WildCharlie

As stated earlier, you should be able to get a really good deal on a 2002 model. I just bought that exact same year and color as the one you were looking at above with 11,500 miles, but I paid only 16,500 on eBay. On Saturday, I had the car professionally tinted $250.... Looks very good and drives GREAT!!

My progress has been slow on this due to the fact that I cannot seem to find the proper ball joint splitter to use on my IS300. Can someone tell me another way to remove the joint, or where I could find this tool; I have searched most local auto parts stores. Ball Joint Splitter Thanks Guys!!

I did find a walkthrough for replacing front and rear shocks. Lowering the IS200/300 Front and Rear I do have a question, is this project OK to do without an impact wrench or any air tools. It looks like I need a ball joint splitter for the task? Can someone tell me what they think of this project difficulty wise.

I took off the front drivers side wheel today. I did notice that the spindle (break/rotor assembly) does seem to scratch or rub when I tried to spin it freely. As far as the break dust, I didn't notice any (I am not an very experienced mechanic =) I dont have a means of measuring the thickness.

Can someone give me a walkthrough on how to remove the front shocks, I am having problems getting access to the springs (to compress).

Might check the condensate puddle from the A/C and see if that's it. Evaporator coils get mildew and mold, but then you should also smell it inside the car. I guess you already changed gas brands. There's some problems with sulfur smell with some gasolines, but that should smell around the exhaust and not the front wheels. ← I don't smell it at all inside my car. I do run the A/C alot, but I would assume that it would be smelled in the car as well if it was a mold issue. As far as the gasoline, I use chevron and shell premium gas only. Walking around my car, you can smell the oder only in the front of the car. I could give a little history of the car to see if it helps. The car was in a minor collision where the front right suspension was replaced along with some body work to front right side as well. The car was sitting for about a year before the work was fully completed (saved up). I had the car inspected at a Lexus dealership, where it was said to be in perfect shape (besides needing an alignment).

I drove my IS300 for 10 minutes today, and the smell was still very strong. I drove as non-aggressively as I could. Is there anything I can do, any ideas?

I am not quite sure why, but after I drive my IS300 (short or long distance) the car has a really strong smell, as it fills my garage quickly when I return home. I do drive aggressivally, but not hard. The smell seems to be comming from the front two wheels. Is this Normal? I only have 14,500 miles on my 2002 IS300