Rear side sunshades in a GS350 Fsport
#61
Pole Position
I was never concerned what the value of an F-Sport vs. Lux. model is. I keep my seats cleaned and conditioned and use a beach towel on the bottom of the drivers seat and it still looks new. I'm pleased with all the features on my 18 F-Sport other than not having triple beams. Finding triples on a RWD F-Sport is pretty slim unless special ordered.
#62
Lexus Test Driver
I was never concerned what the value of an F-Sport vs. Lux. model is. I keep my seats cleaned and conditioned and use a beach towel on the bottom of the drivers seat and it still looks new. I'm pleased with all the features on my 18 F-Sport other than not having triple beams. Finding triples on a RWD F-Sport is pretty slim unless special ordered.
#63
Lexus Test Driver
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Difference is this....
You spent around 50 or 60k brand new for your GS or F-Sport....
Now you are in year 5 or 6 of having the car and now your leather is showing
hardness or wear and tear. Simply by choosing F-Sport model over the Lux which
the Lux will give you longer value and longevity to it cause the Lux model is protecting
it's value over the long haul. How can you guys not see this??? Do your research on the F-Sport.
And let me know what's it's used value will be in year 5 or 6 compared to the Lux model.
Not just nick picking but it's the truth.....
You spent around 50 or 60k brand new for your GS or F-Sport....
Now you are in year 5 or 6 of having the car and now your leather is showing
hardness or wear and tear. Simply by choosing F-Sport model over the Lux which
the Lux will give you longer value and longevity to it cause the Lux model is protecting
it's value over the long haul. How can you guys not see this??? Do your research on the F-Sport.
And let me know what's it's used value will be in year 5 or 6 compared to the Lux model.
Not just nick picking but it's the truth.....
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#66
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It's kind of an experiment vs. the wear on my RX seats which are not covered. I usually wear Levi's and I think the denim adds to the wear on the seat. Don't really know if it helps or not but it sure seems to.
#68
Lexus Test Driver
#70
Hi Guys, I'm new to this forum.
Does anyone know if it's possible to install rear side sun shades on the Fsport and install the rear control panel on the arm rest? These are basic functions to me in a luxury sedan,
I've no idea why Lexus decided to remove the following on the Fsport variant:
1) Not install fog lights, both front & back.
2) Remove the front passenger seat control buttons on the side of the backrest.
3) Remove side sun shade.
4) Remove the control panel on the rear armrest.
Here's a picture of my ride just to share!
Does anyone know if it's possible to install rear side sun shades on the Fsport and install the rear control panel on the arm rest? These are basic functions to me in a luxury sedan,
I've no idea why Lexus decided to remove the following on the Fsport variant:
1) Not install fog lights, both front & back.
2) Remove the front passenger seat control buttons on the side of the backrest.
3) Remove side sun shade.
4) Remove the control panel on the rear armrest.
Here's a picture of my ride just to share!
Rain was a problem.
Bird droppings was a problem.
They simply did not fit properly due to the truncated apex style of the 5 Series & GS rear windows, hence looked very untidy.
In real life, it didn't look half as tidy as the two photos below.
However, admittedly these external pullover sunshades look more satisfactory on a conventionally styled simple trapezia shaped rear window.
Then I bumped into these Trokots.
Would these removable custom fabricated internal window surround [spring & magnetic] fitting sunshades be good enough for you?
They were good enough for my old 3GS.
Trokot makes removable custom fabricated rear windscreen sunshades too.
Even if you did manage to retrofit rear window sunshades from the Luxury trim to your F Sport trim, it still would not be "motorized".
Meanwhile, the 5LS does have 1st generation motorized rear window sunshades, but it looks like the design needs to be refined, because the gaps around the sunshades are too large - and it simply doesn't look attractive somehow in my fussy eyes.
https://trokotusa.com/
Last edited by peteharvey; 08-24-19 at 02:13 PM.
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#71
Lexus Test Driver
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Originally, I was using these external pullover removable rear window sunshades, but they were a mess.
Rain was a problem.
Bird droppings was a problem.
They simply did not fit properly due to the truncated apex style of the 5 Series & GS rear windows, hence looked very untidy.
In real life, it didn't look half as tidy as the two photos below.
However, admittedly these external pullover sunshades look more satisfactory on a conventionally styled simple trapezia shaped rear window.
Then I bumped into these Trokots.
Would these removable custom fabricated internal window surround [spring & magnetic] fitting sunshades be good enough for you?
They were good enough for my old 3GS.
Trokot makes removable custom fabricated rear windscreen sunshades too.
Even if you did manage to retrofit rear window sunshades from the Luxury trim to your F Sport trim, it still would not be "motorized".
Meanwhile, the 5LS does have 1st generation motorized rear window sunshades, but it looks like the design needs to be refined, because the gaps around the sunshades are too large - and it simply doesn't look attractive somehow in my fussy eyes.
https://trokotusa.com/
Rain was a problem.
Bird droppings was a problem.
They simply did not fit properly due to the truncated apex style of the 5 Series & GS rear windows, hence looked very untidy.
In real life, it didn't look half as tidy as the two photos below.
However, admittedly these external pullover sunshades look more satisfactory on a conventionally styled simple trapezia shaped rear window.
Then I bumped into these Trokots.
Would these removable custom fabricated internal window surround [spring & magnetic] fitting sunshades be good enough for you?
They were good enough for my old 3GS.
Trokot makes removable custom fabricated rear windscreen sunshades too.
Even if you did manage to retrofit rear window sunshades from the Luxury trim to your F Sport trim, it still would not be "motorized".
Meanwhile, the 5LS does have 1st generation motorized rear window sunshades, but it looks like the design needs to be refined, because the gaps around the sunshades are too large - and it simply doesn't look attractive somehow in my fussy eyes.
https://trokotusa.com/
#72
Originally, I was using these external pullover removable rear window sunshades, but they were a mess.
Rain was a problem.
Bird droppings was a problem.
They simply did not fit properly due to the truncated apex style of the 5 Series & GS rear windows, hence looked very untidy.
In real life, it didn't look half as tidy as the two photos below.
However, admittedly these external pullover sunshades look more satisfactory on a conventionally styled simple trapezia shaped rear window.
Then I bumped into these Trokots.
Would these removable custom fabricated internal window surround [spring & magnetic] fitting sunshades be good enough for you?
They were good enough for my old 3GS.
Trokot makes removable custom fabricated rear windscreen sunshades too.
Even if you did manage to retrofit rear window sunshades from the Luxury trim to your F Sport trim, it still would not be "motorized".
Meanwhile, the 5LS does have 1st generation motorized rear window sunshades, but it looks like the design needs to be refined, because the gaps around the sunshades are too large - and it simply doesn't look attractive somehow in my fussy eyes.
https://trokotusa.com/
Rain was a problem.
Bird droppings was a problem.
They simply did not fit properly due to the truncated apex style of the 5 Series & GS rear windows, hence looked very untidy.
In real life, it didn't look half as tidy as the two photos below.
However, admittedly these external pullover sunshades look more satisfactory on a conventionally styled simple trapezia shaped rear window.
Then I bumped into these Trokots.
Would these removable custom fabricated internal window surround [spring & magnetic] fitting sunshades be good enough for you?
They were good enough for my old 3GS.
Trokot makes removable custom fabricated rear windscreen sunshades too.
Even if you did manage to retrofit rear window sunshades from the Luxury trim to your F Sport trim, it still would not be "motorized".
Meanwhile, the 5LS does have 1st generation motorized rear window sunshades, but it looks like the design needs to be refined, because the gaps around the sunshades are too large - and it simply doesn't look attractive somehow in my fussy eyes.
https://trokotusa.com/
#73
I just bought rear left and rear right customized window sunshades only, but I think they were $100+ if I remember correctly.
#74
Driver School Candidate
i love the OE shades. I don’t feel like it was a waste of time at all doing the swap. I leave them up for when my son is in the car.
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that looks amazing! If you have a minute, id love to learn more about this conversion, mounting hardware? How did you swap the trim panels and arm rest?