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Old 10-31-23 | 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Benibiker1558

I'll second that, it's a perfect fit and they last forever.
Is that the covercraft cover?

I dont know the comparison between the cheapy amazon vs covercraft, but my buddy that has covercraft for all his vehicles and was pretty impressed.
Old 10-31-23 | 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by SlowlaneAZ
Is that the covercraft cover?

I dont know the comparison between the cheapy amazon vs covercraft, but my buddy that has covercraft for all his vehicles and was pretty impressed.
Yup and it's from Amazon made by Covercraft. $81.
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Old 10-31-23 | 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Benibiker1558
Yup and it's from Amazon made by Covercraft. $81.
I'm still using my Weather Tech sun shade from my IS 350. I think it was only $50.
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Old 10-31-23 | 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by arentz07
I'm still using my Weather Tech sun shade from my IS 350. I think it was only $50.
The one I had for my NX which was much bigger was only $55 back in 2020. Things are much more expensive now
Old 11-01-23 | 04:44 AM
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Originally Posted by SlowlaneAZ
Off topic, have you looked at the cheap covercraft windshield copies on Amazon? I don't know if the forum will allow an Amazon link

Autotech Park Premium Sunshade Compatible with 2014-2020 Lexus is Sedan only (NOT Compatible with Lexus RX, ES), Custom-fit Windshield Sun Shade

It's a ***** on fit for our car. I have it and for half the cost of covercraft it's pretty nice
I did not know about those. Mine is the weather tech. It fits well and is better made than some of the other cheap-o's. Even though it doesn't look as cool, it does the job. Plus it has the darker side for use when it's cold.
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Old 11-01-23 | 09:02 AM
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I did not know about those. Mine is the weather tech. It fits well and is better made than some of the other cheap-o's. Even though it doesn't look as cool, it does the job. Plus it has the darker side for use when it's cold.
These are actually pretty nice. They're made of a hard foldable insulating material that has soft edges and a felt like material on the inside so you don't scratch anything. Might be worth looking into if you need a replacement.
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Old 11-01-23 | 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Benibiker1558
These are actually pretty nice. They're made of a hard foldable insulating material that has soft edges and a felt like material on the inside so you don't scratch anything. Might be worth looking into if you need a replacement.
That sounds a lot like the BMW-branded shade we have for the X3. I like it a lot - honestly, I prefer it to the crinkly metallic style of the WeatherTech one.
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Old 11-01-23 | 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by arentz07
That sounds a lot like the BMW-branded shade we have for the X3. I like it a lot - honestly, I prefer it to the crinkly metallic style of the WeatherTech one.
Exactly, it's the same as what my Mini/BMW sun shade was. If you order it from Amazon note that it'll say it won't fit an IS500 so instead order it for the new gen IS350 with the windshield mounted camera.
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Old 11-01-23 | 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Benibiker1558
Exactly, it's the same as what my Mini/BMW sun shade was. If you order it from Amazon note that it'll say it won't fit an IS500 so instead order it for the new gen IS350 with the windshield mounted camera.
Sunk cost fallacy means I am keeping my WeatherTech one till I sell the car. Honestly I will say, I do like that A) it was cheaper than the BMW one and B) it is very lightweight, which makes it easier to chuck in the back seat.
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Old 11-01-23 | 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by arentz07
Sunk cost fallacy means I am keeping my WeatherTech one till I sell the car. Honestly I will say, I do like that A) it was cheaper than the BMW one and B) it is very lightweight, which makes it easier to chuck in the back seat.
That's the ****ty thing about the stiff rigid windshield covers. They take up alot of real estate in the car for just being a sunshade.

I bought a 5 dollar one waaayy back when for a another vehicle that i used for my tacoma, it was the most perfect fitting universal sun shade. It was glorious.
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Old 11-01-23 | 07:12 PM
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Took an oil sample to send over to Blackstone Laboratories, before my first oil change I'm at 1250 miles

Almost time for her first oil change

Oil sample is ready to ship
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Old 11-01-23 | 10:29 PM
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RR Racing Resonated X-Midpipe installed.

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Old 11-02-23 | 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by 808c2s
RR Racing Resonated X-Midpipe installed.
Nice!!! how does it sound?
Old 11-02-23 | 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by 808c2s
RR Racing Resonated X-Midpipe installed.

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Nice!!! how does it sound?
I'm also curious, but also about the difference in sound between before and after the cross-pipe installation. I'm guessing it's less warbly with the cross-pipe?
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