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Old 02-07-13, 04:06 PM
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Mine is getting some new shoes Monday! Michelin LTX M/S-2. My OEM Bridgestones said I give up at 38K--Absolutly Zero traction anymore in the snow.
Old 02-10-13, 03:11 PM
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Did a write up DIY install of the Beat Sonic SLA-81 kit and Clarion NX702. Also got the the Lexus Class III hitch installed. Hoping to do the rear air suspension conversion later this year.
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I was unfortunate enough to experience complete garbage yesterday haha. I got the chrome door handle covers to see what they might look like. Get a feel of what the real ones I want would look like. Well the covers are prob. the most ghetto worst things I have ever gotten for a car. EVER.

Fitment is off, 3M tape is too thin and the rear piece was coming off or hanging off by morning and every time I parked and looked. I would say if you really really want chrome get the full real, JDM OEM ones. I had them on my RX and it's worth every $150+.

Looks pretty good from a distance. But of course.

You can actually see two pieces falling off here already after a drive to my Dad's. Yes I cleaned the handles before hand and yes I applied the right time and pressure when attaching them.








God awe-full gaps and bad fit.






When I took them off every piece broke about three times. For sure the rear pieces would have needed extra 3M to stay and even look flush to the other part.

So lesson for me is it's a Lexus NOT a beat up honda or Auto Zone Special car. The real thing is best.
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true that. Stay classy San diego!
Old 02-14-13, 11:46 AM
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Talking New Wheels

I bought these OEM chrome wheels from an independent chrome shop advertised on E-bay. Sand blasted OEM powder coated wheels that they triple chrome with chrome center caps included. Great price too with my originals in exchange.
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Old 02-14-13, 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by rtrdriver
I bought these OEM chrome wheels from an independent chrome shop advertised on E-bay. Sand blasted OEM powder coated wheels that they triple chrome with chrome center caps included. Great price too with my originals in exchange.
Been eying them for quite a while. about $700?
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Originally Posted by infinirx
Been eying them for qu
ite a while. about $700?
About $800 with exchange. Believe me you won't regret it. Co name OEM Rims
Inc...Anaheim Calif.
Old 02-14-13, 02:15 PM
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Originally Posted by rtrdriver
About $800 with exchange. Believe me you won't regret it. Co name OEM Rims
Inc...Anaheim Calif.
Yeah same place I am looking at. But I am driving there so it's $700 Cash

PS: Gas will cost about $25-$30 though is traffic is light.

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Going on Sunday along with OEM brakes. So happy Brembo makes us regular rotors.



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Originally Posted by infinirx
Going on Sunday along with OEM brakes. So happy Brembo makes us regular rotors.



Nice--How much that set u back? I need some rotors myself lol. Anyone use the Brembo/OEM Pad set up before?
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Nice--How much that set u back? I need some rotors myself lol. Anyone use the Brembo/OEM Pad set up before?
$110! A great price for a high end company like Brembo.
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Originally Posted by infinirx
$110! A great price for a high end company like Brembo.
110 each! Whats the website you got these at, thats cheaper thab OEM ones
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Originally Posted by Booyah
110 each! Whats the website you got these at, thats cheaper thab OEM ones
The pair! Brembo is known for their big brake kits. These are regular sized. But I trust them more than the other unknown cheap ones with all that drilled and slotted stuff.

Here you go: http://www.autohausaz.com/search/pro...0Brake%20Rotor
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WOW--for the pair thats a crazy good price. I hope they dont warp as easy as the stockers!

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Originally Posted by Booyah
WOW--for the pair thats a crazy good price. I hope they dont warp as easy as the stockers!
I can't know that really. I will take some before and after pics Sunday during the install.


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