Highest Mileage SC430 Ever?!
07-10-13, 07:32 PM
#34
The car looks great! and I use something called "Meguiar's Gold Class Rich Leather Cleaner" its around 15$ here in Canada, im sure its cheaper in US. Works really well and makes the color look sharper rather then just a shine to it which definately stands out when the top is down!! I think you can find it at Walmart and it has a pic of the SC's seat on the front label 
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Thanks guys! Much Love.
Nope. Will post up the FS ad pretty soon, just been busy with work. Just some info on the SC400..1995 143,XXX miles, Clean Title, Brand New Leather (all redone) Absolutely flawless, except some imperfections with exterior paint, 20% Renegade Tint, No Mechanical problems, V8 RWD Auto, think I'm 3rd or 4th owner. Have previous service records on MyLexus.com. She's a beauty.
07-10-13, 07:40 PM
#35
Don't be concerned if the SC430 has a lagged accelleration response. That is the ECU's fault and not a problem. It "learns" how you drive and adjusts how it reacts to the pedal. You can either reset the ECU by a small process (no tools required) or disconnect the battery for a while (I don't recommend this method though), or you can just flip the switch on the console to PWR (or is it Sport?) and drive it that way. Or depending on the model, you can just push the gear shift off to the left and manually run through the gears (I believe that the 2004 has this feature).
Yeah thats right, when it picks though, it really pickss up. Now as for PWR, does it do anything? lol because I don't notice anything. the snow button definately slows the car down like crazy :P it cuts the power from acceleration to like half. Yes beside the drive you get 4th, 3rd and 2nd..
07-10-13, 08:31 PM
#36
The car had NO lag whatsoever, is it supposed to? Like I stated previously, the 2000 GS400 I test drove had a BAD lag, literally a 2 second lag after I floored it.
I think it happens in certain gears to be honest.. I noticed from a stop 1st gear the car picks quite fast! but if you dont fully stop, second gear is quite a slow start! anyhow its not a race car so i find it still pretty impressive specially with the weight she has!
Dude you are so right, the car picks up like crazy, even when I'm just cruising at like 40mph then I all of a sudden gun it. It's like Dwayne Jonhson suddenly pushing you super hard from behind.lol I think the PWR button makes the car shift faster and in higher rpm, correct me if I'm wrong.
I think it happens in certain gears to be honest.. I noticed from a stop 1st gear the car picks quite fast! but if you dont fully stop, second gear is quite a slow start! anyhow its not a race car so i find it still pretty impressive specially with the weight she has!
Dude you are so right, the car picks up like crazy, even when I'm just cruising at like 40mph then I all of a sudden gun it. It's like Dwayne Jonhson suddenly pushing you super hard from behind.lol I think the PWR button makes the car shift faster and in higher rpm, correct me if I'm wrong.
07-11-13, 06:47 PM
#37
haha yeah she really does! The best part is people on the road who don't expect her to be this fast specially because of how quiet she is!! Many people here think its a v6 then look at me like O.O when I correct them :P. As for PWR, thats what everyone says but to be honest I havn't noticed any difference, but ill give it a check again tmrw!
07-11-13, 07:26 PM
#39
Lead Lap
It does have a lag that can grow worse, depending on how you drive, which is kind of annoying. However, once it reaches that state, just reset the ECU and you're good again. Enjoy.
07-12-13, 05:06 AM
#40
leather cleaner/conditioner
I just found a product called Leather Only. A flyer was on the shelf at the Local Lexus dealer parts counter, and did a really good job cleaning - especially where my GF's jeans faded on the white seats of her GX. They claim that the formula keeps the finish on the leather. The have a web site, and the product seems expensive until you compare its initial cost to replacing leather in your car. Standard disclaimer - I am just a user of the product and have no stake in their business.
07-12-13, 08:01 AM
#41
hmm I think I have noticed that, unlike before my car use to respond much quicker.. but now there is a lag
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07-29-13, 11:13 AM
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