Recent content by miwise

Cool! I didn't even realize that this was offered near me. I should be able to get it from my house here via Alltel. The only thing offered to me now is Hughes (previously direcway) and is kinda slow sometimes. Plus, I'll be able to go mobile with it. Definitely checking in on this!

Does anyone know if its possible to replace the balljoints on an sc400 without replacing the whole control arm? I think mine are stiff and afraid they may break or something causing a wreck. Do I have to replace the whole arm to replace, or can I get away with just replacing the balljoint (and...

What's EV-DO? I could probably do the control with my PDA as well (Palm OS based) over wireless, but I just want to do something with that knob. It annoys me that its there and doesn't work.

That's a relief. If I had to pull the engine, I think I'd just go ahead and have it rebuilt. Hopefully it won't come to that. Thanks for the info!

sounds like big bucks

Did you have to remove the engine to install the headers?

I talked with Rush Imports about their manifold, and they said that it would handle about 6-7psi without intercooling. You should be able to do that on the factory injectors with the factory ecu (according to them) as they said it would adapt to it along with the rising rate fuel pressure...

I heard that there will be a turbo diesel tundra too recently. That would be cool! Talk about pulling!

Sounds like either ignition short or maybe a problem with your ignition switch. I would say spray some contact cleaner in it and see if that helps, but I don't know if that's good for an ignition switch that's key operated (usually uses a special lubricant in it). When your car doesn't start...

Well, I decided to start with baby steps. Took to muffler shop and had the large cat removed (the one after the 4 o2 sensors and after the y that collects from both headers). It seems to have helped my acceleration a bit, and it helped the sound a good bit. Its now more mellow sounding and a...

I wish my car had steering wheel buttons (those I believe were on the new 400s like yours). That's the ideal way to do basic operations. I was thinking about disecting a joystick so that I can use the factory knob to control the volume and power (just like it did on the factory radio). I...

I have been considering that. The only thing is I just had my front and rear bumpers repainted last fall :( . I should have done it at that time. Seriously considering, though.

Looks very good! I'll bet with that angle you chose it cut down on the glare too!!

I concurr with the spark theory. Obviously need to check the coils (I believe that they should have about 11500 ohms resistance b/w the plug out and the igniter input). He didn't have his engine cleaned lately did he? If so, the plug holes tend to collect water and any detergent that would have...

Is this really true? That the 96 400 has torque management? I didn't realize this. I googled torque managment sc400 lexus and couldn't find anything.