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I am planning to do it tonight, will let you all know how it goes...

I think I know the answer now. See link as below: http://www.e85fuel.com/e85101/flexfuelvehicles.php

Hi Warriors: HEB in Austin Texas started to sell Ethanol Fuel (E85) to consumers. See article: http://www.statesman.com/business/content/...y/05/31heb.html See also article on Ethanol Fuel: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethanol_fuel Has anyone tired it ? Does it work better or worst ? Please share your experience... Vinny

I had to do the same thing. Luckily I found a post somewhere that had pics. You need to pull up the cover at the base where the are two screws holding the shift knob. Here is the link on how to remove the shift knob. See the first few pictures: http://www.carstereohelp.com/stereoremovalLexusSC300Str.htm

That is a brilliant work! I wonder which year of SC400 starts having homelink feature included ? '98-'00 ? BR, V.

You are right about satelite radio, but we run out of real estate on the console. Where did you mount it, Tom ? V. I did an experience where I unplug the power supply to the antenna motor so that the antenna would go up or down anymore. Then I turn on the radio and the reception is still very good. This solve the problem with the antenna mast issue as well. I think the antenna mast is only for AM, depending on year. On my '92 I have it permanently retracted and the rear window FM antenna works fine. YMMV

Hi All: The SC Antenna mast solution is so 90's as the newer models of Lexus do not use the retractable feature anymore. I am thinking of disabling the antenna (motor) feature and run a wire around trunck of SC to get FM receptions. What do you all think ? Anyone has done it already ? Vinny

That won't happen. Like what you said, it is too much hassle. BTW, Bridgestone Alenza ($150/=) is having buy 3 get 1 free sale (Firestone in Austin TX) right now, and Michelin MXV4 S8 is at $159/=. I'd prefer Michelin, but BS Alenza is OEM for Mecedes ML320 as well. Decision, decision, decision.

I don't drive like a maniac. :-)

Hi: I own a 2004 RX330 with 47K miles on it, and it is time to change the OEM Goodyear tires with 4 new sets. I've done some research for my tire size P235/55/R18, the camp is divided to Michelin Energy MXV4 S8 and Bridgestone Dueler H/L Alenza. Many tirerack.com reviews gear towards Bridgestone. Any opinions ? Also, I found out that small wheel diameter (R17), gives me a better price $97 for Michelin Energy LX4, but it is S rating. What do I gain/lose changing from 18" to 17" ? BR, V.

Anyone has any luck with 17" tires ? Price goes down to $97 for Michelin Energy LX4, but it is S rating. I am still debating to go with either Bridgestone Dueler H/L Alenza or Michelin Energy MXV4 S8. It seems like from tirerack.com reviews many preferrred Bridgestone. But I am little hesitate with Firestone/Bridgestone products. Any thoughts ?

I bought my LUV for 4 wheel alignment and most of the noise went away! Still have a little bit of humming noise the car is idling. Hear some engine knocking noise too. V.

Hi All: I took my '04 RX330 to the dealership for warranty repair for the humming noise during driving at low speed, a mechanic actually test drove together with me. He found 1 problem with the A/C compressor with the engine block mount issue (from what I understand) that Lexus is working on TSB per his feedback. But this will not take care of the rest of the humming noise. He told me it is the structure of this model year and the later model fixed the problem. What can I do at this point, live with the humming noise for the rest of the life of the car ? It seems like my older '99 RX300 is quieter than this new one. Even my '93 Lexus LS400 beats the noise too. Sigh... BR, V.

2003 RX300 AWD indigo ink pearl/ ivory w/navi, stainless steel grille guard, ~35,000 miles (will be my daughter's) 2003 LS430 black/ ivory, ~100,000 miles (my son) 2004 ES330 silver metallic/ black w/ navi, ~30,000 miles (my daughter) 2005 LS430 blue onyx pearl/ ivory Ultra Luxury Package, smart access, AFS, rear camera, Navi, DVD, 8,000 miles (wife's) 2004 RX330 AWD neptune blue mica/ ivory w/navi + DVD, AFS, 62,000 miles (mine + family car) Sorry I can't help it.... This must a true Lexus family. How could you afford that ? :-) I only have 2 to begin with: 93 LS400 04 RX330. :-( BR, V. Our rx300 has sort of a rubbing sound at some spots when turing the wheel. Not that much of an agrivation, just noticable. Is this related? ←

Once my wife and I bought a brand new Mecerdes C280 (back in '97) and sold in within a year due to overall bad experience from quality of the car to inconsistency of service from the dealership (differ from city to city - moved from DFW to Austin, TX) Lost about 10K, and bought an RX300 in 1998, drove for 7 years without any safety issues, now on the second gen. Rx330. I would never never buy a MB in my life again, no matter how sexy it looks. V.

I've got my ECM reprogramed as well 2004 RX330. Now the hesitation issue is goone.

Hi Warriors: I have this strange thing happened to me last night. '93 LS400. As I drove home and park my car in the garage. I couldn't take out my Lexus key in the ignition! I tried several things: - move the transmission stick down 'L' and to 'P' again. - start the car and turn off again - drive the car aruond the block and back home, turn it off again. Finally I disconnect my battery terminal and I can pull the key out. This is interesting. What is really amazing is that the next morning when I drove to work everything is back to normal again. Has anyone had such a experience before ?? BR, V.

I experienced the same problem, the tachometer and speedometer stay at zero (until you tap on it) when weather is hot. I don't know why a rap is helpful, does it send a electric jolt to the device or loosen the needles a little bit or provides a 'start up' energy to move the needles ? Anyone has a fix on this problem ? Pls share your experience. BR, V.

Jim Walker fixed my board on the fuel guage and backlighting. But I still have problems with the rpm gauge and speedometer. Jim told me that he is too busy to investigate the root cause of the problem. I wonder if anyone have a solution for that ? BR, V

Hi All: In lieu of the rising price of the gasoline, I talked briefly to my mechanic regarding fuel economy. He told me that replacing the oxygen sensors will improves the mpg dramatically. Is that true ? Also, how many sensor total do we have on a 93 LS400, 2 or 4 ? Thanks in advance for you imformation, V.

I changed the tiny light bulb and it took me 2 hrs. It is easier to put it back in then to take it out. I took a bunch of picture thought I can create a step-by-step thingy. Anyone done it before ? I have about 25 pictures...

Hi All: I own at '99 RX300 and every time when I start the engine, I heard noises coming from the console area. At first I thought it was the in dash CD changer, then I took out the CD magazine, the noise still exists. It is from the center console! I wonder if anyone experienced the same problem. It is not major but annoying.... BTW, it didn't happen during the morning when it is cooler/colder. BR, V.

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ES and Toyota Camry share the same chasis... Consumer Report wrote an article regarding this before. So getting a ES is like driving a Camry with Lexus luxury. Besides, ES is an entry level Lexus... My 2 cents. Have you consider the '95-'98 models ? They are the 2nd Generation LS. See http://www.lexls.com/lsgenerations.html for more details. BR, V.

Hi Ed: I owned a '93 LS400, I do hear the audible chirp everything I lock/unlock the car. Can you tell us more about your symptom ?