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Old 12-16-09, 08:17 AM
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Default If you had to put a up a holiday gift list for your RX300 what would it be

Assuming I had $$$, this is probably what it would include (some are maintenance items):

1. OBX 1MZFE headers (just the headers themselves), not the complete tubing after the a/f sensor.
2. Braille, Odyssey or other lightweight battery to replace my 5 year old Optima Red Top
3. Construction of a new ram air intake system that can work effectively at sea level and allow it to vent off excess pressure (unlike what I had to deal with back in Mexico City at high altitude)
4. Repainting my bumpers given they've been eaten by bugs since I got back from Mexico
5. 4 quarts of Amsoil ATF plus a new transmission filter
6. IPT transmission upgrades (internals, bands and high-stall torque converter) to replace almost similar custom modifications I had done in Mexico
7. If I didn't have the URD lightweight crankshaft pulley, the NST lightweight 1MZFE crankshaft pulley, plus I'd have to additional pulleys mad lightweight to have a 3 pulley set similar to Unorthodox Racing pulleys for other vehicles
8. A direct flow muffler to replace the large BMW muffler that's indirect (and does a decent job), but that would also minimize noise
9. Two Denso A/F sensors (mine work fine, but if I did headers that would be the time to replace those sensors)
10. A new resonator to replace the one partially damaged by an incompetent tire shop last year (though it does keep the vehicle a bit quieter with a bump in the resonator)
11. Removal of the electrical wiring that went to the side marker/corner lights (just an extra draw on the electrical system I don't need).
12. Repaint of the whole vehicle (not just bumpers though they come first) with aluminum flaked black paint (my cousin did this with his Golf VR6 in Mexico)
13. Powdercoated rims (they would be black)
14. Lightweight rims (like those from Rota)
15. Autoenginuity Laptop Scan Tool with accompanying software with Lexus/Toyota add on package
16. Slotted rotors (it's going to be a while until the current ones die given I get more oxygen at sea level to cool them down)
17. New brake pads (I'm almost 3 years in 2010 on my current Akebono ones, remember when I used to go 6 months between changes in Mexico)
18. Lightweight tires (These will be my last Crossterrains since they don't make them anymore)
19. Two in two out catalytic converter (Magnaflow or maybe even Walker)
20. Custom built throttle body spacer (they make one for the 1MZFE, but only for vehicles with a single and not dual throttle body like we have on our RX300s)

Curious to hear your ideas.
Old 12-16-09, 10:19 AM
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Bolt on stainless steel header with Jet Hot coating
Old 12-16-09, 11:34 AM
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New Tires,Check Timing Belt, Water Pump,etc., Cargo Mat, have the vehicle blessed by a priest so it will last at least 4 more years without any major repairs.
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dual chrome exhaust setup..
spoiler added on..
re paint entire car
new bumpers front and back
HID headlamps with projectors
all new door speakers ( infinity reference series )
entire car carpet cleaning
new leather for my drivers seat
Lexus wood grain steering wheel instead of leather covered one
Clear lens LED tail lights
more sound dampening material to put around the cars panels
get my car washed and waxed and detailed...
new suspension
new engine mounts all around....

115K....still tickin/kickin

an rx 330 ?
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1. lightweight crankshaft pulley
2. full catback exhaust
3. IPT transmission upgrades ( just like lexmex ) been looking into it but no funds.
4. Custom interior
5. Repaint my car
6. Big Brake Kit.
7. New Header LOL already have custom header.
8. Black Rims
9. Fab hood spoiler
10. Q45 projector headlights
11. Widebody
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Originally Posted by TunedRX300
Bolt on stainless steel header with Jet Hot coating
I should add the exhaust wrap you mentioned to me many years ago to my list, too.
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Originally Posted by ByTor
New Tires,Check Timing Belt, Water Pump,etc., Cargo Mat, have the vehicle blessed by a priest so it will last at least 4 more years without any major repairs.
Funny you mention that. I took my RX to Taxco south of Mexico City in the mountains (it's the big silver town) and the priest of the largest church in the city was blessing taxi cabs (it's an annual rite). I asked him if he could bless my RX and he did (of course I gave a nice contribution in pesos to help).
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supercharger, injectors, lowering springs, kyb shocks, black 17 inch rims, flat black paint.
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Hmmmmmm....

Repaint whole car tan/gold to match the coach/silversport.

Have all my glass replaced so I can have black tint instead of the reflective.

Replace front seats leather and add seat heaters.

Rx330 18 inch rims.

Update my Nav Disc.

Add radio controls to my wheel...if thats even possible.

Shark fin antena...if even possible.

Coach/ Silver sport Grill.

I think thats everything I want at this point already did the nav retro and system. Oh and I added the oem wing.
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First i want to add RX350 wheels
chrome tailgate strip
wing
paint the bottom to match the rest of the car
intake
exhaust
hid's
black pearl emblems
and a grill
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I could also use a trolley jack like my uncle had to easily lift the RX up to get at underneath better.
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1 Timing Belt, Water Pump ect.
2 New carpet
3 Repaint front bumper
4 Buff entire SUV
5 350 18 in wheels
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Jaos tail skid.

Any pointers Australian?

[for $900 .... maybe not]

Salim

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If I was paying:
1. Timing Belt for second time along with water pump.
2. New pads and rotors all around (still good for another 20k miles so will likely wait, but I want higher quality pads & rotors since I'm currently using Duralast brand)

If someone else was paying:
3. Fix road debris damage (rock chips) on hood.
4. Nav Retrofit
5. RX330 rims ( just got new tires though on my RX300 rims, but hey I'm not paying....)
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Originally Posted by salimshah
Jaos tail skid.

Any pointers Australian?

[for $900 .... maybe not]

Salim
Well I am wondering whether to make these fit

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/LEXUS-RX3...#ht_652wt_1037

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