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intdiamond

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  1. Dumb question, but are you possibly hitting the "set" button on your steering wheel? If it's preset at it's highest volume, when you hit it, it'll jump like you explain... many times the "set" button is preset to the highest volume level by the dealer (on purpose, maybe?). To change the volume level on the "set" button, just find the level you want it to jump to and them hold the "set" button till it beeps and let go.
  2. WOW! with everyone who mods their wheels/tires on this forum, i don't get any input at all??
  3. You want to be the guinea-pig for us with your $65K++ car???? Find someone with a '76 Pinto and try it on that vehicle first....
  4. Mine got stuck 1/3 way open about a year ago. I didn't want to mess with it, so I took it into the Lexus Dealer and they fixed it in an hour at no charge.....
  5. I'd like input from those of you who have upgraded to either 19" or 20" wheels/tires. I cannot decide which size to upgrade to. I'd like to fill the wheel-wells fully, so spacer and stagger info would also be helpful. I'm going with forged wheels and most likely Michelin Pilot Sports, which, from reading past forums, sound like the best tires for our SC's.... also would like to hear about coil-over and shock/spring setups, too. (Right now my suspension is totally stock.) I live in Chicago, and the roads are in pretty bad shape overall, so maybe 19" with a slightly larger aspect ratio would be the smarter choice? (I switch to stock wheels w/snow tires in the winter.) Any input is appreciated. THANKS!
  6. Just don't use a home made CD with a label stuck on it... it'll come unpeeled in the player and jam the whole unit. (Speaking from experience...)
  7. My '02's trunk struts went bad 2yrs ago and I replaced them with a new pair (like those on ebay) and it took less than 10 minutes... still have a couple dents in my head, though.
  8. H Aquanuke, When you debadged the center logo on the trunk, were there 2 holes to fill, or was it just stuck on like the other logos? I left mine alone, since I thought it was drilled into the lid. Also, where did you get the blacked out sidelights? Thanks.
  9. My wife's '06 LX 2nd row passenger-side seatback makes the most annoying squeaky-rattle noise whenever we're moving, at any speed. I'm now driving it with the seat back folded down, which stops the noise, but obviously isn't the ideal fix. Anyone who has/had this problem please chime-in. I haven't yet taken it into the dealership; if there's an easy fix, I'd rather do it myself.... This is my first visit to the LX forum; I drive an SC430... sorry if this is a commonly-discussed topic, but I scanned through the FAQ and didn't see anything discussed about it... Anyone who has/had this problem please chime-in. Also would like to know if a cold-air intake would give the truck any noticeable power increase or not, and if yes, what's the best product to buy? Any input would be appreciated.
  10. Many thanks. I've already emailed Millen. Does the GS430 LSD and TC stuff bolt on to our SC's w/out mods needed? Regards.
  11. Hi Auqanuke, While investigating the torque converter/lsd subject, a few friends have commented about losing that Lexus silky-smooth shifting if I change them.... what's your feeling, since you've got both installed on your SC ? I don't mind giving up SOME of the smoothness, but I don't want to end up with a muscle-car-jolt type of gear-shifting :o .... Also open to anyone else's opinion on the subject. Thanks.
  12. I've had all 3 colors, with 3 black cars and loved all of them, though black shows dirt much more than the others... silver shows dirt the least and white is a close 2nd (Yes, I keep my car clean, but I DO live in Chicago). The lighter leather will also show dirt/wear more over time; my old SC400 had it and it really picked up the black from my leather driving coat, and it wasn't easy to keep clean. My current SC is the same colors as Aquanuke's, and it's my favorite so far... hey Aquanuke: do you ever go to sleep? :D
  13. hi, how do i unplug the battery?the battery under the hood? Yes, the battery under the hood. It ended up not working for me either time, and as mine could not be fixed - the cds all jammed together as they were mass-manufactured recordable cds - I pleaded hardship at the dealer and they took a couple hundred off the price, put in a rebuilt - remember, there are no longer any new produced - replaced the blown speaker, and I am SO loving my sound system. Hi- Just to chime in, last year my cd changer jammed, too. I ended up fixing it myself, though it wasn't by finesse, by any stretch; the culprit was a home-made cdr that had a do-it-yourself label stuck on it. The label got hot inside the changer, allowing it to 'soften'... causing a full jam of all the discs. NOTHING would work with the CD player; I couldn't play, shuffle or eject any of the 6 discs inside. I could just barely see the edge of the top disc through the loading slot, and I used a dull box-cutter blade to <GENTLY> prod the disc... it came out about a millimeter or so and I was able to grab it with some needle-nose plyers and yank it out. Once I turned the car on again (never disconnected the battery) the changer made a bunch of whirring noises, calmed down, and when I hit eject, IT EJECTED !! It's worked fine since, and I no longer put cd's w/home-made labels in it anymore. I DO, however, use cdr's w/out labels all the time and have never had a problem with them.... hope this helps.
  14. A torque convertor is what sends the power to the transmission in autos and a higher stall speed lets the engine rev higher with less rev drops between shifting. Ive got the Lextreme TC which also does not put the CEL on (check engine light) http://www.lextreme.com/tc.html and theres also the Dragon PI one which is more expensive and supposedly gets more performance but will put the CEL on. http://www.l-tunedparts.com/product/?id=3 The Supra limited Slip Diff will bolt straight onto an SC430 and will help you off the line and through the gears. Also Toms make an LSD. http://www.l-tunedparts.com/product/?id=2257 THANK YOU!! I'm already investigating.... I really appreciate it. -Steve
  15. The only chip Im aware of is the Jet one http://www.jetchip.com/products.asp?pid=14...model=1008#1008 But dont expect any real gains typically 10bhp from a non-turbo engine. If you want real performance gains on the cheap then consider. Intake + exhaust S&S headers Torque convertor Supra LSD If you want to spend more then consider FI, supercharged or turbo. THANKS! I already have the intake, exhaust and headers... what will a torque converter do for me, and can you recommend a brand for my car, and also, what is a Supra LSD? Thanks again, -Steve
  16. Does anyone know of an ECU upgrade (chip, etc.) for my '02 SC ? I'm looking for performance upgrades.... Thanks!!
  17. You may have a point, I usually notice when I first start the car, and it is always too high. I know if I'm in a traffic jam it will read even higher as you noted, but it still would be nice if you could set it. I'll keep searching for a way, if I find it I'll post it here since now everyone is probably checking the accuracy of theirs. :whistles: Hi- Just to chime in, my '02 SC is also about 3 degrees high and my wife's '06 LX is always about 5 degrees high, even after we've driven the car for a while and it's warmed up.... then again, are any thermometers ever accurate?
  18. I'm interested too for a 2004 SC430... Please email me at bwpugh@comcast.net BE CAREFUL buying a GPS upgrade on ebay and other similar sites.... I bought what was supposed to be the new gen disc for my '02; it looked identical to the one at the dealer, loaded fine, and turned out to be exactly the same as the '02 version that came with my car! $99- later, I still don't have an upgrade !!
  19. I've been trying to find an ECU/ECM chip or tuning system for my '02 SC430. Every company I find that makes them doesn't make one for my car. They make them for LS's, IS's, SC300/400's and Supras, but not 430's. Also interested in any info. anyone has regarding successful applications of brake and suspension mods for my car. Looking for less fade and improved stopping over the stock brakes, and a flatter, slightly more responsive ride from the suspension. If anyone knows of any products like these that work on my car, please let me know. FYI, I just installed headers, free-flow cat-back exhaust and cold-air intake on my SC. The results were very satisfactory for the money. I don't know how much HP I gained, but the throttle-response, both off the line and at higher speeds, is greatly improved. The exhaust note is deeper but not much louder (I'm 40 yrs. old and don't want everyone to hear me coming, like a lot of younger boy-racers do with their exhaust systems...NOT that there's anything wrong with that....), and isn't noticeable to the untrained ear, unless you hit the gas at highway speeds.....then you know something's not stock about my car. Great way to add some umphh to your SC without making a bunch of noise and without emptying your bank account. Also, with all the chat regarding RFT's, I hate mine, too, and will replace them w/non-RFT's as soon as mine wear out. My Bridgestone RFT snow-tires, however, are excellent; they work very well in snow and give a much softer, albeit louder, ride over the stock RFT's. Just thought I'd let other SC owners know. I just started reading the forums on this website and find the info. everyone is posting to be very helpful. Here's some of my 2 cents.
  20. You also bought new Rims? When you change the tires and rims to standard Tires do you get a warning light about tires on the dash? I have 3 sets of rims; 2 factory and 1 after market. As long as you put the tire sensors inside the new wheels, you won't get the tire pressure warning light. They fit in almost all wheels that fit the SC.
  21. Hi- Looking for best sources for engine/exhaust mods for my '99 RX300 AWD. Anybody have an RX like mine that you've upgraded the engine or exhaust performance? I would like to hear both positive and negative applications and results. Thanks!
  22. Anyone have advice on best source(s) for exhaust and engine mods for my '02 SC430? I would like to know the most effective and easiest applications to boost power. Thanks!
  23. on a different note i have an 02 SC430 and got a "home made" cd stuck inside my in dash factory unit. the dealer wouldnt even try removing the cd; they pulled the whole unit and gave me a new one under warranty. about 3 weeks later my disc showed up in the mail with a handwritten note from a Lexus tech telling me NEVER to use homemade discs WITH LABELS stuck on them; they're too thick and will usually jam the unit. Hope this helps other sc owners avoid jams in their cd decks.
  24. hey- i also have an '02 sc430 and will be up for a new one next april. my local chicago dealer (who i'm pretty tight with) told me the only changes are minimal; more seat travel forward/back for both front seats, one more exterior color, different wheel centers (although i think they're not going to change from the current new ones) and that's about it. The next complete redesign isn't scheduled until 2010 model !
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