After many searches, finally pulled the trigger on Method 705 on my 1999 LX.
Unlike my 01 LC, I wanted to retain original suspension set up (AHC) and try to keep as stock as possible. So, was looking for little improvement /larger size tire. Came upon 705s on Craigslist and newish 285/65/18...
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Appreciate you on your 3D file!
I got some 705s and looked up method website and it was same spec as 703.
So, had family friend print me couple out and it worked out perfectly. He used black plastic. Not exactly sure which version/type but says it hold better at higher temp. No...
As always, you all saved me some grief, time and dough. My 99 LX's horn stopped working. I had an extra horn relay laying around, so I switched it and it worked and stopped again. So, after reading this thread, I tried the panic button and the horn went off. So, I figured/hoped it was just a...
Saw this one. Been around Austin/San Antonio area since new. Low mileage (25K), no accidents and few aftermarket parts.
Year: 2017
VIN: JTMCY7AJ5H4059605
Price: $78,749
Color: Silver/Black
Got some small weeping/splattering going one. Didn’t feel like doing a reboot now. Done it before and it’s definitely an afternoon thing. Also done the McMaster version too before. Figured I would try to Napa way.
Ordered the clamps from Napa. It was less than $3 per clamp. Worked out great...
Here's some specs for shipping...
Weight (two coils): 26lbs (12.6lb per each)
Length: 20 inch (actual is about 18.5")
Width (two coils side by side): 15" (actual is 7" per each)
Height: 8" (actual is 7")
adding some air in box for padding, etc.
Anyway, for anyone that wants to price out on...
Got a slightly used set of OME 865 for 100’s. Was planning on installing on my LX70 but keeping my AHC set up.
Price: $125
Willing to ship if buyer pays from zip 78205.
Got a brand new set (never taken out of bag) of SPC UCA for LC/LX 100s. Never installed. Keeping my AHC system so no need for it now. Had another set installed on my LC and worked out great.
Price: $725
Willing to ship if buyer pays from zip 78205
There was nothing wrong with my OE sub....so, the new Kickers works well and sounds well but I would say it's hard to notice any major/significant difference. Maybe little improvement.
Factory amp works well but not sure how it impacts it overall.
I think if you have undamaged OE subs, I...
Following up. Got my replacement Kickers. Got it installed. All good to go.
Here’s how I wired it.
Here’s how it sits in the plastic sub OE box.
Had to do little trimming of black plastic inside the speaker cover as the Kicker speaker sticks out a little more than stock:
In the process of installing a new sub in my 99 LX470. It's a standard Nakamichi system. I replaced the system with Sony AX5500 unit and Infinity Speakers (front and passenger doors). Didn't replace the stock OE Amp. So, I guess, only thing stock are the speaker wires and amp. In terms of...
Also, I had the air box out and used one of its bolt to hang couple large zip ties to hold the alternator and steering pump pulley. Didn’t want to strain any hoses or wires. I’m sure it was fine without it but why not and also kept it little away from all the mess.
Just completed TB job on a 99 LX. Did the 50 degree more (pulley bolt) after dead center.
To help with keeping things lined up in case top camshaft pulleys jumped, I just ended up marking the new rested spots (50 degree past dead center) with black marker. When I took off the old timing belt...
Starting to get parts ready for upcoming timing belt work. Never done it myself but after paying for 2, figured I would give it a try. Influenced by all of you, :) I ordered from Rockauto (ordered stuff from them before and they've been good). All other parts from Partsouq and waiting. Amazon...
For another reference point, my 99LX has 208K miles now.
I replaced my front pads with new OE about 8K miles ago (6 months ago) as previous pads was wearing down. Didn’t replaced the rotor as it seemed fine.
After installing new front OE pads, after couple weeks, I started to hear periodic...
Luckily no issues on the Sony head unit. This extension cord didn't have any pre-bends and Sony unit has about 3-4 inches of USB cables coming out (port) so it was easy/flexible to connect the PAC USB extension and electric tape it together and route it behind all the other stuff and didn't jam...
Thanks to PabloCruise and others on this. I replaced Nakamichi with Sony Ax-5600 this February.
It comes with 2 USB outlets. The primary outlet is used for connecting the phone for CarPlay. I originally purchased an whatever brand USB extension from Amazon and CarPlay would only work every so...
When I had my 2001 LC (it didn’t have AHC), I made my own battery tray with aluminum sheet (.125). I don’t know how to weld so I wanted something easier to use and I found aluminum to be easy to bend, cut and drill holes with basic garage tools. It was cheaper than Slee but it wasn’t the main...
@IndroCruise, great reminder on the pencil test. I know these globes are expensive but since there’s real no good way to test these and even if they are good, it’s matter of time when it will go, so I went with new ones to get some peace of mind (IMPEX made it worthwhile vs paying dealer...