StimpzSC3

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I installed Monroe Quickstruts about 2 weeks ago in the front of my 2003. I dont have any complaints yet. I think the front is a tad lower, but if anything that makes me happy.

hypervish

Glad to hear I'm not the only one thinking the front is lower. I wish it wasn't, the ES is low as it is. I think it looks a little funny sitting down this low.

StimpzSC3

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I looked at it as if Monroe gave me a free set of lowering springs! But yea, I can see how most people wouldn't appreciate the effect.

imherenow

so before i had front and rear leds when one opens the door or press unlock. But the intesity and colour was not right. So i went ahead and changed to halogen bulbs to give that calm,soothing. The pics did not come right but in person its perfect.

The third pic is reading front dome lights only

mugencivic

^^^so the locations of the lights are under each front seat and under the foot panel on the front for each side?

how did you wire the lights to the dome light?

what are the lights under the seats wired to?

swfla

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This morning, a few sprays of Chemical Guys Leather Scent in the passenger side. A few rainy days coming up. Looking forward to clear skies and washing the exterior.

speedkar9

I opened up my timing cover looking for a sound I was hearing and discovered my water pump is leaking:



My control arm bushings are also starting to go

Bdub215

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Replace the whole arm w/ ball joint. Save a headache.

RXGS

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Added a rearview camera with displays the image on the factory nav screen of my 2004

Cosanostra

'94 ES, Flushed and replaced the coolant over the weekend. Reviewed my maintenance records and realized it was last done in 2007 & 90K mi ago. I found Ontoy's post quite helpful.

speedkar9

The leaky water-pump is more of a concern right now.

I am getting a slight vibration on the highway, not sure if its those control arm bushings or just wheel balance. But when I do get to it, I will buy the control arm with the bushings already pressed in. Too bad the engine has to be lifted and the engine mount removed to change these on the 4th Gen ES.

RXGS

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painted the calipers black and did a wash and wax

speedkar9

What kind of paint did you use, and did you mask everything and spray it, remove the calipers or brush it on?

RXGS

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Mask and spray with black engine enamel.

surferdan

I changed the Front brake pads on my friend's 1995 ES300. I also made a YouTube video on how to do it. Here's a link to the video: