Hi, everybody. Just joined the forum. I own a 2006 ES330 which is the love of my life. Previously, I owned a 1990 ES300 and a 1999 ES300. The '90 had a 5-speed stick shift. I'd gladly pay extra if I could still get one on the ES. The IS is a bit small for my needs. I look forward to reading about the experiences of others with this fine machine.
—Bobber
—Bobber
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Well... The new v6's still use the same old bolting, bellhousing & flexplate/flywheel patterns.
You could stick an E transmission in it if you wanted too... Just have to ground out the shift solenoids & wheel speed sensor so the ECU thinks it's in neutral all the time.
Oh, and sometimes the automatic ECU's will want to stall rolling to a stopsign b/c they think there isn't a load when there's a big load. So you'll have to slow down in 2nd gear, then shift to neutral & finish the rest with the brakes
But that's just driver re-adjustment. :P
You could stick an E transmission in it if you wanted too... Just have to ground out the shift solenoids & wheel speed sensor so the ECU thinks it's in neutral all the time.
Oh, and sometimes the automatic ECU's will want to stall rolling to a stopsign b/c they think there isn't a load when there's a big load. So you'll have to slow down in 2nd gear, then shift to neutral & finish the rest with the brakes
But that's just driver re-adjustment. :P
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Congratulations and welcome to Clublexus. This is a great place. There's lots to see and read here. Enjoy...
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Congratulations and welcome to Clublexus. This is a great place. There's lots to see and read here. Enjoy...
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Thanks for the warm welcome. Pics are in the gallery. Search for "bobber" or "bobber216".Originally Posted by TurboES300
Congrats on the new ride! Post some pics.....
—Bobber
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You could stick an E transmission in it if you wanted too... Just have to ground out the shift solenoids & wheel speed sensor so the ECU thinks it's in neutral all the time.
Oh, and sometimes the automatic ECU's will want to stall rolling to a stopsign b/c they think there isn't a load when there's a big load. So you'll have to slow down in 2nd gear, then shift to neutral & finish the rest with the brakes
But that's just driver re-adjustment. :P
hey pheonix, would the solara tranny work in the mcv20? just hypothetically speaking.Originally Posted by Pheonix
Well... The new v6's still use the same old bolting, bellhousing & flexplate/flywheel patterns.You could stick an E transmission in it if you wanted too... Just have to ground out the shift solenoids & wheel speed sensor so the ECU thinks it's in neutral all the time.
Oh, and sometimes the automatic ECU's will want to stall rolling to a stopsign b/c they think there isn't a load when there's a big load. So you'll have to slow down in 2nd gear, then shift to neutral & finish the rest with the brakes
But that's just driver re-adjustment. :P
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unwritten rule here on CL- new car = post pics- now where are they damnitOriginally Posted by TurboES300
Congrats on the new ride! Post some pics.....
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You could stick an E transmission in it if you wanted too... Just have to ground out the shift solenoids & wheel speed sensor so the ECU thinks it's in neutral all the time.
Oh, and sometimes the automatic ECU's will want to stall rolling to a stopsign b/c they think there isn't a load when there's a big load. So you'll have to slow down in 2nd gear, then shift to neutral & finish the rest with the brakes
But that's just driver re-adjustment. :P
Originally Posted by Pheonix
Well... The new v6's still use the same old bolting, bellhousing & flexplate/flywheel patterns.You could stick an E transmission in it if you wanted too... Just have to ground out the shift solenoids & wheel speed sensor so the ECU thinks it's in neutral all the time.
Oh, and sometimes the automatic ECU's will want to stall rolling to a stopsign b/c they think there isn't a load when there's a big load. So you'll have to slow down in 2nd gear, then shift to neutral & finish the rest with the brakes
But that's just driver re-adjustment. :P
HEY welcome to the FOURM!
sorry budge in an ask a question but...
i have that problem when slowing down. but i have a manual ecu...and my still shuts off coming to a stop and sometimes is scares the hell out of me. and as for the speed sensor .. it doesn't work... =/
Hey welcome to CL. Are you sure your 90 es300 wasn't an es250 
i rember mine was a 90 and i don't belive they made the es300 untill 92 or 93.
i rember mine was a 90 and i don't belive they made the es300 untill 92 or 93.
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You're right, Choas. I just "Googled" Lexus 1990, 1991 and 1992, and discovered the ES300 first appeared in 1992. I'm certain my first Lexus was a 300, so I'm now guessing it was a '92, not a '90. I can find no records of that car, so my only explanation is that my memory is failing me, not unusual at my age. Originally Posted by Choas
Are you sure your 90 es300 wasn't an es250? I rember mine was a 90 and i don't belive they made the es300 untill 92 or 93.
—Bobber