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Old 03-24-09, 08:39 PM
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i really like this thread and feel like it should be bumped.

so has anyone modded there 2nd gen RX lately...what you put there? any pictures?

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Old 03-25-09, 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by leo.cheng
i really like this thread and feel like it should be bumped.

so has anyone modded there 2nd gen RX lately...what you put there? any pictures?

Leo
have not done any modding of the wife's car yet but those mirror turn signal enclosures look tempting..
Old 03-25-09, 09:45 AM
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I have reopened the poll.
Old 03-25-09, 11:01 PM
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Originally Posted by sportsfan8
Anyone here know what installing springs and lowering the RX will do to the stock ride quality?
I've lowered with the Eibach Pro Kit on stock rims (for now). Ride quality is a bit stiffer, and less bouncy. But it does offer better handling.

It took my wife about a month (even after the springs settled) to notice that there was "something" different about the RXh.

Just put on my Wald kit (minus the front, because they don't make them for the hybrid bumper), waiting for my rims to get in, and almost done with my Harrier conversion.
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Originally Posted by tod071
I've lowered with the Eibach Pro Kit on stock rims (for now). Ride quality is a bit stiffer, and less bouncy. But it does offer better handling.

It took my wife about a month (even after the springs settled) to notice that there was "something" different about the RXh.

Just put on my Wald kit (minus the front, because they don't make them for the hybrid bumper), waiting for my rims to get in, and almost done with my Harrier conversion.
What kind of rims are you getting? Recommend any sites to buy?
Old 03-26-09, 09:44 AM
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ive added the clear bra, wide arm rest, tinted the windows, removed the rx330 badge in the rear, and replaced the entire stereo system (the car now has stock and aftermarket nav lol)

i also just ordered some 22" wheels with 265/35/22 tires

in the future im looking to lower it with the eibach pro kit and possibly a lip kit

eventually id like a full kit and lay the car on the ground with some air
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Originally Posted by sportsfan8
What kind of rims are you getting? Recommend any sites to buy?
I'm getting Weds. Not going any bigger than stock, staying at 18s. I guess I'm more concerned with the ride quality than "filling the gap".
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Originally Posted by Frankr66
ive added the clear bra, wide arm rest, tinted the windows, removed the rx330 badge in the rear, and replaced the entire stereo system (the car now has stock and aftermarket nav lol)

i also just ordered some 22" wheels with 265/35/22 tires

in the future im looking to lower it with the eibach pro kit and possibly a lip kit

eventually id like a full kit and lay the car on the ground with some air


HI, frank ...may i see some pictures of your Rx and some pictures for the wide arm rest thanks!
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Originally Posted by tod071
I've lowered with the Eibach Pro Kit on stock rims (for now). Ride quality is a bit stiffer, and less bouncy. But it does offer better handling.

It took my wife about a month (even after the springs settled) to notice that there was "something" different about the RXh.

Just put on my Wald kit (minus the front, because they don't make them for the hybrid bumper), waiting for my rims to get in, and almost done with my Harrier conversion.

hi tod071, i'm looking to put a Eibach Pro Kit on the RX too but was wondering would that void the warranty and also what does a stiffer ride mean? do you have pictures of your RX right now with the Pro Kit and the Walk Kit.

THANKS!
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Originally Posted by leo.cheng
hi tod071, i'm looking to put a Eibach Pro Kit on the RX too but was wondering would that void the warranty and also what does a stiffer ride mean? do you have pictures of your RX right now with the Pro Kit and the Walk Kit.

THANKS!
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I'm not too worried about the warranty as i have the original springs, so I can replace them if needed. Stiffer ride means you can feel more bumps, less shock absorption, but it handles quite better.

I won't post pics until the rims are on. I do have pics of my interior lights and stereo mods that were done a while back though. Linky here
Old 03-27-09, 12:40 AM
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^did you get this?
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No, Weds Bellona. Just a simple stock replacement.
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Anyone here painted their spoiler ?
I just wanna see a pics . My Rx F-bumper got messed up and
it's on the repair shop right now for bumper replaced and was thinking
to get paint the spoiler too , i can get a good deal for my spoiler.
Old 03-30-09, 07:30 AM
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HI guys/girls,

i was thinking if i get a 2007 rx350 with no nav or camera, can i add one in later? how would it look? do i need anything to make it work? i want to add an aftermarket radio/nav. thanks!
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also where will the after market nav be if there was no nav in the RX350. thanks where will the other stuff move too? anyone have any pictures? thanks!


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