"What did you do to your..." thread?
#1411
Installed an LED light bar from Lasfit in the grill of the Lexus GX460 and couldn't be happier with how it turned out! Required a custom mounting bracket but it's rock solid. The light beam is much better than the roof mounted LED light bar because it doesn't reflect off the hood. It's become my "go to" for night time lighting!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2goinX17TE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2goinX17TE
#1412
ran it through the car wash with the sun roof ajar...again. damprid and desiccant packets everywhere, fingers crossed.
also replace wiper arm cap, snapped it off during the winter while being to aggressive with the brush.
also replace wiper arm cap, snapped it off during the winter while being to aggressive with the brush.
#1413
Brought mine home last week. Came with a tacky grille, bumper fitment issues, and left headlight without a working low beam with lots of condensation on the inside of the lens.
Narrowed down the headlight issue to a ballast issue. Purchased a new ballast and decided to swap it out when the grille arrived. Pulled the headlight and noticed some thing a bit odd at the bottom of the lens...
Mmm, chocolate milk in the bottom of the headlight.
Poured it out, pulled all the bulbs and motors and in the process of removing the motor, I cracked one of the tabs that kept it in place. Since one of the mounting tabs was already damaged, I decided to just use this temporarily and look for a replacement from an auto salvage yard whenever one comes up. With that in mind, I decided to just dry the inside out without opening it all up, then sealing the edges up with urethane sealer.
Threw everything back together and kinda sorted out the bumper fitment issue. I'll nab some more pics when I get a chance.
Narrowed down the headlight issue to a ballast issue. Purchased a new ballast and decided to swap it out when the grille arrived. Pulled the headlight and noticed some thing a bit odd at the bottom of the lens...
Mmm, chocolate milk in the bottom of the headlight.
Poured it out, pulled all the bulbs and motors and in the process of removing the motor, I cracked one of the tabs that kept it in place. Since one of the mounting tabs was already damaged, I decided to just use this temporarily and look for a replacement from an auto salvage yard whenever one comes up. With that in mind, I decided to just dry the inside out without opening it all up, then sealing the edges up with urethane sealer.
Threw everything back together and kinda sorted out the bumper fitment issue. I'll nab some more pics when I get a chance.
#1414
I had put the OEM grill back on my 13 before I update it. If you plasti-dip the wheels and grill, you’ll really change the look of the GX. Top pic is how it was when I bought it and middle is with the plasti dip on the wheels and grill with Toyo badge on it. I had aftermarket HID projectors installed in these lights - they are life changing. Enjoy your GX.
#1415
Brought mine home last week. Came with a tacky grille, bumper fitment issues, and left headlight without a working low beam with lots of condensation on the inside of the lens.
Narrowed down the headlight issue to a ballast issue. Purchased a new ballast and decided to swap it out when the grille arrived. Pulled the headlight and noticed some thing a bit odd at the bottom of the lens...
Narrowed down the headlight issue to a ballast issue. Purchased a new ballast and decided to swap it out when the grille arrived. Pulled the headlight and noticed some thing a bit odd at the bottom of the lens...
#1416
That said, I think the ballast that I purchased isn't the OE. Labels are correct, but the molding and stamping on the bulb connector are ever so slightly different. There are also lots of odd differences here and there in other spots. May be from a different run, but they did flicker a bit upon install. Not too hopeful these will last that long.
Tossed the bike rack on and went for a ride. It handles as expected from a truck on twisty mountain roads.
#1418
Went by the tint shop that did my LS. My front tint on my GX460 is 33% and starting to peel pretty badly in a few spots, so I made an appointment to get the front tint removed and replaced with ceramic at 25% (Texas legal limit for front windows). I had them test the rear window with the factory coating, but I forgot what the number was.
Anyways, the 25% should be a pretty close match. Will post a pic next week after the appointment.
Anyways, the 25% should be a pretty close match. Will post a pic next week after the appointment.
#1419
So the cable that goes from the ballast to the bulb is a flat cable with some kinda fiber sheathing. If you pull the sheathing taut, you can see which dimension the cable is flat and with the sheathing pulled against the cable, it's very easy to pull it from that tab without breaking them.
#1420
I'm referring to the tabs on the inside of the headlight housing. When you pull the ballast off, there a thin retaining bit that keeps the cable between the ballast and bulb from tangling in anything inside while AFS is working.
If you're referring to the tab that keeps the AFS motor in place, I broke that one lol. Notched the remaining tab and wired the tab on the motor to it. Am going to find a new headlight so I'm not too worried about keeping this one in all too good condition.
If you're referring to the tab that keeps the AFS motor in place, I broke that one lol. Notched the remaining tab and wired the tab on the motor to it. Am going to find a new headlight so I'm not too worried about keeping this one in all too good condition.
#1421
Installed the Beatsonic SP26 throttle controller.
I couldn’t stand how slow and lumbering this truck felt with its stock throttle mapping. With the SP26 in sport mode it feels like a totally new truck. By virtue of “tricking” the TPS into thinking the throttle is pressed down further and quicker, the transmission also shifts better.
All around, I couldn’t be happier. This is a must-buy, IMO. And at $219, much cheaper than the Pedal Commander.
I couldn’t stand how slow and lumbering this truck felt with its stock throttle mapping. With the SP26 in sport mode it feels like a totally new truck. By virtue of “tricking” the TPS into thinking the throttle is pressed down further and quicker, the transmission also shifts better.
All around, I couldn’t be happier. This is a must-buy, IMO. And at $219, much cheaper than the Pedal Commander.
#1422
Installed the Beatsonic SP26 throttle controller.
I couldn’t stand how slow and lumbering this truck felt with its stock throttle mapping. With the SP26 in sport mode it feels like a totally new truck. By virtue of “tricking” the TPS into thinking the throttle is pressed down further and quicker, the transmission also shifts better.
All around, I couldn’t be happier. This is a must-buy, IMO. And at $219, much cheaper than the Pedal Commander.
I couldn’t stand how slow and lumbering this truck felt with its stock throttle mapping. With the SP26 in sport mode it feels like a totally new truck. By virtue of “tricking” the TPS into thinking the throttle is pressed down further and quicker, the transmission also shifts better.
All around, I couldn’t be happier. This is a must-buy, IMO. And at $219, much cheaper than the Pedal Commander.
Will it help for towing?
#1423
Intermediate
Our GX has been in the garage staying warm & dry all winter, today I installed the Talons Garage catalytic converter anti-theft plate, the summer tire, and completed Service #1 (not worth taking it to the dealership for that service).
Talons Garage plate ready to install
Installation complete
Talons Garage plate ready to install
Installation complete
#1424
It won’t “help” for towing per say, but it will make it seem slightly easier since again, the pedal doesn’t have to be pushed down as much for every time you want to accelerate.
#1425
Racer
It will not increase the RPM, it is managing the ration of how response to the panel travel speed and how quick you press down the panel. In fact, it recalculates and manages the effectiveness based on traveling speed as well. My experiences with that is: you will have noticeable quick response when you from stop to go, then on highway speed, the response of panel is very much as usual.