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Old Jun 30, 2017 | 06:48 AM
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Got some eagle eye led tails from south florida " imported from japan". I love these things alot!
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Alternator died so I purchased a new used one for $45 and installed. Very easy job.
a new used one....oxy moron
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Old Jul 2, 2017 | 07:39 AM
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a new used one....oxy moron
Well the grammar sheriff calls it an oxymoron.
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Old Jul 3, 2017 | 12:55 PM
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Chasing down a p0440 and p0430 codes.
p0440 - usually points to a cracked vacuum hose. take the engine cover off and shine a flashlight and you should see it.
p0430 - this is a tough one because it's so intermittent, but usually points to your y-pipe (I had mine done at the dealer and it was pricey)
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I found a couple cracked vacuum hoses on my 2GS4 and culprit was/is bad engine mounts. I haven't had time to get into them yet, but I need to....
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Got some eagle eye led tails from south florida " imported from japan". I love these things alot!
Are those Highlander wheels? Any side view pictures
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Old Jul 4, 2017 | 07:22 AM
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just lowerd finaly








more pics in end of album

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Old Jul 4, 2017 | 09:38 AM
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On my 98 2GS4 when I put on Bilstein's there is 2 height positions, I used the lowest but it was only what stock height on my GS. Is that normal or another odd difference in my very early 2GS? Mines under serial 4800. First boat over. Mine is going to hit 20 years old next month.
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Old Jul 5, 2017 | 07:48 AM
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Originally Posted by RamAirRckt
On my 98 2GS4 when I put on Bilstein's there is 2 height positions, I used the lowest but it was only what stock height on my GS. Is that normal or another odd difference in my very early 2GS? Mines under serial 4800. First boat over. Mine is going to hit 20 years old next month.
What springs did you use with the Bilstien shocks/struts?
I installed Bilstien shocks with Supra TT oem springs on my 99 SC400 and it did not lowered the car much, maybe 0.5 inches all around. I used the lowest C clip groove. I will drive it some more at get them settled.
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Old Jul 5, 2017 | 08:35 AM
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Are those Highlander wheels? Any side view pictures

ROFL. nah they are 18inch staggered 2015-2016 is350 wheels . Got them from a member here that works at lexus for a steal!

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Old Jul 5, 2017 | 08:48 AM
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Mine are stock 98 2GS4 springs. I have always felt I need stiffer in the rear of my car. Front is ok, but rear in a hard corner feels like it collapses more than it should, way more than my 80 Turbo T/A did, but I did have some sway bars that were amazing (the old Rancho GT Challenger III, 1.25" solid front, adjustable to 900 lb-in deflection in front and 1" solid rear, adjustable to around 500-600 lb-in deflection!).

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What springs did you use with the Bilstien shocks/struts?
I installed Bilstien shocks with Supra TT oem springs on my 99 SC400 and it did not lowered the car much, maybe 0.5 inches all around. I used the lowest C clip groove. I will drive it some more at get them settled.
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Old Jul 9, 2017 | 06:24 AM
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Polished up these $35 stainless mufflers from ebay and welded them on
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Old Jul 11, 2017 | 12:18 PM
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Default Replaced my Grom Vline with the good old BT3

Need a proper way to make phonecalls in the car so updated and removed my Vline, put it on ebay and replaced it with its predecessor (BT3).
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Old Jul 12, 2017 | 03:03 AM
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Originally Posted by rally333
Need a proper way to make phonecalls in the car so updated and removed my Vline, put it on ebay and replaced it with its predecessor (BT3).
greets from Holland.







WOOW, what is this? what can you do with it and so on..:?? plase more info
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Old Jul 12, 2017 | 03:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Noosik
WOOW, what is this? what can you do with it and so on..:?? plase more info
It's a device that you connect to your existing touchscreen which offers Android and Apple Carplay (GPS, Bluetooth streaming etc). Just Google GROM Vline and you will find out more.
I happen to have one available. Send me a PM when you're interested.
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