Hey fellas! Been a long while, just saw the replies posted!
Nolan - I promise, the project is not "burned out" . . . just been a crazy few years. Greg is correct, I work for Toyota & just got done launching the new Highlander. In the process, I received a promotion & even more responsibilities...
1997 Lexus LS400
99,985 miles
$6,200 OBO
Very clean car. Lexus pre-owned & Lexus serviced. I purchased from my in-laws 3 years ago who drove it very rarely. All maintenance up to date (timing belt, water pump, hoses, belt, etc).
Interior is spotless - no wear / tear on leather seats.
Has...
1997 Honda CR250R - $1950
I have owned for 7 years & it is a great bike, unfortunately I don't get to ride it as much as I'd like.
Bike has FMF Gnarly pipe & muffler, Pro Taper bars, MSR Easy Pull clutch lever, SDG gripper seat, and has been well maintained.
The following were replaced this...
The show was awesome - it was my first time to the NY show. They gave a couple of us engineering & manufacturing guys a chance to go. It was a great experience; really cool to see the project I've been working hard on (and travelling like crazy) for the last 3 years get unveiled.
I was there...
Hey guys - thought I'd post an update to let everyone know I'm not dead. Been a busy start to the year, I've been back to Japan again & just spent a week in NYC at the Auto Show unveiling my project (no, not the 60) - the 2014 Highlander.
Anyhow, got a bit more work done on the 1UZ. Top end is...
Hey guys, I've been making progress behind the scenes - but haven't been good about posting updates. Here are some updates:
I got the drivetrain out of the LS400; seems like I've been here before . . .
After hauling the car for scrap, the drivetrain has cost me $75 (and I haven't even begun...
BUYER BEWARE!
I've spent the last three weeks emailing with Colin for the shifter & console.
We originally agreed to a sale price of $50, then life happened & it took him 3 weeks to get them pulled. Got an email from him this morning stating everything was ready & shipping was $35. However...
I too found it hard to believe some of the parts are still available. I get all of my parts through my local dealer - being a Toyota employee, I get a fair discount.
Time for an update - been making some progress in the background. . .
First, apparently $800 worth of parts will fit into these two little bags; amazing how "old & worn out" some stuff looks after a new paint job:
Grips, grab handles, emblems, D-Pillar grilles, license lamp/garnish, dome...