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Old 01-14-16, 10:32 PM
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Default Illuminated Door Sills and Dash Cam

Installed these bad boys today, overall I'm extremely satisfied with the results. Let me know if you guys have any questions, want more pictures, or a DIY!







Really small dash cam, super discreet and excellent video quality, 1080p













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Nice clean look on the dash cam! What cam is that? DIY please
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I'll post some videos and DIY over the weekend. Here's the dash cam:
http://www.amazon.com/Spy-Tec-Mobius-Action-Camera/dp/B00GT2B4R6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1452840408&sr=8-1&keywords=mobius http://www.amazon.com/Spy-Tec-Mobius-Action-Camera/dp/B00GT2B4R6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1452840408&sr=8-1&keywords=mobius
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Originally Posted by SoKali-GS
Installed these bad boys today, overall I'm extremely satisfied with the results. Let me know if you guys have any questions, want more pictures, or a DIY!




Are these lexus factory door sills? And do you have a pic of them at night when it's dark?
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Originally Posted by kenforum
Are these lexus factory door sills? And do you have a pic of them at night when it's dark?
Yes, they are the original Lexus Factory OEM Door Sills. I bought them here: http://factorylexusparts.com/2016-rx...ed-door-sills/

Use coupon code CL5 for ClubLexus Discount!




They are pretty bright. Sorry, pictures kind of blurry, best i could take with my iPhone lol...
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Wonder if Lexus IS making the blue illuminate ones for the 450h? Although the white would prob go better with my ultra white f sport.
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wow how did you install the illuminated door sills?

Was it as easy as poppin and lockin? Was there a connector for the door sills to light up so it was just plug and play??

Very nice!!!!
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Agree with you Bearcat. I bought the white sills instead of blue so it would match the interior LED lights on my '10 450h. It doesn't specify color on Lexus' site for '16 RX accessories.

SoKali-GS, the sills look great. Do you have a picture of the underside? I was interested in knowing if they use the same tabs to secure as mine. They slid out of the sill so the grommets on the frame don't have to be removed. And I assume the plug is right there underneath. Just pop off the cover, plug in and snap the sill back into place.
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how did you mount the dash cam under the windshield? Does it come with the package or you bought separately?
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I've never seen the hybrid blue sills lit up. I just want to make sure I get the coolest ones!
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please post a DIY!!! D
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2 solid mods- I can't wait for more info to replicate!
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I'm assuming the sills are plug and play, like they were on the 3RX. All you have to do is pull the old sills up, likely pull the grommets off the new ones and plug it in to the hidden wire and snap the sill back down. I have a thread in the 3RX forum with photos of the whole process. If the process is the same I can try to find it.
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Does the dashcam run on AA battery or usb port and does it interfere with GPS signal?
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Hey guys, sorry, got sick yesterday, so haven't had time to post.

The door sills are basically pop and lock. There's a white 3 pin connector once you remove the door sills, and the illuminated door sills will have the connection for it. Make sure to remove the cover on the connector attached to the car before plugging in the new door sills. I've removed a lot of door sills, and this is by far the most difficult. I was surprised by how much force I had to use to get the sills out. If someone finds an easier way, please share. For this reason, I won't be removing the door sills again for this DIY. I'm afraid I will break something lol.

Here are the pictures of the underside of the of the non-illuminated door sill. Everything is the same, except the illuminated ones have a white connector for it.



Here's the area where I ran into the most trouble trying to remove the door sill and what the connections look like underneath.







DIY for dashcam to be posted tomorrow! But here are some sample clips, make sure to watch in 1080p! No sound in first video because Youtube said audio was copyright infringement. Audio still works in second video.

DAYTIME:
NIGHT TIME:

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