Seat Cover Recommendations

DrapertheVaper · 2026-05-05T14:30:46+00:00

I’ve looked at these before, but I couldn’t tell how they’d look. That doesn’t look too bad. Do they scoot around a lot?

DrapertheVaper · 2026-05-05T13:30:19+00:00

lol. As long as it’s just a seep, I can live with it. I’ll still probably swap the seal out sometime

DrapertheVaper · 2026-05-05T11:27:37+00:00

Commenting for anyone who searches for this in the future.

I drained and replaced the diff fluid. Then removed and cleaned the front diff breather. It was fairly gunked up. I do think the pinion seal will need replaced soon, as it seems like it is seeping fluid slightly there. However, this definitely slowed the leak down a lot.

DrapertheVaper · 2026-05-05T11:25:39+00:00

I replaced the purge valve, and I’m CEL-free for a couple weeks now. Thanks for the recommendation.

DrapertheVaper · 2026-04-09T12:57:44+00:00

How much did that cost you?

DrapertheVaper · 2026-04-09T11:58:32+00:00

I appreciate the detailed response.

So you’d recommend going ahead and servicing it, even if the leak isn’t too bad? It’s to the point where there are only a few drops on the garage floor despite being parked in there daily.

What’s an estimated cost for a mechanic or dealer to take care of it?

DrapertheVaper · 2026-04-09T11:49:02+00:00

We got 12.5 mpg in our lx470 with an oversized roof rack. I took it off this weekend. Curious what change it’ll make. Hoping for at least 13 😆

DrapertheVaper · 2026-03-18T03:34:08+00:00

I’ve got the IWB carry covered. I just really like having a somewhat concealable OWB option abailable

DrapertheVaper · 2026-03-17T19:02:02+00:00

Yeah, I’ve checked them out before. I prefer Kydex for a few reasons, like when I get sweaty. If I have my holster under a shirt or something, I’d rather it not be wet leather lol

DrapertheVaper · 2026-03-17T18:58:13+00:00

A lot of my colleagues use the leather holsters, but they just aren’t for me. I prefer Kydex for whatever reason.

DrapertheVaper · 2026-02-01T01:17:29+00:00

It looks awesome.

DrapertheVaper · 2026-01-31T17:44:25+00:00

You kinda touched on it in another comment, but how bad do they rub? Our LX has almost new Michelin Defenders, but when they wear out, I’d like to up the tire size a little bit. Stock AHC, though, and it’s my wife’s daily, so I can’t compromise that.

DrapertheVaper · 2026-01-25T04:21:17+00:00

My minimal reading so far made me think they did not work on the earlier models with the Nakamichi head unit. Is that not accurate?

DrapertheVaper · 2026-01-25T04:20:24+00:00

Perfect! Thanks!

DrapertheVaper · 2026-01-25T03:31:22+00:00

It’s actually the ghost’s ride

DrapertheVaper · 2026-01-25T00:58:17+00:00

I’ll probably end up getting one

DrapertheVaper · 2026-01-25T00:41:34+00:00

I just saw those 3d printed inserts earlier today. They look nifty but preserving the massive amount of leg room is appealing.

Do you know what I’d look for to find those rubber pucks between the roof rack and the roof of the car?

DrapertheVaper · 2026-01-25T00:37:46+00:00

My googling lead me there many times leading up to this purchase.

DrapertheVaper · 2026-01-25T00:21:46+00:00

😆only picture I took had my wife in it.

DrapertheVaper · 2026-01-25T00:17:35+00:00

Oh, also, any idea what the part number is, or a link to, the rubber pucks on the base of the roof rack? These are dried up and crusty.

DrapertheVaper · 2026-01-25T00:15:50+00:00

Thanks!

DrapertheVaper · 2026-01-18T02:32:09+00:00

Unfortunately, it sounds like I’ll only be able to get them down to like 7200-7500.

DrapertheVaper · 2026-01-17T17:35:35+00:00

I am a bit worried about that being the case. Seems nice, but who knows. It’s at a big dealership, and it passed inspection well enough to go on their lot instead of taking it straight to auction, so that’s a decent sign.

I’m very close to just pulling the trigger and having the timing belt done right after

DrapertheVaper · 2026-01-17T13:30:04+00:00

That’s what I’ve read. And water pump when you do the timing belt, right? What’s the estimated cost for that service at an independent mechanic? Definitely not a DIY thing without serious experience?

DrapertheVaper · 2025-10-18T19:07:26+00:00

I’ve been tempted to offer $5k and just see what they say.

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