GS - 3rd Gen (2006-2011) Discussion about the 2006+ model GS300, GS350, GS430, GS450H and GS460

Updated my seats a little today. Here's the DIY with pics.

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Old 11-04-09, 07:31 PM
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Great mod and yes, I agree the fans need upgrading. They don't even work properly on a hot day, your back is resting against the leather and the air doesn't have a chance to come out of the ventilation.
Old 11-04-09, 08:49 PM
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I just looked at this again and I have to say it seems relatively easy and it look nice. Thanks for sharing. I wonder if I can have the dealership do it for me at the next visit
Old 11-17-09, 07:12 PM
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I just finished installing mine today. It's really easy and they look great. Just one of those subtle details that adds something.




Thanks for the DIY, BigDave.

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I think I will have my service tech add this to my list at the next service. I am wondering if the accent of color is too strong though. The color of the originals seemed to blend with the color of the seat
Old 11-17-09, 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by I8ABMR
I think I will have my service tech add this to my list at the next service. I am wondering if the accent of color is too strong though. The color of the originals seemed to blend with the color of the seat
I think they look great with grey and black interiors, but a little iffy with the parchment.
Old 11-18-09, 07:45 AM
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I will be doing this mod very soon
Old 01-18-10, 12:20 AM
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Its says passenger right and passenget left i want to order but confused. How much would 1 seat cost? 13 or 26 bucks?
Old 01-18-10, 06:28 AM
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Originally Posted by GS350Lexus
Its says passenger right and passenget left i want to order but confused. How much would 1 seat cost? 13 or 26 bucks?
Yeah, I was confused by that too before I did mine. Just ignore the word "passenger". So, you'll need a right and left for each seat - $26 for 1 seat.
Old 01-19-10, 01:40 PM
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sweet, I saw these on the newer GSs and thought it added a little more luxury appearance to the car! One more mod to add to the list.
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for some reason I thought they were metal, picked them up today costed me $63.45 for two, for plastic thats amazing
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Originally Posted by jsuday06
for some reason I thought they were metal, picked them up today costed me $63.45 for two, for plastic thats amazing
Every piece of plastic in cars costs an amazing amount of money. It's pretty sad.
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You can get all four of them (2 right, 2 left) with shipping for about $60 at My LexParts. That's where I got mine, and I had no problems.

I actually had my stock gray ones painted black before I decided to get the silver ones. They used a pigment-based paint with a clearcoat so that it wouldn't scratch or chip. Finish looks great, but I thought the black just popped out too much on gray seats.
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glad my car came with black chrome rings.

nice DIY!
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never notice those things were there.

I thought some1 replace oem with a bucket seat.
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Originally Posted by worker
never notice those things were there.

I thought some1 replace oem with a bucket seat.
But they're already bucket seats...


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