Matty

I have an 04 GS300 with a stock changer and it played a whole album i downloaded from itunes. Yes, of course. But unless you specifically set your iTunes to burn the disc in MP3 format, it didn't. I'm not sure what the default is (maybe MPEG) but MP3's are much smaller files allowing you to put literally hundreds of tracks onto one CD. That's basically how you can fit so much music onto your iPod. But not all CD players can read MP3 files. I suppose I could burn a disc in MP3 format and test it, it's just that you may waste a disc that way and I thought somebody in the forum would know and therefore save me the trouble. If, in fact, you did burn the songs in MP3 format on the disc that you've played, let me know.

I have no experience with the Blizzaks but I can tell you that all of the best shops I've talked to around here (upstate NY) have told me the same thing: Hakkapeliitta. They're made by Nokian, a Finnish company and these are serious snow tires. I didn't buy them from a Lexus dealer but I noticed that all of the Lexus dealers carry them. I asked why and they said that there aren't a lot of snow tires that perform well in the snow AND provide excellent ride and handling. One mechanic said that if I were driving a Cavalier or Sebring or something like that, I'd never notice the difference between many snow tires but that in a Lexus I definitely would. Everything is so fine-tuned. I run the Hakkapeliitta 2 on my '03 GS300 and they are awesome. It might depend on your specific conditions. In NY, our biggest problems are slush and ice, packed powder is rare, just like the skiing here! Again, nothing against the Blizzaks, I just thought I'd add my experience because this was big deal for me before even buying a RWD car. The Hakkas were $168 each when I bought them in August. I'm sure they're more now but it could be money well-spent.

there is a plug under the deck like where you can see the subwoofer. it is the one not connected to the sub obviously that is for the sub. some cars have the plug under the panel on top of the deck. which you will have to remove the seats and pull up the deck to access it. this site has some how to diy with pics for removing the rear seats and deck. http://bananags.grantham-international.com/ hope this helps Thanks a lot. I give it a shot this weekend.

I recently had a spoiler installed on my GS. It has the LED brake light but my original rear-window brake light also comes on when I brake. Not only is this overkill, but it takes away from the look of the LEDs. How do I go about disconnecting the rear-window brake light?

Thanks. That's what I suspected.

I have an '03 GS300 with the stock stereo ( I assume a Pioneer). Does anybody know whether or not the disc changer will play CDs with music in MP3 format? Thanks.

If you go to an auto accessory store like Pep Boys or Advance Auto, you'll see that the automotive clay comes in kits. After you wash and dry the car, spray a lubricant (part of the kit) onto a workable area, then rub the clay over the surface of that area, finish by drying the surface. Repeat this all over the car. Mother's and Maguire's make good kits. These should run you about $20. I recently saw that TurtleWax has come out with a liquid clay system but I have no idea how well it works.

Of course it's a matter of personal preference but the big difference is that the GS is going to be either RWD or AWD. The 3 cars I had before my GS were all FWD so I was a bit apprehensive going to a RWD. Now, I'd never go back. And remember, I live in New York where traction counts at least 4 months out of the year. For performance, the handling of a RWD is far superior to a FWD. There's a reason that nearly all of your top end luxery cars, sports cars, and cop cars are RWD. They handle so much better. But while RWD rewards a good driver, it punishes a bad driver. Too many punks think that being a good driver means you can steer a car and push hard on the accelorator. It's all about being intelligent and knowing the limits of your car. Do the test drives but in a nutshell I would say that if you want to hop in, sit back, push the gas and go, the ES is a great car. If you want to be more actively involved in the handling of the car, the GS is awesome. You really can't go wrong. Hope this helped.

Here are some tips I found online and I ran them past the guys at the detailing shop where I take my GS300. They agreed with them. As for brands, everyone has their favorite but the important thing is the process. Check it out: Get an automotive clay bar, and run it along every body panel. This pulls out all sorts of nasty road debris that can barely be felt by your hand but does roughen the texture of the paint, leading to a flatter finish. Polish the car using a good polish. Wax is not polish, so don't confuse the two. Polish will remove oxidation that dulls the paint, and will smooth out all of the deformities that are left over after the clay bar pulls the crap out of the paint. Wax the car. Do that once a year and your car's paint will be smoother than a baby's butt and your paint will stay looking great. I'd give credit to the source but I can't remember where I got it.

OK, this is exactly right and it's also what the HomeLink website will tell you. My problem is that the 'slow blinking' never becomes rapid. It's as if the HomeLink isn't getting the signal. I've cleared it, put in a new battery, tried different angles, tried the Canadian 'cycling' method. Still, nothing. I just get the slow blink until it just stops. My Wayne Dalton opener is listed by HomeLink as compatible. I honestly don't know what gives. Why are you waiting for the rapid blink? Go to step 2 immediately! The rapid blink tells you that the HomeLink system has recieved and can duplicate the frequency. Without that, step 2 is meaningless. In my situation (8-yr-old Wayne Dalton door opener) I had to get an external 'add-on' reciever/transmitter by Chamberlain LiftMaster. Now, my HomeLink system sends a signal to the Chamberlain add-on, which then sends a signal to my Wayne Dalton door opener. The part cost me $70 and about 10 minutes to install. Works like a dream.

OK, this is exactly right and it's also what the HomeLink website will tell you. My problem is that the 'slow blinking' never becomes rapid. It's as if the HomeLink isn't getting the signal. I've cleared it, put in a new battery, tried different angles, tried the Canadian 'cycling' method. Still, nothing. I just get the slow blink until it just stops. My Wayne Dalton opener is listed by HomeLink as compatible. I honestly don't know what gives.