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Old 08-06-15, 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by NorthStyle
If you weren't at fault, why not just have his insurance cover it?
That's the thing, long story short when I hopped out of my car to exchange info he refused on the grounds that "he dosent have a license and that's why he was there at the DMV" me, willing to look the other way on who was actually driving the truck asked his mom when she got out of the passenger side to exchange at least insurance info...she just looked at me stupid, jaw dropped. I asked them both again to exchange info. They wouldn't, so I started taking pictures of their truck, license plate, etc. Called the cops and since the DMV is state property they said they couldn't come out to write a report, that I had to go to CHP. So I call my insurance, go to CHP to file a report, they gave me the registered owners name and address right there on the report (dangerous) so I shared all that with my insurance company. Believe me, I wanted to be cool about the whole thing but now I'm going after them for everything I can with everything I got - within the limits of the law of corse. Old me would probably be locked up for this idiot backing into my car refusing to exchange info.
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Old 08-06-15, 04:11 PM
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Originally Posted by nelson09
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Damn that sucks. Hate idiots who can't take responsibility for their actions! Turn a simple minor accident into something major!
Old 08-08-15, 03:44 AM
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Finally got my headlights polished and UV clear coated.
You can definitely see the difference!











Drivers side done.




Oh and I cleaned my wheels from all the brake dust they had gathered past few months.
The difference isn't so obvious in the pics but I can tell you it was in person.





Old 08-08-15, 08:30 PM
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What did you use for clear coat?
Old 08-08-15, 08:46 PM
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I just did my Buick headlights this weekend. I used this (or very similar), make SURE it says non yellowing and UV protection.

https://www.rustoleum.com/product-ca...cover-2x/clear

Follow this:
Very very good way to do it. My headlights look almost new. The only issue is I put too much on and did it in high humidity. The cool spray and the high humidity trapped some moisture in the clear. I have to fix it up some, but I am very very happy with it. The GS is next....
Old 08-09-15, 06:20 AM
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Originally Posted by lostape45
What did you use for clear coat?
U-Pol Clear #1.

http://www.u-pol.co.uk/product-cat/1...-clearcoat.htm
Old 08-09-15, 08:29 AM
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My car would not stay on, the throttle body was buzzing and humming. Pulled the code 1126. Found all the paperwork about the settlement. Had the vehicle towed to the Lexus of Austin. The service advisor told me if the throttle body assembly is toast then it would be paid by Lexus free of charge because of the lawsuit/settlement. If anyone is having throttle body issue go to wwww.toyotaelsettlement.com.


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Gave it a wash after many months, looking decent again lol
Old 08-10-15, 05:41 PM
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Gave it a wash after many months, looking decent again lol
Hey bro. Quick question. What size are those wheels on your GS? They look very nice on there. I like they sit on your car man. Very nice!!!
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Originally Posted by aneidiaz
Hey bro. Quick question. What size are those wheels on your GS? They look very nice on there. I like they sit on your car man. Very nice!!!
Thanks man! Appreciate that! They are 19x9.5F 19x10.5R et 12 all around wrapped in 265/35 F and 305/30 R
Old 08-14-15, 05:45 PM
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I've been having rough idle and slight hesitation issues on my JZS161 Aristo. I changed the spark plugs but still had the same issue. Got some used ignition coils, swapped out the old ones and now car is running smooth.
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Replaced my LBJ with moog and sway bar busings with daizen. Kinda bummed out that my alignment guy wouldn't even put the car up on the rack due to this...SO the dragon chase continues
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Originally Posted by nelson09
Replaced my LBJ with moog and sway bar busings with daizen. Kinda bummed out that my alignment guy wouldn't even put the car up on the rack due to this...SO the dragon chase continues
I'm in Costa Mesa & do alignments too, anybody who refuses to put your car on the rack is generally trying to jip you, bud.

Today I threw some strut bars on
Cusco




Old 08-15-15, 01:28 PM
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Nice Cusco bars Danny! Do you have your own alignment shop? Hard to find some good ones that are lowered car friendly.


I added a 4th pedal this morning.

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Old 08-15-15, 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Danny365N
I'm in Costa Mesa & do alignments too, anybody who refuses to put your car on the rack is generally trying to jip you, bud.

Today I threw some strut bars on
Cusco




Good looking out! I may just have to holler at u!!!
...congrats on the strut bars!


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