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Old 04-05-12, 02:55 PM
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Default Best place for carbon fibre trims?

I have seen many interiors for the IS250 with interior trims, I was wondering where my best bet would be to buy this if possible to a Canadian address.

Also, I noticed a few vehicles with bright white LEDs for the interior's wheel and dash, is this a DIY project as well?
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You mean like this?


https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...bon-fiber.html

As for the led dash swap, I can't find the DIY, but last I remember all the images were missing too. Here's one for the gauge cluster:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...g-needles.html
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Originally Posted by rcJten
You mean like this?


https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...bon-fiber.html

As for the led dash swap, I can't find the DIY, but last I remember all the images were missing too. Here's one for the gauge cluster:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...g-needles.html
Yup, an interior similar to that. Oh, I thought you could order parts that replaced the cores with the new trim... I didn't know that was DIY as well.

With regards to the LEDs, yeah -- looking to change the lights for the interior, basically anything green -> white to brighten things up.

Thanks for the help.
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Originally Posted by ANCL
Yup, an interior similar to that. Oh, I thought you could order parts that replaced the cores with the new trim... I didn't know that was DIY as well.

With regards to the LEDs, yeah -- looking to change the lights for the interior, basically anything green -> white to brighten things up.

Thanks for the help.
Contact FX Auto in SoCal
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You know we Canadians would love too, let's see what the quotes are like. You think the dealership would replace these given the labour rates? Wouldn't be too comfortable detaching pieces from my vehicle.
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Originally Posted by ANCL
You know we Canadians would love too, let's see what the quotes are like. You think the dealership would replace these given the labour rates? Wouldn't be too comfortable detaching pieces from my vehicle.
I assure you its very easy. And theres several DIY on here regarding removal of pieces. Its honestly a great way to learn more about your car too. I've taken mine apart countless times (trust me I was skeptical the first time too). If you have a "auto" savvy friend or local CL member nearby who can do it, it would save you lots of $$$ (for more mods )
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Are you looking for silver carbon or black?

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does a shop do this? or do you buy trim already like this? cuz that looks awesome!
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Preference for Black.

Also, any advice for the lighting? The modifications from the shared picture is basically what I am looking for.
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The LED conversion for the dash is a DIY project. Or you may be able to find someone around you who is willing to do it. I hear it takes a good amount of time and some patience tho
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And for the steering wheel, console and lights, it also takes an equal amount of time?
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pretty sure all the lights modification will take some time and patience. Besides the door/dome/rear lights.
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