GS430 from Across the Pond
02-20-15, 01:03 PM
#46
maybe someone else can answer but i didn't think you needed a extender for the O2 sensor. Unless the magna flow hole are further away then yes you will need the longer sensor...
yes i think you need some rear mufflers that match... maybe the shop can fab some up or grab the top speed rear section from eBay or similar seller.... Most of the time they won't split up the mid pipe and mufflers... but other sellers may sell just the back section...
yes i think you need some rear mufflers that match... maybe the shop can fab some up or grab the top speed rear section from eBay or similar seller.... Most of the time they won't split up the mid pipe and mufflers... but other sellers may sell just the back section...
02-20-15, 01:23 PM
#47
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Thanks dude. I'm tempted to go down the Blitz route if I can get a pair of boxes. I think I'll know more about my plans when I get round to getting it fitted and hear the noise levels. If it's really quite I may look at custom mufflers. I'll stick a video up when I am at the shop.
02-20-15, 01:29 PM
#48
Thanks dude. I'm tempted to go down the Blitz route if I can get a pair of boxes. I think I'll know more about my plans when I get round to getting it fitted and hear the noise levels. If it's really quite I may look at custom mufflers. I'll stick a video up when I am at the shop.
02-20-15, 01:34 PM
#49
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Hey man, I love the first video with no mufflers. I love the sound of that over the video. Is that your car? Also, I don't mean to be rude calling you buddy or dude, I just don't know your name haha!
02-20-15, 02:21 PM
#53
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If it's not too much hassle dude please put up a video afterwards. It will be interesting to hear it. You're running a 2.5" system though from the magnaflow back?
02-27-15, 10:44 AM
#56
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Well some goodies arrived today....
I started off by fitting the throttle controller. Although it's not an extensive DIY by any means, I thought I'd take some pictures along the way. Fortunately I was lucky that some of the interior had already been removed so I could replace my O2 sensors, ready for Mondays exhaust work....
The top of the pedal looks like this, with the plug that needs to be removed on the left of the image....
The cable that connects to the original plug shown above....
Test fit for the location of the screen/controller....
I tested the unit before putting everything back in place....
All the panels back in place. I can still open and close the ashtray with no problems....
The mats fitted.....
A final shot of all of the items together....
Overall I am very happy with the throttle controller. Anyone looking for sharp and powerful acceleration from a fly-by-wire system such as the one on the GS430, has to have one of these. The car feels like an animal now, the power delivery is amazing and it's there as soon as you put your foot down. As for the mats, well they were expensive, but they're genuine Lexus and I think they finish off the colour combination inside the car quite nicely and certainly cheaper than a new carpet!!
Thanks for looking.
I started off by fitting the throttle controller. Although it's not an extensive DIY by any means, I thought I'd take some pictures along the way. Fortunately I was lucky that some of the interior had already been removed so I could replace my O2 sensors, ready for Mondays exhaust work....
The top of the pedal looks like this, with the plug that needs to be removed on the left of the image....
The cable that connects to the original plug shown above....
Test fit for the location of the screen/controller....
I tested the unit before putting everything back in place....
All the panels back in place. I can still open and close the ashtray with no problems....
The mats fitted.....
A final shot of all of the items together....
Overall I am very happy with the throttle controller. Anyone looking for sharp and powerful acceleration from a fly-by-wire system such as the one on the GS430, has to have one of these. The car feels like an animal now, the power delivery is amazing and it's there as soon as you put your foot down. As for the mats, well they were expensive, but they're genuine Lexus and I think they finish off the colour combination inside the car quite nicely and certainly cheaper than a new carpet!!
Thanks for looking.
02-28-15, 10:38 AM
#59
Intermediate
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Hi Pete. I got them from Ebay. The seller was Lexusofficalstore but please don't judge me when you see the price haha, they weren't cheap but they liven up the interior. Hopefully I'll get some money back by selling my old ones.
Cheers Tony. It's a joy sitting in the car. It all feels so clean and fresh.
Cheers Tony. It's a joy sitting in the car. It all feels so clean and fresh.
02-28-15, 10:57 AM
#60
Hi Pete. I got them from Ebay. The seller was Lexusofficalstore but please don't judge me when you see the price haha, they weren't cheap but they liven up the interior. Hopefully I'll get some money back by selling my old ones. Cheers Tony. It's a joy sitting in the car. It all feels so clean and fresh.