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Old 02-21-12, 09:35 PM
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Default Want to add factory wood accents

Got a 08 Gs350 AWD black interior with red walnut, I want to add a little extra wood around the navi etc. Does anybody have pics of their wood trim with dealer upgrade?
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Its fugly, looks cheap and sucks BIG NO NO
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Is there really even a dealer upgrade? Or are they just using a wood dash kit from carid? I haven't heard of any factory upgrades to the wood trim.
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Like this?? http://www.ebay.com/itm/MADE-USA-047...#ht_8295wt_902
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my car had it, i wasnt a big fan of it. i believe it was added by the 1st owner





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Wow that looks terrible hate when people put plastic imitation wood with real wood.
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Originally Posted by onephatguy
Is there really even a dealer upgrade? Or are they just using a wood dash kit from carid? I haven't heard of any factory upgrades to the wood trim.
Lexus showed me a little accessory book, they want $995 for the extra wood.
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Originally Posted by IXI187IXI
my car had it, i wasnt a big fan of it. i believe it was added by the 1st owner






It's actually not too shabby looking.....only part I don't like is the door handles.
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it was around all the door handles, vents and around the navi. when i sold the car, i took it off for the new owner as he didnt like it either.

also as you can see in the 3rd pic above the center vents, it started to fade horribly. i slowly started to take it off but lost interest in the project lol.
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Sorry but that is a no-no.....
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Originally Posted by HDaddy
Lexus showed me a little accessory book, they want $995 for the extra wood.
well if its from lexus 995= 2pcs. of wood prob lol what did you get with that kit? you got a part number?
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Originally Posted by Mike1970
well if its from lexus 995= 2pcs. of wood prob lol what did you get with that kit? you got a part number?
I don't know what the kit comes with, I was hoping someone who has done this would have a pic of it. I am considering it
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Only the two strips on either side of the center stack (Nav/Audio/Climate Controls) is what I would go with. The thin strips around the vents, as well as the other pieces everywhere else, simply scream aftermarket add-on vinyl...yikes.
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check this out....
i will take pics if i get them from lexus
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