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Old Dec 1, 2023 | 12:52 AM
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I have ordered this package from Alibaba after long time searching for the right product for my 2017 ES350, it should arrive tomorrow evening, I’ll see how it’s gonna look like after installation and share with you guys.





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Anyone know the difference between the symphony 6 in 1 and the rgb 6 in 1? I've reasoned the # in 1 refers to individual light pieces. I really only want the 2 dash pieces and 4 doors, maaaybe footwells. don't need doorhandles or door pockets especially if it means drilling holes.

Maybe the symphony is addressable, indicated by the full-RGB in the picture? And RGB is static color? I don't need rolling rainbows for more cost

Although the list of components doesn't fully match up, the RGB 6 in 1 doesn't show the smaller center console piece.

Perhaps I'll just splurge for the 18 if the lights can be individually turned on/off/different colors. I would rock the center console green but I would want the door handles to stay white. Wonder if door handles can be set to turn on when the car is set to Park. I doubt that though
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Old Jan 3, 2024 | 09:59 AM
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Just a small recommendation, use a permanent black marker and black out the end of the line. It will prevent the light from spilling out of the end of the fiber optic.
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Old Jan 3, 2024 | 10:03 AM
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Just a small recommendation, use a permanent black marker and black out the end of the line. It will prevent the light from spilling out of the end of the fiber optic.
Yea I did that lol I'll try doing that also for the thick side to make it even thinner light
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Old Jan 3, 2024 | 10:10 AM
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Old Jan 3, 2024 | 12:59 PM
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it looks great! I love how the controls are integrated into the car rather than using an app like most other kits
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Old Jan 3, 2024 | 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by ed21x
it looks great! I love how the controls are integrated into the car rather than using an app like most other kits
Yea me too I found this supplier after long search on Alibaba and yet I still can control them from my phone. The buttons work perfectly and specially designed for Lexus ES350 and it's connected to the main control Box. each button has 2 different functions when you long press it or when pressed quick.
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Can you provide the Alibaba link to the seller?

I've looked at stuff similar on AliExpress but they were around $300, so I didn't want to splurge on those. They also integrated the controls into the steering wheel (not a fan), rather than adding an extra button to the empty poverty spec buttons lol!
But the kit you have looks like it fits perfectly, would love to use it instead.

EDIT: www.aliexpress.com/item/3256802593634059.html The 2013-2017 for $188 looks like the same kit, I messaged the seller and asked for confirmation.

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Old Jan 4, 2024 | 09:29 PM
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Default Link for the ambient lights product I purchased on Ali baba

Here’s the link for the same product I purchased from the company named HL on Alibaba.com https://x.alibaba.com/AvQ8TR?ck=pdp

I’m attaching all the installation manual guide for everyone’s reference.


































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Can you provide the Alibaba link to the seller?

I've looked at stuff similar on AliExpress but they were around $300, so I didn't want to splurge on those. They also integrated the controls into the steering wheel (not a fan), rather than adding an extra button to the empty poverty spec buttons lol!
But the kit you have looks like it fits perfectly, would love to use it instead.

EDIT: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256802593634059.html? The 2013-2017 for $188 looks like the same kit, I messaged the seller and asked for confirmation.
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You are absolutely goated for posting the guide. Thank you!

I purchased the kit, should be here in two weeks and I will update here, does anyone else here interested need any extra photos of the setup process?

www.aliexpress.com/item/3256802593634059.html - This is the same kit I purchased, but from a different seller. The seller provided me pictures of it and it matches everything you have sent above. I paid $212 USD after everything (shipping + tax)

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Im definitely interested. Do you know if it comes with the lexus power button to replace the knock out or do I have to order that from the dealer?
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Originally Posted by komobu
Im definitely interested. Do you know if it comes with the lexus power button to replace the knock out or do I have to order that from the dealer?
It should come with the button, you don’t need to order it separately, just make sure to address that to the seller during your conversation with them on Alibaba app.
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The seller I purchased it from on AliExpress sent me pictures of the button and lighting kit when I asked, here's the link
www.aliexpress.us/item/3256802593634059.html?
He said to message him if I wanted to purchase another one as he needs to update the listing.

I did find this one which looks very interesting, it has trim pieces that actually replace the trim that's already on the door panels. It's a lot more expensive though. Not sure if I like the integration of this one.
www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805634156131.html
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Originally Posted by shoodes
The seller I purchased it from on AliExpress sent me pictures of the button and lighting kit when I asked, here's the link
www.aliexpress.us/item/3256802593634059.html?
He said to message him if I wanted to purchase another one as he needs to update the listing.

I did find this one which looks very interesting, it has trim pieces that actually replace the trim that's already on the door panels. It's a lot more expensive though. Not sure if I like the integration of this one.
www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805634156131.html
I wouldn’t buy the trim ones because they look ugly. In my opinion. I’d go with the ones that should be installed in the housing inside the trim itself.
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Originally Posted by Ammark89
I wouldn’t buy the trim ones because they look ugly. In my opinion. I’d go with the ones that should be installed in the housing inside the trim itself.
I agree. The 7ES ones look much better integrated, where the entire trim piece diffuses the light.
This one just looks ugly lol.

Quick question regarding the strips, did you have to unscrew the trim piece off to install the light strip? I know theres like 10 screws that hold it on on the door panel.
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Old Jan 8, 2024 | 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by shoodes
I agree. The 7ES ones look much better integrated, where the entire trim piece diffuses the light.
This one just looks ugly lol.

Quick question regarding the strips, did you have to unscrew the trim piece off to install the light strip? I know theres like 10 screws that hold it on on the door panel.
At first I unscrewed the entire screws of the trim piece located at driver’s door, but then I figured out that you can simply allocate the opening and try to push or slide the light bar in an angular way back and forth slowly and like the worm motion, until it fits inside the housing.
You might loosen the first couple screws if you couldn’t allocate the opening or if it was hard to push in.
The hard part actually is putting back the door cover back in place, which I figured it’s easier if you tilt it upward and flush with the window line and you should start putting it back starting from the edge closer to the side rear view mirror all the way back. There should be no gaps or bloating in trim when you finish.

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