ES - 1st to 4th Gen (1990-2006) Forum for all 1990 - 2006 ES300 and ES330 models. ES250 topics go here as well.

New member (on ES Forums) 01 ES300 Coach Edition Timeline

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 03-10-10, 04:29 PM
  #46  
tmf2004
5% Club. Killing it!!!
iTrader: (15)
 
tmf2004's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: FL
Posts: 21,942
Received 63 Likes on 61 Posts
Default

Nice write ups Tony.. Your always so detailed.. Don't the 01+ ES's already have HID, bulbs and ballast?
Old 03-10-10, 06:24 PM
  #47  
01LEXPL
Lead Lap
iTrader: (10)
 
01LEXPL's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Canada
Posts: 4,400
Received 70 Likes on 59 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by tmf2004
Nice write ups Tony.. Your always so detailed.. Don't the 01+ ES's already have HID, bulbs and ballast?
I wish! lol

They were an option, same with the woodgrain wheel.
Old 03-11-10, 11:14 AM
  #48  
carbongs
Lexus Champion
Thread Starter
iTrader: (13)
 
carbongs's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: ga
Posts: 4,153
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by tmf2004
Nice write ups Tony.. Your always so detailed.. Don't the 01+ ES's already have HID, bulbs and ballast?
yeah this one didn't come with them.

Originally Posted by 01LEXPL
I wish! lol

They were an option, same with the woodgrain wheel.
this is why i love CL haha you don't even have to answer your own questions lol
Old 03-11-10, 02:34 PM
  #49  
intermec
Intermediate
 
intermec's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: wa
Posts: 374
Received 26 Likes on 24 Posts
Default

CARBONGS and other member

I saw this listing, any input? it is a 1999, said no accident $7900.00

COACH LIMITED EDITION
Good tabs – Passed Emission. In Great Shape – little scratches and some door dings
This one will last you years with original mileage ****69000****
tan leather interior is in great condition. Heated seats, MARK LEVINSON sound system

i don't think 99 has Mark Levinson, shouldn't it be something else? Namakachi?

Last edited by intermec; 03-12-10 at 01:20 PM.
Old 03-15-10, 02:19 PM
  #50  
JamesBond1
Pit Crew
 
JamesBond1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Toronto
Posts: 232
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by 01LEXPL


You realize that its OEM out of the factory right?

And the only difference is the radio being wood faced, and the steering wheel. Which from what i remember was a 1000$ option on these cars.

Other than that its the same as your 98...

To each his own my interior is the same and most of the members on here want it! The black is the most sought after interior on these cars, majority got the other colors...
Yeah I know its OEM. I'm just saying.....everyone that I know including my family and friends and even my GF thinks the extra wood trim makes the car look older....my car doesn't have the wood around the raido and I'm glad it doesn't.....just my opinion.
Old 03-15-10, 08:53 PM
  #51  
carbongs
Lexus Champion
Thread Starter
iTrader: (13)
 
carbongs's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: ga
Posts: 4,153
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by intermec
CARBONGS and other member

I saw this listing, any input? it is a 1999, said no accident $7900.00

COACH LIMITED EDITION
Good tabs – Passed Emission. In Great Shape – little scratches and some door dings
This one will last you years with original mileage ****69000****
tan leather interior is in great condition. Heated seats, MARK LEVINSON sound system

i don't think 99 has Mark Levinson, shouldn't it be something else? Namakachi?
i know that the ML package was avail in 99 for the GS so it probably was available. as in any ad you need to go check it out before you can judge. seeing things in person is better.

Originally Posted by JamesBond1
Yeah I know its OEM. I'm just saying.....everyone that I know including my family and friends and even my GF thinks the extra wood trim makes the car look older....my car doesn't have the wood around the raido and I'm glad it doesn't.....just my opinion.
yup, to each their own. everyone is entitled to their own opinion otherwise we'd all be driving ths same car
Old 03-16-10, 06:00 AM
  #52  
01LEXPL
Lead Lap
iTrader: (10)
 
01LEXPL's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Canada
Posts: 4,400
Received 70 Likes on 59 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by intermec
CARBONGS and other member

I saw this listing, any input? it is a 1999, said no accident $7900.00

COACH LIMITED EDITION
Good tabs – Passed Emission. In Great Shape – little scratches and some door dings
This one will last you years with original mileage ****69000****
tan leather interior is in great condition. Heated seats, MARK LEVINSON sound system

i don't think 99 has Mark Levinson, shouldn't it be something else? Namakachi?
No ML in the ES300, ever. Nakamichi was the 'premium system' the standard was the Pioneer system.

Last edited by 01LEXPL; 03-16-10 at 06:05 AM.
Old 03-16-10, 08:35 AM
  #53  
intermec
Intermediate
 
intermec's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: wa
Posts: 374
Received 26 Likes on 24 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by 01LEXPL
No ML in the ES300, ever. Nakamichi was the 'premium system' the standard was the Pioneer system.
I did check out the car, it is "premium system". Confirmed with another Lexus reference, no ML for 2nd Gen ES.

The body was poor, scratches all over. The guy owned it since 5/09 and told me he bought it from his wife's friend..... Anyway, I looked at the title and somehow it show 000000 miles, something just not right.
Old 03-16-10, 07:47 PM
  #54  
carbongs
Lexus Champion
Thread Starter
iTrader: (13)
 
carbongs's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: ga
Posts: 4,153
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by intermec
I did check out the car, it is "premium system". Confirmed with another Lexus reference, no ML for 2nd Gen ES.

The body was poor, scratches all over. The guy owned it since 5/09 and told me he bought it from his wife's friend..... Anyway, I looked at the title and somehow it show 000000 miles, something just not right.
cool i learned something new today

good luck on the car search
Old 03-16-10, 10:06 PM
  #55  
carbongs
Lexus Champion
Thread Starter
iTrader: (13)
 
carbongs's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: ga
Posts: 4,153
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Default

3-5-10

Fog lights and upgraded bulbs installed
HID ballasts and wired ran
Front end buttoned up

Emblems back on



Lip spoiler installed



I decided to leave the Lexus emblem off and keep the L





So shinny



Fog light housing





Remove the bulb



New bulb left and right bulb old





Bolted the fog housings back in place



Headlight wires ran





Ballasts mounted





Headlamps back in







Buttoning up







No more holes!

Old 03-16-10, 10:13 PM
  #56  
carbongs
Lexus Champion
Thread Starter
iTrader: (13)
 
carbongs's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: ga
Posts: 4,153
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Default

3-10-10

Wheels done
Tinted windows 35%
Lights tested

The film we used



Cleaned up the glass with a special soap and water solution





Cut the film to size







Stretching the film to fit



Final cutting



Install on the interior side



Getting all the bubbles out



Measuring the rear out





All done



Picked up the wheels from the powder coater







Wheels on the car



Back on the road again!



Testing out and aiming the HIDs






Last edited by carbongs; 03-17-10 at 09:42 PM.
Old 03-16-10, 10:17 PM
  #57  
carbongs
Lexus Champion
Thread Starter
iTrader: (13)
 
carbongs's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: ga
Posts: 4,153
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Default

3-15-10

New front tag installed
Rolling shots

Car is pretty much done for now

Installed this tag plate



This is how she sits



Rolling down I-85 N







Old 03-16-10, 10:20 PM
  #58  
LiCelsior
Retired

iTrader: (32)
 
LiCelsior's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: NY
Posts: 12,362
Received 17 Likes on 15 Posts
Default

damn Tony....lot of subtle things here and there and it adds up! what a lucky girl to have her car modded when she gets back.
Old 03-17-10, 12:05 AM
  #59  
AndyG
Pole Position
 
AndyG's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: TX
Posts: 224
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

New guy here also, just inherited a 1995 Lexus ES300 and the work you've done here is inspiring! So many little things you've taken care of that make the car really shine. I'm planning on using some of your ideas on mine, mainly the HID conversion.

Thanks for the post, great pics and info.
Old 03-17-10, 02:09 AM
  #60  
olivelexus
Rookie
 
olivelexus's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: CA
Posts: 51
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

wow, you have the nice/simple yet cleanest 3ES i've ever seen. i am inspired to make my car look half as good as yours.


Quick Reply: New member (on ES Forums) 01 ES300 Coach Edition Timeline



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 09:55 AM.