wood grain?
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Originally Posted by enigma354
I would guess so...probably cost extra. I wonder/hope the IS will come with an all-metal, no wood interior option (e.g. RX 400h).
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Originally Posted by hiwind
will there be an option on the new IS for a wood grain steering wheel like the gs?
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Originally Posted by AmethySC
I dunno, but I'd say not likely, most manufacturers don't offer wood steering wheel options for sporty cars . . .
i can live without wood steering and i always thought that it's kinda annoying to have one.
Originally Posted by DC52E55
i agree. wood steering looks kinda awkward in the sporty car.
i can live without wood steering and i always thought that it's kinda annoying to have one.
i can live without wood steering and i always thought that it's kinda annoying to have one.
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Originally Posted by hiwind
will there be an option on the new IS for a wood grain steering wheel like the gs?
2. Lexus has ALWAYS used real wood, ala Benz/BMW/Audi.
3. It may be possible, seeing you can get it on the ES and RX (looking at the same price range).
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
3. It may be possible, seeing you can get it on the ES and RX (looking at the same price range).
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I guess a mid life model update on the new IS350 might get a wood steering wheel
(the car's not even out and I'm talking mid life update
)
But I cannot see a "aluminum" wheel being offered, since the "metal" trim on the IS are most
likely painted plastic, not real metal. Putting them on a steering wheel is not practical, will def
get all scratched up with only a few months of use. They are not clear coated (polyurethane sp.)?
like the wood wheel, and a lacquered up metal will just look wierd.
On the other hand, a carbon fiber wheel with matching interior trim might look good
(the car's not even out and I'm talking mid life update
)But I cannot see a "aluminum" wheel being offered, since the "metal" trim on the IS are most
likely painted plastic, not real metal. Putting them on a steering wheel is not practical, will def
get all scratched up with only a few months of use. They are not clear coated (polyurethane sp.)?
like the wood wheel, and a lacquered up metal will just look wierd.
On the other hand, a carbon fiber wheel with matching interior trim might look good
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