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11-21-11, 12:43 AM
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New here....already have questions for ya!!
Hey my name's Derek....I have a green with grey bottom 1996 ES300
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It's got 148k on it. I just took care of a few leaks, timing belt and got the rear suspension done. I already put a sound system in it, took out the stock Head unit, still using the factory components for now, replacing those soon though, have a sub in the trunk with an amp going to it and an amp for the doors...I like it loud
...lol The leather on the front seats is beat up bad, so I'm checking with the junkyard every week to see about new ones....they quoted me $250 installed for a whole new interior 
I will get pics up soon....I'm also going to dynamat the trunk to keep the rattling down...that stuff is coming tomorrow...yay!!!
So I was putting a new wax on it with a buffer and totally ripped off the front grill thing
...wanted to know if there was a place I could possibly get an all chrome grill to match the lexus symbols and the rims. I can get a replacement at the junkyard for $30, but wanted to see if I could spruce it up a little bit
Next thing, wanted to know what type of oil I should use in it...I don't do my own changes, but should I switch to synthetic? or what?
Also my cup holder doesn't pop out anymore, the one right above the ashtray....should I just replace the whole thing...
it's like the spring doesn't work
I can pull it out with a little bit of effort, but eh who knows.
Thanks guys look forward to the responses and glad I could join and have a place like this to come to with my questions. I use forums for my car audio questions as well.
...It's got 148k on it. I just took care of a few leaks, timing belt and got the rear suspension done. I already put a sound system in it, took out the stock Head unit, still using the factory components for now, replacing those soon though, have a sub in the trunk with an amp going to it and an amp for the doors...I like it loud
...lol The leather on the front seats is beat up bad, so I'm checking with the junkyard every week to see about new ones....they quoted me $250 installed for a whole new interior I will get pics up soon....I'm also going to dynamat the trunk to keep the rattling down...that stuff is coming tomorrow...yay!!!So I was putting a new wax on it with a buffer and totally ripped off the front grill thing
...wanted to know if there was a place I could possibly get an all chrome grill to match the lexus symbols and the rims. I can get a replacement at the junkyard for $30, but wanted to see if I could spruce it up a little bitNext thing, wanted to know what type of oil I should use in it...I don't do my own changes, but should I switch to synthetic? or what?
Also my cup holder doesn't pop out anymore, the one right above the ashtray....should I just replace the whole thing...
it's like the spring doesn't work I can pull it out with a little bit of effort, but eh who knows. Thanks guys look forward to the responses and glad I could join and have a place like this to come to with my questions. I use forums for my car audio questions as well.
11-21-11, 12:45 AM
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Also I wanted to know about replacing the the steering wheel....I want to grip wood grain!! let me know if you guys have anything for me, or which ones are compatible....PM if you know anyone selling anything
11-21-11, 06:44 PM
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On the oil, synthetic. If you can turn a wrench or socket change yourself. Filter is great to reach and easy to do.
On any parts, internet search is your best bet.
On any parts, internet search is your best bet.
11-24-11, 08:50 PM
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i dont think they have a chrome grill. I searched online and never found one. so i just plasti dipped mine black along with my emblems i have a gold es300 with chrome rims it dont look bad in my opinion. but if you find one let me know id love to change mine to chrome lol
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