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Yamaha Laser Beams Real Wood Veneers for Your Lexus RX

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Old 10-28-15, 04:03 PM
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Default Yamaha Laser Beams Real Wood Veneers for Your Lexus RX



To create the real wood veneers in your Lexus RX, Yamaha craftsman employ a technique known as Laser Cutting Ornamentation.

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Originally Posted by adpock


To create the real wood veneers in your Lexus RX, Yamaha craftsman employ a technique known as Laser Cutting Ornamentation.

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If only they offered this awesome wood in the F-Sport... very disappointed. Will end up in a Luxury instead because of this.
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Originally Posted by CaliTravel
If only they offered this awesome wood in the F-Sport... very disappointed. Will end up in a Luxury instead because of this.
Imo wood and fsport don't go together. I think it was a good call.
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Originally Posted by Bearcat
Imo wood and fsport don't go together. I think it was a good call.
I totally agree.
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Some of us prefer both! I prefer to have choices.
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I liked the dark wood in my previous RX F Sport. I would prefer to see a similar or darker wood in the 4RX with black or light gray laser etching for instance.

Is the gray lined console trim on the F Sport plastic or aluminum? F Sport trim in the IS, RC, NX, is plastic

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Originally Posted by corradoMR2
I liked the dark wood in my previous RX F Sport. I would prefer to see a similar or darker wood in the 4RX with black or light gray laser etching for instance.

Is the gray lined console trim on the F Sport plastic or aluminum? F Sport trim in the IS, RC, NX, is plastic
I personally can't stand how the aluminum looks. Just doesn't look like a Lexus should. I would be the first in line for a fully loaded RX 450h F-Sport if only they offered the Luxury interior.

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Originally Posted by CaliTravel
I personally can't stand how the aluminum looks. Just doesn't look like a Lexus should. I would be the first in line for a fully loaded RX 450h F-Sport if only they offered the Luxury interior.
I'm sure you could always swap it out later for wood.
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I prefer the black wood in my current F-Sport, however I don't think the aluminum would be a deal breaker for me if I otherwise liked the RX. Something else I'll have to see in person before giving my final opinion.

I do agree with another poster would said it would be nice to have both choices.
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I think by far the aluminum looks better than the black look. Also, you can see that the aluminum actually has a linear design too it as well when you zoom in..
Attached Thumbnails Yamaha Laser Beams Real Wood Veneers for Your Lexus RX-black.jpg   Yamaha Laser Beams Real Wood Veneers for Your Lexus RX-close.jpg  
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Originally Posted by Bearcat
I think by far the aluminum looks better than the black look. Also, you can see that the aluminum actually has a linear design too it as well when you zoom in..
Me too, Bearcat. For my taste, the aluminum is a perfect fit for the F-. I'm able to tolerate the bamboo in my current car, but any darker wood reminds me of coffins, not luxury.

But that's just my own opinion. I don't know "how a Lexus should look"; I've only owned eight of them so far.
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Seeing the two side by side now I'm more confused.
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Originally Posted by Bearcat
I think by far the aluminum looks better than the black look. Also, you can see that the aluminum actually has a linear design too it as well when you zoom in..
Nice PhotoShop. I actually prefer the black!
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Originally Posted by corradoMR2
Nice PhotoShop. I actually prefer the black!
I prefer the black as well. I was attracted to the red initially. But after seeing them in photos and videos many times, I found the color is not neutral enough for me to keep liking it long term. Here is the look I like.
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