Builds Chicken's GX (5 Viewers)

[stupidchicken03]

 

[stupidchicken03]

All weather mats arrived today. Stumbled across this company which just happened to be local to me (not associated in any way). I stopped by their storefront and took a look at samples they had on hand.

I got the front row, middle, and whole cargo area cheaper than some "universal" mats you have to trim down from Amazon.

Link to their mats: Floor Mats - https://www.high-end-motorsports.com/shop-by-vehicle-lexus-gx-floor-mats.html
I also ordered a sunscreen from them that should also arrive today.

The mats:

drivers mat comes with holes to match up with the factory retention "clips" to keep it in place.

 

[dovetails]

All weather mats arrived today. Stumbled across this company which just happened to be local to me (not associated in any way). I stopped by their storefront and took a look at samples they had on hand.

I got the front row, middle, and whole cargo area cheaper than some "universal" mats you have to trim down from Amazon.

Link to their mats: Floor Mats - https://www.high-end-motorsports.com/shop-by-vehicle-lexus-gx-floor-mats.html
I also ordered a sunscreen from them that should also arrive today.


drivers mat comes with holes to match up with the factory retention "clips" to keep it in place.

Those are cool - only issue I can see is that mud/rain/snow will leak out and over those all-weather mats since there is no lip on the ends? Might not be a huge issue in Sacramento.. but they would never work here in the Northeast haha.

 

[AmericanKing]

Those are cool - only issue I can see is that mud/rain/snow will leak out and over those all-weather mats since there is no lip on the ends? Might not be a huge issue in Sacramento.. but they would never work here in the Northeast haha

 

[AmericanKing]

All weather mats arrived today. Stumbled across this company which just happened to be local to me (not associated in any way). I stopped by their storefront and took a look at samples they had on hand.

I got the front row, middle, and whole cargo area cheaper than some "universal" mats you have to trim down from Amazon.

Link to their mats: Floor Mats - https://www.high-end-motorsports.com/shop-by-vehicle-lexus-gx-floor-mats.html
I also ordered a sunscreen from them that should also arrive today.

The mats:
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drivers mat comes with holes to match up with the factory retention "clips" to keep it in place.

Wow those look great. How the texture of the rubber? Do your feet feel planted. My husky liners on my f250 the liners were slippery I hated it.

 

[stupidchicken03]

Those are cool - only issue I can see is that mud/rain/snow will leak out and over those all-weather mats since there is no lip on the ends? Might not be a huge issue in Sacramento.. but they would never work here in the Northeast haha.

I totally get it! In my Trek and wife's Telluride, we have liners that lip up a couple inches. We actually spend a lot of time in Truckee/Tahoe area, even during the winter. I did originally want something similar, but I coudlnt really find a fitted one for a reasonable price.

My only thought is that since there are so many dips/valleys with this crosshatching pattern, it could hold some water from melting snow... obviously not as much as what we have in our other cars.. but certainly better than the carpet mats lol.

Wow those look great. How the texture of the rubber? Do your feet feel planted. My husky liners on my f250 the liners were slippery I hated it.

Havnt driven with them yet, but just sitting there, they are pretty grippy. ill have to report back when I drive around with them.

 

[stupidchicken03]

The sunshade also arrived yesterday. Fit like a glove!

Lexus GX470 Sunshade 2003-2009

<b>•</b> Custom fit Sunshade Window Covers Specifically made for your Lexus GX470.<BR> <b>•</b> Personalize the look with choice of Silver with White inner or Gold with Black inner.<BR> <b>•</b> Front Windshield Sunshade supported only by upper sun visors.<BR> <b>•</b> Side and Rear window...

www.high-end-motorsports.com

 

[stupidchicken03]

little lunch brake wrap.
I pulled the switches all out, but was bummed to find that the greyish-silver tray, does not come out, it is one piece with the trim panel.
I will order some black replacement switches at

some point too.. think it will look better.

 

[stupidchicken03]

Also tested my phone mount mod..
Im going to wrap the air vents, but when I removed the originals, half the clips broke off due to heat/age. So I ordered some aftermarket silver ones.

While I am waiting for those (should be here today), I wanted to test mount my idea for a phone mount to see if it would work out - before drilling into a new vent.... It works great!!

Parts used:
RAM mount - https://amzn.to/48n2qPO
RAM track mounted ball - https://amzn.to/3Ts2Jol

Super sturdy and doesnt move at all

 

[dovetails]

The sunshade also arrived yesterday. Fit like a glove!

Lexus GX470 Sunshade 2003-2009

<b>•</b> Custom fit Sunshade Window Covers Specifically made for your Lexus GX470.<BR> <b>•</b> Personalize the look with choice of Silver with White inner or Gold with Black inner.<BR> <b>•</b> Front Windshield Sunshade supported only by upper sun visors.<BR> <b>•</b> Side and Rear window...

www.high-end-motorsports.com

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Ordering one right now! Good idea. And it doubles as a snow cover in the winter for easy-removal in the morning. Just gotta remember to put it on the night before!

 

[stupidchicken03]

Ordering one right now! Good idea. And it doubles as a snow cover in the winter for easy-removal in the morning. Just gotta remember to put it on the night before!

Thats an awesome idea, wouldnt have thought of that!

 

[stupidchicken03]

OEM vs aftermarket vs wrapped aftermarket

When I pulled the OEM out, half the plastic clips snapped off, assuming due to age and plastic over almost 20 years..
Figured Id try to wrap em, and if they didnt turn out well, I can peal everything off and still look better just being silver vs woodgrain.

 

[stupidchicken03]

Got everything installed back late last night.
Test fit with the baby monitor

Things left to wrap
- all four door card wood pieces
-attempt the two rear ash try covers with the window switches:

-figure out something for the steering wheel. I dont think vinyl would be the way to go for this. Not sure I want to replace the whole thing, at least not at this point lol. Ive seen steering wheel leather wraps (like this: Leather Steering Wheel Covers Manufacturer and Distributor - https://wheelskins.com ), which I might end up going that direction, but not a priority right now. I actually really like the feel of the wood portion of the steering wheel, just not the aesthetics.

 

[dovetails]

Got everything installed back late last night.
Test fit with the baby monitor

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Things left to wrap
- all four door card wood pieces
-attempt the two rear ash try covers with the window switches:
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-figure out something for the steering wheel. I dont think vinyl would be the way to go for this. Not sure I want to replace the whole thing, at least not at this point lol. Ive seen steering wheel leather wraps (like this: Leather Steering Wheel Covers Manufacturer and Distributor - https://wheelskins.com ), which I might end up going that direction, but not a priority right now. I actually really like the feel of the wood portion of the steering wheel, just not the aesthetics.

Were those clips attached to the actual panels? Do you have a link to the new plastic clips you used if you replaced them? I have to remove some of my dash to install the JW Modular Dash Panel and am guessing that I too will snap some of these clips.

 

[Rednexus]

-figure out something for the steering wheel. I dont think vinyl would be the way to go for this. Not sure I want to replace the whole thing, at least not at this point lol. Ive seen steering wheel leather wraps (like this: Leather Steering Wheel Covers Manufacturer and Distributor - https://wheelskins.com ), which I might end up going that direction, but not a priority right now. I actually really like the feel of the wood portion of the steering wheel, just not the aesthetics.

I picked up one of these for my GX. They are well-liked both on Amazon and over the 100-series forum (which we share a steering wheel with). I'll be installing it in in the next week or so and will update my build thread with the end result. We'll see if the cover can be trimmed to just go over the leather portions and retain the wood - if not the wood will be a sacrifice for a nicer wheel.

Unlike many I actually love the woodgrain, as it just fits with my cypress green GX and adds some nice contrast. Your wrap job does look great however.

 

[stupidchicken03]

Were those clips attached to the actual panels? Do you have a link to the new plastic clips you used if you replaced them? I have to remove some of my dash to install the JW Modular Dash Panel and am guessing that I too will snap some of these clips.

I just pulled off the metal and plastic clips that remained and transferred them onto the silver replacements.
When the OEM ones broke, I just threw all the broken off tabs/clips away, assuming the new silver one would come with them... they didnt.
So i have fewer than originally did.. but everything feels solid right now.

 

[stupidchicken03]

I picked up one of these for my GX. They are well-liked both on Amazon and over the 100-series forum (which we share a steering wheel with). I'll be installing it in in the next week or so and will update my build thread with the end result. We'll see if the cover can be trimmed to just go over the leather portions and retain the wood - if not the wood will be a sacrifice for a nicer wheel.

Unlike many I actually love the woodgrain, as it just fits with my cypress green GX and adds some nice contrast. Your wrap job does look great however.

Keep me posted! If it works for you, i assume I could do just the opposite and just cover the wood and leave the rest alone hahaha!
Thank you I have no idea how folks wrap cars for a living.. I guess bigger body panels would be pretty easy.. but some of these small complex curves/corners is tough!

 

[stupidchicken03]

This was not fun doing in a single piece..

Did the lid in another piece

and now do it all again... lol
Probably a tomorrow problem

 

[stupidchicken03]

Merry Christmas Eve
Second middle row piece is done.

Now I think it's just the 4 door card strips, and something with the steering wheel at some point.


My first piece of the power folding mirrors arrived today.. the mirror folding button

Mirrors should be here this week. Then looking for wiring diagrams, and installing everything.

 

[stupidchicken03]

Mirrors arrived.
Test fit them, they fit great!

vs OEM