"What did you do to your..." thread?
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Acrad (03-15-18)
#408
Super Moderator
My Allstate Insurance agent told me this last year:
"I lowered my comp deductibles and have been recommending it to clients. Never used to be a better deal, but right now our difference in pricing in most cases does not justify having a higher deductible for comp--plus the #1 claim is windshields and you get help with this expense with a lower deductible. Lowering the other two cars to $50 deductible changes the 6 month rate:
Difference from Current Premium$24.56
I have somewhat of a skewed view as I get calls about windshield replacement a bunch, but lowering your deductible from $1000 to $50 for these 2 cars is $49 more per year. Divided into $950 (deductible difference) you break even in 19 years. I bet you break a windshield before that time. The other way of looking at it is at $49 per year you could buy a new windshield (depending on the car) ever 6-8 years with the savings."
#409
Not sure if you claimed with insurance or paid out of pocket... last year I dropped my comprehensive deductible to $50 since there really wasn't any significant savings over the $500 or $1K deductible I had in place previously.
My Allstate Insurance agent told me this last year:
"I lowered my comp deductibles and have been recommending it to clients. Never used to be a better deal, but right now our difference in pricing in most cases does not justify having a higher deductible for comp--plus the #1 claim is windshields and you get help with this expense with a lower deductible. Lowering the other two cars to $50 deductible changes the 6 month rate:
Difference from Current Premium$24.56
I have somewhat of a skewed view as I get calls about windshield replacement a bunch, but lowering your deductible from $1000 to $50 for these 2 cars is $49 more per year. Divided into $950 (deductible difference) you break even in 19 years. I bet you break a windshield before that time. The other way of looking at it is at $49 per year you could buy a new windshield (depending on the car) ever 6-8 years with the savings."
My Allstate Insurance agent told me this last year:
"I lowered my comp deductibles and have been recommending it to clients. Never used to be a better deal, but right now our difference in pricing in most cases does not justify having a higher deductible for comp--plus the #1 claim is windshields and you get help with this expense with a lower deductible. Lowering the other two cars to $50 deductible changes the 6 month rate:
Difference from Current Premium$24.56
I have somewhat of a skewed view as I get calls about windshield replacement a bunch, but lowering your deductible from $1000 to $50 for these 2 cars is $49 more per year. Divided into $950 (deductible difference) you break even in 19 years. I bet you break a windshield before that time. The other way of looking at it is at $49 per year you could buy a new windshield (depending on the car) ever 6-8 years with the savings."
#410
Super Moderator
#411
Racer
After the mud fiasco last week, my front and rear calibers were caked with mud so I decided to change the pads for both front and back. I believe the current pads were the original that came with the truck. After almost 50k miles, the front is about 30% left while the rear is still more than 50% easily.
I went with Akebono ACT606 ProACT Ultra-Premium Ceramic for the read and Akebono ACT976 ProACT Ultra-Premium Ceramic for the front.
The process is super easy especially for the front.
I'm still in the bedding period so hopefully they will bite more once set. I didn't replace the rotors since they are still in good shape, maybe next time.
I went with Akebono ACT606 ProACT Ultra-Premium Ceramic for the read and Akebono ACT976 ProACT Ultra-Premium Ceramic for the front.
The process is super easy especially for the front.
I'm still in the bedding period so hopefully they will bite more once set. I didn't replace the rotors since they are still in good shape, maybe next time.
Last edited by bbqsoup; 03-22-18 at 05:15 PM.
#412
After the mud fiasco last week, my front and rear calibers were caked with mud so I decided to change the pads for both front and back. I believe the current pads were the original that came with the truck. After almost 50k miles, the front is about 30% left while the rear is still more than 50% easily.
I went with Akebono ACT606 ProACT Ultra-Premium Ceramic for the read and Akebono ACT976 ProACT Ultra-Premium Ceramic for the front.
The process is super easy especially for the front.
I'm still in the bedding period so hopefully they will bite more once set. I didn't replace the rotors since they are still in good shape, maybe next time.
I went with Akebono ACT606 ProACT Ultra-Premium Ceramic for the read and Akebono ACT976 ProACT Ultra-Premium Ceramic for the front.
The process is super easy especially for the front.
I'm still in the bedding period so hopefully they will bite more once set. I didn't replace the rotors since they are still in good shape, maybe next time.
#413
Super Moderator
#414
Racer
I replaced the paper cabin filter with a washable one. For $10, the quality is very good and looks like it will hold up for a while. I also sprayed some febreeze on both sides and now the cabin smells fresh . No more mildew smell after turning off the AC.
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Acrad (04-03-18)
#415
Soup! Noooooooooo! Wash that Febreeze stuf out of there!
Have you ever smelled something treated with Febreeze that sits and is NOT treated again? I have and after a while, it was WORSE than whatever original stench existed.
Up to you, but I wouldn't put Febreeze on anything I wanted to keep. JMH Experience buddy.
Nice find on the filter, I ordered the K&N and will be replacing Broomrider's in-cabin filter shortly.
Have you ever smelled something treated with Febreeze that sits and is NOT treated again? I have and after a while, it was WORSE than whatever original stench existed.
Up to you, but I wouldn't put Febreeze on anything I wanted to keep. JMH Experience buddy.
Nice find on the filter, I ordered the K&N and will be replacing Broomrider's in-cabin filter shortly.
#416
Racer
Soup! Noooooooooo! Wash that Febreeze stuf out of there!
Have you ever smelled something treated with Febreeze that sits and is NOT treated again? I have and after a while, it was WORSE than whatever original stench existed.
Up to you, but I wouldn't put Febreeze on anything I wanted to keep. JMH Experience buddy.
Nice find on the filter, I ordered the K&N and will be replacing Broomrider's in-cabin filter shortly.
Have you ever smelled something treated with Febreeze that sits and is NOT treated again? I have and after a while, it was WORSE than whatever original stench existed.
Up to you, but I wouldn't put Febreeze on anything I wanted to keep. JMH Experience buddy.
Nice find on the filter, I ordered the K&N and will be replacing Broomrider's in-cabin filter shortly.
Thanks for the heads-up on febreeze, I will wash it eventually. Right now it smells soooo good LOL...
Here's the link to the filter in case someone interested, they jacked up the price to $15.95 now...it was $9.95 when I bought them.
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bbqsoup (04-05-18)
#418
Super Moderator
Thanks! I think I will try that filter. I do get a lot of pine needles in mine so curious how hard they will come out.
#419
Racer
I replaced all 4 wheel locks today. Thanks Acrad for the part number.
I wanted to do this as soon as I got the GX because I was always concern about loosing the lock socket and had to change the tire while on trips. I also don’t want to accidentally strip them while doing any work on the wheels. I replaced all wheel locks on all my cars just for peace of mind.
I didn’t get the OEM Lexus part but got them from Ebay. They are much cheaper, fit good and look OEM
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F151749953520
I wanted to do this as soon as I got the GX because I was always concern about loosing the lock socket and had to change the tire while on trips. I also don’t want to accidentally strip them while doing any work on the wheels. I replaced all wheel locks on all my cars just for peace of mind.
I didn’t get the OEM Lexus part but got them from Ebay. They are much cheaper, fit good and look OEM
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F151749953520
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Acrad (04-05-18)
#420
Super Moderator
The cabin filter that bbqsoup ordered should be here today. I plan to throw that in. Took my winter Xi2 tires off, replaced with the LTX M/S and did a TPMS reset with TS.