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Old 08-05-12, 06:58 AM
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I've been trying to find a auto body paint shop that will paint the rough textured lower body panels, and non of them will warranty it. They all said it will peel, even with extensive sand, prep, and prime. They've tried it before and have never had it last very long. So I am thinking about doing a white plasti dip with gloss to match my white RX myself. At least repairs to it are done easily with thinner and respray.

I had 3m clear bra on my white RX when I bought it, the UV light changed it from clear to yellowish hue after a couple years.. Fortunately the dealer removed and had the bumper and mirrors reprinted.
Old 08-05-12, 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Sublime311
I've been trying to find a auto body paint shop that will paint the rough textured lower body panels, and non of them will warranty it. They all said it will peel, even with extensive sand, prep, and prime. They've tried it before and have never had it last very long. So I am thinking about doing a white plasti dip with gloss to match my white RX myself. At least repairs to it are done easily with thinner and respray.

I had 3m clear bra on my white RX when I bought it, the UV light changed it from clear to yellowish hue after a couple years.. Fortunately the dealer removed and had the bumper and mirrors reprinted.

It will peel, I had a clear bra put on mine when I got them painted.
Old 08-05-12, 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by 1koolfella
I like the tail lights. My Rx is the Bamboo color and I was trying to figure out how the red JDM tail lights would look on this vehicle. I was just asking about it in another thread. I found this on the Harrier site but you have the actual picture.

Just curious, are the red tail lights full LEDs? Was this a direct swap or did you need an adapter or to rewire anything?
I can almost guarantee it's NOT plug and play and always the instructions are illustrations but everything is in Japanese. Here is the link to this set.

Well this one is another option. But ask the seller and he will get it. He's not really a deal maker but he's very responsible and you get your stuff very quick.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEXUS-RX-330...item53e81d5ce0
Old 08-05-12, 02:24 PM
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The car is getting a little work done right now, got this picture from the bodyshop.
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Originally Posted by infinirx
I can almost guarantee it's NOT plug and play and always the instructions are illustrations but everything is in Japanese. Here is the link to this set.

Well this one is another option. But ask the seller and he will get it. He's not really a deal maker but he's very responsible and you get your stuff very quick.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEXUS-RX-330...item53e81d5ce0
Thanks Infinirx, I've already add it to my watch list. Ever since GHSER7 posted his pictures I've been looking. I checked Ebay and he was the only one that had them from Japan.
Old 08-07-12, 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by infinirx
Ok got allot of stuff going on and around the car soon. But I did a small but not insignificant mod toady. It's not complete but I did not realize it when I bought it. All good. Going back and getting the rest of it

I had assumed I would just tape on the one I had but it's not designed for this. Might disassemble it to make it fit.

http://www.kudausa.com/kuda_mount_an...9-21-211.html#





Should be a mount for my Cell

Well just one more addition to my list. Well almost.


If you don't mind me asking what kind of shift **** do you have?
Old 08-07-12, 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by adam8065
If you don't mind me asking what kind of shift **** do you have?
Perhaps this will help:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...-on-rx330.html
Old 08-07-12, 06:15 PM
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Originally Posted by adam8065
If you don't mind me asking what kind of shift **** do you have?
It's Japan option only actually. Yeah very expensive. I would say maybe not worth it unless you REALLY like it like I did.
Old 08-07-12, 06:33 PM
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I had my roof vinyl wrapped and the vinyl wrap some of the interior in carbon fiber it looks great with the black piano wood
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Old 08-08-12, 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by adam8065
I had my roof vinyl wrapped and the vinyl wrap some of the interior in carbon fiber it looks great with the black piano wood
Looks great! Who wrapped your roof?
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Originally Posted by chuckbass
Looks great! Who wrapped your roof?
A local place in Reseda they did it for $300. If interested I can pm their info.
Old 08-23-12, 03:15 AM
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Ordered different plates for the RX today. DAIMYOU lol! It's what Daimyo sounds like cause it was taken. haha it's Japanese for feudal lord/kind.

Also, I hate to say it but quite ironically same day I put the RX up for sale. I will try to sell as is but I need the college money so if might have to part out. Should be up on forums tonight Gonna miss her. Even gonna try to see if anyone wants it overseas ha!
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Originally Posted by Carver
This week..it's going in!

please show me the easiest way to install it. thanks.
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Originally Posted by adam8065
If you don't mind me asking what kind of shift **** do you have?
The leather/wood **** from the GS fits. There are usually some on eBay for a reasonable price, I paid 60 for mine.

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Originally Posted by Carver
The leather/wood **** from the GS fits. There are usually some on eBay for a reasonable price, I paid 60 for mine.

Thanks Carver. I just purchased one from ebay that is wood and chrome, I have to get it painted black wood or wrapped in carbon fiber, just can't decide.


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