joecroix

I have for the past year been searching for the center console bezel on my 2002 SC430, the ash tray cover does not function as it should in other words I can not just touch the cover and have it open, the dealership said that I need to order the whole unit for $495, amazing since I know it is just one little plastic part that is missing. I know this because I have taken the whole unit out and inspected the parts and the gears are there but that one piece is missing hat keeps the gears in place. Anyway I have noticed in the past year that there are very few ads on Ebay, craiglists etc for SC430s, why is that?

Just wanted to correct my earlier repsonse, I have a Toyota Solara, not a Supra. Sorry for the misinformation.

I switched to non run flats and am glad that I made the change, I also have a Toyota Supra. I had the Supra spare (155) mounted on my 2002 SC 430 to see if it would clear the calipers, everything checked out OK. I then placed the spare in the trunk and it was a tight fit (155 vs 145) but I could close the trunk and still put the top down. Croix de runflats

Ok, I had my tires rotated and balanced after 3,000 miles and they had very little tread wear. The Michelins' Pilot Sport AS Plus have a 60,000 mile warranty so that is good news. I brought along the spare tire from my Solara (tire size T155/70R17)and had the techs place the tire on to check clearance of the calipers. It fits great, no problems. When I got home I placed the spare in the trunk wheel well and it was a little tight but it fits and the top can operate. So I am definatley ready for a cross country road trip. Good Luck.

They are Michelin Pilot Sport Plus. I did not have any other changes made, but I am monitoring the tread wear closely just to make sure.

I have a 2002 SC 430 and a 2006 Supra, does anyone know if I can use the Supra spare on the Lexus. The bolt pattern is the same I believe, the Supra spare is 5 x 114.3. I have changed from RFT to NRFT and the ride is incredible.

Is it from the body or top, as you mention both. If body I would check engine mounts as they have known issues or earlier models. Thank you, I will check. It is from the top I think.

Help! I have a 2002 SC430 with over 100,000 miles and I have started hearing a noise that kinda sounds like the top is out of alignment. This sound only occurs when I travel from a flat surface to any position that is higher or lower, for example going over a speed bump or driving up my driveway. This has only started over the last few months. It's as though I need some type of torsion bar to keep the body all together, at least that's what I am thinking. Of course I can have the dealer check it out, I can just imagine what that would cost. Any thoughts?

I DID IT, I purchased Pilot Sport AS with a 45,000 mile warranty, a can of Slime and air compressor. Now it's off on a road trip. By the way the ride is terrific but I am not sure it seems to me that I am running a second slower off the start. I should have changed years ago, thanks to this forum for all the knowledge (on replacing RFTs).

Thank you for your quick response. I am looking for a tire store, I was not very clear in my question, sorry about that.

I am ready for a road trip from Northen Cal to So Cal, while I do not need much of an excuse to travel, this time I am in the need of a tire and wheel update for my 2002. Any recommendations from the So Cal group as to the best bet for a tire and wheel purchase and install would be greatly appreciated.

I would try the TireRack, check their website I beleive Big O tires installs thier tires. The Lexus dealership in Pleasanton was willing to install non runflats on SC430.

I love the wheels, what manufacturer/model are they? I am looking to cahnge out my wheels and tires very soon.

There is a local gas station that has 100 Octane fuel, there seems to be quite a demand in the area. There are other questions in this forum about lower octane but what effects will higher octane have if any?

how sleezy. Sorry to read about it. Is anybody aware of an aftermarket fix? I decided to check out a local tire dealer. They informed that their sensor tool (a scanner that can identify specifically which sensor is bad) works on 80% of the sensors on the market. Unfortunately Lexus falls in the 20%, has anyone had this same experience? Why doesn't the Lexus dealer have this scanner or is that what they charge $160 for? Ugh!