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  1. tameracingdriver
    I think the OP has determined that the problem is coming from the dashboard and is due to the interior trim vibrating? My RX dash squeaked terribly at certain speeds - due to the plastic surround on the instrument cluster rubbing on the rest of the dash moulding. It was nothing to do with engine, suspension, tyres or anything else mechanical. Trim can get loose over time as heat/cold affects it. If it is anything more sinister than this, I would be amazed.
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    If there's 2 cables on the throttle body (aside from the cruise control) make sure you're not adjusting the preload on the gearbox...
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    I've driven lots of Automatics and never had a shift lock on N-D. The only time I ever had to use the footbrake was to shift out of P.
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    Where in Yorkshire are you? I have spare slide pins and am used to having to overhaul Lexus brakes! If you got a seal and piston kit I'd be happy to sort them for you.
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    Yes it is - you can retrofit the climate controls from a non-nav screen car. I did this on my GS430 for a while. The wiring was fun though! Pretty sure there was a guide on the net explaining how to bypass the amp.....
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    Try the Soarer Sanctuary too - http://www.smiffies-soarer-sanctuary.com/
  7. tameracingdriver
    Check the wiring on your speedo converter. *edit* - just seen the age of this post - Doh!
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    Another thing to bear in mind with the American stuff is that it's designed for LHD. Many of the manifolds that are imported by people wanting decats and such end up finding that it all fouls the steering column on their RHD car! Cheap turbo manifolds are indeed prone to cracking. I've even seen some of the expensive HKS manifolds crack though :( Paul at Whifbitz is very good and knows his stuff so you'll be alright in his capable hands :)
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    There's a lot of people that have done NA-T conversions on NA Supras on mkivsupra.net. You might want to try enquiring there Fitting a turbo on the NA 2JZGE is pretty straightforward but I would suggest you get a decent standalone ECU
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    Don't forget - in France they drive on the other side of the road
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    Euro car parts if you have one local. Otherwise you may find some on Ebay (as already mentioned above) for under £30 delivered.
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    I'd love to have been able to buy an IS200 for that sort of money. I'd be putiing a 1UZ into it and then add turbos! :) If you're buying an engine of the same type, you shouldn't need the ECU as well but most sellers lump it all together as a package (engine, loom and ECU). It's never a bad thing to have a spare ECU anyway if this were the case. If your car is manual, you'll need an ECU for a manual - if it is auto, you need the Auto ECU. Auto ECUs generally work on a manual with some wiring mods (although personally I'd still just use the suitable ECU to keep it straightforward) but the manual ECU will not work on an Auto.
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    DOT 3 but you may find it tells you on the brake fluid reservoir cap
  14. tameracingdriver
    I had a similar problem with an Audi A4 towbar. It turned out to be the towbar electrics themselves. If the car's lights work fine then I would suggest the weakest link is the towbar socket. Check the towbar plug earth (pin 3) Did you fit the electrics yourself? A lot of fitters use scotch lock fittings which are prone to failiure and when doing any vehicle electrics I always solder connections or use crimp on terminals. Anyway, here's a diagram to help with your diagnosis:
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    Not even Lexus pads will be supplied with shims. It's OK to leave the shims out - it won't affect your braking (certainly not on the rears either). Many vehicle manufacturers don't even use them. The shims are fitted to help prevent brake fade and noise. Just fit the pads normally using copper grease on the backing and sliding parts. Frustratingly though, I just gave away a set of rear shims!
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    Anyone have a pair of roof bars to suit a 2001 RX300 that they want to sell?
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    The cost of tuning an NA lump is usually just not worth the performance gain. As someone who has tuned many Toyotas the only thing worth doing would be to swap the exhaust and fit a panel filter. You'll maybe notice improved throttle response but you'll never have to buy these parts again as they will last a lifetime. Personally, I wouldn't tune a GS430 unless going with a turbo or supercharger - even then I'd want to rebuild with stronger internals.
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    There's not a lot in the way of upgrades for the 3UZ. You could get an induction kit although keeping the stock air box and fitting a high flow panel filter would be better. It may be worth having a stainless exhaust fabricated, possibly including some high flow sports cats. Cams are another option but to be honest, without going FI, you're not going to see massive power gains. You could also look on lextreme.com and see if there is a supercharger kit available. Look for some Denso Oxygen sensors - they should be cheaper than Lexus for OE equipment.
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    I would also inspect the history for cambelt change. The interval is 100k or ten years. These cars are both ten years old so cambelt should be changed regardless of their low mileage.
  20. tameracingdriver
    Used both. You may find more brake dust from the blueprint pads but I was never worried about it (you'll get dust from most pads anyway!) I never noticed any difference in performance or any excessive squeaks :)
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    ^^^^
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    Looks more like the condenser for the ignition coil.... It would usually be attached to the coil bracket on the top coil (and either coil bracket or nearby on the lower coil) and the wiring being part of the coil loom is a giveaway. There's one condenser on each coil. The 'Engine speed' sensors referred to would actually be the Camshaft Position Sensors and are situated under the cambelt covers. There's also a crank position sensor but that is located in the oil pump housing.
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    Hmmm Tricky to diagnose these things without being there but it may be an idea to try making sure everything is as standard as possible. Replace the LED bulb for a standard one and check all your wiring - especially any joints that have been cut. Make sure wires are connected correctly if they have been trimmed or spliced anywhere. I would like to help more but all the wiring diagrams I have are for GS and LS cars. I believe Lexus will provide wiring diagrams if you ask and I would certainly recommend getting one for the interior lighting circuit. I'll obviously be watching this thread and will help where I can
  24. tameracingdriver
    Do you live in Bolton? I'm in Stockport - although I'm not sure I could get over to you this weekend...
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    This. Failing that, it must be an electrical problem somewhere along the line - maybe even main fuse?
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