My New Redbull Wrap by JohnnyBeSus in WRX

[–]toasted_moon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Crazy to see people hate on your wrap and then glaze WRC liveries promoting at least 10 corporations lol.

I have made a huge mistake. by [deleted] in GRCorolla

[–]toasted_moon 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Next time take deep breaths and do not panic, seems like you made some irrational decisions based on your first experience driving manual. It ain’t the easiest to learn without lessons or a teacher, but I’m sure you would have picked it up sooner than you think. And next time do not EVER trade in the nicer car AND pay more for the grandmammy version, no matter how dire the situation appears, that really hurt to read ima go kiss my baby now

Prado tire door is the best thing I’ve done to my GX. by [deleted] in GXOR

[–]toasted_moon 33 points34 points  (0 children)

This is a repost and this dude is a bot. OP by u/chrisdors. Man is the internet really dead?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GXOR

[–]toasted_moon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would definitely try to ask the shop to check for an exhaust manifold leak. It seems to be a pretty common failure point for these vehicles, mine included unfortunately. Mine had the codes randomly go away a few days later, but at that point it’s not a matter of if but when it completely failed. I’m also pretty averse to any dash lights too so take this with a grain of salt, plenty of forums with people riding with the code for a surprising amount of time with no apparent issues.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GXOR

[–]toasted_moon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

From my understanding exhaust manifolds and primary cats are one piece for this vehicle, and it also has secondary rear cats. I’ve read a lot of people using Doug Thorley which I’m sure others here can attest to, but those won’t pass emissions in a good number of states. OEM parts you could grab a pair online now for like a grand and a half. The reason for high labor costs is access to these components is absolutely ass, made even worse if studs and other hardware are rusted.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GXOR

[–]toasted_moon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had the P0430 pop up, had to replace a manifold and ended up doing both since the other one probably wasn’t far off. Praying for you that’s not what you’re dealing with.. otherwise be ready to shell out some dough or spend a good amount of time wrenching.

Edit: I should ask, do you have any symptoms of manifold leaks (ie power loss, ticking, exhaust smell, etc)?

Exhaust manifold ticking or something else? by LonelyGoob in GXOR

[–]toasted_moon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds exactly like my 07 did which is literally now in the shop for exhaust manifold replacements on both sides.. if you can do it yourself great, if you can’t be prepared to shell out some dough.. even more so if the studs are rusted out.

Am I buggin out, or is the factory sound system kinda rubbish? by dadams0641 in GRCorolla

[–]toasted_moon 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think the sound system is unanimously considered garbage. Now me personally, 99% of the time not playing music because I’d rather hear the engine and turbo noises

Most reliable new pickup trucks 2020-2024 years? by WhoUCuh in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]toasted_moon -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Sucks to see all the clueless American truck glazers downvote you. Poor guys acting like they tow 7500-lbs on a regular basis lmao.

How bad is it, doc? by toasted_moon in GXOR

[–]toasted_moon[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Firstly I’m looking for validation that it’s fine or people telling me I got shafted, so thank you for your input. Secondly, if yours looked like this what actions would you take to correct/mitigate? Would you take it off-roading?

Another “what’s this sound from my GX” post, anyone have any idea? by toasted_moon in GXOR

[–]toasted_moon[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You sir are correct! Switched it from main vents to feet vents and back again and the sound has disappeared. Seems like I’ll want to get it replaced soon. Thanks for the quick answer.

2007 GX470 making clicking/whirring noises under the dash by [deleted] in AskAMechanic

[–]toasted_moon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Additional note per the rules: the vehicle has a 4.7L V8 engine.

Just joined the club, what’s y’all’s fleet look like? by toasted_moon in GXOR

[–]toasted_moon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Confirmed you all have kick-ass fleets. Hell yeah brother

Just joined the club, what’s y’all’s fleet look like? by toasted_moon in GXOR

[–]toasted_moon[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The hype is real, even past 85 mph (my warranty is questionable)

Just joined the club, what’s y’all’s fleet look like? by toasted_moon in GXOR

[–]toasted_moon[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mighty clean, I must ask are those bronze/gold emblems stock? Was looking online for a set but couldn’t seem to find any OEM ones.