[SID]

Does anyone see/have the steering wheel with decorative wood insert?
(for example look here http://www.lexus.com.hk/Images/CT200h_ebrochure_2011_tcm240-183234.pdf
)

I saw it only in Lexus OEM parts catalog, as i understand this kind of wheels also include the "wheel heater" option.

 

[audi4t]

I think the F-Sport gets a perforated leather steering wheel.

This and the heated wheel I would take.

 

[SID]

I think the F-Sport gets a perforated leather steering wheel.

it seems that this wheels are absent on the USA market now, right?

This and the heated wheel I would take.

Yeah, me too!

 

[Dirvin]

Does anyone see/have the steering wheel with decorative wood insert?
(for example look here http://www.lexus.com.hk/Images/CT200h_ebrochure_2011_tcm240-183234.pdf
)

I saw it only in Lexus OEM parts catalog, as i understand this kind of wheels also include the "wheel heater" option.

Interesting. There is a built in arm rest, different steering wheel, two new colors and no nuluxe. Just leather (with the addition of ivory) and fabric. These are things I just noticed, since I don't yet have my CT, forgive me if I'm wrong or missed any.

The brochure lists Lexus Hong Kong at the bottom. I wonder if this s a brochure for the 2012 model. I also wonder why there is fabric instead of nuluxe.

 

[SID]

Finally, got this wheel!!11 =)
Steering pads looks very nice.

 

[Sailo]

How do you paddle shift a CVT?

 

[darkride]

paddle shifters were offered in Japanese models

 

[SID]

paddle shifters were offered in Japanese models

Thats right! I've got it from yahoo japan auction...

 

[Calgary John]

Interesting. There is a built in arm rest, different steering wheel, two new colors and no nuluxe. Just leather (with the addition of ivory) and fabric. These are things I just noticed, since I don't yet have my CT, forgive me if I'm wrong or missed any.

The brochure lists Lexus Hong Kong at the bottom. I wonder if this s a brochure for the 2012 model. I also wonder why there is fabric instead of nuluxe.

The arm rest seems to be a RHD feature, option is also available in Japan...not sure why their left arm needs a rest and our right arms don't require one...

 

[hdave]

The arm rest seems to be a RHD feature, option is also available in Japan...not sure why their left arm needs a rest and our right arms don't require one...

Is there an optional arm rest available?

 

[rdalemercer]

Finally, got this wheel!!11 =)
Steering pads looks very nice.

Hi SID -
Are "paddle shifters" and the heated steering wheel an *option* for Russia?

If not, "how" will the paddle shifters and heated steering wheel work once you've installed them?

If the connectors are already there from the factory - AND the software - it may be something that we can also purchase from Yahoo Japan ... but .... ?

Also wondering about the airbag for the USA .... and if it is interchangeable with the one that you purchased. It seems that there has to be a reason why we (USA) do not have the heated steering wheel / padle shifters other than Lexus just not wanting to add it as an option.

 

[SID]

Hi SID -
Are "paddle shifters" and the heated steering wheel an *option* for Russia?
If not, "how" will the paddle shifters and heated steering wheel work once you've installed them?
If the connectors are already there from the factory - AND the software - it may be something that we can also purchase from Yahoo Japan ... but .... ?

Hello, rdalemercer!
Well, heated wheel offered as option from 2012MY in Russia, meanwhile shifters are not avaliable - represented only on Japan market.

About thouse shifters i can say that they definetley should work:
Look at this picture http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/5907/t-e-u.0/0_6ff38_2144b00b_orig
It's the standart worldwide CT wheel. Look at the empty white socket inside - it's the mother connections socket of the shifter pads So, i belive all cars already have the nessesary wiring.
Why they are absent in USA? Don't know, perhaps for some merketing reasons... But i belive that the main reason - it's just a "toy", useless stuff.

The situation with heated wheel is difficult. Additionally i have ordered:
on-off button
relay
steering wheel spiral cable assy *(the most expensive!! ((( )

Actualy, i don't know anything about existing car wiring, does it have or not nessesary wires? I belive it's not, so it's gonna be a difficult to install.

 

[rdalemercer]

Thanks for the reply SID, I'd be interested in hearing your results once they have all been installed.

Are you re-using your steering wheel airbag?

 

[SID]

Are you re-using your steering wheel airbag?

Yeaj, i'm going to use my current airbag, there is no difference

 

[bmwcsl]

Yeaj, i'm going to use my current airbag, there is no difference

Hi SID, is your paddle shift working? Very interested to know, thanks.

 

[Aleks]

Hey SID is there a wiring connector on all CT's that supports the heated steering wheel?