Oem Wood Trim

[uknow79]

Anyone know of a place that sell the real oem wood trim that comes installed on 06 avy's i have an xl and looking to purchase a kit but all i can find on the net is this stupid rubber dash kits.

[hghflyrjd1]

I dont think you will find REAL wood kits but there a re a few kits out there.

http://www.rvinyl.com/Wood-dash-kits...valon-2005.htm

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...2208&viewitem=

[Tom in Tacoma]

Not sure what you mean by "stupid rubber dash kits" but I can tell you the OEM dash kits are NOT real wood.

hghflyrjd1's post above has a couple of good leads for ya - the dealer and a junk yard are two other ideas to pursue.

[hghflyrjd1]

Originally Posted by Tom in Tacoma

Not sure what you mean by "stupid rubber dash kits" but I can tell you the OEM dash kits are NOT real wood.

hghflyrjd1's post above has a couple of good leads for ya - the dealer and a junk yard are two other ideas to pursue.

Yes some dealers also have the wood kits available.

[uknow79]

Okay guys thanks. I will look into the options you have provided for me.

[uknow79]

Thanks tom, i know they are not "real" wood but they are what most people are trying to get but end up going with a cheaper option.

[grandpapa]

Just don't go overboard on wood trim.
A little wood trim give a great touch and feel of the car.
I see folks put on aftermarket wood pretty much eveywhere, cover so many places that kind of look... you know. (not to mention in a year or two, those poor quality trim turns yellow and pop out....)
If you go with kit, get a good quality set

[uknow79]

Thanks. I am just looking for the oem trim and just for those particular locations. Ill probably try junk yard first and then the dealers because I want the actual parts not the vinyl trim that goes over the existing pieces.

[lexsc4]

I have a 08 Touring and I want to do the same to make it look like a limited model since I already installed a wood steering wheel and shift knob. I am not really interested in those stick-on wood trim either.

Called the dealer and they told me the wood trims that goes on the door are part of the whole door panel so I cannot just buy the trim.

[uknow79]

Originally Posted by lexsc4

I have a 08 Touring and I want to do the same to make it look like a limited model since I already installed a wood steering wheel and shift knob. I am not really interested in those stick-on wood trim either.

Called the dealer and they told me the wood trims that goes on the door are part of the whole door panel so I cannot just buy the trim.

Okay good to know. Now i just have to find a junk yard and hopefully i can just swap out parts for little or no money.

[duzzey]

Originally Posted by lexsc4

I have a 08 Touring and I want to do the same to make it look like a limited model since I already installed a wood steering wheel and shift knob. I am not really interested in those stick-on wood trim either.

Called the dealer and they told me the wood trims that goes on the door are part of the whole door panel so I cannot just buy the trim.

Where did you get the steering wheel and shifter knob, the junk yard, or online, and how much did it cost you?

[lexsc4]

The shift knob was from another Toyota Avalon Limited model I found on Ebay. It was 95% new, $40 shipped.

The steering wheel was from Ebay as well. I bought it from a guy who bought the original Toyota Avalon steering wheel somewhere, reconditioned it with all NEW black leather and NEW burled wood on the top and bottom section. Got a great deal at $240 shipped (wo airbay of course). He was not able to sell in in Ebay for over a month, originally he listed it at $299 plus $40 shipping. I offered him $200 plus $40 shipping and he accepted it.

Another $50 for my mechanic to install it with my original airbag.

I checked out a couple of place in the internet and both wanted $450-500 with core exchange.
www.craftcustoms.com
http://www.carid.com/2000-toyota-ava...em-115061.html

[lexsc4]

Here is one for $339, but you need to send your original steering wheel to them first to have it reconditioned. That could mean 1.5 to 2 weeks down time including transit. Well, at least they will pay for the return shipping charge.

[pmesfun]

Light colored wood trim makes me nauseous. Why would you ruin you touring interior.

[lexsc4]

I don't want the light trim. But I think the dark burl wood will go well with the black leather.