ES - 1st to 4th Gen (1990-2006) Forum for all 1990 - 2006 ES300 and ES330 models. ES250 topics go here as well.

What have you done to your ES today?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 09-23-14, 09:23 AM
  #556  
Alexbenz
Advanced
 
Alexbenz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: ca
Posts: 737
Received 13 Likes on 10 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Dizzy1977
AppRadio 3 installed in ES330
How do you like it? I'm getting one as well. Are you able to add rear camera?
Old 09-26-14, 10:54 AM
  #557  
imherenow
Racer
 
imherenow's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: TX, CA
Posts: 1,754
Received 9 Likes on 9 Posts
Default

matched the B-pillar to the exterior. i think it looks nice..
Attached Thumbnails What have you done to your ES today?-img_0175.jpg  
Old 09-26-14, 12:58 PM
  #558  
lostape45
Advanced
 
lostape45's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: OH
Posts: 500
Received 29 Likes on 14 Posts
Default

Very classy, I like that small touch. Just curious but what is that logo behind your rear door?
Old 09-26-14, 04:28 PM
  #559  
Hayk
Lead Lap
iTrader: (1)
 
Hayk's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: NJ
Posts: 4,101
Received 291 Likes on 230 Posts
Default

I would personally remove the b pillar. The white pillar breaks up the lines of the side of the car. There is a reason they are always black/seamless from the factory. You're interrupting the flow and look of the car, in my opinion.
Old 09-26-14, 05:39 PM
  #560  
imherenow
Racer
 
imherenow's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: TX, CA
Posts: 1,754
Received 9 Likes on 9 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by lostape45
Very classy, I like that small touch. Just curious but what is that logo behind your rear door?
As for the logo..its added touch. Says VIP Motors..lol


Originally Posted by MrBooby
I would personally remove the b pillar. The white pillar breaks up the lines of the side of the car. There is a reason they are always black/seamless from the factory. You're interrupting the flow and look of the car, in my opinion.
ya you know i was heavily debating about it..but as long as its not chrome looking then its fine. But here i think its not too much. my eyes are getting used to it now
Attached Thumbnails What have you done to your ES today?-img-20130601-00042.jpg  
Old 09-26-14, 06:08 PM
  #561  
speedkar9
Lexus Champion
 
speedkar9's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Toronto, Canada
Posts: 1,729
Likes: 0
Received 118 Likes on 89 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by MrBooby
I would personally remove the b pillar. The white pillar breaks up the lines of the side of the car.
+1

A black pillar with tinted windows gives a white car the best look.

Why aren't your windows tinted?
Old 09-26-14, 07:02 PM
  #562  
Hayk
Lead Lap
iTrader: (1)
 
Hayk's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: NJ
Posts: 4,101
Received 291 Likes on 230 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by imherenow
As for the logo..its added touch. Says VIP Motors..lol ya you know i was heavily debating about it..but as long as its not chrome looking then its fine. But here i think its not too much. my eyes are getting used to it now
Do you also have a chrome strip running in between the two tone paint?
Old 09-26-14, 07:15 PM
  #563  
imherenow
Racer
 
imherenow's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: TX, CA
Posts: 1,754
Received 9 Likes on 9 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by speedkar9
+1

A black pillar with tinted windows gives a white car the best look.

Why aren't your windows tinted?
well they are now..that pic with logo was old one when i had no tint. But now it does. altho its the lightest tint

Originally Posted by MrBooby
Do you also have a chrome strip running in between the two tone paint?
ya its chrome. its also running in front bumper too..but since the car is white colour the chrome does not pop out. But it would look great on a darker colour paint.
I was also thinking of doing chrome door handles but i know it wont pop out.
Old 09-27-14, 09:59 AM
  #564  
drkandre
Rookie
 
drkandre's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: nv
Posts: 51
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Haven't been online in a while, here's a list of changes in the last 6months or so to my 97 es:

Traded a subwoofer for d2 lowering springs waiting on struts to come

Bought a Avh x8500bhs double din, Jl audio mhd750/1 amp, mb quart 10 sub, and 4guage from battery to trunk.

Just replaced corner lights with clear ones, got tired of trying to find oe ones. Lights were broken and falling out, so $40 for a pair w/ bulbs wasn't bad.

Tinted windows

01 fog light retrofit into my bumper with 6k lights

Cleaned the interior, magic eraser does wonders followed by a leather conditioner.

Converted all interior lights to bright white leds.

Tried swapping out shift **** with a woodgrain one, but mounting screw holes didn't line up

Found a new exterior b pillar piece at the pick n pull. Extremely easy to remove without breaking once you figure it out. Just need a Phillips screwdriver, panel popper, and lots of patience.

That's all I can think of right now...
Old 09-28-14, 03:20 AM
  #565  
Oro
Racer
 
Oro's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: wa
Posts: 1,802
Received 339 Likes on 294 Posts
Default New front struts

New front struts; to match rear struts and springs 2 weeks ago. OMG, what a difference. Full post here:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/es3...de-height.html
Old 09-29-14, 09:35 PM
  #566  
PDXLex
Driver
 
PDXLex's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: OR
Posts: 168
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by speedkar9
Did you loose the "Lexus glide" smooth ride?

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/es3...xus-glide.html
Originally Posted by Oro
I really can't say; I got the car used and the shocks were already worn, so I don't know the original feel intimately. I am working on a detailed a post about it and my impressions, part #'s, etc - I will post next week after I get the fronts in and can compare all around (if the front struts arrive by Friday; not sure yet - they are ordered).

I did notice after 50 miles or so, the springs seem to be settling a bit and the ride smoothed quite a lot. I like it and have NO complaints. I have an Audi V8 with H&R springs and Boge Turbo Gas. I find this MUCH smoother and supple than that.
I recently installed the same KYB struts in my '00 ES. Having owned two of these cars, I will say the "glide" is still about the same, the ride is just a lot harsher over bumps. I really don't notice a difference on highways, but yeah, on pothole riddled city streets you definitely feel each bump. I've put about 1500 miles on these struts so far and no complaints.

Last edited by PDXLex; 09-29-14 at 09:39 PM.
Old 09-30-14, 05:43 PM
  #567  
RXGS
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (2)
 
RXGS's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: .
Posts: 6,627
Received 210 Likes on 171 Posts
Default

Just got a call from the guy who bought my car, he didn't go into detail but he traded in the car today with 260k miles because of some lights on the dash. Owned it for about a year
Old 10-03-14, 09:52 AM
  #568  
Alexbenz
Advanced
 
Alexbenz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: ca
Posts: 737
Received 13 Likes on 10 Posts
Default

I don't even remember how long I've had her but well over 10 years...recently detailed her myself, took out swirls and some light scratches. Replaced side pillars, fixed LCD screen and lights on the radio and installed 2500k yellow bulbs in the fogs. Hate the stock chrome it came with the car but I told myself I wouldn't mod this car as its been my daily. I've installed in the pass projector headlights and 00+ tail lights. Its a 1997 by the way.
Attached Thumbnails What have you done to your ES today?-2014-10-03-09.39.24.jpg   What have you done to your ES today?-2014-10-03-09.42.10.jpg  
Old 10-04-14, 06:38 PM
  #569  
My03Tundra
Rookie
 
My03Tundra's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Arizona
Posts: 55
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I have driven my car. That is what I did today. I've only had the car for a week!
Old 10-04-14, 07:25 PM
  #570  
Joey97
Rookie
 
Joey97's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: FL
Posts: 50
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Had to clean the damn Idle Air Control Valve again Having to do more often now. Why does it get so gunked up ?


Quick Reply: What have you done to your ES today?



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 01:43 PM.