Switch trim from alu to matte walnut?

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Sep 18, 2014 | 05:53 PM

#31

lazerlazer

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Originally Posted by hube

In my personal opinion, the moment I see wood in my car I want it out. I find it makes a car look old fashioned.

The aluminum was one of the reasons I got the F-sport (Also 4 wheel steering, drivers seat adjustment, better overall looks and the cabernet interior).

Ditto on that one, I feel the same way.. However my trim in my 07 Acura TL-S is way better than this F Sport

Sep 18, 2014 | 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by lazerlazer

Ditto on that one, I feel the same way.. However my trim in my 07 Acura TL-S is way better than this F Sport

Agreed, I've seen better metal trims (e.g. Infiniti's washi was pretty nice).

I'd have loved a matte Ti finish, that would have been pretty sharp.

Sep 19, 2014 | 03:48 AM

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I for one prefer wood over the aluminum.. I don't like simulated wood, but the real wood veneer Lexus uses is beautiful.

Sep 20, 2014 | 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by tknx

Actually that is a brilliant idea. Hmm... may have to go measure the spot where the Lexus clock is. The Moto 360 is 46mm.

If it fits let me know

Edit: Looks like there is approx 5cm (50mm) space. So it should fit with some special modifications. It would definitely be an interesting concept to try.

Last edited by hube; Sep 20, 2014 at 03:35 AM.

Oct 2, 2014 | 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by hube

If it fits let me know

Edit: Looks like there is approx 5cm (50mm) space. So it should fit with some special modifications. It would definitely be an interesting concept to try.

Clock face on the Lexus measures 44mm, so I suspect it would work pretty well. Main thing is now to wait for some used Moto 360s to pop up. I'll probably do this eventually - although I am in a debate about whether I may end up getting a GS F and should save my modding for that.

Oct 22, 2014 | 07:20 PM

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Don't know if anybody saw this, but Sewell now offers a matte walnut kit to replace all the interior trim.

Price? With CL discount, $3,706.59. Thats a great deal seeing that MSRP is over $6k:

http://lexus.sewellparts.com/accesso...2013/7207.html

Oct 23, 2014 | 04:14 AM

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Holy crap. Not sure how nearly $4000 can be considered a good deal. Heck, it's nearly 10% of the cost of the entire car.

Oct 23, 2014 | 08:25 AM

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SW17LS

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I said good deal relative to the MSRP LOL. I would never, ever consider doing such a thing!

Oct 23, 2014 | 08:43 AM

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ItzFilyO

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And that's with the CL discount already.

Oct 23, 2014 | 09:15 AM

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Yeah, it is way too much. Which is why I am looking for someone who wants to trade. Happy to pay the labor to remove and install, but for that kind of money, you could literally go to a woodcrafter and have them hand-craft pieces with exotic hardwood and have a more "bespoke" interior.

Oct 24, 2014 | 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by TruPlaya26

I used to share the same sentiments about the aluminum trim before I bought the car, I hated the fact that I couldn't get an F-Sport with the wood trim. But I got the F-Sport anyways, mostly because of the suspension and driving dynamics. After the first week or so the aluminum really grew on me and now I think it looks nicer with my flaxen interior than the wood would have.

Now what would look amazing IMO is the glossy blackwood trim that comes in the LS in my GS F-Sport

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I totally agree that blackwood trim would be very nice. Piano black would be another great choice IMO.