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She says the dark headliner gets to her but it’s a bit of a mystery to me.
Just…friend to friend, please don’t go there.
@JDR76 - About your daughter and the F-Sport's black headliner - A lot of people don't like going to a restaurant or bar where the exposed open ceiling (e.g. trusses, rafters, joists, HVAC ductwork, etc.) is painted black. Psychologically, it makes them feel squeezed emotionally, even depressed to an extent, and can give them a strange sensation in their head making them feel queasy - headachy, nauseous and positively ill - even to the point they desperately seek to escape the overhead black environment. Maybe one can imagine the psychological affects experienced if the ceilings in all the rooms in their house were painted flat black.
>I purposely refrained from mentioning anything about mis-drilled holes that are out of alignment. I didn't mean any cruelty 'bout the BA door reference...
Last edited by bclexus; 02-05-24 at 10:43 AM.
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@JDR76 - About your daughter and the F-Sport's black headliner - A lot of people don't like going to a restaurant or bar where the exposed open ceiling (e.g. trusses, rafters, joists, HVAC ductwork, etc.) is painted black. Psychologically, it makes them feel squeezed emotionally, even depressed to an extent, and can give them a strange sensation in their head making them feel queasy - headachy, nauseous and positively ill - even to the point they desperately seek to escape the overhead black environment. Maybe one can imagine the psychological affects experienced if the ceilings in all the rooms in their house were painted flat black.
I've been driving it much more this week. My son loves riding in it, so the two of us have been enjoying it together.
Originally Posted by bclexus
> I purposely refrained from mentioning anything about mis-drilled holes that are out of alignment. I didn't mean any cruelty 'bout the BA door reference...
It's fine. With everything going on at work, CL is a bit of a refuge so I like to keep it separate, however, should anyone want to discuss, I am happy to via direct messages.
My starter motor decided to give up yesterday after 117,000KM. Luckily a mechanic friend stocked a new starter and replaced it for me this morning and now it's up and running again. 2 hour job. The guy's a hero in my eyes else i'm gonna stuck with as the next 3 days is a public holiday.
Needed new tires so I took the opportunity to swap the original 18x8's for a set of 19x8.5 takeoffs from a 2021 IS. Wrapped them in 245/40/19 Michelin Primacy A/S. Walmart had a good deal on them at $171 ea. I've never seen anyone run these on a 4GS before and I like the OEM+ look. Spacers, springs, camber arms on the way.
Needed new tires so I took the opportunity to swap the original 18x8's for a set of 19x8.5 takeoffs from a 2021 IS. Wrapped them in 245/40/19 Michelin Primacy A/S. Walmart had a good deal on them at $171 ea. I've never seen anyone run these on a 4GS before and I like the OEM+ look. Spacers, springs, camber arms on the way.
@CaliColin looks good with the 19" size and slighter wider rubber. They look like a modernized version of the original lux wheels on the 4GS:
Been a while since I posted anything. Was getting the maintenance light when starting my 2013 GSH, so I decided to change the oil. Only the second time I have done it since it was dealer changed in 2021, so figured it was time. (Do not drive it much). Man, this car is low coupled, with I am getting too old for this stuff. Not hard mind you, just not a lot of room to maneuver under there even when jacked up. Didn’t jack up to the point of wheels being off ground, but I don’t like having to crawl so far under to get to the oil plug out. Plus the damn blue washer wouldn’t come off, so it is being reused. No leaks on short drive. Now to go drop off oil today.
Been a while since I posted anything. Was getting the maintenance light when starting my 2013 GSH, so I decided to change the oil. Only the second time I have done it since it was dealer changed in 2021, so figured it was time. (Do not drive it much). Man, this car is low coupled, with I am getting too old for this stuff. Not hard mind you, just not a lot of room to maneuver under there even when jacked up. Didn’t jack up to the point of wheels being off ground, but I don’t like having to crawl so far under to get to the oil plug out. Plus the damn blue washer wouldn’t come off, so it is being reused. No leaks on short drive. Now to go drop off oil today.
About the crush washer (blue washer) just get a small standard flat screwdriver and wedge it between the pan and it will pop right off.
This is quite common; and it isn’t the end of the world, just recommend replacing at each oil change.
About the crush washer (blue washer) just get a small standard flat screwdriver and wedge it between the pan and it will pop right off.
This is quite common; and it isn’t the end of the world, just recommend replacing at each oil change.
Believe it or not, I actually tried two different flathead screwdrivers to do that. I even tried a plastic trim tool. The oil catch pan was still there as it was dripping still, so there wasn’t a lot of angle room for the screwdriver. Plus is was somewhat dark under there and the eyes are not what they used to be for close up things. Couple swear words later, and I was done messing with it. I have an appreciation for being able to jack up the car to be able to work under it while standing up.
Next oil change is at dealer. Maybe the rest of the oil changes…
Why I don't change my oil myself anymore. Just not worth the pains. I do have a advantage over what I hear oil changes cost in places like Ca. I can get it done with bringing my own oil to my Toyota shop for like $35. Plus that cartridge filter is a real PITA.
Needed new tires so I took the opportunity to swap the original 18x8's for a set of 19x8.5 takeoffs from a 2021 IS. Wrapped them in 245/40/19 Michelin Primacy A/S. Walmart had a good deal on them at $171 ea. I've never seen anyone run these on a 4GS before and I like the OEM+ look. Spacers, springs, camber arms on the way.
I'd be lying if I said I didn't immediately look for a set of takeoff IS300 wheels after seeing this picture. Those look fantastic as an OEM+ upgrade. Unfortunately the cheapest set I could find was $1,450 on eBay from Japan, which is more than I'm willing to pay for takeoff wheels w/o tires.
@AJLex19 Do you recall if the lux wheels ever came in a 19? I remember liking those wheels a lot.
@CaliColin those Lux wheels did not come in 19"... these were the Lux wheels offered in 19" (one was basically a 19" silver finished f-sport style wheel offered in 2015; the other is the refreshed lux wheel offered from '16+): https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...l#post10400568
02-05-24, 05:53 AM
With everything going on at work, CL is a bit of a refuge so I like to keep it separate, however, should anyone want to discuss, I am happy to via direct messages.
