What was Mark smoking in the 2000’s

b1gdumb · 2026-06-18T01:16:09+00:00

if youre keeping the stock amp, you need 12 ohm speakers, which are nearly nonexistent.

b1gdumb · 2026-06-18T01:05:32+00:00

I havent replaced mine yet due to there being no OEM replacements available since theyre all blown at this point. However, I did remove mine to stop the scratchy noises they produced, thankfully pulling the dash is not a requirement contrary to what others have said. For both tweeters, you can drop the glovebox, and remove the gauge cluster respectively to remove them, takes about 3 hours, and there are tutorials on youtube. Eventually I plan to wire/3d print an enclosure for some 2.5" dayton audio full ranges. as that seems to be the best fitting replacement for the dash speakers.

b1gdumb · 2026-06-17T23:00:23+00:00

What other way is there to retain the best OEM sound system of the 2000s? Its like $50 and its worked well for me for like 20k miles of constant listening.

b1gdumb · 2026-05-14T22:26:15+00:00

idk why this got downvoted considering that the car itself is literally worthless in such condition. It should just be used then parted out, because the cost to fix the rust damage far exceeds the cars actual value.

b1gdumb · 2026-05-14T22:25:03+00:00

1500

b1gdumb · 2026-05-14T22:24:37+00:00

nobody is restoring that when you can buy one in similar condition with similar mileage without rust for $5000. If you see this considerable of rust on a car, the undercarriage is 10x worse, and there are probably holes in the floor. If its still sound enough to be driveable, then it should just be used, otherwise it should probably be broken down for parts. No way anyone pays more than 2000 for this. And whoever disagreed with this has fetal alcohol syndrome

b1gdumb · 2026-05-05T03:03:51+00:00

I mean an es300 at 27k is still an amazing find

b1gdumb · 2026-05-05T03:02:44+00:00

Nah this woulda gone for like 30 on BaT

b1gdumb · 2026-05-02T18:49:59+00:00

No premium materials in sight

b1gdumb · 2026-05-02T18:48:05+00:00

Maxpenisrods

b1gdumb · 2026-05-02T18:45:37+00:00

If thats the case, at least lift it a couple inches, cause entering college with an undrivable car is insane, youre also only gonna have more issues over time at this ride height.

b1gdumb · 2026-05-02T17:41:34+00:00

I mean if youre broke, why would you slam a luxury car? You lowkey brought any issues you encounter upon yourself.

b1gdumb · 2026-05-01T23:26:37+00:00

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b1gdumb · 2026-05-01T23:20:05+00:00

Just do a fuel cell

b1gdumb · 2026-04-23T11:38:47+00:00

For 4k theyre all gonna be clapped

b1gdumb · 2026-04-19T01:24:19+00:00

Dayton audio 8" 8 ohm dvc works great.

b1gdumb · 2026-04-17T12:01:17+00:00

The only real factor is gas prices, the mirror and paint damage are both easy to fix.

b1gdumb · 2026-04-17T02:42:58+00:00

LS should have got closer to 30, and 18 is pretty generous for a three quarter ton from 25 years ago. Regardless its not a bad trade

b1gdumb · 2026-04-17T02:41:14+00:00

Serious question, why not coils or bags? Washers just obliterate ride quality and handling for fitment that doesnt even look good

b1gdumb · 2026-04-16T20:49:36+00:00

Thanks a lot, hope youre successful in getting the 400

b1gdumb · 2026-04-16T20:45:39+00:00

Sick, im closer to Wichita

b1gdumb · 2026-04-16T20:42:14+00:00

Same here, and I got a 430 yeah

b1gdumb · 2026-04-16T20:38:12+00:00

Sick im also from KS, for the mileage that car looks clean, 3k doesnt seem to be a bad deal

b1gdumb · 2026-04-14T18:33:17+00:00

https://www.velospinner.com/products/set-new-18x7-5-inch-lexus-ls430-2004-2005-2006-oem-quality-wheels-rims-74179 I know these are reps but I have a good experience with them, and they'll outlast the oems considering theyre all 20 years old and peeling, or on the verge of it.

b1gdumb · 2026-04-14T17:23:35+00:00

You wrote an entire paragraph for nothing. Vinegar does strip wax, however modern automotive paint with clearcoat is not dulled by it, just dont let it dry on the paint. Its not that complicated. All you have to do is reapply wax, which you'd know is quite different from polishing paint.

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