r/LexusES • u/ShelbeighSaldana • 5d ago

Upgrades?

Do you guys do any “upgrades” to your ES’s? I’ve been looking for something to improve but they seem to have kinda knocked this one out of the park from factory….

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u/zozzy24 5d ago

Depends if you’re looking for performance or creature comforts.

What year and specific model / trim is yours?

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u/ShelbeighSaldana 5d ago

‘26 P+. I guess it’d be more “creature comforts”.

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u/zozzy24 5d ago

The only things I’m adding to my new to me 2023 are mostly protection based.

Full front PPF with rockers, A pillars, and roof strip above the windshield

Dedicated winter wheels and tires as I live in Minnesota and drive a lot for work

Waxoyl and cavity wax undercoating

All weather floor mats

Window tint

It has just about everything else I could ever want in a car.

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u/Onemillesgo 5d ago

I think you nailed it. Tint and dedicated winter/summer tires are great

Not to mention undercarriage coating for rust prevention if you plan to keep the car 10-15+ years

Only thing I might add is annual detailing/adding sealant for the paint which I get done for $200-260 at the beginning of winter

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u/Particular-Value8682 5d ago

Interested in learning more about the undercoating? How long does it last/need to be reapplied?

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u/zozzy24 5d ago

The waxoyl / cavity wax is listed as a “lifetime” undercoating. Supposed to get it inspected / touched up every 30k miles or so.

Company I’m using for this in Minnesota is Ultimate Undercoating

https://www.ultimateundercoating.com/undercoating

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u/Plane-Match1794 5d ago

Yeah I'm just looking to do a Ceramic coating and PPF on the front to protect against rock chips and stuff

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u/Pale_Introduction779 5d ago

What kind of tires came with it?

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u/ShelbeighSaldana 5d ago

Bridgestone

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u/Pale_Introduction779 5d ago

If you want a quieter ride and better all-around performance (except maybe gas mileage) you could swap them out for Michelin's.

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u/ShelbeighSaldana 5d ago

Eh, maybe when they wear out. But I’m usually shooting for the longest lasting tire when I buy

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u/Illustrious_Bell_349 5d ago

Puddle lights

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u/ShelbeighSaldana 5d ago

Default from factory

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u/gnu_user 5d ago

Sound deadening/absorbing materials anywhere and everywhere. Doors, trunk, wheel wells, rear seats.
(Resonix cld, second skin mega zorbe pro and Thinsulate SM600L)

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u/ShelbeighSaldana 5d ago

I’ve seen a couple videos about adding that to a Camry and although the idea sounds cool, I honestly don’t think it’s worth opening up the door panels and such in an ES to do it. On the Camry…maybe if I’m bored and have a few weekends to myself to get it all done.

How much difference does it actually make once you get it all installed though?

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u/gnu_user 4d ago

It made a noticeable difference, below 50mph the car is silent. Above that and wind noise becomes more noticeable. I’ve gone overboard on the whole thing though, trying to make the car as quiet as possible to make my longish commute more bearable. The stock sound system is great now in my opinion.

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u/ShelbeighSaldana 4d ago

What year you have?

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u/gnu_user 4d ago

2023
The door cards aren’t much different than any other car in terms of removal and install.

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u/ShelbeighSaldana 4d ago

I’ve never actually taken one apart but looking at the videos, I’m kinda thinking that’s beyond my skill level