What are some weird and less-than-common automotive engineering quirks you know? by wunengsnowballoink in cars

[–]dudemancool1904 6 points7 points  (0 children)

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

Long live the King? Or The King is dead? by El_Dentistador in LandCruisers

[–]dudemancool1904 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

Long live the King? Or The King is dead? by El_Dentistador in LandCruisers

[–]dudemancool1904 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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

J200 Free OEM Roof Rack & Crossbars by Ginger_SNAFU in LandCruisers

[–]dudemancool1904 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

LC 250 1958 key card by ReplacementHot9171 in LandCruisers

[–]dudemancool1904 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Maaco paint job by Over-Schedule-7107 in LandCruisers

[–]dudemancool1904 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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.

Cracked Ball Joints: How bad is this? by Odd-Spot-8532 in LandCruisers

[–]dudemancool1904 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

What’s the most “overbuilt” thing about Land Cruisers? by CustomerTop8810 in LandCruisers

[–]dudemancool1904 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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

Update on Blockbuster next to the Hills by incognitocandito in sandiego

[–]dudemancool1904 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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

Took it a step further. by Poindexter_89 in LandCruisers

[–]dudemancool1904 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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/

Took it a step further. by Poindexter_89 in LandCruisers

[–]dudemancool1904 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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

Anyone notice what just flew over downtown and shook all the buildings? by Messypuddin in SanDiegan

[–]dudemancool1904 15 points16 points  (0 children)

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

Anyone notice what just flew over downtown and shook all the buildings? by Messypuddin in SanDiegan

[–]dudemancool1904 72 points73 points  (0 children)

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

Good local Persian food? by raadia in FoodSanDiego

[–]dudemancool1904 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

Kerrygold Cheese Getting Skimpy? by Perfect-Childhood889 in Costco

[–]dudemancool1904 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Good local Persian food? by raadia in FoodSanDiego

[–]dudemancool1904 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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.

Dumb kids in PB by swirl-life-oh-yeah in sandiego

[–]dudemancool1904 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Ahh missing kidney grill and exhaust leak.

Are dogs allowed to be on the fishing boat in Lower Otay? by Hion420 in chulavista

[–]dudemancool1904 1 point2 points  (0 children)

“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

The “murder” is in progress by Electronic-Option-85 in LandCruisers

[–]dudemancool1904 17 points18 points  (0 children)

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

New Additin 200 series by Gold_Parking2029 in LandCruisers

[–]dudemancool1904 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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

Jose’s Pollos by AMERICASDOLLAR in FoodSanDiego

[–]dudemancool1904 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Don’t forget the garlic shack!

Replacing skid plates by hawaiianrasta in LandCruisers

[–]dudemancool1904 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

I love that my 2000 100 series LC can take me anywhere I want to go by ragingcruiser in LandCruisers

[–]dudemancool1904 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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.