Steering Wheel Swap
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Steering Wheel Swap
This is going to sound like a strange and arguably trivial issue, but I would value anyone's knowledge or expertise on the subject. I have always liked the LX and even came close to getting one a few times over the last 10 years, but for one reason or another I shied away.
Anyway, to put it simply I am once again playing with the idea of the LX and while the latest "L-finess" design is subjective, I actually find it attractive on the LX in it's own unique way. There is one thing however that I can't stand with any car and that is 3-spoke steering wheels.
I know this may sound nuts, but when you think about it, the steering wheel is the part of the car you see, touch, and interact with the most, so if it bugs you it is hard to ignore. I could give a list of reasons of why I can't stand the 3-spoke design (which I now believe has found its way into EVERY lexus model and working its way through Toyota) but I will spare you and keep it short by saying I find them awkward and uncomfortable, especially on long trips which is what this class of vehicle is made for.
So my question to all of you is, what is the likleyhood the steering wheel could be swapped with a Land Cruiser's? I can deal with looking at the Toyota emblem way more easily then the 3 spokes. I have looked at the manuals and all of the buttons and features seem to be present on the steering wheels in both the LX and LC. They both also have heated steering wheels and since they are so similiar mechanically, part of me is hoping an easy swap would simply be plug-and-play with the wiring. I'm not concerned about the paddle shifters unless not having them triggers an electronic error.
Anyway, I know it may sound dumb, but it is something I have been thinking about for a while and I thought I'd ask. Be safe all!
Anyway, to put it simply I am once again playing with the idea of the LX and while the latest "L-finess" design is subjective, I actually find it attractive on the LX in it's own unique way. There is one thing however that I can't stand with any car and that is 3-spoke steering wheels.
I know this may sound nuts, but when you think about it, the steering wheel is the part of the car you see, touch, and interact with the most, so if it bugs you it is hard to ignore. I could give a list of reasons of why I can't stand the 3-spoke design (which I now believe has found its way into EVERY lexus model and working its way through Toyota) but I will spare you and keep it short by saying I find them awkward and uncomfortable, especially on long trips which is what this class of vehicle is made for.
So my question to all of you is, what is the likleyhood the steering wheel could be swapped with a Land Cruiser's? I can deal with looking at the Toyota emblem way more easily then the 3 spokes. I have looked at the manuals and all of the buttons and features seem to be present on the steering wheels in both the LX and LC. They both also have heated steering wheels and since they are so similiar mechanically, part of me is hoping an easy swap would simply be plug-and-play with the wiring. I'm not concerned about the paddle shifters unless not having them triggers an electronic error.
Anyway, I know it may sound dumb, but it is something I have been thinking about for a while and I thought I'd ask. Be safe all!
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This is going to sound like a strange and arguably trivial issue, but I would value anyone's knowledge or expertise on the subject. I have always liked the LX and even came close to getting one a few times over the last 10 years, but for one reason or another I shied away.
Anyway, to put it simply I am once again playing with the idea of the LX and while the latest "L-finess" design is subjective, I actually find it attractive on the LX in it's own unique way. There is one thing however that I can't stand with any car and that is 3-spoke steering wheels.
I know this may sound nuts, but when you think about it, the steering wheel is the part of the car you see, touch, and interact with the most, so if it bugs you it is hard to ignore. I could give a list of reasons of why I can't stand the 3-spoke design (which I now believe has found its way into EVERY lexus model and working its way through Toyota) but I will spare you and keep it short by saying I find them awkward and uncomfortable, especially on long trips which is what this class of vehicle is made for.
So my question to all of you is, what is the likleyhood the steering wheel could be swapped with a Land Cruiser's? I can deal with looking at the Toyota emblem way more easily then the 3 spokes. I have looked at the manuals and all of the buttons and features seem to be present on the steering wheels in both the LX and LC. They both also have heated steering wheels and since they are so similiar mechanically, part of me is hoping an easy swap would simply be plug-and-play with the wiring. I'm not concerned about the paddle shifters unless not having them triggers an electronic error.
Anyway, I know it may sound dumb, but it is something I have been thinking about for a while and I thought I'd ask. Be safe all!
Anyway, to put it simply I am once again playing with the idea of the LX and while the latest "L-finess" design is subjective, I actually find it attractive on the LX in it's own unique way. There is one thing however that I can't stand with any car and that is 3-spoke steering wheels.
I know this may sound nuts, but when you think about it, the steering wheel is the part of the car you see, touch, and interact with the most, so if it bugs you it is hard to ignore. I could give a list of reasons of why I can't stand the 3-spoke design (which I now believe has found its way into EVERY lexus model and working its way through Toyota) but I will spare you and keep it short by saying I find them awkward and uncomfortable, especially on long trips which is what this class of vehicle is made for.
So my question to all of you is, what is the likleyhood the steering wheel could be swapped with a Land Cruiser's? I can deal with looking at the Toyota emblem way more easily then the 3 spokes. I have looked at the manuals and all of the buttons and features seem to be present on the steering wheels in both the LX and LC. They both also have heated steering wheels and since they are so similiar mechanically, part of me is hoping an easy swap would simply be plug-and-play with the wiring. I'm not concerned about the paddle shifters unless not having them triggers an electronic error.
Anyway, I know it may sound dumb, but it is something I have been thinking about for a while and I thought I'd ask. Be safe all!
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This is going to sound like a strange and arguably trivial issue, but I would value anyone's knowledge or expertise on the subject. I have always liked the LX and even came close to getting one a few times over the last 10 years, but for one reason or another I shied away.
Anyway, to put it simply I am once again playing with the idea of the LX and while the latest "L-finess" design is subjective, I actually find it attractive on the LX in it's own unique way. There is one thing however that I can't stand with any car and that is 3-spoke steering wheels.
I know this may sound nuts, but when you think about it, the steering wheel is the part of the car you see, touch, and interact with the most, so if it bugs you it is hard to ignore. I could give a list of reasons of why I can't stand the 3-spoke design (which I now believe has found its way into EVERY lexus model and working its way through Toyota) but I will spare you and keep it short by saying I find them awkward and uncomfortable, especially on long trips which is what this class of vehicle is made for.
So my question to all of you is, what is the likleyhood the steering wheel could be swapped with a Land Cruiser's? I can deal with looking at the Toyota emblem way more easily then the 3 spokes. I have looked at the manuals and all of the buttons and features seem to be present on the steering wheels in both the LX and LC. They both also have heated steering wheels and since they are so similiar mechanically, part of me is hoping an easy swap would simply be plug-and-play with the wiring. I'm not concerned about the paddle shifters unless not having them triggers an electronic error.
Anyway, I know it may sound dumb, but it is something I have been thinking about for a while and I thought I'd ask. Be safe all!
Anyway, to put it simply I am once again playing with the idea of the LX and while the latest "L-finess" design is subjective, I actually find it attractive on the LX in it's own unique way. There is one thing however that I can't stand with any car and that is 3-spoke steering wheels.
I know this may sound nuts, but when you think about it, the steering wheel is the part of the car you see, touch, and interact with the most, so if it bugs you it is hard to ignore. I could give a list of reasons of why I can't stand the 3-spoke design (which I now believe has found its way into EVERY lexus model and working its way through Toyota) but I will spare you and keep it short by saying I find them awkward and uncomfortable, especially on long trips which is what this class of vehicle is made for.
So my question to all of you is, what is the likleyhood the steering wheel could be swapped with a Land Cruiser's? I can deal with looking at the Toyota emblem way more easily then the 3 spokes. I have looked at the manuals and all of the buttons and features seem to be present on the steering wheels in both the LX and LC. They both also have heated steering wheels and since they are so similiar mechanically, part of me is hoping an easy swap would simply be plug-and-play with the wiring. I'm not concerned about the paddle shifters unless not having them triggers an electronic error.
Anyway, I know it may sound dumb, but it is something I have been thinking about for a while and I thought I'd ask. Be safe all!
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