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Old May 25, 2012 | 08:07 PM
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Default Need roof rack mount cover

took the 05 RX through an automatic wash and one of the plastic pieces that cover where the roof rack is mounted to the roof came off. Anyone know where I can get a replacement for just that one piece? It came off the left rear.


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Old May 26, 2012 | 01:30 AM
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Sewell perhaps?
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Old May 26, 2012 | 01:57 AM
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never bothered to register but I guess I should go ahead with it..

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Old May 26, 2012 | 04:55 AM
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Expensive little piece of plastic.

http://lexus.sewellparts.com/oem-cat...X330-2005.html
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Old May 27, 2012 | 12:05 AM
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no kidding.
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Old May 27, 2012 | 12:22 AM
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You can get the roof rack removal kit for just 15 bucks more, no more problem and it looks better.

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Old May 27, 2012 | 04:48 AM
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Originally Posted by vteazy
no kidding.
Registering will be more off their price, good deal for CL members.
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Old May 27, 2012 | 07:17 AM
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Originally Posted by cartman57
Registering will be more off their price, good deal for CL members.
Still, some $60 when you add shipping.
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Old May 30, 2012 | 01:47 PM
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Well, if you want "sticker shock" price out the radio antenna.

Not just the pole, the complete assy with the base.

How's over $500 sound?



One of the benefits of the roof rack is that it protects the antenna base from damage.

The tie in ito this thread is I removed my roof rack & installed the OEM one piece rubber trim over the channels in the roof.

I ordered them from my local dealer for around $90 a side. They had to order the left side three times due to shipping damage.

End result it looks great, but the antenna is now out in the open.

Have the wife close the garage door as your driving in & bam, no more antenna. The roof rack rails would have protected it.
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Old May 30, 2012 | 02:34 PM
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You could replace the antenna with a 100 dollar fin, it survives carwashes quite well. The appearance is controversial but I like it much more than the black (500?) stick. Available at beatsonic-usa.com



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Old May 30, 2012 | 09:03 PM
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I like the antenna! Been thinking about it. Thanks for posting a sample.
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Old May 30, 2012 | 09:03 PM
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The nekkid roof is awesome!
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Old May 30, 2012 | 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Carver
You could replace the antenna with a 100 dollar fin, it survives carwashes quite well. The appearance is controversial but I like it much more than the black (500?) stick. Available at beatsonic-usa.com



Does $100 include color match?
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Old May 30, 2012 | 09:49 PM
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It does if your color is one they have in stock, it's 20 cheaper unpainted.

http://www.beatsonicusa.com/shark-fi...sal/fda4w.html
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