iToaster's GS300 Chronicles
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Joined: Apr 2013
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From: KY
It's a generic aluminum radiator for the JZS161 from eBay. The fitment is decent, although the Aristo fans have different mounting points on the top compared to the GS, so I had to get a little creative. The radiator inlet on it is also swapped with the radiator cap compared to the GS, as on the Aristo, so I had to modify my radiator hose when I ran it before my swap.
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From: KY
Thanks. It's an inverted LCD. Essentially, it's rotating the direction of the polarization film 90 degrees. What it involves is ordering a sheet of adhesive backed polarizing film and then meticulously peeling the old polarizer off of the LCD for replacement. It took me several hours to completely remove the polarizer and clean the glass of all the old adhesive, even with practice on a dead screen from my old radio. When it's down to the clean glass, the polarizer sheet is rotated over it until the screen becomes dark, then cut to size in the proper orientation. It's a bit like brain surgery, but then end results are pretty neat. I also replaced the lighting in the radio with green LEDs while I was in there, which is why the screen is not "pale Toyota" green.
Thanks. It's an inverted LCD. Essentially, it's rotating the direction of the polarization film 90 degrees. What it involves is ordering a sheet of adhesive backed polarizing film and then meticulously peeling the old polarizer off of the LCD for replacement. It took me several hours to completely remove the polarizer and clean the glass of all the old adhesive, even with practice on a dead screen from my old radio. When it's down to the clean glass, the polarizer sheet is rotated over it until the screen becomes dark, then cut to size in the proper orientation. It's a bit like brain surgery, but then end results are pretty neat. I also replaced the lighting in the radio with green LEDs while I was in there, which is why the screen is not "pale Toyota" green.
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Joined: Apr 2013
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From: KY
Now that the new motor has settled in, I'll update with some smaller things.
A fresh master key from Lexus now that I don't have to worry about an immobilizer and only having a valet key (and I can finally open my trunk from inside the car after accidentally pressing the lock):
The current interior with SD wood and whatnot:
The GS hanging out in the driveway today next to my other baby following a wash:
Plus some older pictures from when I did my audio install:
JBL MS-8 DSP installed under the trunk floor for stealth:
Front speakers: Original 4" vs 6.5" JBL P660cs. The tweeters (not pictured) are bi-amped and installed in the stock location.
Rear speakers: Original 4" vs 6.5" replacement JBL P662s.
A fresh master key from Lexus now that I don't have to worry about an immobilizer and only having a valet key (and I can finally open my trunk from inside the car after accidentally pressing the lock):
The current interior with SD wood and whatnot:
The GS hanging out in the driveway today next to my other baby following a wash:
Plus some older pictures from when I did my audio install:
JBL MS-8 DSP installed under the trunk floor for stealth:
Front speakers: Original 4" vs 6.5" JBL P660cs. The tweeters (not pictured) are bi-amped and installed in the stock location.
Rear speakers: Original 4" vs 6.5" replacement JBL P662s.
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Joined: Apr 2013
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From: KY
Well, bad news my fellow GS lovers. Long story short, I spun the car on wet roads trying to avoid somebody that pulled out in front of me the other day. The car bounced off of a light pole and caught the rear wheel on a culvert, crushing the rear passenger side inwards. I'll let the picture do the talking.
Thankfully, I was able to walk away without severe injuries, but the offending driver didn't stop (and maybe they're better off that way, too). Luckily, most of the parts that I put on the car are unscathed, and my swap is fine. I'll be looking for another GS, but I'm going to be a bit more selective on the next one, so luckily I've got another car to drive in the meantime. I'll make a part-out thread in the next couple of days to help fund my next GS.
Thankfully, I was able to walk away without severe injuries, but the offending driver didn't stop (and maybe they're better off that way, too). Luckily, most of the parts that I put on the car are unscathed, and my swap is fine. I'll be looking for another GS, but I'm going to be a bit more selective on the next one, so luckily I've got another car to drive in the meantime. I'll make a part-out thread in the next couple of days to help fund my next GS.
Looks like there was an implosion where the rear wheel is supposed to be.
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Joined: May 2013
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From: Florida
Damn! I was not expecting to see a destroyed car when scrolling down. Good thing about it is that you walked away without injury, and majority of your installed parts untouched. Anything you'll do differently with the next GS?
Also, how come the shift selector has the 4 instead of the M and the steering has no shift buttons? The GTE and its tranny doesn't use those features?
Also, how come the shift selector has the 4 instead of the M and the steering has no shift buttons? The GTE and its tranny doesn't use those features?
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Joined: Apr 2013
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From: KY
Damn! I was not expecting to see a destroyed car when scrolling down. Good thing about it is that you walked away without injury, and majority of your installed parts untouched. Anything you'll do differently with the next GS?
Also, how come the shift selector has the 4 instead of the M and the steering has no shift buttons? The GTE and its tranny doesn't use those features?
Also, how come the shift selector has the 4 instead of the M and the steering has no shift buttons? The GTE and its tranny doesn't use those features?
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