TurboGS300

I did and crashed into another car :whistles:

Turbo - what did you pay to have your local shop do the work on the timing belt, water pump, etc.??? Did you buy the parts and have them install or have them do everything? Wagsy ← We have a place called toyowest, which specializes in lexus and toyota repairs. They do great work, wash the car when it's done, drive you home, pick you up, the full treatment. So you have to factor in that as well to the price. They supplied everything, so for timing belt & tensioner, water pump, thermostat, new cam & crank seals, and install my underdrive pulley, It was around $1000 B)

I don't see anyone here starting a personal attack, nor do any of those "grade school" articles even talk about O2 sensors and low octane. They were all to show that there are problems with using lower octane fuel than is reccommended by the manufacturer! Namely lower fuel economy and reduced engine performance. However you answered the question of "should I use lower octane than reccommended"? in your statement that you use 92 octane in both your Lexi <_<

Blast them with some kind of abrasive. B)

I missed the stock rims part. I had to have discount balance mine twice as you did as well. They got it the second time around and with the centering rings it's gone. Maybe take it another discount and have it balanced. Alot of it depends on the tech working the balancer. The tread can have some effect, however, most is in the balancing. I think most balancers go to 55 to 60mph. http://www.yokohamatire.com/pdf/tsb-TireBalance-12803.pdf

http://www.faqs.org/faqs/autos/gasoline-fa.../section-1.html http://auto.howstuffworks.com/question90.htm

Using a lower-octane fuel than recommended will lower MPG Jim of Centerville asks if he can use regular-grade gasoline in his 2004 Chevrolet Impala SS equipped with the supercharged 3800 V-6 engine without causing any harm. He states that he likes to save money and the 20 cents a gallon difference between regular and premium makes a difference in the cost of a tank of gas. The correct answer is that you should use the grade of fuel recommended by the vehicle manufacturer, which in this case is premium because the engine is supercharged. Most vehicles built since the early 1990s use a knock sensor to detect if engine-damaging spark knock occurs, which can happen if regular or midgrade (plus) gasoline is being used. The knock sensor signal is sent to the vehicle computer, which retards the spark advance until the knocking stops. This action by the computer will reduce the performance and fuel economy. Will this be noticed? Often, the difference in performance is not noticed, but often the fuel economy is reduced. Will it harm the engine? I doubt it. If you notice a drop in fuel economy, return to using the recommended grade.

Good job! B)

You need to try centering rings first. <_<

maybe you need to brief all who ride in the passenger seat to NOT touch the on/off button B)

Depending on the 12, it should fit. You'll have to drill new mounting holes through the rear deck or fabricate a mount from below. <_<

Trust me, I've read them all. They didn't answer my question specifically about what I am going to be able to program...remote, transponder or both. ← Well, if you did "read them all" you'd know that you can only program a new key to start the car if you have the MASTER key. B) Since you do, you'll be able to program everything. ← Read this as well, you must have "overlooked" it <_< key programming

Dupe post! :D

Same here in AZ, however, I spend $30 to $40 everytime filling the tank. It's not worth taking the risk of damage or poor performance to save 10 cents a gallon. B)

Search, this has been covered thoroughly, then ask questions <_<

Yes, it won't work. just get the injen one it works fine and fits great. I just had to modify the bracket to support the intake. B) Get the apexi when the filter needs to be replaced or get it and make it work with the Injen, that's what I'm doing.

I just ordered 5 of the Apexi's for $67 each plus free shipping, thanks man B)

If the manual specifies 91 you better use 91 or higher. <_< 6.14) Does low octane fuel increase engine wear? Not if you are meeting the octane requirement of the engine. If you are not meeting the octane requirement, the engine will rapidly suffer major damage due to knock. You must not use fuels that produce sustained audible knock, as engine damage will occur. If the octane is just sufficient, the engine management system will move settings to a less optimal position, and the only major penalty will be increased costs due to poor fuel economy. Whenever possible, engines should be operated at the optimum position for long-term reliability. Engine wear is mainly related to design, manufacturing, maintenance and lubrication factors. Once the octane and run-on requirements of the engine are satisfied, increased octane will have no beneficial effect on the engine. Run-on is the tendency of an engine to continue running after the ignition has been switched off, and is discussed in more detail in Section 8.2. The quality of gasoline, and the additive package used, would be more likely to affect the rate of engine wear, rather than the octane ratin B)

Actually, now that I think about it, I'm sure you'd have to have the brake pedal depressed before it would shut off, just like when you start the car. <_<

Well, what happens if you're driving down the road and someone turns the key off Same thing!

I agree with you here about $2000 is the max I'd spend on wheels and tires. Resale value drops tremendously on them. B)

Good info B)

Is it just the sound that cuts out or is it the power to the headunit ? ← I would say power as he stated"Head unit working fine one minute and completely dead the next. Checked both fuses and both are okay" B)

Remember to remove the lower half of the engine fan shroud and don't lose the clips. The clips just slide forward, however you have to pry them outward a little bit. The radiator won't come out all the way, I had a GF hold mine, so you can slide the clamps holding the trans hoses back and then remove the hoses. it can be wedges about halfway in/out for better access to the hoses. You have to unplug the electric fan and temp sensor in the bottom corner as well. Transfer all the old stuff to the new radiator and reinstall. B)

The electric fan comes out with the radiator. The engine driven fan doesn't have to be removed. I used some cap plugs available at most auto parts stores, or you could use a bolt.