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Awesome. Thanks for the tip. Even though I have the hex bolts on my ‘13, I made sure to pick up a California vehicle so they are in near perfect condition (and recently treated with antiseize and LPS). So that’s one trouble spot averted.

Did you use a specific write-up for the coil spacers? I’m about to do the same job.

Over the past couple weeks I've detailed and UV protected the exterior and interior. Thoroughly cleaned the engine, engine bay, underside and frame (with simple green aircraft cleaner - not as strong as regular simple green, but safe to spray on all metals including aluminum without corroding)...

Nice evening at the pass.

Thank you for the reply and the links! 2013 LC

Wondering if anyone has replaced the headrest guides and if you could provide any input on how to do it? Both of my second row headrests’ guides were broken under previous ownership and I’d like to replace them. Could anyone advise on part numbers as well? I’ll need all four. I think this at...

First wash and detail of my new 200. No adventure pics yet!

Thanks viper, I ended up tracing all of the wires (and learning how to disassemble the lower dash) to disconnect them. Luckily, the installer used cheap T clip splices, so I left the crimp on the wire and just unplugged everything. I made sure each wire was still fine with no breakage, and...

Well, that mystery was short lived. I searched online for something like “weird button under dash” instead of LC/Toyota specific searches and found out it’s a KARR aftermarket alarm system. Seems quite a few dealers use them then try to sell new car buyers a “secondary alarm”... stupid. I hate...

Hi all, Recently purchased a nice 2013 LC200 and it’s fantastic. But there is a small part/wired remote under the driver side dash with a light and a single button. I traced it back to a black box mounted up under the dash. The box has a small Phillips head pot with a (min) and a (max). Looked...

Recently (last week) picked up a 2013 LC200, good condition w/ service history, owned in California and Texas, and w/ ~140k miles for ~$31k. Grey on black leather. Love it so far. (The olive 40 isn't mine, just a nice coincidence on the drive home) I've owned/own other makes/models that have a...

Hey guys, looking for well-maintained, rust-free 08-11 LC200. Under 200k miles is preferred, any color is okay, 2011 is preferred, and $30k or under is preferred. Very flexible as long as maintenance records are good. Putting this out there in case anyone is looking to upgrade soon, as I've...

Wondering what you all have noticed as far as inventory in the south and west recently. So many vehicles I am coming across are northeast, mideast - and certainly examples I am trying to stay away from.