F-Sport Side View Mirror Reflection(s) - Aluminum Trim Discussion
#33
Lexus Connoisseur
#34
I acknowledge that others obviously have different opinions!
#35
Side View Mirror Reflection
Over the week, I ended up tinting my car. I went with the darkest possible tint available by 3M, as I had a mobile installer come by my office and do the job. I decided to bring in the GS to work today, and I noticed that the stupid mirror reflection is still there! Not only that, now other parts like the vent are showing up as a reflection. At this point, I think it has to do with the properties of the mirror that are causing such a horrible reflection. Keep in mind that the weather is very gloomy here in the South Bay of LA. Ill try to snap a pic once I get me some lunch.
Any ideas as to how we can further bring this to the attention of Lexus? Its soooo damn annoying having that reflection there.
Any ideas as to how we can further bring this to the attention of Lexus? Its soooo damn annoying having that reflection there.
#36
Of course there isn't... Lexus USA / Japan has not addressed the issue as of yet...
The problem is the REFLECTION on the Glossy Striated Aluminum Trim in certain driving conditions..
Related to direction of the Car and the Location of the Sun's beam of light..
As seen here by "Flipside909".. in this thread... Side view mirror reflection fix?
~ Joe Z
The problem is the REFLECTION on the Glossy Striated Aluminum Trim in certain driving conditions..
Related to direction of the Car and the Location of the Sun's beam of light..
As seen here by "Flipside909".. in this thread... Side view mirror reflection fix?
~ Joe Z
#37
I usually drive with the window open, so it is rarely an issue for me.
#38
Lead Lap
It's been eleven thousand degrees lately, touch rolling the windows down.
#40
Today, I noticed that the nickel trim around the black wood also reflects in the mirror / window. But, it doesn't cover a large area. I see the same with the vent trim in the mirror / window of my Prius.
#41
exclusive matchup
iTrader: (4)
reflecting trims inside the car is normal.... actually have that on every car. on all my cars (including my s550 now), i can see the reflections of the internal trims if i choose to focus so. but the key is reflection. if it's not reflecting too much sunlight, it's ok, brain will quickly focus on the objects in the mirror. but aluminum + clear coat + angle (important) reflecting sunlight, that becomes the problem
#42
I see it, but it's no big deal for me because I usually drive in the left lane (fast lane) anyway. I love the clear-coated aluminum, but I wouldn't be disappointed if Lexus deemed it a driving hazard and replaced it with Linear Espresso Wood! IMO, that would look sharp with the Cabernet interior.
#44
So how long did they claim they road tested the 4GS before releasing it to the public? Apparently they didn't road test an F-Sport with aluminum trim...
This is a major concern and a road hazard. For those with brand loyalty and making up unrealistic excuses such as rolling down windows and driving on the left lane, etc. need to get their head out of their a$$. This is a major design flaw by Lexus. Hope they fix it in the next year model.
This is a major concern and a road hazard. For those with brand loyalty and making up unrealistic excuses such as rolling down windows and driving on the left lane, etc. need to get their head out of their a$$. This is a major design flaw by Lexus. Hope they fix it in the next year model.
#45
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (3)
Of course there isn't... Lexus USA / Japan has not addressed the issue as of yet...
The problem is the REFLECTION on the Glossy Striated Aluminum Trim in certain driving conditions..
Related to direction of the Car and the Location of the Sun's beam of light..
As seen here by "Flipside909".. in this thread... Side view mirror reflection fix?
~ Joe Z
The problem is the REFLECTION on the Glossy Striated Aluminum Trim in certain driving conditions..
Related to direction of the Car and the Location of the Sun's beam of light..
As seen here by "Flipside909".. in this thread... Side view mirror reflection fix?
~ Joe Z