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Old 04-05-24, 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by deuces442
do you have the link for that phone mount? Thanks!
Here it is:

https://t-design9.com/phone_mount_po...universal.html
Old 04-05-24, 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by CyberNinja


Window tints + Cant see so well in this pic but TRD aero mirror covers


TOM’S strut tower brace.

(Edit: I keep trying to delete this long string of code but it keeps coming back automatically)
Pardon my ignorance, but what purpose do the strut tower brace serve?
Old 04-07-24, 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by carlosclarkmd
Pardon my ignorance, but what purpose do the strut tower brace serve?
They help increase chassis rigidity to aid in stability and handling/predictability in most situations.
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Old 04-18-24, 08:11 AM
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Received my low profile cell phone mount.. Looks great and fits well!


https://t-design9.com/phone_mount_po...universal.html
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Old 04-18-24, 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by carlosclarkmd
Received my low profile cell phone mount.. Looks great and fits well!


https://t-design9.com/phone_mount_po...universal.html
Does the mount just use friction or is it bolted in place?
Old 04-18-24, 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by ILikeBlue
Does the mount just use friction or is it bolted in place?
No bolting, just friction. It comes with an adhesive padded strip but I didn't have to use it and it's snug enough at that spot in the car.
Old 04-18-24, 11:50 AM
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What have I done today? Made Blu look bad. 🤦🏽‍♂️

Stopoed by the car wash for a quick visit before the 25K mile service tomorrow. A construction worker said: “Very NICE car! What is that, a ES350?”

Me: “Uhhh….no. It’s a IS500, emphasis on the 500.”

Worker: “Wow that’s the beast one!”

I think lots of things, but rarely do I actually say d!!!ckish things. I need to pay penance y’all. 🫣
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Old 04-18-24, 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by DLPTony
A construction worker said: “Very NICE car! What is that, a ES350?”
🫣
This guy could get a job at a Lexus dealership.
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Old 04-18-24, 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by DLPTony
What have I done today? Made Blu look bad. 🤦🏽‍♂️

Stopoed by the car wash for a quick visit before the 25K mile service tomorrow. A construction worker said: “Very NICE car! What is that, a ES350?”

Me: “Uhhh….no. It’s a IS500, emphasis on the 500.”

Worker: “Wow that’s the beast one!”

I think lots of things, but rarely do I actually say d!!!ckish things. I need to pay penance y’all. 🫣
Non-Lexus people probably think "all Lexus look the same these days with the Predator grille"... Hey, whatever.

Side note, I got my oil changed last week and got a free alignment. It was free because it has only been about 2,000 miles since my last one. The dealership suspects that the prior alignment wasn't done right. I'll... take it, I guess.
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Old 04-18-24, 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by DLPTony
What have I done today? Made Blu look bad. 🤦🏽‍♂️

Stopoed by the car wash for a quick visit before the 25K mile service tomorrow. A construction worker said: “Very NICE car! What is that, a ES350?”

Me: “Uhhh….no. It’s a IS500, emphasis on the 500.”

Worker: “Wow that’s the beast one!”

I think lots of things, but rarely do I actually say d!!!ckish things. I need to pay penance y’all. 🫣
I find it very awkward when people compliment my car. Could also be because I'm awkward AF and find attention extremely embarrassing. I always try to think of something cool to say back and it always come out like


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Old 04-18-24, 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by macmaster
This guy could get a job at a Lexus dealership.
Hateful. 😂

Originally Posted by arentz07
Non-Lexus people probably think "all Lexus look the same these days with the Predator grille"... Hey, whatever..
So true. Madness, but true.

Originally Posted by SlowlaneAZ
I find it very awkward when people compliment my car. Could also be because I'm awkward AF and find attention extremely embarrassing. I always try to think of something cool to say back and it always come out like

LOL!! I’m usually quite engaging about the car, but the ES comparison threw me. I love the ES, I’ve owned two, but c’mon man.
Old 04-18-24, 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by DLPTony
Hateful. 😂

So true. Madness, but true.

LOL!! I’m usually quite engaging about the car, but the ES comparison threw me. I love the ES, I’ve owned two, but c’mon man.
Well I can see how someone might confuse the two if you are a bit blind...


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Originally Posted by Bechtold
Well I can see how someone might confuse the two if you are a bit blind...
Nuh uh! So wrong. 🫣😎
Old 04-18-24, 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by DLPTony

Stopoed by the car wash for a quick visit before the 25K mile service tomorrow. A construction worker said: “Very NICE car! What is that, a ES350?”

Me: “Uhhh….no. It’s a IS500, emphasis on the 500.”
Haha … about a year ago my 500 had a small dent. Took it to an insurance ‘recommended’ national body shop chain. Guy who wrote up the repair order kept trying to tell me I was wrong and that my IS500 was just an ES350/Camry with a bigger engine. Obviously I didn’t let them touch my car haha.
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Old 04-18-24, 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by SlowlaneAZ
I find it very awkward when people compliment my car. Could also be because I'm awkward AF and find attention extremely embarrassing. I always try to think of something cool to say back and it always come out like

Whether it's about my car or me personally, I have the same problem. I keep referring back to this so I'm prepared next time...then I forget it when a compliment or any unexpected attention comes my way... https://theoatmeal.com/comics/brain_compliments
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