jimxms2

So I've had my LS430 for 2 weeks now (you guys will feel sick at how little I paid for it), and I vowed the first thing I'd do is get rid of the wood panels in the interior.

I got the centre console done last night, but I'm having trouble working out how to remove the wood from the door panels. Anybody know if it is clipped/screwed/glued on?

Pic of what I've done so far:

froboy272

they are clipped. what is that thing coming out of your storage box?

jimxms2

Its called a PogoAlert+, basically a GPS/Radar/Laser speed camera detector.

Its only there temporarily until I can find a better place for it to go. The issue is the interior of the LS is so well designed that it looks out-of-place no matter where i place it lol.

2004TOYO

...interesting

Jabberwock

Different strokes... Certainly a unique look. Nice work.

TriniGS

iTrader: (2)

I’m I the only one that expected to see naked chicks in the thread based on the title. Totally disappointed. Actually I’m liking the look on the console.

jimxms2

Thanks. Yeah I noticed by reading some previous threads that covering up the wood is generally frowned upon But I'm not even 30 yet, so wood is far too mature for me and I had a roll of Di-Noc just going to waste from my previous car - a supercharged IS300

Sorry! The title is intentionally deceptive in order to gain more views lol. Thx mate

GSP02LS430

Not my cup of Orange Pekoe. I've had wood for six weeks now. I will be 50 in 2 weeks. I should read the instructions on the prescription......... Your craftsmanship does look great!

jimxms2

The LS interior is a beautiful place to be. I intend to keep my car for quite some time, so once I develop the taste for wood trim I can just strip of the CF wrap and enjoy the car all over again

I'll have to get a better shot of the wrap though as it does look a bit off-colour and contrasted compared with the rest of the interior. In reality it looks more subtle.

DaveGS4

iTrader: (2)

I personally prefer the wood (especially the darker Ultra wood), but looks like you're doing a nice job on the wrap!

Took me a minute to figure out you / your LS is in the UK and RHD!

I think I'd have selected a slightly darker CF or even one with a little more brown/ bronze in it to better match the face of the radio, but I suspect your flash makes the color difference more than it is in person.

jimxms2

I really like the greyish wood that some of them came with, but for some reason people in the UK only ever went with the colour you see in my car or the darker red one (sorry don't know the names!). I even considered buying the trim from a USA scrapyard, until I *facepalm*'d realising everythign would be reversed for LHD!

Yeah iPhone camera in pitch black doesn't take a good photo. I'd be quite tempted to try some sort of black brushed aluminium finish once i get fed up of the CF

Lust4Lexus

Welcome to Clublexus!

Great work. I personally don't like it. I think you will get tired of it quickly. At least it will be easy to go back and it wasn't a destructive mod. The LS is a living room on wheels and thats how I would want to keep it. Don't IS-F it out. It gives the car an identity crisis and bastardizes the car. (With all due respect of course)

jayclapp

I personally think it cheapens the looks of the car. Just my opinion.

jimxms2

Each to their own n'all that

The LS has already been cheapened here in the uk by thecost of fuel!
Can pick up a 2005 with 70-100k for £4k lol

caddyowner

With my moderator hat on, I am not disappointed.

That look is not to my taste. I hope it all peels off cleanly so you don't destroy the resale value of the car.