would you change out the door arm rest?

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Old 03-11-2011, 01:47 PM
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would you change out the door arm rest?

Just curious.... would anyone who got 05-08 RL change out the door arm rest to match the 09+ RL (with door pocket handle).... I check the parts and cost it'll cost ~$260.... is that a good deal? yes? no? do it? not do it?
Old 03-11-2011, 01:50 PM
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if you're bored you can do the reverse HID mod. Reverse LEDs make less light than stock bulbs...been there, done that, twice.
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Originally Posted by psheu
Just curious.... would anyone who got 05-08 RL change out the door arm rest to match the 09+ RL (with door pocket handle).... I check the parts and cost it'll cost ~$260.... is that a good deal? yes? no? do it? not do it?
Not I. I'm used to the reach by now, and the door closes very easily with just a gentle tug.

Replacing the panel just wouldn't be worth the money, time, and the potential to break something just to get a pocket handle. Nothing ever goes back together the same way.

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No, do the HIDs.
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if i was going to spend money on the interior - which I'm not..... but if I was.. I would do the wood trim like the 09+... someone here did it... it looked like it was NOT a direct swap, and required some customization to make stuff fit..but if you got the wood down on the cupholder area, gearshift area, and the non-gated shifter...that would look slick!

i like the 09+ with the wood steering wheel and on the lower part of the dash..looks more upscale
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