What did you do to your GS today?
04-14-18, 09:33 PM
#2236
Instructor
Si only came in manual right. If it's manual at least you'll be having a little fun.
04-15-18, 07:22 AM
#2237
04-15-18, 07:36 AM
#2238
Lexus Test Driver
Man, I recently bought my 16 yr old son the exact same car, color and all. I've fixed all the little things on the car to make it really nice one. He just got his full license about 2 weeks ago and has been driving without me. I keep telling him that any slightest thing that happens to this car and insurance will total it in a heart beat. I also said that he probably won't have the money to get anything else as nice if they do but if he can keep anything from happening to it he will make it through college with the car. I really like the car. I still wouldn't trade my LS for it though. I hope his never comes home like that.
That being said be patient and you can still find good examples. I ran into a guy at the bank last year who was selling his one-owner '99 GS400. It was his wife's daily driver and was 100% dealer serviced. It had 170,000 miles but was in mint condition. The interior leather even still looked new. We talked about our cars for about 30 minutes and he said the only reason he was selling was because he recently bought her a new Subaru.
04-15-18, 09:16 AM
#2239
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Spark plugs and some light bulbs. A lot to go, but most important that found oil in the cylinders when I was replacing spark plugs. So gonna change some «rubber» soon too
04-15-18, 12:37 PM
#2240
I have the exact same car as well hurts to think the insurance company would total her out for a wreck. I hit a deer once but since it was just the front bumper and hood I guess they figured it was fixable (thankfully). I would do everything in my power to keep her but I realize sometimes it's not fixable.
That being said be patient and you can still find good examples. I ran into a guy at the bank last year who was selling his one-owner '99 GS400. It was his wife's daily driver and was 100% dealer serviced. It had 170,000 miles but was in mint condition. The interior leather even still looked new. We talked about our cars for about 30 minutes and he said the only reason he was selling was because he recently bought her a new Subaru.
That being said be patient and you can still find good examples. I ran into a guy at the bank last year who was selling his one-owner '99 GS400. It was his wife's daily driver and was 100% dealer serviced. It had 170,000 miles but was in mint condition. The interior leather even still looked new. We talked about our cars for about 30 minutes and he said the only reason he was selling was because he recently bought her a new Subaru.
04-15-18, 04:23 PM
#2241
For few minutes, I thought about getting a replacement for my daughter, then I got real. Until she realizes how good she's had it, and learns value of things, she's not getting anything to drive. The way things look, she may never get a car, not from me anyways. I'm still so p*ssed, I can't think straight. ( I have a dash cam on all my cars, it caught how she got hit, she's lucky she's alive)
I would also say with cell phones and other technology it has become a major distraction for most people on the road and its not only how you drive but the person that is right next to you that you have to worry about.
04-17-18, 10:09 AM
#2242
I had my seats reconditioned today. Had a guy come to my house and clean them up. Car has 170k miles and they needed a refresh. I can say now that the car belongs in the dealer showroom it's so clean. It's amazing how great these cars hold up over the years. I'll post pictures when I get home. Had the fiancé take some quick shots when she ran home on her lunch break.
04-20-18, 05:25 AM
#2243
Pole Position
unbolted and removed the stock mufflers from my GS400 to test out what a muffler delete would be like to live with everyday....so far...awesome.
Also discovered the header tank on my radiator has a hairline crack and leaks...new one on order now. Thank god this has happened during winter here in Arizona and not summer.
Also discovered the header tank on my radiator has a hairline crack and leaks...new one on order now. Thank god this has happened during winter here in Arizona and not summer.
04-20-18, 05:36 AM
#2244
Pole Position
I replaced the dry rotted surrounds on my rear door ML speakers. The job was very easy, it just took several hours for curing between steps. I used a kit from https://www.simplyspeakers.com/. The subwoofer is next.
04-21-18, 11:08 AM
#2245
Driver School Candidate
Spent some time after work yesterday buttoning up my Aristo swap a bit more. Repaired the fan switch connector, messed with the heater core hoses a bit (had a slight leak from the one next to the rear turbo...of course it would be that one)...half *** set up my 350z PS reservoir so I can drive the car into the shop without blowing a disc. Finally got around to getting the exhaust system up only to find it won't align with the flange on the CX Racing downpipe I've got...dammit.
Alright fine...lowered the car, so I can actually bleed this thing (haven't legit done it since getting the car started) gets close to temp...idle gets rough and the car dies...double dammit
Now I just gotta figure out why my exhaust system hates me and also why this thing won't stay running after it warms up unless I'm giving it gas (starts up/idles just fine cold) but I've got my sons bday party after work so it'll all have to wait until Monday I suppose.
...also this is my first post here, long time lurker...
Hi.
Alright fine...lowered the car, so I can actually bleed this thing (haven't legit done it since getting the car started) gets close to temp...idle gets rough and the car dies...double dammit
Now I just gotta figure out why my exhaust system hates me and also why this thing won't stay running after it warms up unless I'm giving it gas (starts up/idles just fine cold) but I've got my sons bday party after work so it'll all have to wait until Monday I suppose.
...also this is my first post here, long time lurker...
Hi.
04-22-18, 07:51 AM
#2247
For some reason, it has taken me this long to see your question, sorry. No, my hood was popped in that picture. no front end damage that I am aware of on mine.
