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Stabilizing fins. Possible fix for wind noise in pre 2013 cars.

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Old 02-03-14, 07:35 AM
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This part is actually the part for the 2013/2014 cars, but yes, this fits all LS 460's

I have driven my car with the jmcraney fix in place and up to 30 mph it is almost silent with tire and engine noise much more pronounced. at around 50/60 mph there is the same old noise as before which i hope these new fins will eliminate.

I be back with an update soon!
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How do these attach?

Originally Posted by peteybabes
here is a link to these items:

http://lexus.sewellparts.com/accesso...2013/6707.html

remember to log-in for the best price of $18.30 each. . .
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If you are going to simply install these without the jmcraney fix, then just refer to page one of this discussion.

I have not installed mine yet, but plan to do so in a few days after the jmcraney fix has a few days on my car.

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Will these fins fit 2011 LS460's?
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Yes, these will fit your 2011.
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Change all the rubber around the windows helps the most. I did the jc fix and the fins the one that made the best change at higher speeds was the weather seals.

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how involved was the seal replacement? And would you have the part #'s off hand?

**another quick note on the status of my fix. this sealant does not work in the cold weather we've been having, even in my garage where it gets to 45 degrees or so. i will tackle/finish this project tomorrow with some 5-minute 2-part epoxy**
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Talking I have new finned parts

Originally Posted by jmcraney
We've understood for a long time that the "wind noise" problem is an international problem but not too many reports from Down Under. Welcome to the CL discussions.

If you are unable to secure the new parts, here is something you can try with the parts that you have now: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls4...noise-fix.html
I have two new "finned" parts - now to be brave and break the old ones off and try the new ones. I'm going to "goop" the entire area with exterior grade (15 year outside all weather warranty) silicone and fit the parts into the sloppy mess, wait for it all to "set" and see how it goes.

Seeing how we hang upside down off the planet and the toilet water goes backwards down the hole, who knows what may happen!

Cheers again from Downunder!
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Originally Posted by peteybabes
how involved was the seal replacement? And would you have the part #'s off hand?

**another quick note on the status of my fix. this sealant does not work in the cold weather we've been having, even in my garage where it gets to 45 degrees or so. i will tackle/finish this project tomorrow with some 5-minute 2-part epoxy**
Peteybabes how did you make out with this? My car has the fix already, but I can see some gaps in the sealant, so if I have to redo it anyway, I will get these if there is a difference.
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Originally Posted by flsc300
Change all the rubber around the windows helps the most. I did the jc fix and the fins the one that made the best change at higher speeds was the weather seals.
Originally Posted by peteybabes
how involved was the seal replacement? And would you have the part #'s off hand?

**another quick note on the status of my fix. this sealant does not work in the cold weather we've been having, even in my garage where it gets to 45 degrees or so. i will tackle/finish this project tomorrow with some 5-minute 2-part epoxy**
I believe (at least for 2007 - 2009) the front door glass run part numbers are 6814150021 (passenger front) and 6815150021 (driver front) and are $91.49 each plus shipping from Sewell with CL discount.
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Just for sh_ts and giggles, does anybody know the part numbers for the driver's and passenger's laminated front side windows? (it doesn't spell out whether the parts on the Sewell Lexus website are laminated or not).
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Originally Posted by sktn77a
Just for sh_ts and giggles, does anybody know the part numbers for the driver's and passenger's laminated front side windows? (it doesn't spell out whether the parts on the Sewell Lexus website are laminated or not).
The window are LAMISAFE.
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Originally Posted by AZGS4
I believe (at least for 2007 - 2009) the front door glass run part numbers are 6814150021 (passenger front) and 6815150021 (driver front) and are $91.49 each plus shipping from Sewell with CL discount.
I will have to go in search of this later as it appears that these part numbers are for the 2013 and 2014 cars. . .
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Originally Posted by greg3852
Peteybabes how did you make out with this? My car has the fix already, but I can see some gaps in the sealant, so if I have to redo it anyway, I will get these if there is a difference.
I only had time to stick on the right side when i did the 2-part epoxy and it's sounds great on that side. I now have some better weather in my favor and will likely do the left side tonight, as the wind noise is starting to get to me
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Originally Posted by peteybabes
I will have to go in search of this later as it appears that these part numbers are for the 2013 and 2014 cars. . .
Thanks peteybabes. I think these part numbers might be the rubber tracks the window moves in, rather than the window itself(?) There are two part numbers for each side on the Sewell Lexus website but no indication as to whether they are laminated or not.


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