NXOwner

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As a new owner of a pre-owned 2005 RX330 (less than 24-hours ago), I was wondering if there are any obscure tips, tricks, hints, etc. that you could share with me (and other owners).

I'm referring to items that may not be in the manual(s), or if they are, they are not so obvious. I also have the navigation system, so any tips on that would also be welcomed.

Thanks!

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RXSF

i have a good one that i found out after 3 years of ownership.

in the trunk, you have the two spaces underneath that can be opened with a push of a button.

if you lift up those two covers for the storage bins so that they are perpendicular to the trunk floor, and if you see there are two hooks under the covers, you can hang grocery bags on them so that they will not move around.

NXOwner

Cool. I did know about the push-button release for these two bins, but I didn't realize that those hooks existed. Great tip!

Here's a tip--in those storage bins, it seems whatever I put in those bins make a lot of noise sliding around when making turns. So, I'm thinking about getting those non-skid drawer liners that you put in drawers to keep items from sliding around, and cutting them to size. Has anyone done this?

RXSF

lol of course you should have already known about the storage bins!

those vinyl things might be a good idea, ill look into that.

luvmyride

Not much of a free tip and trick but why not just get a cargo net for your grocery bags? I have the rubber cargo protector and it's kind of a pain to get into those storage bins which is why I use the net.

NXOwner

Alright, I bought those "rubber-ish" drawer liners and cut them to size last night. I put it all four of the rear compartments, as well as in the floor tray (below and in front of the middle console).

They all work well. The items I have in the rear compartments do not slide around and do not make noise! It also works nice with the bottom console tray (on the floor). My cell phone doesn't slide around any more. Now I'm thinking about cutting some to fit the botton of the front door pockets.

luvrxxx

Okay, go to a smoothly paved, large store parking lot. Since you're there, (being the good time manager you are) do a little shopping. Cash is better.

Find a straight shopping cart with no wobble (my preference is black but chrome will do). This trick is faster on carts without "wheel locks"; Place front of cart (handle side) against front middle of RX.

CAUTION: Do not scratch your Bamboo Pearl and don't forget your groceries?

Get in driver seat; Carefully accelerate, without running over cart... When you get up to about 30 MPH, hit brakes, launching cart in desired direction of travel (over speed bump gets air); Observe cart mods after crash. NOTE: Advise not to hang around for long if store security or other touchy establishment types around.

Hope this helps!

AM1

iTrader: (6)

^^^ thats a good one...im gonna try that one day. i like those two storage compartments under the trunk floor. thats where my amp and two caps go. hey anyone have a pix of how the cargo net should look installed?

NXOwner

I would be interested in a cargo net, too. Which one is recommended? Can anyone provide a link and/or a photo?

jwrichter

I purchased a cargo net for the RX 350 but haven't had a chance to install it yet. They come with a template so you can mark exactly where to drill the holes. There is only one version. Cost is about 35 bucks, I got mine from lexus parts.com. I have had them on other cars and they really work great. Jim

mandyfig

Cargo NET, can you share the directions so we can see what it looks like? A net is always hepful in the cargo.

AM1

iTrader: (6)

let us know when you install the net. i got one and i dont think the diagram is 100 percent right.

mandyfig

Is this the $32 net?

AM1

iTrader: (6)

it usually sells for more then that.

mandyfig

Irontoad sells it for $32. Part # PT347-48040. Is this not the part?