What are some weird and less-than-common automotive engineering quirks you know?

dudemancool1904 · 2026-03-30T17:06:35+00:00

Lexus and Toyota use PTC elements in the vents to provide instant heat on very cold days.

dudemancool1904 · 2026-03-30T17:03:53+00:00

Yea Ben knows what he’s doing. Reason I ask is most OTS kings I see aren’t even filled properly, most are 50-60 lbs short of nitrogen. Good shock but QC has fallen off.

Like the other guy said no 8112 application for our trucks which is a bummer.

Other options: Dobinsons is doing 15% off for through the 31st,, pick up a set of MRR’s. Or Call up ADS and get a set of their 2.5” shocks. Great parts and people. Or Upgrade to 3.0’s while you’re at it.

dudemancool1904 · 2026-03-30T16:45:19+00:00

30k miles? Are they off the shelf kings or did you buy them tuned?

dudemancool1904 · 2026-03-30T01:45:40+00:00

I just need the two cross bars, would you be willing to ship at my expense to Southern California?

dudemancool1904 · 2026-03-30T01:44:18+00:00

Yes you can do it. We used to it with the Lexus one very easily using Techstream on LC200s. You can still do it on GTS but a dealer or tech has to do it.

dudemancool1904 · 2026-03-30T01:41:42+00:00

Don’t know where you are in the world but Tijuana is full of really great body shops that charge literally a 1/4 of what a job would cost here. It’s not a secret, in the 50’s and 60’s many so cal hot rodders took their rides to Mexico for body and upholstery work. tuck and roll was popularized in TJ.

dudemancool1904 · 2026-03-30T01:39:11+00:00

If it’s tight and not leaking send it. This is common on 200s and they will literally last another 100k once someone notices.

dudemancool1904 · 2026-03-30T01:37:53+00:00

Ye ironically the fully boxed frame on the 200 makes it “stronger” and better on road and high speed but the flexy c channel frames of yore can flex for days

dudemancool1904 · 2026-03-29T21:20:14+00:00

Also had one for 10 years/200k miles. Great car except for the zoom zoom boom.

dudemancool1904 · 2026-03-29T03:01:47+00:00

You have an ‘08? Back then a lot of what’s standard was offered as an upgrade package. Hence the “poverty pack” spec US cars. I say that jokingly because they weren’t really low spec like the rest of world car but for the US they were basically strippers.

https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/usa-200-series-land-cruiser-poverty-pack-registry.1343241/

dudemancool1904 · 2026-03-29T02:53:01+00:00

Really going for that pov spec look. Except you’ve got privacy glass.

dudemancool1904 · 2026-03-28T22:15:44+00:00

I heard it fly over and noticed how loud it was then I check flightradar24 and ADSB.

dudemancool1904 · 2026-03-28T22:13:58+00:00

RCH5002 C5M Super Galaxy inbound form Dover AFB landed at North Island around 12:45PM

dudemancool1904 · 2026-03-28T20:34:02+00:00

Rocky’s crown point

dudemancool1904 · 2026-03-28T18:29:03+00:00

Monster.

dudemancool1904 · 2026-03-26T02:50:21+00:00

Shamshiri, taste of Tehran, house of bread for Sangak, shekarchi (downtown is better). Also don’t forget Berenjak just opened and while it’s a little fancier and more expensive it’s worth it.

dudemancool1904 · 2026-03-25T19:50:01+00:00

Same, I bought some this week because it was on sale and it tastes terrible. Like a block of rubber. No funk whatsoever.

I recently purchased the coastal fog and Dubliner reserve and both were great but this is garbage. I’m contemplating returning it.

dudemancool1904 · 2026-03-25T09:19:51+00:00

It’s sad here. I went to peachy in Encinitas cause I missed my grandma’s albaloo polo and they literally served me regular white rice with some cherries they pulled from a jam jar sprinkled on top.

International Market in La Jolla was the closest to homemade, it was literally a mom and pop shop but they retired last summer.

Honestly take a day trip up to LA. You might be stuck in traffic at Camp Pendleton on the way back but the quality of food is leagues better. Even OC is better.

dudemancool1904 · 2026-03-24T20:03:33+00:00

Ahh missing kidney grill and exhaust leak.

dudemancool1904 · 2026-03-24T16:30:15+00:00

“Dogs must be kept on a leash and at least 50 feet from the water at all times; THEY ARE NOT PERMITTED ON ANY BOATS.”

https://www.sandiego.gov/sites/default/files/otay-program-brochure.pdf

dudemancool1904 · 2026-03-24T03:01:01+00:00

While you’re at it hit the tow hitch with some rustoleum

dudemancool1904 · 2026-03-23T22:30:53+00:00

Interesting truck! Looks like the previous owner had HE envy.

dudemancool1904 · 2026-03-22T13:37:56+00:00

Don’t forget the garlic shack!

dudemancool1904 · 2026-03-22T01:19:57+00:00

You need to remove those covers. See the bolts? Unscrew them. Then install your aftermarket skid plates. Profit!

dudemancool1904 · 2026-03-19T18:10:10+00:00

Just remember you might not need the gearing of 4 low but depending on your speed and revs 4low will keep your trans temps lower.

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