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Old 03-23-13, 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by VXZ
Thanks but still no part number... I could save on shipping
You gotta do the research. If you go looking they have detailed diagrams of parts and part numbers you have to find it. Can't expect me to look it up for you.
Old 03-23-13, 04:55 PM
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Ok I got a package today. Had to get it done asap Get away from the crazy family for a bit of car time

Can you guess the two detail mods I did??

Before...


after:


and after part two:




Still doing small stuff but it's all nice.




Next will be a roof rack, rear bumper scuff plate from Japan and I'm not sure what else. New Nitto tires, maybe wheels. Maybe a front guard.
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Looks great! Silver bulbs and window trim.
Old 03-23-13, 09:46 PM
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Looks great! Silver bulbs and window trim.
Yup. I think the rear bumper scuff plate is going to really set it off.
Old 03-23-13, 11:04 PM
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infinirx, how long did it take you to install that chrome trimming? I'm thinking of doing that mod also but want to go the easy route by using 3M double sided tape instead.
Old 03-24-13, 02:48 AM
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Originally Posted by suprawhite
infinirx, how long did it take you to install that chrome trimming? I'm thinking of doing that mod also but want to go the easy route by using 3M double sided tape instead.
I had to use two layers of 3M. first try it was not thick enough. You will understand why when you do it. It's a pain. I am not a huge fan of needing to cut narrow slices of 3M tape and then over again lol.

But in reality it was pretty straight forward.
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infinirx - excellent mods to the gx - very tasteful and nicely done... should push the value of all gx470 nationwide up a tiny little bit - good job
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Originally Posted by clubsport
infinirx - excellent mods to the gx - very tasteful and nicely done... should push the value of all gx470 nationwide up a tiny little bit - good job
lol well thanks Trying not to go too crazy with it like my last Lexus.
Old 03-26-13, 11:22 PM
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Today.... Brembo rear rotors. Found the old ones were actually fine and the breaks had allot of padding left. So I can save this for another time. Installed the Brembo anyway since I recently put them in the front.



Ok Rino Rack! Love it! Only big complaint is the wind noise is annoying on the roof now. Dunno how I am gonna fix that or if I can.





Lining it up and doing it right. I love my mechanic buddy I would have already scratched the roof trying to install it (wrong) by myself lol.











Tow Hitch came in. Might install that tomorrow
Old 03-27-13, 02:14 PM
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Just left the house after this tow hitch install. Pics later.
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Old 03-27-13, 03:51 PM
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Ok all done.



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Originally Posted by infinirx
Ok all done.



What? No "Lexus" hitch plug?
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Originally Posted by redrocks
What? No "Lexus" hitch plug?
Nope. On a budget atm. Graduating college and am being picky about all this. It's a solid hitch though. Got it for half the price almost. If I was not worried about $$ this week I would have gone OEM.
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thanks for sharing infinirx

about the noise, maybe the fairing is not large enough for that roof rack - it is sitting pretty high

did the chrome trim on the door window sill replace the rubber? my rubber trim is damaged and I'm wondering if that is an easier fix than trying to get the oem part
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Originally Posted by lakewaylex
thanks for sharing infinirx

about the noise, maybe the fairing is not large enough for that roof rack - it is sitting pretty high

did the chrome trim on the door window sill replace the rubber? my rubber trim is damaged and I'm wondering if that is an easier fix than trying to get the oem part
There was tho thing there to replace. It was all add on empty space. To be more specific the chrome (plastic) piece sits right on the glass and you attach a spacer to the bottom part that fit right in the area between the glass window and the metal door.

PS: I wonder if I could have a plexiglass piece made that's bigger and helps with the noise I also wonder about a sunroof hood pushing up air enough to keep the air from going right under the hitch.

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