My new steering wheel
#1
Driver
Thread Starter
My new steering wheel and car pics
Hey guys, long time stalker. In 2012 i bought a ONE owner 2005 LS 430 with 46000mi. Dealer opt. Modern lux, smart key, and 18's. Been playing around with some upgrades that include but are not limited to; Sprintbooster, new padding in drivers seat, retrofit a 2007 ls460 shark fin antenna, Jdm steering wheel,
Rear Sway Bar Kit, xm radio with an iPod adapter. Also, a trunk lip spoiler and kept up on all maintenance.
Will download some pics of her soon. Heres my recent steering wheel upgrade
Rear Sway Bar Kit, xm radio with an iPod adapter. Also, a trunk lip spoiler and kept up on all maintenance.
Will download some pics of her soon. Heres my recent steering wheel upgrade
Last edited by Dockof-bay; 05-22-14 at 08:14 PM.
#3
Driver
Thread Starter
Hi Bob,
These guys have quality parts for our cars, they our out of japan. Just make sure you confirm that they have your wheel in stock.
http://eliteautostyle.com
These guys have quality parts for our cars, they our out of japan. Just make sure you confirm that they have your wheel in stock.
http://eliteautostyle.com
Last edited by Dockof-bay; 05-18-14 at 04:42 PM.
#4
Thanks. Is that woodgrain color medium brown or dark brown in your pic? Does the woodgrain look stock quality? Mine is cracking in a several spots. Not a big deal, but I'd replace it is I can find a quality option.
Also, did you replace the steering wheel yourself?
Also, did you replace the steering wheel yourself?
#6
Driver
Thread Starter
Will n Bob; Yes, its a medium Birdseye Maple and real leather. In my opinion it is superior to factory. As you know our factory steering wheels do not match the quality of the rest of our interior wood. This wood appears to be darker than stock, but when the sun hits it matches perfectly. Also, the grip seems to be about 25 percent thicker.
I did do it myself, but i would check some threads for airbag removal.
This wheel seemed to be put together over an oem frame. All switches and airbag fit perfectly back into place.
I did do it myself, but i would check some threads for airbag removal.
This wheel seemed to be put together over an oem frame. All switches and airbag fit perfectly back into place.
Last edited by Dockof-bay; 05-18-14 at 07:25 PM.
#7
Did the seat cushion make a difference in comfort? I have an 06 with 47k miles driven by an elderly woman when I bought it. My seat is ok and wondering if the cushion will help.
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#11
Driver
Thread Starter
Hi Kira,
I was hoping no one would ask this. First off, since this is a lexus part it screams quality.
1) When i received the fin i gutted all electronics out. Then with a dremel cut the four male thread post out for a smooth int.
2) Because this was made for a LS460, and the roof might be a little more aggressive than ours, i kept the integrity of the antenna base. To get the LS460 fin to seat properly you need to shave off the top of the base mount
"LS430" down to about a half inch high. Just take your time and lay out card board to protect your roof.
3) Your almost done! Use 3m molding tape and carefully put it around the edge of the new fin.
Then A good quality GE %100 silicone caulking, and run a bead around the interior of the new fin and assemble. Be careful to dry fit it before the last step. I used blue painters tape to line the fin up before final assembly. Good luck
I was hoping no one would ask this. First off, since this is a lexus part it screams quality.
1) When i received the fin i gutted all electronics out. Then with a dremel cut the four male thread post out for a smooth int.
2) Because this was made for a LS460, and the roof might be a little more aggressive than ours, i kept the integrity of the antenna base. To get the LS460 fin to seat properly you need to shave off the top of the base mount
"LS430" down to about a half inch high. Just take your time and lay out card board to protect your roof.
3) Your almost done! Use 3m molding tape and carefully put it around the edge of the new fin.
Then A good quality GE %100 silicone caulking, and run a bead around the interior of the new fin and assemble. Be careful to dry fit it before the last step. I used blue painters tape to line the fin up before final assembly. Good luck
Last edited by Dockof-bay; 05-19-14 at 10:47 AM.
#12
Will n Bob; Yes, its a medium Birdseye Maple and real leather. In my opinion it is superior to factory. As you know our factory steering wheels do not match the quality of the rest of our interior wood. This wood appears to be darker than stock, but when the sun hits it matches perfectly. Also, the grip seems to be about 25 percent thicker.
I did do it myself, but i would check some threads for airbag removal.
This wheel seemed to be put together over an oem frame. All switches and airbag fit perfectly back into place.
I did do it myself, but i would check some threads for airbag removal.
This wheel seemed to be put together over an oem frame. All switches and airbag fit perfectly back into place.
#14
Driver
Not trying to hijack this great thread. I have a 2002 with 100K miles. I am 6'5" 250 and replaced the front seat cushions this year with OEM replacement cushions . Substantial improvement in comfort. Recommended.