bigblack06

iTrader: (20)

This was a great TSIB you al should try to do this if your side pillars are screwed up, the replacement looks better, I will take pictures when I get off of work cause I think they look simple and better, I really thought they might use plastic but its the same soft leather type its just changed shape.

IXI187IXI

iTrader: (3)

yea i had mine done. the new shape is much better and its out of the way of anything getting snagged on it.

caveman

anyone get the b-pillar replaced when the original wasn't scratched up much?

my GS's current B-pillar aren't marked, but it'd be nice to replace w/ a re-designed piece as a "just-in-case"

IXI187IXI

iTrader: (3)

what year is your car? the pillars they replace them with are the 08+ pillars.

my passenger side one wasnt damaged but they replaced it anyway.

caveman

2006 GS300...with the platinum extended warranty (7yr/100k)

perhaps i'll just ask the service advisor the next time i take in

bigblack06

iTrader: (20)

yeah you can but you will have to ask your advisor for a courtesy replacement, becuase it is only covered under the 4 year factory warranty but they should be able to cover it.

BinaryJay

The one on my drivers side is messed but basic warranty is out and I'm not the first owner so I never even bothered asking about it. Hopefully I can source a decent replacement even of the "old style" ones someday.

bigblack06

iTrader: (20)

Yeah I tried to save it for ya but when I asked my service rep. he said they need them back for this to count as a warranty replacement. Sorry man I did try.

GS350Lexus

iTrader: (5)

Whats a b pillar? Is that the piece under seat belt that gets beat up by the seat belt when. You unstrap?

passnu2

iTrader: (33)

yea I asked to keep mine also but no go.

the original flowed better but these work better.

bigblack06

iTrader: (20)

Yes the one located at the center, where the seat belt and everything else gets snagged on.

Here are the pics I promised.

dunnojack

you guys have your seats way back. no wonder you guys are hitting it.

I like the original design better, and will keep it that way.

bigblack06

iTrader: (20)

Actually I moved it back so that everyone could see the change the old one has that indent and this one doesn't and apparently its on all the new GS's so I'm good with this one FREE! is my price.

GS350Lexus

iTrader: (5)

Can anyone find out how much are they without warranty? Cause mine are all beat up!!!!!!!!! Also if someone has the TSB for this please post it.

BinaryJay

Couple of hundred dollars per side, maybe going on close to 300 each side last time I asked. Probably cheaper in the US but not by much.

So the short answer is, way way way too much. But so is every other piece of trim.