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If you had to put a up a holiday gift list for your RX300 what would it be

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Old 11-10-12, 09:22 PM
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Actually i want the modern facia from the 2013 RX so ii can modify it to fit the rx300 bumper bar.
Old 12-10-14, 08:44 AM
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BUMP!!


Things I am planning on doing over the holidays:
  • Repair Drivers Door Lock Actuator
  • Replace Rear Stabilizer Bar Links
  • Fix small leather tear on driver's side seat
  • Change Transmission Fluid
  • Change Engine Oil
  • Inspect Engine/Transmission Mounts Closely

Things I would to if money were no object:
  • Replace all engine and transmission mounts
  • New exhaust from the manifold back
  • New A/F sensors
  • RX330 Rims/Tires
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1 - New DVD NAV player (just quit one day)
2 - Amp for the 12" sub wasting away in my living room
3 - New front left quarter panel
4 - Water pump
5 - New tires

I'd ask for a new engine, but I'm shooting for 300K.
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Are your rear stabilizer links bad? If so, how do you know? I'm curious about mine now, they are awfully thin. I also have a nice funny noise when I make left hand turns at moderate speed over bumps. Some piece of rubber on the left front side is worn. Not sure which one..
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Originally Posted by opelmanz
Are your rear stabilizer links bad? If so, how do you know? I'm curious about mine now, they are awfully thin. I also have a nice funny noise when I make left hand turns at moderate speed over bumps. Some piece of rubber on the left front side is worn. Not sure which one..
Yes, the one's in the rear are bad. The front are getting worse as well, I can hear them click/clunk over bumps. But, I'll do those when the weather gets warmer.

The rears were easy to diagnose, one of them has grease coming out of the boot. And, I took one of them off at the top to see how stiff it was. I could easily move the "ball stud" (not sure what to call it) around with a single finger. Where as on the new stabilizer link sitting on the table next to me, I can't move it with only one finger, I have to apply a lot of pressure to get it to move (that's the way it should be).

Another way to diagnose it would be to try twisting it left and right while still bolted down, don't twist it too much, you don't want to ruin the boot on the link. This isn't the best way to do it, but it'll work in a pinch.
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For my 2001 RX300:

1.) Fix the passenger side window (will not go up completely without going all the way down first)
2.) Install a new GPS NAV system to replace the existing blue monitor
3.) Install silver step rails (lack for a better term as I really don't know what it's really called) underneath the doors on each side for a sportier look
4.) Install new headlamps & tail lights for a newer look
5.) Install a Bluetooth receiver system so I can answer phone calls & listen to music wirelessly from my Galaxy Note II.

That's it. I'm really happy the way my car looks & performs....this is just my Christmas wish list, which isn't a lot
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