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Old Jan 15, 2003 | 12:11 AM
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I want to install wood kit for my 93 ES300. Anybody did this, know how to do it, or know where to get a good deal? I want wood everywhere, and i would like it to match to color of the real wood already in my car.
Planning to sell the ES300 real soon (after i install the wood, tints, and sub). If you're interested e-mail me donfacekillah@aol.com.
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Old Jan 27, 2003 | 11:22 AM
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I got this wood kit and installed it myself. It's fairly easy and matches up pretty good. Looks a WHOLE lot better!
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Old Jan 27, 2003 | 11:22 AM
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Old Jan 27, 2003 | 11:22 AM
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DOOR SHOT...
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Old Jan 27, 2003 | 04:43 PM
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holy sh*t whered you get that?
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Old Jan 27, 2003 | 05:40 PM
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Lol, those before and after pics look like the weight loss ads in the back of magazines. Nice job man -- interior is looking PIMP!
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Old Jan 27, 2003 | 06:27 PM
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Wood pedals....that's ballin'

QueensLex, are you sure you wanna install all this stuff and then sell the car? You're probably not going to get all of your money back....
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Old Jan 27, 2003 | 06:52 PM
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Originally posted by mcelligott
Lol, those before and after pics look like the weight loss ads in the back of magazines. Nice job man -- interior is looking PIMP!
Trick #1 for before-and-after ads: Notice how a better camera and/or contrast and lighting is used in the second picture?
Just kidding... The wood upgrade is very well and tastefully done. Looks a lot more luxurious indeed.

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Old Jan 27, 2003 | 07:58 PM
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BabyLex, where'd you get that wood kit and how much did it cost ya?
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Old Jan 27, 2003 | 09:34 PM
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Originally posted by Nabeel
Wood pedals....that's ballin'

QueensLex, are you sure you wanna install all this stuff and then sell the car? You're probably not going to get all of your money back....
Depends how much the kit cost. Does not matter if i don't sell it, i wont mind keepin it because its my first car, but i really want the bmw 325i
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Old Jan 27, 2003 | 10:23 PM
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Yeah it is obvious that I have aquired a MUCH better camera. As for the kit, (11pcs)it covers all doors, factory radio, climate control, all three vents, and the mirror adjustment panel and glove box door. The guy can make custom fit pieces as well and you can get it in almost any type of trim. I was going to get the carbon fiber, but decided against it. I'm glad you guys like it. I know it's a whole lot better than just the center console being wood. That unfinished kinda look. It took about 1hr to install, and fit great. Comes with everything to put in.
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Old Jan 27, 2003 | 11:13 PM
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You gotta give us a little more info. Price, website or e-mail address for this guy would be cool. I'd like to do my doors and maybe a few of the little things like vents and mirror adjustment. I don't care for the glovebox done, but that's just my tastes. This would probably also be a good solution to the mismatched HU dash kits if he did custom pieces to cover them, I'd probably be interested in that depending on price. The little black piece right under the radio also seems to be overlooked, this would need to be done as well if the climate controls and radio were done.

Thanks for any additional info, your interior looks great, I've got the black as well, I really like it but it could use a little more wood to liven things up.

BTW, babylex, check your PM box if you haven't, you should have one from me.
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Old Jan 27, 2003 | 11:55 PM
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That's the first pic I've seen of a wood kit in the black interior, like mine. I was looking into ordering just the 4 door pieces from AAAExoticWood. I'm personally not interested in having the wood go all the way up the center stack or across the glove box.

Actually I'd love to go with a bird's eye maple kit (vs. the burl walnut), but finding one for the 92-96 is tough, and it would be pricey, because it would involve changing the big piece around the shifter and the ashtray/cupholder. Grey birdseye like the LS430 would look great in the all black interior.
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Old Jan 28, 2003 | 02:19 AM
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The guys user ID on EBAY is romani777@yahoo.com
I guess that's his email as well. Real good guy upstate. He has a kit up for bid right now, and like I said you can specify what style you want. HE has an outstanding feedback, and a great product. He can custom make pieces too, as long as you provide a accurate template for him. Hope that helps.
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Old Jan 28, 2003 | 05:15 PM
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I really like how that looks on the black.. I also really like the piece on the glove box.. Yo should get a wood mounting kit like I have and u will be complete.

Adam " lexist "
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