Lexys RX real wood?
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Lexys RX real wood?
I've been told by a source that the Lexus RX's that feature a wood steering wheel have real wood, while the wood trim on the center console etc is "fake". Can anyone confirm this?
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The pursuit of F
Yep. ALL Lexus vehicles use REAL wood, some more exotic species and finishing processes than others, (i.e. LS vs ES).
Some past Infinitis and Acuras have "wood trim" = fake.
Some past Infinitis and Acuras have "wood trim" = fake.
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I had a question, how do you find the suspension in your F? I've heard it's REALLY hard, is this true?
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What car do you have I can help give a comparison...
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All the wood is real? I thought only the shift **** and steering wheel had real wood - provided you ordered those options. The wood-looking trim on the doors and center console feel very much like plastic to the touch.
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Wow, that's a remarkable video. Note how thin the wood is--light actually shines through it easily--not surprising. That thinness allows the pressure forming of the wood around the (plastic?) form before staining and the final coats of whatever clear protectant is used. Polyurethane or some other clear plastic?
Yes, there's such a thick coat of (some sort of) plastic on the wood that it surely does feel like plastic. I have noticed however that the grain on the console & door pieces does vary from piece to piece, which sure indicates to me that somewhere under that clear coat is a thin piece of real wood.
Yes, there's such a thick coat of (some sort of) plastic on the wood that it surely does feel like plastic. I have noticed however that the grain on the console & door pieces does vary from piece to piece, which sure indicates to me that somewhere under that clear coat is a thin piece of real wood.
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Instructor
The sense of ease and comfort...
My wife, who has psoriatic arthritis says the wooden steering wheel is the most comfortable she's ever experienced. My salesperson said all the wood, including the trim, is real.
Wood from the same tree would be standard in high-end woodworking, in my opinion.
Ray
Wood from the same tree would be standard in high-end woodworking, in my opinion.
Ray
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The car manufacturers seem to go to great lengths to make real wood veneer look as much like plastic as they can with lots of plastic lacquer! My Mercedes e550 has beautiful wood inlays that look like plastic as well. My rx has the optional wood inlay package and makes a huge difference in appearance, love it. Thanks. Regards. Ned.