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What have you done to your ES today?

Old 10-16-14, 05:21 PM
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I considered that actually but by the time I would have bought the tool and four regular lug nuts to replace the locking ones it would have probably cost even more.
Highly recommend switching to regular lug nuts. It's one of the best investments I've ever made and it only cost me $25.
Old 10-16-14, 09:36 PM
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Replaced the original OEM rotors at 75k miles. The car would shudder when braking and the wearever platinums I installed at 55k miles dusted like crazy, so i changed everything out with Wagner parts since rock auto shipping was going to take forever. Also did a second drain and fill (last at 65k miles) and got 4.5 quarts out. If you haven't done this on your 02-05 ES and aren't happy with the shifting, I suggest you do it, it made a very noticable difference. I went to my local lexus dealer and got 5 quarts of T-4 fluid for $32. Also had the tires rotated and oil changed at the dealer for $50 which I figured isn't to bad. The car is so much nicer to drive now.
Old 10-17-14, 06:18 AM
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Originally Posted by 02SDGS
Replaced the original OEM rotors at 75k miles. The car would shudder when braking and the wearever platinums I installed at 55k miles dusted like crazy, so i changed everything out with Wagner parts since rock auto shipping was going to take forever. Also did a second drain and fill (last at 65k miles) and got 4.5 quarts out. If you haven't done this on your 02-05 ES and aren't happy with the shifting, I suggest you do it, it made a very noticable difference. I went to my local lexus dealer and got 5 quarts of T-4 fluid for $32. Also had the tires rotated and oil changed at the dealer for $50 which I figured isn't to bad. The car is so much nicer to drive now.
Did u get the thermoQuiet brake pads? because i too recently got wagner pads and so far they are really good
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Yea, I've run akebonos on all my cars for the past couple of years, but rock auto shipping made me get the wagners and I think it was a solid choice for the price.
Old 10-20-14, 04:32 PM
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1997 ES 300. Changed wiper arm out for a 2002 IS 300 one with the mist button on the end.
Flushed power steering system with instructions given on this forum and also pulled the reservoir out for a total cleaning.
Pulled coolant reservoir to clean it out and put in fresh coolant.
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Old 10-22-14, 05:58 PM
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Replaced passenger side HID bulb.
Old 10-29-14, 10:09 PM
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Put on winter tires/wheels and had a wheel alignment. Put back the Lexus L badge on the trunk.
Old 10-31-14, 12:36 PM
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Washed, waxed and did a mini fall photoshoot
















Also switched the key illumination light to a white led, looks much classier
Old 10-31-14, 03:14 PM
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I added a bit of chrome trim on my shifter **** to add a bit of pizzazz to the cab. It looks nice.

Sadly, I'm at work and I can't upload any photos.

I am contemplating, seriously considering, adding a Pioneer 4000 NEX head unit that has CarPlay capabilities.
Old 11-01-14, 12:44 AM
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Originally Posted by lostape45
Washed, waxed and did a mini fall photoshoot












What's the bulb size and how does that piece come off?





Also switched the key illumination light to a white led, looks much classier
What's the bulb size and how does that piece come off?
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Its a T5 bulb and here's a video on how to take it apart:
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^^^^^MNN dont post soo many pics...i am jealous and drooling on clean your car is..
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Originally Posted by lostape45
Its a T5 bulb and here's a video on how to take it apart: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pu-O...Mne9_8xmb_XoWQ
Thanks. I have a extra t5 white lying around...
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Originally Posted by imherenow
^^^^^MNN dont post soo many pics...i am jealous and drooling on clean your car is..
Sorry sometimes I get a little carried away but thanks man
Old 11-02-14, 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by lostape45
Sorry sometimes I get a little carried away but thanks man
Are you into photography? What camera setup do you use?

Reminds me of a few pictures I took this weekend with the beautiful fall colors too,








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