What did you do to your GX TODAY?
06-15-12, 12:47 PM
#47
A few things for the GX happening soon. I think I am going to hit Sears after work for a hose cart so I can do those quick 30 min washes more easily.
And next week I am going to finally get my side windows tinted. I think 35% to be legal and attempt to match the really light factory tint on the rears.
And next week I am going to finally get my side windows tinted. I think 35% to be legal and attempt to match the really light factory tint on the rears.
06-15-12, 04:37 PM
#48
Lead Lap
Added a polished stainless steel exhaust tip from eBay. Less than $40 and looks great--like it should have been on there from the factory.
Also re-packed all my junk into some Sears Craftsman tool bags instead of plastic bins from Wally. Looks better and the bags don't slide around.
Also re-packed all my junk into some Sears Craftsman tool bags instead of plastic bins from Wally. Looks better and the bags don't slide around.
06-16-12, 07:33 PM
#51
On the other-hand, the rear door looks even better with the V8 badge removed. Since every GX has a V8, what's the big deal advertising that it has a V8? (Same goes for the "extra" full time 4WD badge.) Plus the rear door just looks cleaner with only the GX470 badge back there.
06-17-12, 05:19 AM
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Added a polished stainless steel exhaust tip from eBay. Less than $40 and looks great--like it should have been on there from the factory.
Also re-packed all my junk into some Sears Craftsman tool bags instead of plastic bins from Wally. Looks better and the bags don't slide around.
Also re-packed all my junk into some Sears Craftsman tool bags instead of plastic bins from Wally. Looks better and the bags don't slide around.
06-17-12, 06:59 AM
#53
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\http://www.ebay.com/itm/190595296850...84.m1497.l2649
Since the V8 4Runner has the same engine as our GXs, I figured the exhaust would be similar too--and it is.
Looks like the one in the photos above on the white GX--slight angle to the end of the tip. Quick shipping! The only complaint I have is that the stainless bolts that came with it (needed for the install) are at least twice as long as they need to be. I bought shorter bolts at Lowes, but they aren't stainless.
Filled the GX with gas--got 17.7 mpg--calculated--not bad!
06-17-12, 04:37 PM
#54
Lexus Test Driver
Here's what I bought:
\http://www.ebay.com/itm/190595296850...84.m1497.l2649
Since the V8 4Runner has the same engine as our GXs, I figured the exhaust would be similar too--and it is.
Looks like the one in the photos above on the white GX--slight angle to the end of the tip. Quick shipping! The only complaint I have is that the stainless bolts that came with it (needed for the install) are at least twice as long as they need to be. I bought shorter bolts at Lowes, but they aren't stainless.
Filled the GX with gas--got 17.7 mpg--calculated--not bad!
\http://www.ebay.com/itm/190595296850...84.m1497.l2649
Since the V8 4Runner has the same engine as our GXs, I figured the exhaust would be similar too--and it is.
Looks like the one in the photos above on the white GX--slight angle to the end of the tip. Quick shipping! The only complaint I have is that the stainless bolts that came with it (needed for the install) are at least twice as long as they need to be. I bought shorter bolts at Lowes, but they aren't stainless.
Filled the GX with gas--got 17.7 mpg--calculated--not bad!
I gave mine a bath today
06-18-12, 06:12 AM
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Here's what I bought:
\http://www.ebay.com/itm/190595296850...84.m1497.l2649
Since the V8 4Runner has the same engine as our GXs, I figured the exhaust would be similar too--and it is.
Looks like the one in the photos above on the white GX--slight angle to the end of the tip. Quick shipping! The only complaint I have is that the stainless bolts that came with it (needed for the install) are at least twice as long as they need to be. I bought shorter bolts at Lowes, but they aren't stainless.
Filled the GX with gas--got 17.7 mpg--calculated--not bad!
\http://www.ebay.com/itm/190595296850...84.m1497.l2649
Since the V8 4Runner has the same engine as our GXs, I figured the exhaust would be similar too--and it is.
Looks like the one in the photos above on the white GX--slight angle to the end of the tip. Quick shipping! The only complaint I have is that the stainless bolts that came with it (needed for the install) are at least twice as long as they need to be. I bought shorter bolts at Lowes, but they aren't stainless.
Filled the GX with gas--got 17.7 mpg--calculated--not bad!
06-23-12, 02:03 PM
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Here's what I bought:
\http://www.ebay.com/itm/190595296850...84.m1497.l2649
Since the V8 4Runner has the same engine as our GXs, I figured the exhaust would be similar too--and it is.
Looks like the one in the photos above on the white GX--slight angle to the end of the tip. Quick shipping! The only complaint I have is that the stainless bolts that came with it (needed for the install) are at least twice as long as they need to be. I bought shorter bolts at Lowes, but they aren't stainless.
Filled the GX with gas--got 17.7 mpg--calculated--not bad!
\http://www.ebay.com/itm/190595296850...84.m1497.l2649
Since the V8 4Runner has the same engine as our GXs, I figured the exhaust would be similar too--and it is.
Looks like the one in the photos above on the white GX--slight angle to the end of the tip. Quick shipping! The only complaint I have is that the stainless bolts that came with it (needed for the install) are at least twice as long as they need to be. I bought shorter bolts at Lowes, but they aren't stainless.
Filled the GX with gas--got 17.7 mpg--calculated--not bad!
