denslexusgx470

all cars come with "some kind" of tint (to check, look at something outside w/ windows closed, then open windows while still looking at the same thing, there's a little difference) by the looks of that tint, looks like it's about a 35-50% (even though u said 20, it doesn't look that dark)

hmm, interesting but shouldn't this be in the ES forum???

That's what they were doing here-looking to dwi some people. The few people I know that have dwi's, and they all got them from simple little traffic offenses like rolling stops and no turn signals. He saw that I wasn't drunk, so he had to ticket me for something. The only thing in Ruston is a univeristy, and going out on Friday nights is part of the "college experience" to most; the police know this which is why they were checking this in the first place. The trooper was a very nice, so I don't think it would sit well with him that I crammed a few extra people in my car so that they can get home safely. Here's why I object: I was waiting for this response. lol First, I was wrongly ticketed, and if I wasn't as I state above, I would gladly put the check in the mail as soon as they release the fine ammount. I want the dark tint on my LS400 for several reasons like cosmetic, cooler interior, and the protection it provides to the interior since my car sits in university lot most days of the week. Also, I hate having people stare at me, and an 18 year old in a LS400 does just that. Call me self consious, vain, whatever, I just don't like the attention. 20% tint solves that problem nicely. The trooper actually suggested that I raise the tint darkness as an attempt to lessen my fine. I don't have the invoice for the tint job. :chairshot: I had a friend with a tint shop do this "under the table," so there is no invoice. Not to mention, it could possibly get him in trouble for installing illegal tint on my car. The only way I can have 20% is if I had a skin condition with an accompaning doctors note which I don't. I'm not sure if my insurance will go up? I suppose if I get an enraged phone call from my parents in the comming weeks that they have to pay more on my insurance because of the tint, I'll know. ← i don't think ur friend should get into trouble, because you had it done "under the table" in the first place, and secondly, if done with proper people and with an invoice, they usually say that they are not responsible if you get caught with illegal tint. they told me that when i got the 50% in the front, even though it doesn't seem 50%! <_<

i just saw the first episode of the 05 Dakar rally last night and was just wondering if any of you seen it yet. MAN, a Prado got a flat tire, and one of them bursted a little fire in the middle of STAGE 1 of the Dakar rally. Geees. I wonder if they will even survive to get thru the longest stage!!! :whistles: <_< Did a Prado win any place in the rally???

how big should the crack be to get it replaced? just curious because both my cars have a few little rock cracks from freeway rocks, and was wondering how big it should be to be replaced.

Then I sure would fight this ticket! ← the cop's part of 11% tint is VERY wrong, but since you said that the legal tint limit is 40% and you have 20%, it still MIGHT be the same for the cops (because i think if you tell them about the difference but the limit is 40%, they would still won't let you go, i think).. I dunno, that's my opinion. I know it's totally illegal here in ca, and i have 50% in the front!!!! (shhhh, don't tell anyone! :whistles: )

oh my bad!! well, my firewall in the "network connections" is off, but that little security center of windows said that there is a firewall turned on, so i'm ok with that!

There was a recall back in feb 03 about the first batch of GX470s which had stickers of 6100 GVWR (which included mine) and they changed those stickers and we got $1k credit towards any Lexus service or accesory purchase.

I was just wondering how many miles you guys have on your GX. I currently have 25k on mine and it just turned 2 years old on Jan 18

wow, i didn't know that you need 20 posts before using the PM. I couldhave sworn i used the PM when i was new and below 20 posts. no wonder that i can't PM some people!

oh man! i can't read that article because i have to sign-up! :chairshot:

I totally agree! This is why some people are willing to spend thousands of dollars just to get on the waiting list for the 400h - it's THAT good! ← only problem is, you wouldn't know when you would get one right away! <_<

GS is the way to go. Except i heard that the 98s-00 GS models had several problems in them, correct me if i'm wrong (which i hope i am)

man that ES250 looks great!! ;)

it would be cool to see the president in a LS430 limo, except wouldn't happen because this is the USA! <_< Looks great though!! I wish i could be that much ahead in time! (06 car in jan 05!)

hey thanks everyone but i talked to a computer tech and he told me what's going on. But thanks again you guys Denny

i still have to get my self used to these designs.

i haven't seen this thread before. I have the same problems as ALL of you except sulfur (thank GOD!) Now they have been fixed (except clunk, which comes back gradually) but all it needs is greasing (a hassle) but it''s worth it especially if your not trading in for a new one. Besides, I like my color. Makes me feel special to have a UNIQUE color GX than all the new ones. Some other GX owners give me a second look because they are trying to think if SAND DOLLAR PEARL (pearlish white, available in the LX) was available when they were buying their GX! :whistles: ;)

please describe more. It may be a new thing, or could be one of the following: 1. vibration (around 65-70 at 1800-2200rpm) 2. clunk (might not be this, but it's the feeling of a "rear end hit" from the rear driveshaft at a stoplight) and many more..... but not related to this.

Correct. The Gx and the Prado are EXACTLY the same, except different "badges", "clothing", and "appearance". ;)

ok, thanks

it still didn't work!!

wait, so after this, i lower my resolution (since it's set on maximum)???

uhh? I don't know but it came with my Sony computer that has XP SP2 wow, wait, so could the problem be coming from Norton System Works 2005? I just installed that! :chairshot: