http://www.clublexus.com/forums en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:44:15 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.clublexus.com/forums http://www.clublexus.com/forums/chicago-lexus-club/464709-honda-civic-transmission-failure-new-post.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:10:36 GMT Hey guys hows it going?:D Santa came early this year and took a dump on my parade.:p Have few quick questions, my sisters 1996 Honda civic auto trans failed on Sunday the sis started the car put it in R and it went forward, then she tried again and same thing happened except one of the hoses blew... Hey guys hows it going?:D Santa came early this year and took a dump on my parade.:p
Have few quick questions, my sisters 1996 Honda civic auto trans failed on Sunday the sis started the car put it in R and it went forward, then she tried again and same thing happened except one of the hoses blew and all the trany oil leaked out R.I.P ( Honda transmissions ftl:mad:)The best part is any parts and bills have to come out of my pocket since money is so tight these days im willing to help her out and save my parents the pain:egads:.I found out that the 1996-00 Honda civic auto trans had Linear Solenoid problems and would cause the trans to slip, the transmission shift harshly, or it stays in first gear. Was wondering if I should replace the linear solenoid,trans filter and do a full trans flush and hope it might fix it or should I just prepare my self for a new transmission?
-Anyone here owned a 96-00 civic with the same issues?
-Anyone here know of a place where i can purchase a used transmission for a fair price?
Here is the link with some info and the parts that tend to failhttp://autorepair.about.com/cs/faqs/l/bl127e.htm
Thanks in advance, any information would be greatly appreciated! ]]> Chicago Lexus Club Oleg400 http://www.clublexus.com/forums/chicago-lexus-club/464709-honda-civic-transmission-failure.html http://www.clublexus.com/forums/chicago-lexus-club/464686-garage-sale-new-post.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:39:16 GMT If anyone is interested let me know. I have A CRAP ton of parts. - TT auto drive belt tensioner *$100* - 2 clutch fans (one is seized up but it work and the fan itself is in good shape, the other one spins fine but one of the blades of the fan is missing a little piece.) *$80 for the seized... If anyone is interested let me know. I have A CRAP ton of parts.

- TT auto drive belt tensioner $100
- 2 clutch fans (one is seized up but it work and the fan itself is in good shape, the other one spins fine but one of the blades of the fan is missing a little piece.)
$80 for the seized clutch fan with blades | $125 for the perfectly working one
- MKIV W58 trans with 85k miles SOLD
- SC300 W58 trans (blown 3rd and 4th) other gears still work SOLD
- W58 slave cylinder w/ 40k miles SOLD
- MKIV chrome TT wheels (2 rears and 1 front) $250
- MKIV polished NA wheels w/ new tires (1 small dent on the rear wheel but holds air) 255 bfg gforce sports on the rears and I think kuhmos up front $450
- MKIV sliver NA wheels w/ tires (tires are shot tho) $250
If you want to pick up both sets of NA wheels I can do $600

I should have more stuff so I'll update as I find crap. ]]> Chicago Lexus Club DryBlaze http://www.clublexus.com/forums/chicago-lexus-club/464686-garage-sale.html http://www.clublexus.com/forums/chicago-lexus-club/464545-all-season-floor-mats-worth-checking-out-new-post.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:35:02 GMT Just got the custom fit mats from MacNeil automotive. They are local in Downers Grove if you are not familiar with them. I haven't ordered anything in a long time from them. Have always been happy and they are in our back yard:thumbup:

They have custom fit floor liner. I have yet to see anything better in the industry. They only offer for the AWD vs of my GS but worth checking into with the winter around the corner. Was thinking about taking my car over to see if they would make them for me. I believe only the drives mat is different on the AWD models and the rest are the same exact size.

I was lazy and had them shipped but you can pick up from their warehouse in Downers Grove and save on the shipping cost. Like how they fit on the TSX. Looks like they will be worth the $$ in the winter months.

Worth checking out if your OEM mats are warn out or just looking for a new set.

http://www.weathertech.com/images/it...01_4414702.jpg ]]> Chicago Lexus Club passnu2 http://www.clublexus.com/forums/chicago-lexus-club/464545-all-season-floor-mats-worth-checking-out.html http://www.clublexus.com/forums/chicago-lexus-club/464502-tl-work-tein-new-post.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:08:38 GMT Finally got my shii together... still needs some fine tuning.

Some quick pics taken right after the install.

Front - maybe 1/4" left
Rear - maxed out

Keep in mind these haven't settled yet.









Set them at max stiffness for the drive home... I feel shorter already! ]]> Chicago Lexus Club jmkiang http://www.clublexus.com/forums/chicago-lexus-club/464502-tl-work-tein.html http://www.clublexus.com/forums/chicago-lexus-club/463454-obstruction-hanging-in-rear-view-mirror-is-illegal-new-post.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:23:30 GMT I find this outrageous!!! Now i cant even hang my fusa and gintsuna!! I think this is another way for cops to get money. -Chicago Tribune- Ermir Spahiu was pulled over by police for his window-mounted GPS unit. For Tina Ross, it was her handicapped placard. And Mark Hubbard was nailed for an... I find this outrageous!!! Now i cant even hang my fusa and gintsuna!!

I think this is another way for cops to get money.

-Chicago Tribune-
Ermir Spahiu was pulled over by police for his window-mounted GPS unit. For Tina Ross, it was her handicapped placard. And Mark Hubbard was nailed for an air freshener. All three Illinois drivers were stopped for what they thought were innocent items placed near their windshields.

"It really threw me for a loop," said Hubbard, recalling his 2008 encounter with Rolling Meadows police over a 2-inch scented medallion that dangled from his rearview mirror.

An increasing number of drivers are being cited for windshield and window obstructions, which can include anything an officer deems to "materially obstruct" a driver's vision. The only exceptions are government-issued items such as I-PASS boxes and parking stickers.

Since 2004, the number of motorists stopped by state police for breaking the obscure law has jumped 91 percent. In 2004, about 20,000 drivers were warned or cited, most of them receiving warnings. This year, the number is expected to hit about 38,000.

Read more...

http://www.wgntv.com/videobeta/watch...b3ed&src=front ]]> Chicago Lexus Club Deception http://www.clublexus.com/forums/chicago-lexus-club/463454-obstruction-hanging-in-rear-view-mirror-is-illegal.html http://www.clublexus.com/forums/chicago-lexus-club/463356-selling-my-07-fully-modded-bmw-328xi-cheap-new-post.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:45:08 GMT Been awhile since i sold my IS250 back in February to get this car and now i'm changing again. So my car is up for sale and price really low for quick sale:

http://www.clublexus.com/forums/non-...low-miles.html ]]> Chicago Lexus Club m_shockers http://www.clublexus.com/forums/chicago-lexus-club/463356-selling-my-07-fully-modded-bmw-328xi-cheap.html http://www.clublexus.com/forums/chicago-lexus-club/462979-nav-disc-for-2006-g35-new-post.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:27:53 GMT Any of you guys have a nav disc for a 2006 G35 used or burned for sale? Prefer someone local;) Thnx. Any of you guys have a nav disc for a 2006 G35 used or burned for sale? Prefer someone local;) Thnx. ]]> Chicago Lexus Club gs2isf http://www.clublexus.com/forums/chicago-lexus-club/462979-nav-disc-for-2006-g35.html http://www.clublexus.com/forums/chicago-lexus-club/462618-help-a-california-brother-winterize-his-car-new-post.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:24:23 GMT I have a 2009 335i that my son is driving in Illinois. Other than washer fluids what else? Antifreeze? etc? I have a 2009 335i that my son is driving in Illinois. Other than washer fluids what else? Antifreeze? etc? ]]> Chicago Lexus Club f=ma http://www.clublexus.com/forums/chicago-lexus-club/462618-help-a-california-brother-winterize-his-car.html http://www.clublexus.com/forums/chicago-lexus-club/462539-hola-strangers-new-post.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:51:26 GMT Long time no see or chat.... So I finally traded out of the RDX for the wife and picked up a 2010 Acura TSX V6 Tech and I am very impressed with the car. I actually enjoy driving it more then my car. I know many hate Acura on the boards and the new style. Of course it had to be... Long time no see or chat....

So I finally traded out of the RDX for the wife and picked up a 2010 Acura TSX V6 Tech and I am very impressed with the car. I actually enjoy driving it more then my car. I know many hate Acura on the boards and the new style.

Of course it had to be BLACK/BLACK....and it looks soooo good. JMKiang I think we need to hit this with some wax before winter if its not too soon??

Outside of this surprise for the Mrs last night I have been working my @ss off like crazy. I am hardly on here anymore due to the amount of stuff I have going on with work and family there is no time to play any more but I cant complain either.

Hope all is well with everyone:thumbup: ]]> Chicago Lexus Club passnu2 http://www.clublexus.com/forums/chicago-lexus-club/462539-hola-strangers.html http://www.clublexus.com/forums/chicago-lexus-club/461843-paint-removal-body-shop-recommendations-new-post.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:29:06 GMT Hi,

My wife's car was spayed with paint while being parked by a construction site near her work. So far, the construction people are agreeing to cover the repair costs and they are asking for an estimate.

How hard is it to remove paint from a car?

Are there any trusted body shops in N/NW suburbs?

Thanks! ]]> Chicago Lexus Club genebelor http://www.clublexus.com/forums/chicago-lexus-club/461843-paint-removal-body-shop-recommendations.html http://www.clublexus.com/forums/chicago-lexus-club/461421-any-one-here-with-a-ls400-go-to-great-lakes-dragaway-new-post.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:05:56 GMT I went to GLD tonight to see how my car is peforming and theyre was a LS400 just wondering if its anyone from the forums I went to GLD tonight to see how my car is peforming and theyre was a LS400 just wondering if its anyone from the forums ]]> Chicago Lexus Club bad co http://www.clublexus.com/forums/chicago-lexus-club/461421-any-one-here-with-a-ls400-go-to-great-lakes-dragaway.html http://www.clublexus.com/forums/chicago-lexus-club/461337-looking-for-some-winter-tires-or-a-winter-car-new-post.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:42:57 GMT Hello everyone; I am looking for some winter tires. I use to have a 07 AWD IS250, but I decided to upgrade to a IS350 in April. You can say it is a birthday present to myself. The problem I have is that you know what tires come with the IS350. I have 18s on my car. So I am debating a winter car or... Hello everyone;
I am looking for some winter tires. I use to have a 07 AWD IS250, but I decided to upgrade to a IS350 in April. You can say it is a birthday present to myself. The problem I have is that you know what tires come with the IS350. I have 18s on my car. So I am debating a winter car or some tires. So if anyone has any suggestion on where to go I greatly appreciate it, thanks. ]]> Chicago Lexus Club nat4103 http://www.clublexus.com/forums/chicago-lexus-club/461337-looking-for-some-winter-tires-or-a-winter-car.html http://www.clublexus.com/forums/chicago-lexus-club/460288-ml-sub-couple-of-questions-new-post.html Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:38:48 GMT Hi, folks. Been a CL member a while, but never checked into the Chicago forum.

I have a 2001 LS430 with ML sound system (NO nav), and have finally blown the stock sub. I am looking for the following:

1. Which speakers, currently available, are the closest to "drop-in" fit for the 8-inch sub? (I've read that the impedance is either 12 or 16 Ohms - anyone know for sure?) I may want to add an amp later, but for now, it will be just a new sub.

2. Can anyone suggest a good shop in the northwest suburban area (Des Plaines, Rolling Meadows, Schaumburg, etc.) who can do the sub replacement for a "very picky" customer? (Picky as in the car is over 8 years old and looks like new.) Prefer a shop that has done LS before, I really don't want to have to teach them myself. . .

Any help would be greatly appreciated. I've posted in the Lexus Electronics forum and had no replies, so I thought I would try the locals. ]]> Chicago Lexus Club epstns http://www.clublexus.com/forums/chicago-lexus-club/460288-ml-sub-couple-of-questions.html