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Old 09-11-23, 06:24 PM
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Default Easy factory upgrades after the fact?

In another post I learned that swapping the fancier seats in to my base model car is as simple as buying the seats and the switches for heating/cooling.
I've also upgraded my infotainment to the 12in screen and added factory navi to my non-factory equiped car.

What other options did my car miss out on from the factory that would be relatively easy to add now?
Old 09-11-23, 07:38 PM
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It might be helpful if you let us know the MY of your GS.
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Sorry, it's a 2014 GS350 rwd. As far as I know it is as base as possible; no nav originally, no bsm, no heated seats, etc.
Just looking for some ways I can "fancy" it up
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There's a Grom Group Buy going on now and ending Friday. Add Carplay and Android Auto to your GS. To me that's a big upgrade.

And off the top of my head, you can upgrade the interior LED lighting, lighted door sills, mirror and door downlighting (if that's an actual word), rear trunk spoiler, start button... those are the more affordable upgrades.

Also, read through the thread about favorite features... there are things you will discover about the GS that may surprise you.

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You can also:
  • Upgrade your headlights to OEM Triple LEDs,
  • Upgrade your tail lights to the refreshed OEM 2016 tail lights,
  • Add OEM led fog lights (these we were available on pre refresh 14/15 MY lux models),
  • Upgrade the mouse controller ****,
  • Upgrade your shift ****,
  • Add OEM f sport aluminum pedals,
  • Add Lexus rear bumper applique
  • Add Lexus OEM/JDM painted mud guards
  • Add Lexus JDM window visors
Many existing threads and posts on all of the items mentioned above. Some are much easier than others but seeing you've done a few heavier lift mods already, I've listed a few that may not be as easy but may be worthwhile depending on how much you want to take on. Happy modding!

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Originally Posted by chinee
There's a Grom Group Buy going on now and ending Friday. Add Carplay and Android Auto to your GS. To me that's a big upgrade.
+1, best money spent for a daily driver.
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Old 09-12-23, 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by chinee
There's a Grom Group Buy going on now and ending Friday..
Where do you see that? In announcements last I see is one from July?
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Originally Posted by NickMayer
Where do you see that? In announcements last I see is one from July?
Look here.
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Originally Posted by JDR76
Look here.
Thanks, no clue how I missed that
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