Using Lexus parts in a Camry - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

nelsonrx · 03-21-2009, 03:07 PM

A friend of mine has a 2009 Lexus IS350 and I've noticed how similar the stereo/HVAC unit is between it and a 2009 Camry. Yes, the systems look COMPLETELY different and, yes, I'm sure that the wiring is also COMPLETELY different, but has anyone heard of or ever tried modding a LEXUS headunit/HVAC controls into a Camry? I'm sure there are many differences in the wiring between the two, especially when it comes to the HVAC controls; I was just struck by how similar the shape of the units were. Although, I guess I shouldn't be too surprised since Toyota makes Lexus.....

Check out this image. The shape looks fairly close to the Gen 6 camry....

***toyomoho*** · 03-21-2009, 03:24 PM

In the past the Lexus sedan was built on the same chassis, not sure about today.

Tobeit · 03-21-2009, 03:59 PM

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In the past the Lexus sedan was built on the same chassis, not sure about today.

wrong, not the IS. The ES is the Camry-Lexus counterpart. Toyota makes the Reiz (sold in Asia), which is build on the IS platform.

To the OP - not worth thinking about it.

neonslay · 03-21-2009, 07:47 PM

NICE!!

please tell me this can be done. i would love to have the ES head unit installed in my Camry. has anyone done this ?? i was also looking into purchase the ES350 chrome door handles but cant seem to find a place online to purchase them. i called my local Lexus dealer and the punk over the phone was rude and wanted $225 per handle.... he didn't even want to give me the part# how lame...

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Originally Posted by nelsonrx

A friend of mine has a 2009 Lexus IS350 and I've noticed how similar the stereo/HVAC unit is between it and a 2009 Camry. Yes, the systems look COMPLETELY different and, yes, I'm sure that the wiring is also COMPLETELY different, but has anyone heard of or ever tried modding a LEXUS headunit/HVAC controls into a Camry? I'm sure there are many differences in the wiring between the two, especially when it comes to the HVAC controls; I was just struck by how similar the shape of the units were. Although, I guess I shouldn't be too surprised since Toyota makes Lexus.....

Check out this image. The shape looks fairly close to the Gen 6 camry....

Zviator · 03-21-2009, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by neonslay

NICE!!

please tell me this can be done. i would love to have the ES head unit installed in my Camry.

Get Pioneer D2...

nelsonrx · 03-21-2009, 09:42 PM

I would get an aftermarket, but I dont like how bare the radio looks when you do that. the ES system setup looks so slick, there's got to be a way to do this; I'm sure it would be QUITE difficult to get all the wires placed correctly, though.

Netforcer · 03-22-2009, 12:17 AM

y not just trade in your car for a lexus?

jayrguidaben · 03-22-2009, 12:51 AM

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y not just trade in your car for a lexus?

im about to say that too. to the op why didn't you buy a lexus in the first place?

money042 · 03-22-2009, 02:06 PM

it can be done... i can turn my camry into a Hummer if i really wanted to, but damn, that's gonna be a hell of a lot of custom work.

The design team who designed the Lexus' probably designed the Toyota's as well. Or at least shared ideas, hence the similar look. But if you want to custom fit Lexus parts into your Camry, more power to you.

mn011890 · 03-22-2009, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by nelsonrx

I would get an aftermarket, but I dont like how bare the radio looks when you do that. the ES system setup looks so slick, there's got to be a way to do this; I'm sure it would be QUITE difficult to get all the wires placed correctly, though.

you could always do somethin spiffy with the plastic install piece around the aftermarket HU like paint it or wrap it in suede or leather. it would give it a nice custom look, especially if you get matching fabric on your seats, door inserts, etc.

nelsonrx · 03-22-2009, 02:14 PM

thanks for the motivation!
And for those asking why I purchased a Toyota instead of a Lexus, I think the answer is obvious enough......$18k versus $32k.....c'mon people!

***toyomoho*** · 03-22-2009, 02:22 PM

Was I talking about the IS or Lexus sedan in general!!!!!!

Tobeit · 03-22-2009, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by nelsonrx

thanks for the motivation!
And for those asking why I purchased a Toyota instead of a Lexus, I think the answer is obvious enough......$18k versus $32k.....c'mon people!

...but it will cost you a ton more if you like to convert to a Lexota.

Zviator · 03-22-2009, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Tobeit

...but it will cost you a ton more if you like to convert to a Lexota.

Plus u get to join lexusforum, the house of serious ballers instead of goofing around TN with a bunch of low end ricers like me

Netforcer · 03-22-2009, 10:49 PM

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...but it will cost you a ton more if you like to convert to a Lexota.

Of course, that's even more obvious
Need to buy the entire lexus unit $$$$
Need to custom mold the entire dash $$$
Need to do custom wiring $$$
Need to buy all the sensors and whatnot (auto temp and all) $$$$$$$
Cost of install and the time $$$$$$

Maybe not obvious to the OP... but obvious to me