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Old 08-02-13 | 01:29 PM
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Does the F-sport logo on bottom of the steering wheel flex when you push in?
It's been bugging since delivery, when I'm making wide turn and my finger rest on logo it flexes. Is it just a glued on logo that's not fully attached?
Old 08-02-13 | 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by dojoman
Does the F-sport logo on bottom of the steering wheel flex when you push in?
It's been bugging since delivery, when I'm making wide turn and my finger rest on logo it flexes. Is it just a glued on logo that's not fully attached?
Your not alone.....I've notice that too....Logo doesn't seem like its really glued or stitched in well.
Old 08-02-13 | 02:19 PM
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another indication of quality slip?? Let's hope not..
Old 08-02-13 | 02:59 PM
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So it's normal. I thought it's just my car but yeah small things like this kind of bugs me and not typical Lexus quality.
Old 08-02-13 | 05:16 PM
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Funny how you guys mentioned this lol. I had the same feeling when I was test driving.
Old 08-02-13 | 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
another indication of quality slip?? Let's hope not..
To find out if it is a quality slip or it is just part of the design, the best bet is to see if it is the same thing for other F Sport Lexus vehicles like CT, GS, LS and RX.

I didn't notice that in the showroom. Maybe I will take a look again next time. In fact, talking about flexing, I find the back of the front seats in F Sport 3IS have too much flexing in the area below the big shoulder area. The flexing is not apparent in regular 3IS though.
Old 08-04-13 | 08:16 AM
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Oh boy another slip on lexus? I hope not. The Nav issues are already making me hesitant.
Old 08-04-13 | 08:41 AM
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Its first year of production. Little things are bound to happen. Its not really a huge deal, talk to the dealer and get your steering replaced or something
Old 08-04-13 | 10:51 AM
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Mine s fine. Doesn't move or flex at all. Is250 fsport.
Old 08-04-13 | 02:44 PM
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No issues with mine.
Old 08-04-13 | 02:54 PM
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I read this thread a few days ago and remembered to check out the emblem and it is pretty tightly dented in, I push it in but it doesn't flex as some are saying.
Old 08-04-13 | 02:57 PM
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Just checked mine. It doesn't move at all even if you push on it.
Old 08-04-13 | 03:53 PM
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Its probably affected a few vehicles. Take it to the dealer and demand a new steering wheel
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Dealer will replace the steering wheel just for this?
Old 08-04-13 | 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by dojoman
Dealer will replace the steering wheel just for this?
I checked my RX F-Sport and emblem is rock solid.

They replaced my entire steering wheel on my CT two months ago for a couple of half inch hairline tears on the leather.


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