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Old Jun 23, 2004 | 01:50 PM
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i took out what was supose to be my cabin airfilter today to clean it, and found out when i dropped the plastic cover and the air filter bracket that i had no filter, but instead i had ALOT of nasty dirt that fell all over me. so i called up the local lexus dealer and they want $75 for a filter, so i decided against that.
i was wondering if anyone has made there own from a high end home air filter? would it be better or worse? also could some one give me the dimensions of the cabin filter so i can attempt to make my own?

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Old Jun 23, 2004 | 02:36 PM
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Call Steve Ganz up for a good price or look here:
http://soarer.ace.net.au/air_conditioner_filter.html
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Old Jun 23, 2004 | 03:38 PM
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Originally posted by siniquezu
Call Steve Ganz up for a good price or look here:
http://soarer.ace.net.au/air_conditioner_filter.html
ive been to that website before hoping it would atleast tell me what size, but it just told me how to get it out.
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Old Jun 23, 2004 | 03:40 PM
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If someone has a filter, please measure it. There are LOTS of different filters for household applications, and lots of sizes at Lowe's. I am sure something would fit for considerably less than $75.
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Old Jun 23, 2004 | 03:50 PM
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i work at lowes thats why i ask i could cut my own to make it fit
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Old Jun 23, 2004 | 03:50 PM
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BTW, if your car is a 92, it will not fit the 93+ stock cabin filter.
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Old Jun 23, 2004 | 04:52 PM
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do the 92's even have that filter?? I've never changed mine ever, if I even have one that is...
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Old Jun 23, 2004 | 05:20 PM
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Mine doesn't have a filter in it either.. do we really need one in there? does the car come with one???
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Old Jun 23, 2004 | 08:25 PM
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i have a 95. i know it has a slot for it, and i know i can buy one that will go in there. i just want to know the dimensions so i can make my own
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Old Jun 23, 2004 | 10:57 PM
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Its strange because when I came to replace my cabin air filter I too noticed that I never had one there in the 1st place. I got mine from the dealership for like 45 bucks I dont know how your getting a price for 75 .



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you can make your own for $6.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hreadid=122075
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Old Jun 24, 2004 | 10:33 AM
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anyone have the dimensions to the sc cabin filter?
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Old Jun 24, 2004 | 11:18 AM
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Go to http://www.irontoad.com

I got mine from them dirt cheap. Genuine Toyota. Never go to the dealership. They will charge you an arm and a leg and the'll take your watch when you are not looking.

http://www.lexus-parts.com is owned by Sewell Lexus; a huge Lexus dealership Dallas. I live 5 miles away from them. I went to their showroom, and they asked way way too much for a part compared to their website. So I told the sales guy that I'll go ahead and buy it from their website. I pulled my laptop out in the parking lot hooked it to my phone and ordered it right then and there on their own lot. I walked up to him (4 minutes later) to pick it up, smiled at me (despite me paying the shipping) and he said that they don't allow pickups. I couple of days later, it shows up. If you call them they;ll admit that they charge more for walk in compared to their website.

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Old Jun 24, 2004 | 11:42 AM
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Originally posted by 2jzsc3
Mine doesn't have a filter in it either.. do we really need one in there? does the car come with one???
I just don't like the fact that I should have one but don't, I wonder if it would improve the quality of air in the cabin. I think it should, and I need it too because I work in downtown LA. This little filter may add a few more hours onto my life!!!! If I can find one for cheap I'll buy one...if not I guess I have to make it...
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Old Jun 24, 2004 | 11:47 AM
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i have a cabin filter on my SC400.

I took it out and gently washed it, let it dry and put it back in.

no rotten shoe smell...

a lot of debree did fall out when i openend it.
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