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Hey, I have a 1996 Lexus Es300. Every morning when I get in my car, I have to wait for the rev to drop to 1000 rpm or lower before the car goes in gear. I usually have to sit and wait a few minutes before it finally goes in gear. But once it goes in gear it shift smooth with no issues whatsoever. Would a sensor cause this? or do i have serious transmission problems?

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can anyone tell me their opinions between these two brands.

96 Es300

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how do these compare to each other in quality? Where can I get bilstein struts from? I keep reading about the bilstein HD but all i find is the bilstein touring edition

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what are you guys opinion on these struts. Or do you have any other suggestions.

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what year es300 and other lexus/toyota share the same crank pulley?

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Can someone tell me or show me a pic of where the oil filter is located.

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If my memory serves me, The filter is located in the middle of the front side of the engine, Open the hood and look down behind the fan.

Correct ^...an aweful location (very messy when you try & change the filter) ....and it's a smidge to the left.

It is in the worst possible place ever. It is decently easy to get to, but I would much rather crawl under my car and not make a mess...unlike the current location.

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Can someone tell me or show me a pic of where the oil filter is located.

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or does any other toyota/lexus use the same springs?

I was looking online for some lowering springs for a 96 ES300. And one of them said in the Applications IS300. So, are the IS300 and ES300 springs interchangeable?

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ehy, did you make those?

would tail lights from a 011 ES300 fit a 96 ES?

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That's the thing, usvi, there just isn't much out there available for our rides, other than factory replacement parts. You may need to get custom spring made. You could also just upgrade your struts for a more performance ride. Tociko makes a 'blue' strut for this application, and they also have matching springs for many of their apps. Here's a listing for their struts: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...em=270360757379 ...and these guys are retailers for Tokico products: http://www.nolimitmotorsport.com/tokico/ ...you may want to drop them a note and ask if they have a spring/strut setup for your vehicle.

thanks, does 97 models us different springs?

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a 1" drop will not !Removed! you wheels out. Try find a good company that makes a spring in that range. I dropped two of my cars around 2" and tires never stuck out. Once you know how to change your springs orstruts you can do it yourself and take somewhere to align after.

But, I also dropped another one of my cars 2.25" and had minimal inside wear (never took it to align so that might have been the problem). I see no reason why a 1" drop will make the wheels look like the pic. Plus I live around alot of hills and sharp corners roads. But this car might be different

The right people would be a reputable custom shop. In my opinion, the best way to make the change is with that coil-over strut kit... for then you can adjust between different ride-heights and select what you want without committing to any one setting, plus you don't change your spring rates with each adjustment. In fact, you may even be able to adjust out the change in camber with an alignment (that I don't know... depends on how much your camber is changed and how much adjustment you have). Plus, if you've ever changed out struts, you can change out to that kit yourself.

Torching changes your spring rates and brings your coils closer together... cutting changes the spring rate, but keeps the coils well spaced. Both are not the most wonderful way to lower your car, but if done right (and for minimal drops like 1") it can work perfectly (I've seen both done properly with great results). If you want more than an 1" or 2", then torching and cutting will leave a rough ride.

Custom springs is another way to go... but you'll want to make sure they still have a 'close to factory' spring rate. You'll probably want those custom made (they shouldn't be too expensive). The racing ones readily available will probably be quite stiff.

If I were you, and I were wanting to make this change, I would do my research and find a good custom tuner shop in the area, go talk to them, talk about your options and cost. I'm sure they've lowered vehicles by all methods and can give you the best option specific for your needs/wants.

BTW, if you really wanted to play, you can always install an air system. http://www.airrunnersystems.com/content/pr...lications/lexus ...although it looks like they only have bolt-on kits for the earlier year ES's.

There are not a lot of pro's other than looks. If you lower the car via lowering springs, you'll put the caster/camber out of whack to a point you probably won't be able to get them back in with an alignment, then you'll start seeing odd wear on your tires. Here's one quote on the topic:

"Only teenagers are a more efficient way of wasting tire tread than lowering a car. Every suspension is designed to work in a certain range: Lower the car and the suspension is sure to be out of its range. It's a truism we've verified on everything from Mustangs to Taurii. When dropping into the weeds, be prepared to sort out the suspension geometry or buy a lot of tires."

A way around this is to use caster/camber plates, or (my preference) drop-spindles. But they don't make either of these for the ES330 (that I know of).

Unless you did it right (with lowering plates or replacement spindles), it's not a good idea to lower your ride.

all those stuff are not necessary for the 1 inch drop that he wants.

Better handling as well.

Where can I get some drop springs for a 1996 ES300. Im looking for something like 1.25" - 1.5" drop. something not too low. I just don't like the feeling around corners. I liked the tokico spring/strut combo on my friends accord... REAL smooth. anything like this available for my ES300? mostly finding from 97+ models, will they work on mines? for the 96 model i can only find SPRINT lowering springs, are these any good as well? but the drop is too low anyway.

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is a 97 ES300 springs different from a 96?

I have a 1996 but can only find springs for a 1997+

I had similar issue with my 95 ES300, it was warped rotor and bad brake caliper. Have your brakes inspected.

thanks, i found the culprit! It was a bad CV Axle. I changed the axle and transmission fluid and now the problem is gone :) B)

any more opinions and suggestions :cries:

If it's REALLY dark, i.e. it's clearly abnormally dark, then suspect that the radiator is leaking fluids between the radiator and the transmission. I had that happen in a 1996 Camry V6. The trans fluid kept turning almost black, and the coolant would also change a really dark color. I finally figured it out, and replaced the radiator.

how much transmission fluid does a 1996 ES300 hold?

is it hard or possible for push button start on my 96 ES300? does the chipped key cause a problem?

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I have a 1996 ES300, and when i hit 40mph the wheel start to shake. But when i loose the accelerator or press brakes it stops. at times it even click like the axle is bad when going up hill. what can be my problem? someone told me the CV axle might be bent, is that even possible?

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No, the bolt pattern on your ES300 is 5 X 114.3 and on the LS460 it is 5 x 120.

thanks alot, im looking for some oem wheels... what other model will fit my es300? i'm looking for 17's, 18's or 19's

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does the LS 460 factory have the same bolt pattern as a 96 ES300?

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