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Old 07-21-13, 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by infinirx
I really wish I could have gotten the headlights done while I has my RX. Great job.
Thanks, it was the first project on mind which took a month. The clear lens swap is a huge difference from the stock. It made a big difference for night driving vs stock lens. Once I hooked up my FX-Rs, I was blown away.

Why don't you swap lens and do a quad setup for your GX?
Old 07-21-13, 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by trinh76
Thanks, it was the first project on mind which took a month. The clear lens swap is a huge difference from the stock. It made a big difference for night driving vs stock lens. Once I hooked up my FX-Rs, I was blown away.

Why don't you swap lens and do a quad setup for your GX?
Finished college, sold the GX for a 50+ mpg Prius IV third Gen. I was getting 12.5 mpg on the GX and making no $$ out of school. Had that enlightened experience. However I miss the GX terribly but love the new tech in the Prius and it keeps me interested. Who knows maybe a retrofit for the Prius headlights at some point.
Old 07-21-13, 02:52 PM
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Changed out my center hats on the BBK's and new pads. I'll never to without BBK's on any of my cars again....great upgrade !!

Old 07-22-13, 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by infinirx
Finished college, sold the GX for a 50+ mpg Prius IV third Gen. I was getting 12.5 mpg on the GX and making no $$ out of school. Had that enlightened experience. However I miss the GX terribly but love the new tech in the Prius and it keeps me interested. Who knows maybe a retrofit for the Prius headlights at some point.
You'll get back into it soon enough.

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Changed out my center hats on the BBK's and new pads. I'll never to without BBK's on any of my cars again....great upgrade !!
What brand and model for the BBK? Where did you purchase?
Old 07-22-13, 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by trinh76
You'll get back into it soon enough.



What brand and model for the BBK? Where did you purchase?
I had D2 build a set of 6 piston front and 4 piston rears. I think they ran about $4k for the set. I'll have to see if they can build additional sets. My SC430 is sponsored by them so they did it as a favor.
Old 07-23-13, 06:50 AM
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Followed suit with Gidovs painting the air dam strip. Not as good looking as his because my color is light. His is black and it really shows good. I will post a pic later. hard work though in doing the masking. But well worth it. As mentioned it upgrades the look like new cars.
Old 07-29-13, 11:16 PM
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Demo of iPad mini sound system in an rx330.

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Old 08-03-13, 04:01 AM
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Added 35% tint to the fronts and 20% around the backs on my 09 350. Next mod is switching the rubber hose oil cooler lines to all metal lines.
Old 08-03-13, 07:17 PM
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Installed these aluminum pedals today

i really like those..can you link where you got those.
Old 08-05-13, 10:10 PM
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Added a little more pop to my turn signals with these Red LEDs!

Old 08-09-13, 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by imherenow
i really like those..can you link where you got those.
Link to the thread with the pedal info is here:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...rt-pedals.html
Old 08-15-13, 02:58 PM
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I like Razo CF pattern pedals better
Old 08-28-13, 04:56 PM
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I don't know why I haven't seen anyone do this...But I just smoked the red reflectors in the bumper. Easy project and it looks way better.

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As I bought my car used at 105miles (170kms) the previous owner was taking the truck to an independant shop. I called the shop to see what kind of fluid was used etc but he didnt seem to remember and the rotors were already warped after driving the car for a month even though they were apparently just changed.

So over the weekend I did the following.

- changed the engine oil and filer
- changed the tranmission fluid
- changed the faulty oil cooler pip
- changed the faulty VVTI oil line
- replaced the serp belt
- replaced my front rotors

Next up
- DIY headlights, mine are fogged and forming a bit of yellow on them
- new lower control arms as they look like they are past their due date
- new AC compressor as the cluch is squeeking on the damn thing. Sewell lexus $290 for new clutch or $350 for a brand new OEM Denso unit from rockauto? Its really a brainless question lol

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Old 09-13-13, 03:52 AM
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I bought a little friend for our RX...



Since the RX never breaks, I figured I could have something that requires a little, ok, A LOT, more attention. That, and I could not find a silver IS300 within a reasonable driving distance for a reasonable price.

Words cannot express how inferior the build quality of that Audi interior is when compared to the RX. Hell, it's inferior to the 1997 Bonneville it replaced. Oh well, the price was right and the fun factor has to count for something. I just hope the fun makes up for the multitude of warning lights that go on and off in the dash, the worn off buttons, and all the broken plastic knick-knacks.


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