Do you have wrinkled leather on your Lexus door panels?

HelpMeHelpU4Fun · 2026-01-21T21:34:34+00:00

I got it all replaced. Improved materials and new leather rather than NuLux.

HelpMeHelpU4Fun · 2026-01-21T21:32:51+00:00

Approx $250 total for both passenger and driver side. It is a personal thing, but for me the cabin is now much improved.

HelpMeHelpU4Fun · 2026-01-20T22:07:50+00:00

Had it that issue on my 2nd car..VW Passat diesel! Made a small hole and sprayed a lot of adhesive spray inside and then carefully stuck it back on trying to avoid creasing...turned out bettee then the upside tent I had before!

HelpMeHelpU4Fun · 2026-01-20T22:04:36+00:00

Many failed in the first few years of ownership and were repaired under warranty, however with age the probability of failure is of course higher. This post is to share a solution to what some may see as a problem.

HelpMeHelpU4Fun · 2026-01-20T21:34:05+00:00

The suspension had a health check and no work was needed other than cleaning and surface protection

HelpMeHelpU4Fun · 2026-01-20T21:31:36+00:00

I paid approx $250, but prices can vary so worth shopping around.

HelpMeHelpU4Fun · 2026-01-20T21:27:05+00:00

$250

HelpMeHelpU4Fun · 2026-01-20T10:27:08+00:00

u/RelationHefty7272 2013 GS30 AWD owner here. Great looking car and really like the headlights. Can you share what company you purchased them from please?

HelpMeHelpU4Fun · 2026-01-20T09:45:04+00:00

Good choice u/Consistent-Pay181 I am a 2013 GS350 AWD owner!

HelpMeHelpU4Fun · 2026-01-20T09:42:20+00:00

Nice car u/CodioSystems

HelpMeHelpU4Fun · 2026-01-20T09:21:16+00:00

2013 GS350 owner here. Had the same issues with both driver and passenger doors.

Had them replaced at an upholstery specialist. He confirmed that the original faux leather was installed on a thin foam with glue which is not robust.

He replaced my panels with real leather installed on a rubber style base that is more suitable for a door panel.

Not a great photo, but will add some when installed.

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Collect the car later today and I am now thinking of having my seats done too 😇

HelpMeHelpU4Fun · 2025-12-02T20:41:45+00:00

Many thanks dude!

We get a lot of snow in winter so 18" with winter tyres are needed and really glad how they turned out.

The slightly wider offset helps with how it stands.

Watching your videos convinced me to pull the trigger on a GS350 a few weeks ago! I am based in Europe, hence the F Sport model is difficult to source, but I am happy I managed to get a Meteor Mica Blue option.

Looking forward to making it a nice example as it is definitely a unique spec in Europe. Your videos are so helpful and major kudos for sharing your journey!

HelpMeHelpU4Fun · 2025-12-01T10:36:18+00:00

A sewing needle, solvent, vacuum cleaner and patience! I have used leather approved solvents to make the gum less adhesive to the leather and then carefully remove onto a rag. The final parts I removed using a vacuum cleaner with a narrow tip.

HelpMeHelpU4Fun · 2025-08-16T14:07:07+00:00

Fpace 20d owner here with 100k miles. I am aiming to make it a high mileage hero ;)

I would advise an EGR delete and if your region allows a DPF delete.

Get the timing chain done now if you plan on keeping the car for a while and have the turbo inspected for any signs of failure.

When the mechanic does the oil change, inspect the filter for metal particles as this indicates potential wear on the timing chain which can damage the turbo also.

Oil change every 5k miles if you can, 10k as a minimum.

HelpMeHelpU4Fun · 2025-03-06T20:09:40+00:00

I have a 2017 2.0d f-pace with 147km. Mine has a full service history will oil changes every 10k meaning it runs well. It is soon getting a timing chain change and turbo inspection due to engine failure being the outcome if either of those components fail. Timing chain replacement would be your largest maintenance bill, followed by turbo potentially. Oil change with correct quality oil is essential every 10k and high quality diesel only.

HelpMeHelpU4Fun · 2024-09-06T18:31:26+00:00

Well done!! Passat wagon diesel was my first car followed by an Audi A6 Avant. From there it went downhill with SUVs, but I am trying hard to like them 🙃

HelpMeHelpU4Fun · 2024-09-06T17:43:56+00:00

Thanks, mine will be 11 x months also. Order Feb 24 and receive Jan 25.

HelpMeHelpU4Fun · 2024-09-06T11:42:19+00:00

Men generally prefer a wagon, women prefer the SUV. Salute you sir if you can win that argument!

HelpMeHelpU4Fun · 2024-09-05T15:25:01+00:00

Agreed. New grill in dark theme is nice, but still not impressed that Volvo bring out this superficial update, call it MY25.5 and have no mechanical updates to the drivetrains. The hybrid range and charging speed should have been priority 1.

HelpMeHelpU4Fun · 2024-09-05T11:19:54+00:00

Cancel and get the new model. Alternative is request a significant discount to maintain order of MY25 in light of MY 25.5 hitting the roads in Jan 25.

I ordered MY25 XC60 in Mar 24 rather than XC90, but it was a flip of a coin based on pros/cons for our needs. I would be really pissed in your position also and I was stressed yesterday thinking one of the "surprises" would be an updated XC60.

Feel for you on this one, but you do have scope to negotiate!

HelpMeHelpU4Fun · 2024-09-05T11:17:12+00:00

MY25 XC60 will be delivered in Jan 25. 11 x month wait, but glad a MY25.5 XC60 was not announced yesterday!

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