Bye bye to my 2015, need a replacement ride... you tell me!

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08-31-18, 07:40 PM

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Geico has been good to me. With any accident, a loss is almost always expected... the question is how much. Surprisingly I only ended up losing less than $2K... less than $1K if you don't count the deductible.. so a lot better than I initially expected.

Know what? You got more...

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08-31-18, 08:36 PM

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Yeah the Bamboo and Light Gray clash imo. I would buy the darker wood trim and swap it out. I paid 28k for a non-lux 450h in mint condition with Flaxen interior 1.5 years ago.
I ended up buying and installing an original bamboo steering wheel for $400
Spending close to $2k for the triple led headlights(have yet to install)
Did the power folding mirror mod for my 2013
GSF aluminum paddle sifters
$1k for GS F tail lights
Added sound deader and closed cell foam to doors, under floor liner, under rear seat, and trunk.
Plan on wrapping my roof and all chrome trim gloss black
Plan on buying the 2019 Lexus ES 18" Noise reduction rims

I buy used car so I have money to spend on mods

Did the sound deadening mood help, and if so how much? Did you happen to take dB readings if possible? Curious as I might do the same....

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08-31-18, 08:44 PM

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Did the sound deadening mood help, and if so how much? Did you happen to take dB readings if possible? Curious as I might do the same....

I was going to do the same but then I saw how much weight it adds and said nah I'm okay with the dB.

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09-01-18, 04:41 AM

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Did the sound deadening mood help, and if so how much? Did you happen to take dB readings if possible? Curious as I might do the same....

The most noticable difference is Improved bass response from the door speakers and the doors are much more solid sounding when you close it. I never took any sound readings before/after so no idea on that.

I did it on the cheap bought Noice sound deadner from Amazon(same as dynamat for a fraction of the cost), also installed Stinger RKCP12 Roadkill Carpet Pad over that.

I did all the work myself.

I probably added 100 pounds to the car. I have the 450h that weighed 4190lb stock. I still average 35 mpg highway and high 20's city.