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Chrome door handles...

Old 09-20-10, 07:09 AM
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Originally Posted by 01LEXPL
01LEXPL,

How long did it take to get your handles from the day you bought it?

I have not seen mine. I guess it comes from HK.

Thanks.
Old 09-23-10, 11:01 AM
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hi... will this fit 2010 RX?
Old 09-23-10, 12:12 PM
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The 2010 probably has a new handle design. So no it will not fit.
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The Chrome handle covers that I ordered also fits:

2007-2009 Toyota Camry
2004-2009 Lexus RX330/RX350
2005-2008 Toyota Tacoma / 4Runner / Sienna / Avalon
Old 09-23-10, 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by MMS4MSU
eBay was the best place I found to order them, around $150 after shipping. They came straight from Japan and took a week to get here. They look great but I have factory chrome rims; I could understand some people not liking them. Very easy to install.
Did you save the box/stuff with the part numbers? I would like to give the part number to my contact so she can get me a discount on them
Old 09-23-10, 01:07 PM
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You have good connections in Japan, eh? Nice!

I once asked a Japanese friend to get me a set of Acura JDM tails. Awesome. Back then none of them were available via ebay. So it was nice to get a hold of a set of JDM tails. It was unique! Sets you apart.
Old 09-23-10, 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by mandyfig
You have good connections in Japan, eh? Nice!

I once asked a Japanese friend to get me a set of Acura JDM tails. Awesome. Back then none of them were available via ebay. So it was nice to get a hold of a set of JDM tails. It was unique! Sets you apart.
I do yes However at times it's still hard to find parts. for my old car I had more OEM JDM stuff on it than about I might say 100% of the guys I knew in the scene. VIP style stuff maybe 90% were lacking. Not that everyone cared

However with the Lexus scene it's kind of new to me so I am still in discovery mode. I am also not interested in doing a full JDM style convert. Lexus is much more prestigious that Harrier to me.

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Old 09-24-10, 06:22 AM
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Originally Posted by infinirx
Did you save the box/stuff with the part numbers? I would like to give the part number to my contact so she can get me a discount on them
I did and I will take a look around the shop for it. I know it was a genuine Toyota box and materials but don't remember seeing a part number labeled on it. I know it was on the handles.
Old 09-24-10, 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by MMS4MSU
I did and I will take a look around the shop for it. I know it was a genuine Toyota box and materials but don't remember seeing a part number labeled on it. I know it was on the handles.
It will save me a good $40-50 shipping, discounts and tax etc. etc. and of course I will share the wealth by giving a link to the seller once she can get the part The part number should be on the plastic bags they were sealed in.

Thanks a bunch!

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Old 09-24-10, 01:38 PM
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Good luck to you!
Old 09-28-10, 05:49 PM
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I ordered a set of those 20 dollar ebay chrome door handles.. had them on the car for two weeks and then ripped them off. They're really rough around the edges and you can really feel it when you grab the door handle, some of my mates even asked me what's going on with your door handles. They just felt really cheap... just thought i'd share that in case you're looking at the $20 jobs. No doubt the OEM stuff is tonnes better but it's also pretty expensive as it's a replacement handle rather than a cover.
Old 09-28-10, 06:32 PM
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Got them today and installed them, you are right, I have 1 which was rough in the edges. The 3 were ok. They were not the exact same shape but after it was taped on, it stayed.

Overall, for the cosmetic upgrade, I will keep it. Once I get fed up, will just peel it off.

Or when it start peeling off, that's the time to yank it.

I will get my $20 worth of cheap thrill.

I will post pics.
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Here we go.
Attached Thumbnails Chrome door handles...-1-large-.jpg   Chrome door handles...-2-large-.jpg   Chrome door handles...-3-large-.jpg  
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I say worth it. For now!
Old 09-29-10, 12:15 AM
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Heh cool! Not bad for $20. I will prob. be getting the full replacements soon so we can make a comparison

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