General Information
Year
2008
Make
Lexus
Model
RX350
Color
Flint Mica
Packages
Base, Towing Package
History
Heavily neglected but otherwise clean RX350
AWD with the 3.5 L 2GR-FE V6, 360k kilometres on it and lots of broken stuff! I had an opportunity to grab this for very cheap so I just couldn't pass it up despite the high mileage. The body is in great shape and mechanically it is very well off after a proper makeover! Coming from a 2002 Highlander, I felt right at home with this platform and jumped right into the upgrades - this time having a second chance of doing things a little differently and better compared to my 1st car.
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Modifications
Drivetrain
:
Stock
Stock
Interior
:
- Dashcams -
Front dashcam (Viofo A119S) removable connector tapped into overhead console pigtail
Rear dashcam (Viofo A119S) removable connector spliced into rear windshield wiper motor wire
- OE luxury -
(IN PROGRESS) 2016-2022 RX350 heated steering wheel w/ paddle shifters
Lexus F-Sport accelerator pad and brake pedal pad
Lexus GS350 accelerator assembly (78120-30A30 to adapt F-Sport accelerator pad)
Euro-spec RHD RX right side vent with cupholder (55650-48040)
- Misc -
OEM all-weather floor mats
2004-2007 Highlander glovebox light assembly with removal bulb and button
Added footwell lights (They were pre-wired)
- Dashcams -
Front dashcam (Viofo A119S) removable connector tapped into overhead console pigtail
Rear dashcam (Viofo A119S) removable connector spliced into rear windshield wiper motor wire
- OE luxury -
(IN PROGRESS) 2016-2022 RX350 heated steering wheel w/ paddle shifters
Lexus F-Sport accelerator pad and brake pedal pad
Lexus GS350 accelerator assembly (78120-30A30 to adapt F-Sport accelerator pad)
Euro-spec RHD RX right side vent with cupholder (55650-48040)
- Misc -
OEM all-weather floor mats
2004-2007 Highlander glovebox light assembly with removal bulb and button
Added footwell lights (They were pre-wired)
Exterior
:
- Fun stuff -
(Planned) 1999-2003 Buick Park Avenue Ultra horns
(Planned) Front windows tinted to match rear
- Functional -
Metal oil cooler lines
Metal VVT-i rear (bank 1) oil feed line
Roof rack delete
Oil catch can
(Planned) power steering cooler
Votex DP006 magnetic drain plug (M12 x 1.25 plug - engine)
Cummins 3924147 magnetic drain plug (M18 x 1.5 plug - transmission)
2007-2015 ES350 left transmission mount
2010-2015 RX350 right side engine mount
- Brakes -
Safebrake braided brake lines
2010-2015 RX350 front brakes (caliper, pads - F&R, rotor)
2010-2015 Euro-spec RX450h rear brake calipers
2006-2014 IS350 vented rear rotors
2009-2015 Venza rear brake dust shields
- Fun stuff -
(Planned) 1999-2003 Buick Park Avenue Ultra horns
(Planned) Front windows tinted to match rear
- Functional -
Metal oil cooler lines
Metal VVT-i rear (bank 1) oil feed line
Roof rack delete
Oil catch can
(Planned) power steering cooler
Votex DP006 magnetic drain plug (M12 x 1.25 plug - engine)
Cummins 3924147 magnetic drain plug (M18 x 1.5 plug - transmission)
2007-2015 ES350 left transmission mount
2010-2015 RX350 right side engine mount
- Brakes -
Safebrake braided brake lines
2010-2015 RX350 front brakes (caliper, pads - F&R, rotor)
2010-2015 Euro-spec RX450h rear brake calipers
2006-2014 IS350 vented rear rotors
2009-2015 Venza rear brake dust shields
Audio
:
Stock
Stock
Lighting
:
- Exterior -
LED reverse lights
LED turn signals
LED license plate light assemblies
(Planned) RX400h LED tail light retrofit
(Planned) HID headlight assemblies
- Interior -
81980-53020 turn signal relay modified to accept LEDs
Full LED lighting
2004-2007 Highlander glovebox light assembly with white LED
(Planned) White LED assembly to replace center console light (81080-22040)
- Exterior -
LED reverse lights
LED turn signals
LED license plate light assemblies
(Planned) RX400h LED tail light retrofit
(Planned) HID headlight assemblies
- Interior -
81980-53020 turn signal relay modified to accept LEDs
Full LED lighting
2004-2007 Highlander glovebox light assembly with white LED
(Planned) White LED assembly to replace center console light (81080-22040)
Exhaust
:
Stock
Stock
Suspension
:
- Sway bars -
(Planned) Custom 22mm rear sway bar
26mm AWD front sway bar from a 2010-2015 Lexus RX350
2004-2020 Sienna upper front sway bar brackets
(Planned) Custom heavy-duty rear sway bar brackets
2000-2011 Ford Focus rear sway bar end links (Aluminum)
2007-2009 ES350 front sway bar end links (Perfect fitment to clear 2nd gen sway bar)
Mevotech MS86426 front sway bar bushings (Ramcoa)
(Planned) Mevotech MK90397 universal rear sway bar bushings (Ramcoa)
- Springs and Shocks -
Eibach lowering springs
TRW (Sachs) replacement struts
- Steering -
2001-2003 Highlander steering rack
- General -
(Planned) 2008-2013 Highlander / 2009-2015 Venza rear knuckles
- Sway bars -
(Planned) Custom 22mm rear sway bar
26mm AWD front sway bar from a 2010-2015 Lexus RX350
2004-2020 Sienna upper front sway bar brackets
(Planned) Custom heavy-duty rear sway bar brackets
2000-2011 Ford Focus rear sway bar end links (Aluminum)
2007-2009 ES350 front sway bar end links (Perfect fitment to clear 2nd gen sway bar)
Mevotech MS86426 front sway bar bushings (Ramcoa)
(Planned) Mevotech MK90397 universal rear sway bar bushings (Ramcoa)
- Springs and Shocks -
Eibach lowering springs
TRW (Sachs) replacement struts
- Steering -
2001-2003 Highlander steering rack
- General -
(Planned) 2008-2013 Highlander / 2009-2015 Venza rear knuckles
Wheel and Tire
:
Winter: 2004 Lexus RX330 17 x 6.5" rims with Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V1 tires (225/65R17)
(Planned) Summer: 4th gen Lexus RX350 18 x 8" rims with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires (235/55R18)
2016-2022 Lexus RX wheel studs (Longer studs to mount wider RX rims)
Winter: 2004 Lexus RX330 17 x 6.5" rims with Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V1 tires (225/65R17)
(Planned) Summer: 4th gen Lexus RX350 18 x 8" rims with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires (235/55R18)
2016-2022 Lexus RX wheel studs (Longer studs to mount wider RX rims)
