrome

Discussion Starter · #24 · Apr 14, 2010 (Edited)

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diegolex said:
we have the same gril justin...the z-edition grill, all i did was cut the emblem from my stock grill to make it fit the z-edition

My bad I was talking about the other grill I have.

This is the grill I was asking about. It looks identical to a sport design grill, but its chrome. I want to run it on the car, but I don't have an emblem for it.

I have too many grills.

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NySeSportX

· #25 · Apr 14, 2010

Hey Justin,

I just sent the e-mail out for the Window Visors. I can't wait.

So how did you have to pay for them?

I am guessing that it will not hear back until tomorrow, since it is about 11pm over there.

sway162

· #26 · Apr 14, 2010

rust_nchrome said:
This is the grill I was asking about. I looks identical to a sport design grill, but it chrome. I want to run it on the car, but I don't have an emblem for it.

Take the "L" off the stock Sportcross grill and mount on that one^.

You will need to slightly modify the "L" though. There's a couple options. These are with the z-edition grills though but it should be relatively the same.

This one doesn't have any pics but it's really simple
http://my.is/forums/f90/how-get-l-emblem-z-edition-grill-pics-246677/

This one with pics and a lil different
http://my.is/forums/f90/diy-l-emblem-z-edition-330118/

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diegolex

· #27 · Apr 14, 2010

yup yup Josh is correct!

youre a grillz whore! hehe

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rust_nchrome

Discussion Starter · #28 · Apr 14, 2010

NySeSportX said:
Hey Justin,

I just sent the e-mail out for the Window Visors. I can't wait.

So how did you have to pay for them?

I am guessing that it will not hear back until tomorrow, since it is about 11pm over there.

I only use paypal for transactions. He's a good dude with great communication.

rust_nchrome

Discussion Starter · #29 · Apr 14, 2010

Thanks for the info Josh, I'll look for a stock emblem locally to dremel out.

diegolex said:
yup yup Josh is correct!

youre a grillz whore! hehe

Hahahaaaa Grills were the only thing I could get my hands on for good prices. Since I'm a broke ass I went for whatever I could get here in Hawaii to help on shipping.

I'm just wondering if anyone saw this grill before and what cars it came on?
Its the same as a SD grill but chrome. I've never seen it on any car besides the guy that I bought it from. His had a matching larger Altezza emblem unmodded.

sway162

· #30 · Apr 14, 2010

rust_nchrome said:
AS for the shipping it took 4 days to get here. April 8 - April 12th. Awesome

Damn, that's fast shipping!

diegolex said:
we have the same gril justin...the z-edition grill, all i did was cut the emblem from my stock grill to make it fit the z-edition

Yo Emerson, what way did you do on fitting your "L" on the Z-edition? I'm doing mine next week!

I just don't know what's the best option.

diegolex said:
youre a grillz whore! hehe

LOL

rust_nchrome said:
Thanks for the info Josh, I'll look for a stock emblem locally to dremel out.

Hahahaaaa Grills were the only thing I could get my hands on for good prices. Since I'm a broke ass I went for whatever I could get here in Hawaii to help on shipping.

I'm just wondering if anyone saw this grill before and what cars it came on?
Its the same as a SD grill but chrome. I've never seen it on any car besides the guy that I bought it from. His had a matching larger Altezza emblem unmodded.

No problem Justin! The SD grill was only available for the SD sedan option but now you can buy them here:
L-Tuned Parts - Lexus IS300 Sport Design Grille

I never seen that grill though with an attached Altezza emblem before.

rust_nchrome

Discussion Starter · #31 · Apr 15, 2010

sway162 said:
I never seen that grill though with an attached Altezza emblem before.

Every picture I've seen of the Alteza Gita stock, has a sport design grill with an Big Black Altezza emblem.

I'm just wondering why mine is a chrome grill?

rust_nchrome

Discussion Starter · #32 · Apr 17, 2010

Hey did anyone end up ordering some visors?

I'm not allowed to sell anything yet, but anyone interested in a red altezza emblem for a Zenki grill? How many posts do I have to have before I can sell anything?

NySeSportX

· #33 · Apr 17, 2010

rust_nchrome said:
Hey did anyone end up ordering some visors?

I'm not allowed to sell anything yet, but anyone interested in a red altezza emblem for a Zenki grill? How many posts do I have to have before I can sell anything?

I payed for mine Friday morning. I was using my work e-mail haven't checked it today. Will update you as soon as I know.

As far as I know you have to have at least 50 post to be able to sell in the Market place.

rust_nchrome

Discussion Starter · #34 · Apr 18, 2010

NySeSportX said:
I payed for mine Friday morning. I was using my work e-mail haven't checked it today. Will update you as soon as I know.

As far as I know you have to have at least 50 post to be able to sell in the Market place.

Glad to hear you ordered a set. You'll be glad you held out.

I never noticed, but I'm pretty close to 50 posts....:bigSmile:

Not to sound likea bitchass Just wanted to thank everyone for being hella nice since I've came on the forum. Thanks guys.

diegolex

· #35 · Apr 19, 2010

awwww ur loved! hahaha u bring good stuff over here bro, glad to have u here!

jsquareD

· #36 · Apr 19, 2010

hi from guam!
been googling for the past couple days trying to find the toyota japan vent visors for my IS300. just picked up a 2003 IS300 5MT last week.

would you be willing to give me that contact so i can buy myself a set? thanks in advance!

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diegolex

· #37 · Apr 19, 2010

^^^u looking for sedan ones? hit up Nigel in the vendor forums

Squareback

· #38 · Apr 20, 2010

Yeah and beat it sedan boy. Hahaha. Just playing. Yeah sedan ones are easy to get.

rust_nchrome

Discussion Starter · #39 · Apr 20, 2010

Awww thanks Mummy Emerson. I feel the love all around me...no **** although that sounded **** as fukk. heheheeee

Yessur, as bossman Squareback and Emerson mentioned...Nigel is the man you want to hit up for the visors, if you're looking for sedan ones that is, he has them in stock.

best of luck ...
Aloha.

jsquareD

· #40 · Apr 20, 2010

sorry i went to the sportcross section! got love for all Lexus platforms! except for them SUVs haha

thanks for the help guys!

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