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Parting out a 1993 Lexus SC400 120046

Tom's Foreign Auto Parts //www.tomsforeign.com 1-800-973-5506 Lots of parts available on this car still. We part out thousands of late model foreign cars ...

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Matthew55904 commented on 22 Feb 2012

dont seem like anythings wrong with it

Viewer Automotive Questions ~ Podcast Episode 119

I am a master certified VW Tech, and I take your automotive questions on Why I became a VW tech ~ When to replace a TDI timing belt ~ Buying a used VW ...

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tjsean0308 commented on 20 Jan 2016

I just went through the intake issue on my moms 09 Jetta with the CBEA.. Dealer flat out told me they wouldn't work on the car with the deiselgeek flapper bracket and recommended against it. What could possibly be the negatives of adding a mechanical stop to that motor? This dealership would not let me talk to the tech I had to ask all my questions through the service writer.Very frustrating as a mechanic myself to just get the "This is the code now we replace that part" speech. Unfortunately they are still the better of the VW dealers in the state.

tjsean0308 commented on 20 Jan 2016

+HumbleMechanic Thanks for the reply! I don't remember the exact conversation, but the jist of it was they would not accept liability for the aftermarket device. The car was giving an intermittent P2015, and I suggested I install the dieselgeek bracket instead of the $800 intake and got the above run around. The persistent issue is the exhaust smell in the car on the highway which predated the MIL. I just want to find an honest wrench I can send my mom to on the other coast, so frustrating the state of the industry.

HumbleMechanic commented on 20 Jan 2016

+tjsean0308 That does suck. Why would they not work on the car? Some dealers man...

FRANCISCO DELGADO commented on 28 Dec 2015

Hey Charles i have a 2007 jetta and i have noticed a drastic amount of road/engine noise, its horrible at freeway speeds and city driving is starting to get a little annoying lol. *** ANY HELP WOULD BE REALLY APPRECIATED

FRANCISCO DELGADO commented on 28 Dec 2015

+HumbleMechanic Ok yea I was thinking of that, also a while back I took the car for a diagnosis at the dealer and it was recommended I replace the cv boots do you think bad cv boots could be a part of the problem? Thank you

HumbleMechanic commented on 28 Dec 2015

Start simple. Be sure you don't have a tire issue. I'd have them rotated and balanced to start.

ryansauto93 commented on 22 Dec 2015

I like that jacket! Great show Charles.

HumbleMechanic commented on 22 Dec 2015

+ryansauto93 Thanks dude!

Steven Kitchin commented on 21 Dec 2015

Thanks for the answer Charles!

HumbleMechanic commented on 21 Dec 2015

You are very welcome!!

Michael Shone commented on 21 Dec 2015

In regards to Bruce's question, I think a factor in Bruce's question would definitely be his climate. Personally, I feel like that would be a hard climate on a belt and car. I'm in central Ontario and the winters are cold enough here, but being in Alberta can be just that little bit colder. Not uncommon to hover around -20c.-30c.When temps get that cold, and you drive a diesel, a LOT of people tend to do a lot of idling. Obviously more common in trucks but still. And That makes me wonder, how much time has this car spent idling? Some cold days in Ontario, without even noticing, my Beetle TDI will spend upwards of an hour per day idling. So maybe this could be a basis for slightly early replacement. Or perhaps it is a bit early. I'm not tech, just an average guy who loves VW's. Just some food for thought for Charles and Bruce.

Michael Shone commented on 21 Dec 2015

+Brandon Friesen I agree.. It doesn't make very much heat. But including myself, many people do it. Mine is in shorter intervals, but it adds up over the course of my day. Long periods don't really do me or anybody any good.

Brandon Friesen commented on 21 Dec 2015

+Michael Shone I live in Calgary and yes our winters can be very bad, but Manitoba is the worst in Canada for cold winters. I never idle my TDI unless I'm waiting for something/someone and it will take less than 2 minutes. Even if it's -30 outside, my 2.0L CR 2013 Jetta TDI fires up, I wait for the idle to smooth out and I take off and drive easily until my temperature gauge starts moving up. Idling will not increase temp in a TDI. I experimented once with a junker 2006 Jetta TDI. The front of the car was untouched, but it had been rear ended badly. I had it idling for 3 hours in weather above +20c. I came back to it and the temp gauge had not moved from the 50c bottom mark.

Rod B commented on 21 Dec 2015

hi i purchase a used 2007 volkswagen passat wolfsburg edition is there away to find out what extended warranty items were maintenance

Rod B commented on 21 Dec 2015

Ok thanks

Brandon Friesen commented on 21 Dec 2015

+Rod B call the dealer and give them your VIN and they'll check for recalls, updates and can give you the service history as well as extended warranty items.

Cut Springs - Lexus SC400 - Drift Build Part 4

Chopping the springs on the Lex. If you are going to cut springs, this is probably the best way to do it. First, wrap the spring with a wet rag so it does not get heat ...

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ImDxrkstar commented on 03 Jan 2016

Yo man I love this channel! Just keep uploading and work to put out a video maybe every 3 days and you'll have a massive fan base soon! Just advertise your channel on haggard garage and I'm sure people will love your videos. Lmaooo sound like the biggest fan boy but yeh

RuinedSpec commented on 04 Jan 2016

+ImDxrkstar Thanks Bro! Appreciate the positive feedback!

Chris Evans commented on 02 Jan 2016

That car in the garage has to be like a 70's celica

Clever and Original Username. commented on 11 Mar 2016

+RuinedSpec So much better than the RX3. Mush rarer here in the states too.

RuinedSpec commented on 07 Jan 2016

+Kevin Kwon Haha so close!

Kevin Kwon commented on 04 Jan 2016

+RuinedSpec Oh shit I thought it was a rx3 at first lol

RuinedSpec commented on 03 Jan 2016

I can see why you think it's a celica. it's actually a mazda rx4. 13b rotary

GladskiGames commented on 02 Jan 2016

love watching this project come together. I really want to buy an sc400. not to drift though. probably lower it and get some decent rims. how much did you guys save by not purchasing lowering springs?

RuinedSpec commented on 03 Jan 2016

+GladskiGames I'll be installing a racing seat soon :)

GladskiGames commented on 02 Jan 2016

+RuinedSpec cool. thanks for the info. what comes next? racing seats, new brakes, new diff maybe?

RuinedSpec commented on 02 Jan 2016

+GladskiGames I genuinely appreciate the kind words. It's people like you that motivate me on this project. The 400 is an amazing platform for you to daily. It is a grand tourer. Lowering springs, and wheels would make it the perfect car to drive across the country. We saved anywhere from $250 to $3k (price for top shelf coilovers) by cutting springs.I honestly would not recommend cutting the springs. Engineers worked so hard on every last detail. However, the mission of this channel is to undo what they have done and I assume the risks. If you decide to cut the springs. be careful not to cut too much. wrap a wet towel around the spring near where you cut so you dont heat treat the spring. also, shave the part that makes contact with the top hat. finally find a way to secure the spring to the lower spring perch. Happy modding!

MkV GTI | VMR Wheels V701 | Feature Video | IgnitionTube

Sam and Eli are back at it again with another feature video... We hope to do many more of these in the future! Want a set of VMR wheels for your car?

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Nihal Farooq commented on 25 Mar 2016

are vmr a rep company? and you should paint them black!

Nihal Farooq commented on 25 Mar 2016

+WastegateWarriors oh cool

WastegateWarriors commented on 25 Mar 2016

+Nihal Farooq No VMR is not a rep company. Very high end in fact.-Alex

Turbo Gti commented on 25 Mar 2016

Fix your door

usagentcyclone commented on 25 Mar 2016

+IgnitionTube ok use a grinder to fix your door. the more you know

Turbo Gti commented on 25 Mar 2016

+IgnitionTube lol

IgnitionTube commented on 25 Mar 2016

Thank you for this amazingly constructive and insightful comment. I have learned a lot and will put this knowledge to use in the future.

Brandt Roy commented on 25 Mar 2016

Looking awesome!

IgnitionTube commented on 25 Mar 2016

Thanks man!

Unknown Unknown commented on 25 Mar 2016

When I heard the music, at first I thought I was watching Vehicle Virgins. But anyway, car looks sick bro!

IgnitionTube commented on 25 Mar 2016

.... Didn't know vehicle virgins wrote a song that's been featured on a bunch of videos. Thanks for watching!

Marko Polo commented on 25 Mar 2016

Those wheels look great and has perfect gap with the wheel arches!

Marko Polo commented on 25 Mar 2016

+Turbo Gti As in the tyres don't rub on the wheel arches. Gap around the wheel to the wheel arches.

Turbo Gti commented on 25 Mar 2016

What gap? Lmao

IgnitionTube commented on 25 Mar 2016

They're awesome!

VDUBGUY commented on 25 Mar 2016

u dont rub at all even with people in the car?

IgnitionTube commented on 25 Mar 2016

Dunno where you heard that story but my fenders will tell you a different one

MK7 GTI Dyno - APR Stage 2

Dyno vid of APR stage 2 on my 2015 VW GTI Im a regular guy , i dont work for a shop or a tuning company .This is my car in the Texas heat at 76% humidity .

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Bee Rice commented on 24 Mar 2016

my stage 1 (tune only) 2009 bmw 135i made 333hp and 380tq. Just saying.

xampx2k7 commented on 28 Mar 2016

+Bee Rice You aren't understanding the argument here man. You can't compare a brand new car with a warranty to a used car. By using your logic, this means that your car is shit too, because I can buy a $1,000 DSM, put $1,000 dollars into it and run 11's. So when you compare both cars at face value, when they were both for sale, your BMW was a $40K+ I6 Twin-turbo Sports Sedan, while the GTI is a $25K hatchback, this means it would be pretty pathetic if your car didn't put down better numbers. Are you not following the logic here?

Bee Rice commented on 28 Mar 2016

And a used car is far superior to that new car. So are you saying a 2016 Dodge dart is better than a 2015 GTI simply because it's new?

xampx2k7 commented on 27 Mar 2016

+Bee Rice Mate you need to buff up your reading skills. In the post first post above I said " car that MSRPd for over 40K". Do you know what MSRP stands for? Spoiler alert: It doe not mean the used price that your can get them for now. You are comparing a new car to a used car.

Bee Rice commented on 27 Mar 2016

Actually you can get a used 335i/135i for under 20 grand easy now.

xampx2k7 commented on 27 Mar 2016

+Bee Rice Did you even read my comment? No one is doubting that N54/55 cars can put down those numbers. If you read my previous comment, you'll see that my issue is with comparing a $25K FWD hatchback, to a RWD $40K+ Sports Sedan. Frankly, it'd be embarrassing if it didn't put down better numbers than the GTI considering the $15K+ price difference.

Bee Rice commented on 26 Mar 2016

Go watch pretty much any youtube video of an N54 powered BMW with a tune on the dyno.

xampx2k7 commented on 24 Mar 2016

+Bee Rice Whoa man, slow down. You saying your I6 Twin-Turbo car that MSRPd for over 40K is making more power than a 2.0L Hatchback that starts at 25K and gets 30+MPG? Whoa dude. Impressive stuff. lol

Jason Sablan commented on 24 Mar 2016

full of shit.. And I'm sure you don't have anything to prove those numbers that you claim. 135i? Hahaha! Come on dude..

Pure White commented on 24 Mar 2016

cool . are you in North Texas ? we can make another video together :)

Mohammed Juma commented on 01 Feb 2016

I made 310WHP / 342WTQ on my MK7 GTI Stage 1 APR, stage 2 should be higher than that

Pure White commented on 01 Feb 2016

nice . videos ?

GliGuru commented on 19 Nov 2015

So your running water meth injection. Im curious to do it myself in a 2014 gen3 GLi BUT, (and if you can help me out in this) Im APR. Are you running 91 pump gas with water meth and the 93map because of the boost in octane on the snow kit,, or are you running a 93oct map on 93oct pump gas with just adding in the water meth. My APR tuner says that being on 91oct now if I add the water meth I can run the 93 map file and have the system kick in around 10psi but what if I'm not hitting that unless I'm floored. Daily driving the car will the 93 fuck up the driving of the car if I'm not hitting the psi for the system to kick in?

GliGuru commented on 19 Nov 2015

+Pure White exactly the reason for me being concerned on switching maps with adding a system that isn't injecting all the time. Thanks

Pure White commented on 19 Nov 2015

I'm not running meth in this vid . but I run a progressive system that only injects at 10 psi or higher progressively more as the map voltage line goes. so tech u wouldn't be at ur wanted 93 all the time

Corey Warner commented on 30 Oct 2015

Nice numbers. I also run giac stage 2 +. I'm waiting for the is38 tune to come out

GliGuru commented on 04 Dec 2015

+Pure White damn it's all good post the when you can! I'd like to see these 370whp and 390wtq on ethanol power

Pure White commented on 04 Dec 2015

+GliGuru man its the end of the year . I was hoping to get some in new orleans at the track but I couldn't . when I got back to texas it's been raining every week

GliGuru commented on 04 Dec 2015

+Pure White your in the IS38 Uni! Where the vids at man!

Pure White commented on 31 Oct 2015

Message me on instagram . Tx.swag7

Corey Warner commented on 31 Oct 2015

+Pure White say whaaaat!? How is the difference!? Are you in the tristate area? Im right outside Philly...

Pure White commented on 31 Oct 2015

nice . join our Facebook group bro . I'm now running unitronic stage 2+ with IS38. dyno vids coming soon

200 SUBS SPECIAL! CalMet Services!

READ DESCRIPTION I always see people on YouTube here saying that, "I would like to see more from this company," or "this company has been forgotten.

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Yourock4132 commented on 03 Aug 2014

this sound like a la trash truck. Is this a ex-la trash truck?

Yourock4132 commented on 04 Aug 2014

no poblem

South Bay Refuse commented on 04 Aug 2014

+yourock4132 Thanks!!

South Bay Refuse commented on 04 Aug 2014

Yep it sure does, but no it's not, maybe they have the same engine.

Yourock4132 commented on 03 Aug 2014

p.s. cougtars on 200 sub!!!!

SoCalGarbageTrucks commented on 03 Aug 2014

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