ksteckel

I live in Indiana and the same thing has happened to my wheels. Bottom line is if you live where there is salt on the road, don't buy chrome wheels. Regardless of what anyone says, they will pit. Typically chrome wheels first start pitting where the tire bead is (which is probably why you are losing air). I've been there too and the only thing I can recommend is to use alloy wheels, unless you plan on not driving the car in the winter or running through the car wash after every snow. But even then that doesn't always work. If you really like chrome there is a company in Detriot that has a new method of chroming wheels. They have a 5 yr/100,000 mile warranty against pitting and peeling. The website is www.uswheelexchange.com. Check it out, it may be the way to go.

That's not a bad way to go. It looks like they are about $340 from Sewell, which has the best price I have been able to find. It looks like they are held in by screws. I don't mind blowing the couple hundred for the parts, I just hope that they don't have to tear into the door and charge $1000 for labor. I guess I'll just swing by the dealer and get a labor quote. From the diagram it looks fairly simple by removing the weatherstripping and the lower trim. We'll see.

I don't know if this has been covered before. Sorry if it has. I was wondering if anyone has ever has these black vertical window moldings replaced on their LS430. Mine is an '02. These are the passenger side, but the driver's side are worse one has a dent and other has some laquer coming off. Any information is greatly appreciated. Thanks. Kyle

Get the DVD from www.lexus-parts.com. It does come with a diagram on how to install it. They are also running a promotion where you can get 15% off.

I bought an 02 LS430 from a dealer and they put their decal under the Lexus emblem on the left side of the truck. I am from California and have moved to the midwest within the last year or so have noticed this is quite common with dealers out here. In any regards, if I want to remove this emblem should I just use the old dental floss trick and pull it off. I should be safe to assume that the decal is only on there by adhesive. Any input would be much appreciated.