TTE front bumper + washers
TTE front bumper + washers
26-06-2016, 12:19 AM
But I do prefer the lack of spray all over the bonnet (was reminded of it in the courtesy car I had yesterday, and don't miss it
)In terms of legality, having washers is the least of your problems. With HIDs it's also illegal not to have auto self-levelling and an incorrect reflector.
Mine has always got through its MOT except the last one where the beam pattern didn't comply (new machine or something) but the nice people at Lexus just swapped them over for halogen bulbs and passed it :thumbup:
2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
Gotta say looking at Keiths car that it looks good with the washers in as well - and the front end looks so different and so much better with the de-tango'd headlights :drool:
But I do prefer the lack of spray all over the bonnet (was reminded of it in the courtesy car I had yesterday, and don't miss it )
In terms of legality, having washers is the least of your problems. With HIDs it's also illegal not to have auto self-levelling and an incorrect reflector.
Mine has always got through its MOT except the last one where the beam pattern didn't comply (new machine or something) but the nice people at Lexus just swapped them over for halogen bulbs and passed it :thumbup:
2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
26-06-2016, 01:52 AM
parthiban In terms of legality, having washers is the least of your problems. With HIDs it's also illegal not to have auto self-levelling and an incorrect reflector.It's not illegal to not have self-levelling, since that's a requirement for new vehicles, not aftermarket HIDs.
The status of aftermarket HIDs is somewhat questionable. The DoT issued a statement saying they "believe" them to be illegal, but for them to have to use a word like that and not just say "they are illegal", shows that there's still some uncertainty and lack of enforcement.
The issue of your headlamp washers spraying your bonnet when you wash the windscreen depends on your model year. My early IS200 (1999) has a separate button for headlamp washers, it's not linked to the windscreen washers.
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IS200 Turbo project now just about complete ! See my thread here and leave your comments.
Now running standalone Syvecs ECU and no stock ECU !
steviewevie
26-06-2016, 01:52 AM #22parthiban In terms of legality, having washers is the least of your problems. With HIDs it's also illegal not to have auto self-levelling and an incorrect reflector.It's not illegal to not have self-levelling, since that's a requirement for new vehicles, not aftermarket HIDs.
The status of aftermarket HIDs is somewhat questionable. The DoT issued a statement saying they "believe" them to be illegal, but for them to have to use a word like that and not just say "they are illegal", shows that there's still some uncertainty and lack of enforcement.
The issue of your headlamp washers spraying your bonnet when you wash the windscreen depends on your model year. My early IS200 (1999) has a separate button for headlamp washers, it's not linked to the windscreen washers.
IS200 Turbo project now just about complete ! See my thread here and leave your comments.
Now running standalone Syvecs ECU and no stock ECU !
26-06-2016, 02:27 AM
steviewevie It's not illegal to not have self-levelling, since that's a requirement for new vehicles, not aftermarket HIDs.
The status of aftermarket HIDs is somewhat questionable. The DoT issued a statement saying they "believe" them to be illegal, but for them to have to use a word like that and not just say "they are illegal", shows that there's still some uncertainty and lack of enforcement.
The issue of your headlamp washers spraying your bonnet when you wash the windscreen depends on your model year. My early IS200 (1999) has a separate button for headlamp washers, it's not linked to the windscreen washers.
Ahh fair point, I guess there is a bit of uncertainty around aftermarket HIDs, which is why I'm not too bothered about whether I have washers or not as I'm sure if they wanted to they could create trouble.
Yep I've got a separate button too, but when the headlights are on, first windscreen wash also activates the headlamp washers :Sulk:
2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
steviewevie It's not illegal to not have self-levelling, since that's a requirement for new vehicles, not aftermarket HIDs.
The status of aftermarket HIDs is somewhat questionable. The DoT issued a statement saying they "believe" them to be illegal, but for them to have to use a word like that and not just say "they are illegal", shows that there's still some uncertainty and lack of enforcement.
The issue of your headlamp washers spraying your bonnet when you wash the windscreen depends on your model year. My early IS200 (1999) has a separate button for headlamp washers, it's not linked to the windscreen washers.
Ahh fair point, I guess there is a bit of uncertainty around aftermarket HIDs, which is why I'm not too bothered about whether I have washers or not as I'm sure if they wanted to they could create trouble.
Yep I've got a separate button too, but when the headlights are on, first windscreen wash also activates the headlamp washers :Sulk:
2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
26-06-2016, 05:42 AM
steviewevie Russell, I wonder if the mesh in your bumper is different somehow, did you get one of those bumpers without the mesh then get the mesh separately ?
Well I am starting to wonder, the bumper has come with mesh which is supposed to be Lexus so we'll see I guess. I am picking the car up this evening so shall see and post some pics.
Thanks for the pictures parthiban and keith both look good actually :thumbup1:
I am wondering bout the washers now though as my HIDs are factory fit so may require them? agree with the lack of overspray on the bonnet as a bonus though
Guess i'll find out on MOT time I guess, they have the self levelling etcAlso - does the undertray fir back on okay with this bumper?
russelllinn
26-06-2016, 05:42 AM #24steviewevie Russell, I wonder if the mesh in your bumper is different somehow, did you get one of those bumpers without the mesh then get the mesh separately ?
Well I am starting to wonder, the bumper has come with mesh which is supposed to be Lexus so we'll see I guess. I am picking the car up this evening so shall see and post some pics.
Thanks for the pictures parthiban and keith both look good actually :thumbup1:
I am wondering bout the washers now though as my HIDs are factory fit so may require them? agree with the lack of overspray on the bonnet as a bonus though
Guess i'll find out on MOT time I guess, they have the self levelling etcAlso - does the undertray fir back on okay with this bumper?
26-06-2016, 07:22 AM
russelllinn I am wondering bout the washers now though as my HIDs are factory fit so may require them? agree with the lack of overspray on the bonnet as a bonus though
Also - does the undertray fir back on okay with this bumper?
Is yours an IS300? If so then prob best to keep the washers as that keeps everything legal - Originally IS300s that were fitted with styling kits had no washers, but Lexus actually replaced bumpers with those with the washer cutouts for owners that raised this issue as by law cars with HIDs need to have washers as Steve said above.
I don't think there are any problems with the undertray, it's a proper Toyota/Lexus part at the end of the day so is designed to fit properly
2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
russelllinn I am wondering bout the washers now though as my HIDs are factory fit so may require them? agree with the lack of overspray on the bonnet as a bonus though
Also - does the undertray fir back on okay with this bumper?
Is yours an IS300? If so then prob best to keep the washers as that keeps everything legal - Originally IS300s that were fitted with styling kits had no washers, but Lexus actually replaced bumpers with those with the washer cutouts for owners that raised this issue as by law cars with HIDs need to have washers as Steve said above.
I don't think there are any problems with the undertray, it's a proper Toyota/Lexus part at the end of the day so is designed to fit properly
2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
26-06-2016, 07:28 AM
So in theory you could remove the headlamp washers and it wouldn't be an issue. It does help if you keep the headlamps clean though, i.e. to reduce the possibility of dirt on the headlamps causing unwanted beam deflection.
It would be interesting to have a photo of the bumper in question so as to be able to see how the mesh looks compared to the other photos already posted.
IS200 Turbo project now just about complete ! See my thread here and leave your comments.
Now running standalone Syvecs ECU and no stock ECU !
steviewevie
26-06-2016, 07:28 AM #26There's no specific legal requirements for your headlamp washers to stay working once the car isn't new. My previous car had factory HIDs, and the self-levelling kept going wrong, but it was never an MoT issue (it's not tested in the MoT).
So in theory you could remove the headlamp washers and it wouldn't be an issue. It does help if you keep the headlamps clean though, i.e. to reduce the possibility of dirt on the headlamps causing unwanted beam deflection.
It would be interesting to have a photo of the bumper in question so as to be able to see how the mesh looks compared to the other photos already posted.
IS200 Turbo project now just about complete ! See my thread here and leave your comments.
Now running standalone Syvecs ECU and no stock ECU !
26-06-2016, 11:54 AM
I'm not sure what either was going on about but I like the bumper as it is though :biggrin:
Before:
![[Image: front.jpg]](http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss17/berry622/front.jpg)
After
![[Image: Photo0575.jpg]](http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss17/berry622/Photo0575.jpg)
![[Image: Photo0577.jpg]](http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss17/berry622/Photo0577.jpg)
What do people think?
russelllinn
26-06-2016, 11:54 AM #27Bumper's been fitted, I don't understand what the bodyshop means to be honest, as the mesh I think would cover the parts, I spoke to a different person when I picked it up and he said that when he was trying to fit it the TTE one sat closer and was touching and felt that there would have been conflict with the bumper.
I'm not sure what either was going on about but I like the bumper as it is though :biggrin:
Before:
After
What do people think?
26-06-2016, 12:18 PM
EDIT - Yeah I know the horns gotta go, just trying to see where to put them too as I heave heard they can go on the front crash bar but can't see where yet!
russelllinn
26-06-2016, 12:18 PM #29Cheers Keith I am very chuffed, it has changed the look of the car completely I reckon and all for the better
EDIT - Yeah I know the horns gotta go, just trying to see where to put them too as I heave heard they can go on the front crash bar but can't see where yet!
26-06-2016, 12:22 PM
For horn repositioning, see my thread here. It's the same on the IS300 as on the IS200.
IS200 Turbo project now just about complete ! See my thread here and leave your comments.
Now running standalone Syvecs ECU and no stock ECU !
steviewevie
26-06-2016, 12:22 PM #30Looking good :thumbup:
For horn repositioning, see my thread here. It's the same on the IS300 as on the IS200.
IS200 Turbo project now just about complete ! See my thread here and leave your comments.
Now running standalone Syvecs ECU and no stock ECU !
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