What have you done to your 200 Series this week? (26 Viewers)

[NQCruiser]

Accidentally jumped it over a sand dune while running the tide..... No harm done, no damage anywhere, but could have been dicey seeing as I was doing about 80kmh (50mph?) running 20psi in the tyres at the time. If you look in the background, you can see where I came out of the sunlight into the shade and while my eyes were adjusting I didn't notice the other tyre tracks all veering around this bit of sand....

 

[TonyP]

Since my 200 is gone I had the day to finish this bastard's body work and get it on the road. Beyond fun to drive. Nothing I've driven has rev matched so well. Those wacky Germans knew how to make a car in the 80s

 

[DeckerT4R]

Since my 200 is gone I had the day to finish this bastard's body work and get it on the road. Beyond fun to drive. Nothing I've driven has rev matched so well. Those wacky Germans knew how to make a car in the 80s

Love you euro front end! 535 or 528?

 

[1shetan]

Locking lug nuts, trd air filter and matching window tint for front windows...the beginning.
Trying to come up with a light weight easily removable drawer/storage design.

 

[TonyP]

Love you euro front end! 535 or 528?

Originally an automatic 535is with a factory LSD and a blown motor from Californiastan (ZERO rust). Now a euro-ish converted 5-speed with a rebuilt M30B34 that runs like a raped ape.

 

[Markuson]

Seeing if my electronic Forrest Gumpness can tap power for some rear hatch lighting like @Mowai did a few weeks ago...

Have to come in from the upper panel bc my drawers block removal of the lower...

When pulling this panel...I also noticed how much SPACE seems to be hiding here:

 

[Markuson]

I swear it feels like you're DESTROYING your truck when you do internal wiring...

But it's all back together now...no worse for the wear...and I'm AMAZED at how well $26 worth of lighting performs for visibility back there...

My tailgate, drawers and roll tops suddenly turn into a shadow-free, perfectly-lit work bench. Total of only 2 or 4 watts...which is less than half of ONE OEM interior light bulb (10 watts each until you swap to LEDs). Thanks, @Mogwai, for the link and info on this excellent mod!

**Finished photos to follow when night falls...**

 

[Sinister]

I swear it feels like you're DESTROYING your truck when you do internal wiring...

But it's all back together now...no worse for the wear...and I'm AMAZED at how well $26 worth of lighting performs for visibility back there...

My drawers and roll tops suddenly turn into a perfectly-let work bench. Total of only 2 or 4 watts...which is less than half of ONE OEM interior light bulb (10 watts each until you swap to LEDs). Thanks, @Mogwai, for the link and info on this excellent mod!

**Finished photos to follow when night falls...**

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Come to NY and do mine

 

[Yossarian]

Not what have I done this week, more like what am I going to do this week (hopefully).

Rotors dropped off at machine shop.
TRD brake pads F&R.
Bilstein 4600 shocks (sourced from arich more than 2 years ago).
Roof rack.

I also ordered the OME 80 series 10mm spring stackers. Once I figure out the movable spring perch locations on the Bilstein front shocks I may get the OEM spacer that goes above the shock assembly.

 

[Markuson]

Before and after on rear hatch lights mod:

Amazing difference...especially for working on stuff or digging in drawers.

With two of these:

13.5" Swivel Utility LED Light Bar with Rocker Switch - 150 Lumens | Swivel LED Light Bars | Dome, Puck, & Recessed LED Lights | LED Boat Lights and Marine LED Lights | Super Bright LEDs

 

[cruiseroutfit]

That turned out nice!

I was able to snake my power leads down the pillar without pulling so much apart but it likely didn't save much time if any.

 

[Markuson]

That turned out nice!

I was able to snake my power leads down the pillar without pulling so much apart but it likely didn't save much time if any.

Thanks, and ya--maybe there was a closer line somewhere to tap, but I already had an outlet installed on a side panel and didn't want to guess about other wires... I'm a total electrical noob... Really happy with it. Thanks again, @Mogwai , for specifics.

 

[hdj105]

That's still on a 200 series. If anyone else has a photo of a snorkel on an LX, I think that would be helpful. I see the "crease" of sorts in the LX fender that the 200 doesn't have.

Have a look at this thread .
Lexus LX570 snorkel/raised air intake

 

[kreiten]

Accidentally jumped it over a sand dune while running the tide..... No harm done, no damage anywhere, but could have been dicey seeing as I was doing about 80kmh (50mph?) running 20psi in the tyres at the time. If you look in the background, you can see where I came out of the sunlight into the shade and while my eyes were adjusting I didn't notice the other tyre tracks all veering around this bit of sand....
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that is F'in awesome man!

 

[kreiten]

Before and after on rear hatch lights mod:

Amazing difference...especially for working on stuff or digging in drawers.

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With two of these:

13.5" Swivel Utility LED Light Bar with Rocker Switch - 150 Lumens | Swivel LED Light Bars | Dome, Puck, & Recessed LED Lights | LED Boat Lights and Marine LED Lights | Super Bright LEDs

nice work, that is a huge difference!

 

[RoadRat]

Since my 200 is gone I had the day to finish this bastard's body work and get it on the road. Beyond fun to drive. Nothing I've driven has rev matched so well. Those wacky Germans knew how to make a car in the 80s

Love that car. We had your twin back in the early 90s. I think it was Delphin Gray

 

[sPaulp]

Come to NY and do mine

I am in line first lol

Before and after on rear hatch lights mod:

Amazing difference...especially for working on stuff or digging in drawers.

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With two of these:

13.5" Swivel Utility LED Light Bar with Rocker Switch - 150 Lumens | Swivel LED Light Bars | Dome, Puck, & Recessed LED Lights | LED Boat Lights and Marine LED Lights | Super Bright LEDs

Great work Mark as always. When I win the powerball, and inevitably I AM going to win, will you accept a handsome fee to become my full time 200 engineer? Of course, I will sit back in a chair with a cold beverage and marvel while you work on Gertrude.

 

[TonyP]

Love that car. We had your twin back in the early 90s. I think it was Delphin Gray

My 633CSi is Delphin gray, I prefer it over diamond schwartz which that car is, keeping it clean is nearly impossible.

 

[Markuson]

I am in line first lol



Great work Mark as always. When I win the powerball, and inevitably I AM going to win, will you accept a handsome fee to become my full time 200 engineer? Of course, I will sit back in a chair with a cold beverage and marvel while you work on Gertrude.

Oh if only I were worthy of that title!
I took forever to do what I'm sure is a snap for many on here...but it's fun to try stuff.

What I LOVE about this forum is--not only are people willing to share knowledge and ideas, but people are genuinely HAPPY for the success of others. It makes it extra fun when stuff works. And--If you get stuck? Someone here will know what to do.

PS. Gotta say... After taking panels apart, I was able to see some wiring that was previously done by @sleeoffroad . Man, you would not believe how CLEAN and TIGHT is the wiring work they do. It looks factory. Seriously, some great stuff. For example...when they installed my dual battery management? -You can't even see the extra wires under the hood. I mean like not AT ALL. Under the rear panels, I found everything tucked, zip-tied (with cleaned up zips), heat shrink, quality wires and efficient routing...with not even the possibility of rattling, etc. Super clean work.

 

[TeCKis300]

^That speaks volumes. I prefer to work on my own cars, especially for mods, because what's done "under the hood" is important to me for future serviceability and reliability. I ask for a copacetic job whether visible or not. Plus I'm anal like that. Nothing irks me more than finding work done by some by some hack, or even worse a professional hack.

Reminds me of the time I serviced my front bearings after it being done by Lexus 50k miles prior. It was obvious they didn't have the right tools when there were chisel marks on the large spindle nut - both ways. And of course, preload was way too loose.