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11-04-07, 02:44 PM

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11-21-07, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by adub1124

Anyone got a DIY guide on how to upgrade your fog lights to HID. I just bought a pair of H3 HID kit and was wondering if anyone knew the specifics of installing it. I tried searching the forums for one i saw on here a while ago but cannot seem to find it.

Any help?

I believe there is one we have in the FAQ (we're getting some final threads added that I think are needed and we should roll out soon... hope to have time this long holiday weekend to finalize!).

One sec I'll look. Edit, sorry I was thinking about one I just added to the 2nd gen IS FAQ. Here are the ones I have for lighting for the SC

Interior and Exterior Lighting Upgrades
Different tail assemblies and badges
DIY The complete headlight HOW TO clean & projector refinishing
Another headlight refinish method
Restoring Cloudy Headlights
DIY: Converting cornering lights into fog lights
DIY: Clear corner marker lights
DIY clearing out '92 Tail lights
DIY - How to make "all red" tails
DIY: 97+ Tails Hyperblink Fix

11-21-07, 02:02 PM

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I'm still working on my SC300/SC400 Interior Lighting Guide, it's all very basic info but feel free to link to it if it's helpful.

03-29-08, 02:36 PM

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This is for you curry:

Gated shifter DIY:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...85#post3401385

03-29-08, 02:39 PM

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Hyperblink fix version 2 by sc300max:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ght=hyperblink

02-07-09, 09:44 AM

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*UNOFFICIAL FAQ Section!

Hey guys!

These threads were IMO some of the best complete writeups thus far. There are a TON of great threads out there with alot of helpful information and great pictures but these were the ones that had the most information together in a single thread. So if anyone has other threads they think should be added/taken off, just post em up with some good reasoning and we can add or remove them. Honestly I think this list should end up about 2-3X as large. I am adding good threads as I find them. Check back every once in a while for updated info!

Updated 5/12/09 (Minor changes/fixes, added a couple threads. Much more coming soon!)

On to the threads:

R154 SWAP
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/per...r154-swap.html (W58 to R154)
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/per...arer-r154.html (Shifter extension solution)
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/per...ap-w-pics.html (Speed sensor solution)
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/per...ternative.html (Different shifter possiblities. Great info!)
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/per...up-w-pics.html (More shifter extensions)
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/per...-my-sc400.html (Complete R154 behind 2jz swap w/ MKIII pedals)

V160 SWAP INFO FOR 1UZ
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/per...ap-thread.html (Complete V160 transmission and rear end swap on an SC4 w/ 1UZ!)

LSD INSTALL/REAR END SWAP
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/per...0-pumpkin.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/per...-76-gears.html (All three of these threads cover auto TT MKIV LSD unit into the SC pumpkin!)
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/per...8-madness.html

2JZGTE SWAP
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/per...0-project.html (2JZGTE in SC4! Page 2 has a great list for anyone interested in doing this swap!)
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/per...onversion.html (JDM 2JZGTE conversion in SC3! Lots of pictures of the I/C routing and installing!)
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/per...to-2jzgte.html (Aristo 2JZGTE swap in SC3! Page 1 has an awesome breakdown of what's needed!)

1JZGTE SWAP
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/per...r154-swap.html (1JZGTE and R154 swap)
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/per...parts-buy.html (1JZGTE Parts list for swap)

BOOSTING INFO FOR 1UZ
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/per...-projects.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/per...r-project.html (Eaton M90 S/C on 1uz)
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/per...oject-car.html (Incredible documentary of a custom Twin Turbo custom install on the 1UZ!)

MISC. INFO
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/per...tures-faq.html (12V fuel mod)
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/per...so-pretty.html (Power steering line fix)
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/per...-tach-fix.html (Temp and Tax fix for 1jz swap)
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/per...with-pics.html (neutral safety switch bypass)
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/per...31460-bfi.html (Scott's BFI Intake mod on 1UZ!)

METHANOL/WATER INJECTION
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/per...ming-soon.html (Dual nozzle setup on suprercharged 1uz)
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/per...ll-w-pics.html (Dual nozzle install on 2jz)
http://www.alcohol-injection.com/for...d79b3d429b699f (Great info on meth/water injection!)

WANT TO LEARN ABOUT THE BASICS OF TURBOS? HOW ABOUT THE ADVANCED STUFF? TO READ COMPRESSOR MAPS? TURBO CALCULATORS? IT'S ALL HERE!
http://www.turbobygarrett.com/turbob...o_tech101.html

OTHER SOURCES OF INFORMATION/RESEARCH:

http://forum.clubna-t.com/ (Great for all NA-T questions!)
http://lextreme.com/ (Lots of 1UZ info!)
http://www.supraforums.com/forum/ (Transmission swaps, GTE swaps, NA-T, tuning, you name it, it's there.)
http://intellexual.net/ (Basic info for lexus models.)
http://www.mkivforums.com/vb/ (More on motor swaps and NA-T.)
http://my.is/forums/ (For all you guys with VVTI/Aristo needs!)

The reason there is no NA-T section is because honestly, club NA-T is the place for that, it is really gold for anyone that wants to NA-T.

Thanks!

Jon

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02-08-09, 01:41 PM

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What will be very helpful (and what is very time consuming in completing this) is that when you suggest a link that you be VERY descriptive in each and every single link that's listed, not just group them as links under 2JZ and NA-T for example. If they're that similar to be grouped together on the same topic, we can just merge them together and create a 'master' FAQ thread on the topic.

Example below from already gathered material so you can see what I'm talking about.

********************* INTERIOR
DIY Tilt steering repair
Airbag Warning Light Reset
Replacing Burnt Bulbs in the A/C Unit
DIY How do I install the cabin A/C air filter in my SC300/SC400?
DIY - Hardwiring a radar detector
DIY: Dash Removal
DIY - Wood dash and cracked center register removal
DIY - How to Upgrade to a 3-spoke GS400 steering wheel
DIY Door handle repair
Window regulator differences between the SC3 and SC4.
Repairing Window Motor Regulator
The heater blows cold air!! (Fix your heater valve control switch)

What we're missing most is the performance stuff you're listing, just need to be a bit more precise with what link contains.

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02-08-09, 03:06 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by DaveGS4

If they're that similar to be grouped together on the same topic, we can just merge them together and create a 'master' FAQ thread on the topic.

That was the idea that I was going with. Like a link for FAQ on the top of the page that is stickied. Then inside have a breakdown of different things to search (look below), then have all the stickies or whatever for that particular subject underneath. Not necessarily an entire subsection dedicated to it as that would be wasted bandwith and not a very good idea. This way if we had say: engine mechanical- electrical- forced induction- Transmissions, and each had their own FAQ section with stickies and links to good information. Maybe something like this:

Master FAQ link=>

(stickied top of page)

(Then something like this after click the above link)
Engine mechanical
=> rebuilds
=> interchangeable parts
=> troubleshooting

Forced induction & motorswaps
=> 2jzgte swap
=> 1jzgte swap
=> supercharging
=> NA-T

Drivetrain
=> tranny swaps
=>clutches & T/Qs
=> rear diff info

Electrical
=> wiring diagrams
=> "how to wire......"
=> "how to wire in relays"

etc.
One master FAQ link to the other 3 that are on one page, then underneath each one has their own "specific title" of what's going on and a link to each thread as you suggested to cut down on search time. Not only that but you could add the links to various other forums to each appropriate faq section. Like clubNA-T and SF under the forced induction FAQ part.

This is a really simple setup and for each good new thread we can just have it stickied and moved to the proper section. It can get about as elaborate as you want though. Up to you I guess. I do love the K.I.S.S. phrase though.

A build thread would be nice but we'll take what we can get.

*Edit, if this is something that you think could work, I can take this model and use the above links and info to start piece it together.

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02-08-09, 04:20 PM

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Nice list! This is going to be great!
Here are some good links for 1jz swaps:
CCC-TT's swap. He lists a lot of useful info such as parts needed and stuff.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/per...ventually.html

And mine. It has a bunch of pictures in case people can't read. lol
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/per...1jz-route.html

02-09-09, 08:40 AM

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Please folks don't just post with a "Nice Job" or "This will help".... if you're going to post please take the time to search out a detailed and accurate post that has been helpful to you or other members in the past and link it here with a description. Contribute rather than bump!

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02-09-09, 12:12 PM

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Fabrication stuff
http://www.metalgeek.com/static/cope.pcgi
http://www.homemadeturbo.com/forum/i...?topic=75418.0

water injection
http://www.homemadeturbo.com/forum/i...?topic=88312.0

will post more if i come across anything

02-28-09, 03:23 PM

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03-11-09, 08:48 AM

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Don't forget this beauty of a thread:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/per...-a-breeze.html

04-06-09, 11:45 PM

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heres my contribution:

how to merge 2jz-GE (sc300) with JDM 2jzgte ARisto wiring harness; XLS spreadsheet appended as well.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/per...gured-out.html

04-07-09, 12:02 AM

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don't forget about this one.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/per...-its-free.html

I don't think that many people have actually done this mod and its one of the cheapest and best mods for low end performance.

Cut the speed sensor wire from the ecu!!! Trust me, you will feel the difference.

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