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and yup there is a gs430 member that i recall with the tc but no cel
Originally Posted by rominl
yeah that's correct, for states like CA you might be in trouble. but i know a lot of stations they just do the old style smog check and they don't care what you are up toand yup there is a gs430 member that i recall with the tc but no cel
I have had my TC for months now. I have never seen the CEL come on. Just get the TC you will love it!!!!!!
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Im geting my TC and Tranny Cooler installed on Monday I'll keep you guys updated
My car is a 2001 made in Sept of 2000.
My car is a 2001 made in Sept of 2000.
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My car is a 2001 made in Sept of 2000.
Originally Posted by LasVegasGS
Im geting my TC and Tranny Cooler installed on Monday I'll keep you guys updatedMy car is a 2001 made in Sept of 2000.
you lucky dog 
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just read your post and I've gotta say that the gentleman that told you the horror stories about the tc really doesn't know what he's talking about. Not a knock on him - I'm sure that he knows a lot about what he usually does - just not about how a tc will affect your GS. Mine was installed by Davenport Motors in Plano. The owners (the 3 Davenport brothers) and 7-8 of their mechanics all came from Sewell Lexus and have many years of experience on them. They have an excellent reputation (even still among Sewell and Park Place mechanics). There was no concern about longevity or any other problem when they installed mine (about 3 years ago) and I couldn't be happier with it. No one - NO ONE - could drive the same car without a tc and drive it after and say that there was no improvement - that is plain bull**** - the man doesn't know what he's talking about. If you've read the threads on CL relative to the tc - you've seen numerous members (including me) who think that it is the single best thing I did to my '99 GS4. Let me know if I can help to convince you to take it somewhere else and do it.
Garnet92
Originally Posted by garnet92
mdwtexas - tried to pm you but (something) wouldn't allow it?just read your post and I've gotta say that the gentleman that told you the horror stories about the tc really doesn't know what he's talking about. Not a knock on him - I'm sure that he knows a lot about what he usually does - just not about how a tc will affect your GS. Mine was installed by Davenport Motors in Plano. The owners (the 3 Davenport brothers) and 7-8 of their mechanics all came from Sewell Lexus and have many years of experience on them. They have an excellent reputation (even still among Sewell and Park Place mechanics). There was no concern about longevity or any other problem when they installed mine (about 3 years ago) and I couldn't be happier with it. No one - NO ONE - could drive the same car without a tc and drive it after and say that there was no improvement - that is plain bull**** - the man doesn't know what he's talking about. If you've read the threads on CL relative to the tc - you've seen numerous members (including me) who think that it is the single best thing I did to my '99 GS4. Let me know if I can help to convince you to take it somewhere else and do it.
Garnet92
Garnet92, I have a 01 GS430 and live in Plano. I have been reading the threads on the TC and noticed you had yours installed at Davenport. I had a my set of L-tuned shocks and springs installed there and those guys are great. Do you remember what they charged you for the install of the TC? Also, did you have them install a tranny cooler at the same time? I am now thinking about having one installed. I have an early production 01 so I hope the CEL will not happen on mine. Finally, would you mind letting me take a look at your car sometime? I really would like to hear what it sounds like with the SRT installed.
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when you say early production date of your430, is that before 2001??Originally Posted by TexasGS
Garnet92, I have a 01 GS430 and live in Plano. I have been reading the threads on the TC and noticed you had yours installed at Davenport. I had a my set of L-tuned shocks and springs installed there and those guys are great. Do you remember what they charged you for the install of the TC? Also, did you have them install a tranny cooler at the same time? I am now thinking about having one installed. I have an early production 01 so I hope the CEL will not happen on mine. Finally, would you mind letting me take a look at your car sometime? I really would like to hear what it sounds like with the SRT installed.
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I wonder if mine would be affected, mine was built in feb of 01.Originally Posted by GILLEXUS
when you say early production date of your430, is that before 2001??
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most 2001s were built in 2000.Originally Posted by GILLEXUS
when you say early production date of your430, is that before 2001??
I wonder if mine would be affected, mine was built in feb of 01.
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your probably right but daleer says his was bult in Jan. 2001I just wnder if there is a pattern with early prodduction ( pre-2001)GS430's and TQ converters. I'll see if I can summerize the info.in this post and get more 430's to respond.
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My 2001 GS430 was build 11/00. A poll may be in order for all 430 owners that have a TC and weather or not they have a CEL. I would really like to have one installed but just want to make sure I don't have to deal with the CEL.Originally Posted by GILLEXUS
when you say early production date of your430, is that before 2001??
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Good idea Originally Posted by TexasGS
My 2001 GS430 was build 11/00. A poll may be in order for all 430 owners that have a TC and weather or not they have a CEL. I would really like to have one installed but just want to make sure I don't have to deal with the CEL.
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It's been a few more months now can we get an update from the guys who have TC on 2001 430's. Any CEL lights come on yet?
Thanks
Thanks
I have a 2001. Bought TC in November '04. No light.
I do remember at the East Coast LexFest talking to someone from NY who said his Check Engine Light had been on for over 2 years, and the car rode like a dream anyway. It's probably not that big of a deal if it does come on and stay on.
I do remember at the East Coast LexFest talking to someone from NY who said his Check Engine Light had been on for over 2 years, and the car rode like a dream anyway. It's probably not that big of a deal if it does come on and stay on.