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  1. Hey Everyone. I'm looking to do some stuff to my clean, still stock 97 es300. I have searched and read here...but i have several cross topics...so i'm just posting my ramblings here. I'd like to get some bigger wheels/tires. From what i've seen...anything 18" and up starts needing a drop to get the look i like...which i won't bother with. (dropping) I'm pretty sure i'm going with 17 or 18"...nice low profile tires...and as wide as i can get without being stupid. I like wide tires...thats the goal. I'm happy with my stock chrome lexus wheels...for the most part....i do want noticeably wider tires...but the appearance of a normal nicer sedan. I haven't found the deal or wheels to make me pounce yet....but i need tires now...so have to make up my mind. If you have pics of your car ...and it's in this range...etc...i'd LOVE to see em. TireRack and all those are good for trying to pick rims...but i can't get a good feel for width and wheel well...etc. I'd love to see some pics of black with black rims. Hard to do right..but bad !Removed! when its right....IMO. I read something here about removing the amber lens in my tail lights...baking it to loosen etc. Is that really necessary...sounds/looks like a pain. Not sure i even like that clear look when i've seen it...its ok i guess....but i'm lazy. hehe Can i throw some aftermarkets in there that look cool and be done with it? I also read about a sway bar? If it's not too expensive and makes a difference. I'd be interested in tighter handling if not a major ordeal...for sure. I'm also looking to get something to patch my ipod directly into the stock stereo. I saw a post or two here...but haven't narrowed it down to model yet...wasn't sure about my year model. I don't care about readouts...my stereo doesn't really offer much...i just want a straight line level without fm transmitter lameness. No fancy dock etc...just a straight shot. Anybody ever black out the chrome trim around the side windows etc? Appreciate any advice or insight...etc. Thx
  2. TireRack.com is greatness by the way! Invaluable. Thx!
  3. Thanks guys. The car looks great Blk on Blk...thats a good reference for me. Thx! Stevie, The current tires i have are yoko's 205/65 r15. I don't know about the rims...assuming the tire size gives a good enough idea? My business partner just put some new rims/tires on his x5....wonder if his old stock bmw tires/rims would fly for me? hehe
  4. I'm looking to get new tires. I'm happy with my stock chrome lexus wheels. I'm wondering if anyone has done the math and knows how large (width) of a tire i can go with. I'm not looking to pimp it out...i'm not a huge fan of that look...i like WIDE tires though. I'm assuming i'd have to buy wider wheels to accommodate wider tires...etc. I like low profile tires...but I'm really not looking to draw a bunch of attention...like i said...i just want to upgrade the tires/width..and keep the subtle bling level i have now. I'm really wondering if its possible to go wider with these same stock rims i guess. I was able to do this long ago with an older car. Just looking for any insight from someone other than a salesman at Discount Tire. If anyone has pics of their rims/tires that aren't stock etc.
  5. Thanks!!! I was on my way here to laugh at myself... I picked the part up on the way home...took a look inside the engine...and realized it couldn't be any cheaper, easier to locate...remove...and replace this piece. LOL Thanks for the heads up!
  6. Hello...i didn't see anything on this when i search...sorry if this is everyday stuff. My 97 lexus is in great shape...was my mother in laws car. It started stuttering/jerking when accelerating (only when staying at one steady speed but giving it gas...happens at all speeds) Anyway...the road was wet last week..i slipped a little when taking off...and it sent the car into a strange jerky fit...slipping/jerking/missing...etc. I put it in N...and back into drive and went on my way. The Check Engine light was already on...has been for a couple weeks...and the Trac Off turned on when this happened. Both lights stay on now. I had autozone shoot the codes: p1411 p1410 Both are egr malfunctions The part is like $31 bucks...i have no idea where it is...or how hard it is to replace...but for $31 i'm replacing before i take anywhere. I got nothing when i googled that offered me much...so i am here now. Anyone know this set of codes...is it as cut and dry as this little part...or could this be one of those throw parts and money at the code to get the light to turn off and get inspected? Where is the egr position sensor located...and can a noob like me replace it? Thanks in advance!
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