-=::RX::=-

i *****ed up this morning. it was cold. i was late.

i threw an xbox controller down towards the cup holder in my 04 rx330. it was on my seat and in the way...it hit the wood trim behind the cup holder. the wood chipped.

the chip is about the size of a dime... in the corner.

im gonna look for the piece after i get out of work today for possible super-glue resolution, however if i cant find it ... it will need to be replaced.

how do i go about getting just this one piece? i imagine lexu$ will charge for the entire set and not just the piece i need.

does anyone have a parts manual they could take a look at?

what about an aftermarket company?

any and all ideas/input are welcomed.

-=::RX::=-

i have broken wood. i feel like i lost my man-hood.

CK6Speed

iTrader: (1)

Every once in a while I see someone parting out RX330s on ebay. I have seen them sell the wood cup holder part, center console, and other wood trim pieces from the RX330. Maybe you might get lucky and find the part you need.

Traturn

over $500 for a new cupholder, and thats the only way to get the wood on the cupholder

edit: i should say from the factory thats the only way

SGT

Sorry to hear about the chip. The wood must be pretty fragile to chip so easily.

-=::RX::=-

i think it has to do more so with it being cold.

it hit in a 'sweet' spot... right in the corner.

or maybe ur right. its a POS.

-=::RX::=-

thanks for the suggestion. i checked around of course there and car-part.com... now just trying to find one with walnut. trim

i wonder if i could pull an arguement w/ what the above guy said about it being fragile to my dealership? i doubt it.

SGT

Perhaps there's a TSB on it? This is the first case I've heard about this situation.

My3rdRX

According to my Parts Manual, to replace the Upper Panel Front Garnish will set you back $184.96, the Upper Panel Rear Garnish, $140.09. They come in either Light Brown or Medium Brown. Hope it's helpful!

KenLex41

I guess there is benefits to having brushed aluminum trim in my 400h.

-=::RX::=-

excellent. thank you.

i need the rear in medium brown (im assuming thats the walnut?). do you have a part # by chance?

thanks again.

My3rdRX

Sure, here it is: 58832-48010-E0@$140.09. Good luck!

Booyah

Come on now!!! A TSB on a wood part that he chiped by throwing something on it...Paaaleeeze!


That like saying I ran into a pole and dented my bumper--A TSB

SGT

You never know. As I mentioned, I've never seen it occur before, but it may be the case that the wood they used in an earlier make is extremely fragile and prone to chipping.