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Drive mode selector knob swap to 3IS?

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Old 05-16-19, 04:00 AM
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Is it possible to swap the drive mode selector from a 3IS (2014+ IS model)?
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I have seen an aftermarket selector **** cover from Japan and looked very cool, but I can't seem to find it. I think thats the easiest thing to add.
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Why do you want to swap an inferior part to your GS?
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Why would you downgrade to even further inferior center console?
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I don't think it's inferior at all. I like the IS selector much better. It's machined aluminum rather than molded plastic.
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https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...h-cover-3.html

Here it is. I think this is a better option.


thanks
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Originally Posted by swat1727
I have seen an aftermarket selector **** cover from Japan and looked very cool, but I can't seem to find it. I think thats the easiest thing to add.
Curious to what this aftermarket selector **** cover looks like..

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Why do you want to swap an inferior part to your GS?
You may think the IS is more of an inferior model but... I think the 4GS selector **** alone looks more of an inferior off color plastic looking “Toyota Camry” **** than a more high end looking polished billet aluminum **** from a 3IS.

Do I sound crazy or isn’t that the truth?! What was Lexus thinking 🤔



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Originally Posted by A3OD
Curious to what this aftermarket selector **** cover looks like..
http://www.e-sangen.co.jp/?cn=100124&shc=10000015

Here is the link to the seller in Japan. I used to see it on ebay as well, but I can't seem to find it. The eBay one was from Taiwan and was a little cheaper.
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Originally Posted by swat1727
http://www.e-sangen.co.jp/?cn=100124&shc=10000015

Here is the link to the seller in Japan. I used to see it on ebay as well, but I can't seem to find it. The eBay one was from Taiwan and was a little cheaper.
Thanks for the link! Never had to order anything from a Japanese website. I feel kinda sketched out ordering something and not having a single clue what anything says in Japanese calligraphy; let alone the price conversion 😳 lol
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Originally Posted by A3OD
Thanks for the link! Never had to order anything from a Japanese website. I feel kinda sketched out ordering something and not having a single clue what anything says in Japanese calligraphy; let alone the price conversion 😳 lol
Google chrome, right click, then translate.
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Originally Posted by A3OD
Curious to what this aftermarket selector **** cover looks like..



You may think the IS is more of an inferior model but... I think the 4GS selector **** alone looks more of an inferior off color plastic looking “Toyota Camry” **** than a more high end looking polished billet aluminum **** from a 3IS.

Do I sound crazy or isn’t that the truth?! What was Lexus thinking 🤔


I agree, the polished billet aluminum **** looks much better on the 4GS. I will purchase it as well. Thanks
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Can anyone provide an update on this?

Does the swap work?
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How do you take off the ****? Mine is scratched up also
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Originally Posted by hatchboi
How do you take off the ****? Mine is scratched up also
same, mine has a couple deep scratches and looks awful
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