RxRPh

Curious to know what type of accessories other owners have found useful and where you purchased them. I was thinking about door edge guards, wheel locks, clear bra, etc.

cloud11244

I recently bought a 2012 RX and purchased 3M clear bra (full hood/fenders, front bumper, headlights/fog lights, mirrors), body side moldings, mudguards, and ding repair contract (from dealer). That's about the best I can do to protect this baby, but I know something will inevitably happen.

BertL

• Wheel Locks, of course -- added at port of entry at time of purchase (you can buy them from Sewell or any dealer that sells McGard who manufactures them all
• Cargo Net (wouldn't be without one in any of my rides) -- added at port of entry at time of purchase (you can also by them from Sewell)
• Carpeted Cargo Mat -- added at port of entry at time of purchase (also available from Sewell)
• Lexus Key Gloves -- added at port of entry at time of purchase (available from Sewell too)
• Lexus All-weather Mats -- from Sewell
• Lexus OEM Mudguards -- from Sewell; Self-installed
• Roll-up (Flex Shade) Windshield Sunshade -- from Covercraft via AJ-USA for best price (the version from Sewell is similar, if not identical)
• Custom Rear-Seat Canine Protector -- from Canine Covers via Autogeek.com for best price
• Lexus Trailer Hitch -- added at port of entry at time of purchase (but you could buy it from Sewell and there are reports of aftermarket versions as well)
• (Mickey Icon) Trailer Hitch Cover -- from eBay
• Masterlock Hitch Lock -- from Home Depot (to keep above from being snatched)
• Hard Chrome (Brass) Custom License Plate Frame -- from Gunther Gifts
• Apple iPod USB Cable -- from Amazon (to ensure compatibility, only buy THE REAL THING and not a cheap knock-off -- see other threads as to why)
• USB Male-to-Female 6" Extension Cable -- from Amazon (in case I ever put in a too-long USB memory stick and want to close the console cover)

My truck is fairly loaded with nearly all options except rear seat entertainment, so I think that's it. I have a set of color-matched side body mouldings from Sewell, but have not put them on yet, and likely won't -- IMO they look too-feminine with their pointy ends, even though the standard versions that came with my 2006 RX400h (with straighter ends) took a couple of hits by !$(#*@% people, preventing further damage to my side panels. Nothing else planned -- specifically no clear bra, or door edge guards (as I'm very careful when I open my doors and have bumpers on the side walls in my garage just-in-case).

Note: There are fairly recent threads elsewhere on CL with more detail on individual topics like mats, mudguards, side mouldings, sun shades, seat covers, trailer hitches, license plate frames, etc.

DINH300

I found myself on the side of the I-75 trying to loosen the lock nut that some dump a$$ at the dealer over Torqued so I stripped the Key and ended up towing the car home. I don't think anyone is going to steal wheels off the RX350 so the Lock nuts are useless to me. I'm going to the dealer to buy regular lug nuts tomorrow.

I find HID fogs to be very handy and all times, Oem all weather Trunk mat was the best 94 dollars I've ever spent. Cargo net come in handy all the time.

Besides that every things else Navi, heated ventilated seats, Auto high beams, auto wipers, Pivoting/leveling headlights are all a waste of money for me cause I really don't use any of that while driving to and from work everyday.

jimmymagic

The wheel-lock key will ultimately be stripped. (Happened to my Highlander and tire repair shop said it happens all the time.) I had them pulled from my RX 350 as soon as I took delivery.

dctex99

If you have careful people removiing tires they hand remove the one with the lock and they will last forever! I don't think anyone would really want these wheels with all the really nice ones available aftermarket so probably little risk in doing away with the locks. A sad waste of money for many;but the same with the leather "remote gloves"; my wife bought a colorful one that matches her phone and trashed the leather one...ohh well...

RxRPh

Thanks all for the responses so far - very useful. My vehicle came loaded with almost everything I wanted, including cargo net, cargo mat, etc, and the dealer provided me with two key gloves and two Lexus key rings. However, I will do a search for mudguards, flex shade, trailer hitch, USB M-F extension, etc. as BertL suggested.

As an aside, as a newcomer to this forum, I have been pleased with the level of civility displayed by folks to one another. That is something that is not always the case in other online communities.

dctex99

Your last line, SO TRUE...there have been two people going on about their Acura MDX's on here recently;;;;on the Cadillac Forum someone would have banned them for life and maybe gone to their house and threatened them....lol. Those Cadillac people are really intense about all the problems with those SRXs..........lolol

BertL

While a bit off the original subject, but to add an additional point of view on wheel lock reliability, I've had McGard wheel locks (same as what Lexus OEMs) on every one of my vehicles since the late 70's and never had a failure. (I also order and keep a secondary key at home for each set of locks, just-in-case, but have never made use of one across 12 or so vehicles in that time.) I no longer venture or have to park in "those parts of town" where wheel locks may have more practical value these days, but enjoy the piece of mind they provide me just the same.

Cruiter

Welcome to our forum, we're glad you're here. You've got a nice car but of course I'm partial .

The RX series just seems to attract a slightly older group of folks that aren't dead yet but maybe a little more mature from life's experiences. We moderators thank you for the kind remark as I'm sure do the members of the RX forums.

MikeP

"The RX series just seems to attract a slightly older group of folks that aren't dead yet but maybe a little more mature from life's experiences."

Jim: Are you suggesting we were around to witness the first stage in the forming of petroleum and therefore the reason it has been named Fossil Fuel?

Cruiter

Umm no, were you there ??? . But I do remember buying gas at $.25 and being able to go to the airport with bag and check book and no ticket. And no problem, go anywhere and family & friends lined up at the gate waving you off. Now I know to many of you that sounds old because you never knew prices or life such as that. But I still popped outta bed this morning and did my crunchy's. But didn't do laps at the pool, got ready for church instead. Funny thing, sermon was "Who am I" ???

Came back for one side note: I remember when we could take our BB guns or 1st .22cal to school for show & tell. Try that today and stay out of jail.

UCSB

1) License Plate Frame: http://www.brandsport.com/sub-soa342l104.html
2) Sewell's Sunshade: http://lexus.sewellparts.com/accesso...2010/2655.html
3) Flashlight: http://www.jet-beam.com/links/pro/pa40.aspx
4) Individually wrapped hand wipes; small container of hand sanitizer
5) Extra set of floor mats: http://lexus.sewellparts.com/closeout.html
6) 6 High-end towels that match interior color; also, a set of microfiber cloths that can be used quickly to clean/dust if required in the car (I like to clean my steering when when sitting at lights sometimes)
7) Cargo net, cargo mat, wheel locks, etc. that came with car

Still looking for: 2 color coordinating pillows.

PTmobile

When you get the clear bra (which is a must if you want to keep it looking new) get the door edge guards and door cups done in paint protection film as well. We install clear door edge gaurds all the time and they look much better than the thicker rubber ones. Door cups are an easy add on as well.

mac12

I got a set of all weather mats from weathertech and got the front side windows tinted to more match the rear ones. I also put a hitch and body side moldings on ours.