HubJunky1 Posted September 11, 2003 Share Posted September 11, 2003 Hey everyone, I just got my first lexus but a few weeks ago :D Its a 97' es300 in Oyster/Grey with 48,000 miles. Now what I'm interested in upgrading in the car is having the various wood trimmed features of the 00-01 ES300's, such as the steering wheel, shifter knob, and the climate control/stereo. I like the look of the OEM wood trim more than that of the overlays they sell on eBay, So I was wondering if all of these parts will fir a 97 if I am able to acquire them? Any input is appreciated, thanks! -Sean Collins PS. I'll be posting pics of my new baby soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amanda Posted September 11, 2003 Share Posted September 11, 2003 how do the overlays look different, if anyone has a minute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted September 11, 2003 Share Posted September 11, 2003 Its a question of the panels being actually wood, or there being wood taped on top of them. The steering wheel will bolt right on, check out www.americanstitches.com As for the radio/hvac controls I'm not too sure, you may have to wind up replacing both headunits which will get expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squarehat Posted September 11, 2003 Share Posted September 11, 2003 For the wheel, I'd go with American Stitches, save a bundle over the factory wheel. Many satisfied customers over on the ClubLexus forums. As far as I know, the 00-01 did not have any wood on the shift knob. Also, if you're buying any parts from an 00-01 to retrofit into your 97, make sure it's a regular edition (with the brown walnut), as the Platinum/Coach editions had a reddish orange bird's eye maple instead (nice looking wood, but wouldn't match real well with the existing walnut in your 97) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted September 11, 2003 Share Posted September 11, 2003 If you buy the wheel new from Lexus you're looking at a 4 figure price... Go with American stitches there, and they'll match it to your factory wood, I've never heard one negative experience here, or on CL like squarehat said. And no, there was no wood shift lever until 2002 and that one wont fit on the previous ES because of the O/D button. American Stitches could probably create one though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoeBag Posted September 11, 2003 Share Posted September 11, 2003 i want a wood grain steering wheel....they feel better to the touch than the leather ones for some reason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jragosta Posted September 11, 2003 Share Posted September 11, 2003 I did a quick search on Google: Simulated wood trim: http://www.autocarparts.com/cars/Lexus/ES/...00/Accessories/ Real wod: http://www.exoticwooddash.com/no_pop_up_Default.htm If you spend more time with Google, you'll probably find others to choose from. I don't have any experience with either of these companies, so practice safe Internet buying. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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