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Seems to be a theme with the 1958 version getting consistently better mileage than the LCLC and FE trims. FE Trims seem to get the worst with the roof rack. 1958 makes sense with smaller and thinner tires and less weight without the skid plates, rock rails, roof rack etc...

Sounds like the GX550 is having the same issue. Lexus is recommending replacing the brake pads as the fix. My guess is better brake pads and bedding them in properly will be the longer term solution.

Yes, same colors. Different markets label them differently. In Canada Meteor Shower is referred to as Brown Sugar. Same thing.

I can confirm this after a friend in Toyota corporate reached out to Portland Logistics to do some digging.

Just to clarify, you're trying to get Apple Maps up in the HUD and not Android Auto correct? Apple and the built in Toyota navigation are the only ones currently working with the HUD. Want to make sure you're not chasing something that isn't supported yet.

Toyota knows these batteries last longer when not fully charged all the way. 80% charge is easier on ev batteries and this is why there are still early Toyota hybrids out there running with the original batteries. You don’t want to see the gauge full all the time.

A GM from a Toyota dealership chimed in a while back saying he was keeping a First Edition and expected it to retain value better than the others. Think it depends on how long you're actually planning to hold onto it.

Good stuff and more detailed than the instructions in the manual. Thanks for posting.

Interesting reading through that EOD. It mentions after the initialization procedure to adjust the headlight and then has different blue info boxes to click depending on if you have the single beam or multi beam headlight assembly. What instructions are given if you click on each of those? Are...

Have you tried properly bedding the brakes yet? Might be worth a try: Find an open stretch of road Pick a remote area with a speed limit of at least 35 mph where you can safely stop your vehicle multiple times. Accelerate and decelerate Gradually increase your speed to 30 to 35 mph, then apply...

Seems like an easy fix is to adjust the headlights so they are uniform using the instructions in the manual if you are bothered by the factory configuration.

For this reason, I'm leaning towards the Nokian Outpost nAT 275/70/R18. Lighter weight, similar material to kevlar that reinforces the sidewalls and good rain, snow and all around traction performance. The tires have a history of lasting longer than the stated 60,000 mile estimate. They aren't...

Toyota/Lexus are aware of the issue. Temporary half fix is to adjust the volume of the notification while receiving a message or in Apple Maps while it is speaking directions. See if that helps. We’ll have to wait for Toyota and Apple to fix this. Several manufacturers including Honda, Nissan...

I look forward to seeing what you come up with. I love fabricating things as well and the design process allows you to customize things exactly the way you want them. I’ve been thinking about how to design a platform that would allow the rear seats to be used if necessary, could accommodate a...

Matches up with mine that arrived on June 17th in Portland and is still sitting there. Also, there are Trail Dust and Heritage Blue FE Land Cruisers that have been sitting on the lot unclaimed in KC the past few weeks. Was offered another one in Heritage Blue at a different dealer today. I'm...

Auto loan rates are typically set based on 5 year Treasury yields. They have dropped substantially in the past few weeks with the markets selling off and anticipation of the Fed beginning to lower rates. Should start to see even better deals on auto loans if the trend continues.

I went to see a Trail Dust LC LC with Java interior today and it was nice but I prefer the dark gray/black leather after seeing both in person and I think the meteor shower/black leather combo you have lined up probably looks the best. If Toyota had done a better job of making more of the...

I’m going to help a buddy replace his son’s Honda civic skid plate this weekend because the place that changed his oil didn’t put it back on properly and it is now damaged and hangs down. All depends on who works on it that day and if they are paying attention or in a hurry. I can change my oil...

Thanks for doing this. I will order one as soon as I get confirmation from my dealer my LC has arrived and the paperwork is signed. Hope it results in some nice additional sales for you. Love the state of custom fabrication we have today and entrepreneurs embracing it.

I think I like that better than the sides as well. Subtle but brings the legacy stripes/nod into a clean simple design. Sign me up if you can produce that easily.

Yes, make sure it’s repeatable and worth your time. Don’t make it too complicated. I definitely don’t want the white background. Any idea on price for raised acrylic vs vinyl sticker? I would probably lean towards the acrylic if the colored stripes look good. Shouldn’t be too difficult to get...

You can see the subwoofer in the lower left corner of EOD's picture.

Also, open to a vinyl decal without the clear part like in the video. I just don't want the clear part of the sticker to start to get dirty. You're more of an expert than I am on how your product would hold up over time to car washes and weather. What would you suggest?

Looks great!

On the side probably. If you watch this youtube review, you'll see at around the 1:10 mark he shows the decal they had on the early prototype models. I liked the subtle nod with the retro stripes and have been looking for someone to recreate it in a non sticker form so it would last longer. I...

Any chance you could produce a raised version of this with the colored stripes similar to the Prado badge you made? I would order 2 of them if you do.

Issue was identified back in mid-May when the QC hold was put in place. Pretty sure they quickly adjusted the manufacturing in Japan with the fix but still had to fix the ones that had been manufactured already. Technician I visited with said it was faster for him and his guys to go to the...

Can confirm the QC hold is a sunroof drain issue. Talked to one of the technicians who was involved in fixing them and they drop the interior roof liner and place a small clip on the drain hose to fix it and its on its way. The issue that was identified was if a Land Cruiser was parked at a...

If anyone is looking for FE at MSRP, Legends Toyota in the KC Metro had a Trail Dust and Heritage Blue FE for MSRP. The Trail Dust has K02's added on by the manager which they were charging cost for but they told me they would take them off if I wanted and put the original tires back on since I...