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Old 07-02-15, 10:53 PM
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So little by little I've been adding to my 09 ES350. I started with lights. I put in bright white HID headlights and fog lights.


I put in some very bright white LED reverse lights



I put in orange LED turn signals



Because I switched to LED I had to install a new turn signal flasher. One that would support LEDs otherwise they would hyperflash.

The tail lights, brake lights, and license plate lights I left alone. Well actually I did try LEDs for the brake and tail lights but then the light comes on in the dash that tells there's a brake or tail light out so I just went back to stock.
The third brake light and the license plate lights were already LEDs so they look great.



I put in the Lexus projection ghost lights in all four doors so it shines Lexus on the ground when you open the doors.



I put in neon blue LED Lexus illuminated scuff plates.



I put in 2 - 12" neon blue LED strips for the footwell lights.







I added a neon blue LED shifter ****.



LEDs in the mirrors.



Bright white LEDs in the center console and glove box.







Then came the stereo. I got a Kenwood 7" touchscreen with all the bells and whistles.








The amp and 12" subs in the trunk. I also put in a 12" neon blue LED strip in place of the trunk light.





I put on some Gunmetal Grey 7 spoke rims on Michelin tires.









I think I'm tinting the windows next.

Any other ideas ?
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Did you have NAV to begin with or did you use an aftermarket dash kit?
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Did you have NAV to begin with or did you use an aftermarket dash kit?
I did not have navigation to begin with
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Can you post the site of where you bought the new flasher relay for your turn signals?

You could add resistors to the brake lights to get them not to throw a code too...
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I liked the glowing gear shaft and Lexus glowing logo

Is there a site i can order those?
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Loving the ghost lights... I want
Old 07-07-15, 05:33 PM
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http://www.amazon.com/81980-50030-066500-4650-Electronic-Flasher-Toyota/dp/B008C9YS0Y

Here is the flasher

I got everything from Amazon


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I had the windows tinted today. I had all windows except the windshield done at 30%
I love it. What do you think ?



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Something I forgot to put in my original post. I put LEDs in my side mirror puddle lights.


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Gotta say that those side view mirrors with the lighting are pretty cool. I just got mine tinted too. It really helped tone down the cashmere interior which was just a little too cashmere for me lol. Really made a difference.

If you still have your oem wheels, you can get them powder coated any color you desire for around $500. I just got mine done but went a little too dark when trying to match the liquid graphite color. Lesson learned- order a free swatch before you get work done.
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Originally Posted by elvaan
I liked the glowing gear shaft and Lexus glowing logo

Is there a site i can order those?
The shifter **** I ordered from Amazon.
The Lexus illuminated scuff plates also called door sills was the only thing I didn't get off Amazon. I ordered them from AliExpress.




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http://m.aliexpress.com/item/32353900701.html
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00RW10XCK/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1436317285&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SY200_QL40&keywords=illuminated+shifter+****+for+lexus&dpPl=1&dpID=51m7Q8aX4yL&ref=plSrch


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Originally Posted by Nutsplats
Something I forgot to put in my original post. I put LEDs in my side mirror puddle lights.
How hard was the install?
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Default Puddle Lights Install

Angle the mirror all the way up and with a little force pull the bottom half of the mirror out of the clips holding it in. Then slide the mirror down and out of the hooks holding the top half of the mirror in.







With a Phillips head screw driver take out the 4 screws holding the 2 halves of the mirror together.




Separate the 2 halves of the mirror







Disconnect the connector for the puddle light.




Slide the light assembly out the bottom.




Twist out the bulb socket and put your LED in.




Go in reverse order to put it back together.

Once you get to putting the glass back in slide the top of the mirror into the hooks on the back side and with some force pop the bottom half of the mirror back into place.




This is the back side of the mirror.

Hope this helps.
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How do I install a new shifter **** like the one you have? I need a new one because the old owner destroyed my current one with cig buds.


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