NW WA Meet / BS Thread

I grabbed one too just because it's got a little more power than the rest of mine. Need to get a HAM license now. I've been procrastinating. I have a book and there are tons of practice tests online.

 

Same here. I'm hoping this one has a little more robust case too, My

$50 UV-5R 8Watt UHF/VHF Radio with 2 Rechargeable Battery, Portable Radio for Adults with Earpiece, GV-771 Antenna, Compatible with BAOFENG Programming Cable (3rd Gen)

UV-5R isn't terrible but I don't know that I trust it to not shatter if I dropped it on a rock getting out of the truck or something like that.

I can't recommend enough buying an upgraded antenna too. When I was down in Tillamook last year those of us with upgraded antennas were getting clear comms 2-3 miles through the woods and over hills while the ones with the stubby that comes with them were getting static at under a mile.

 

any antenna recommendations? I have this 5-pack on my wishlist.

$17 TIDRADIO TD-771 Antenna (5 Pack) VHF/UHF, Walkie Talkie Antenna 144/430Mhz Ham Radio Antenna for BaoFeng UV-5R, 5RM, 5RX, TD-H8, TD-H3, UV-K5 Ham Radios

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076VFKQG...olid=2KGUDUL886CG0&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

 

I have the NA-701C because it said it said the optimal frequency range had the ones I planned to use at the time. At the end of the day I think pretty much anything would be an upgrade from what comes on them.

$19 Authentic Genuine Nagoya NA-701C (Commercial Frequency Tuned) 8" Whip VHF/UHF (155/455Mhz) Antenna SMA-Female for BTECH and BaoFeng Radios

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AX3AYOK/ref=twister_B07QFB4MJP?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

There is a chart with the different antenna options and all kinds of info down the page

 

I think I have this one too

 

Ahhh. I was able to adjust mine on the LS to get lower, but now it's probably a matter of time before they all start to blow. Ones got a slow leak already, which I've heard can be prolonged with fix-a-flat. Coilovers for cars are almost as expensive as trucks.

Never modded a car before.

Oh yeah, anyone got a recommendation on window tint? Location? Mobile? Pricing? Bad experiences?

 

I've had great results with Accutint in Bellevue. They'll give you a quote over the phone for your make/model/tint type.

 

Nooo...there are so many options for trucks and custom mounting solutions you can easily spend 10g on suspension alone for a truck. The only thing I can think of that costly for a car suspension wise would be the computer controlled air suspension that changes pressure on the fly while you're driving to minimize body roll.

In the benz scene adjustable KW coilovers were great and only cost ~2k.

Now when it comes to custom 3 piece forged wheels...that's a whole 'nother story.

 

Well I'm at the point now where I know it will never be raced on a track or do auto x, or anything high performance really. It's a luxury land yacht so I don't need to spend the $$$ on high end coilovers, and I'm not much of a brand whore so I'm trying to find a reason NOT to buy the cheapest ones I can find that aren't a Chinese knock off.

 

Once I sell this dang scion I plan to get a Lexus not too long after..

 

Which model are you looking for?

 

Get some KYB or Konis. Probalby like 4-600 bucks at most.

 

I plan to get what you got, or sc300. Even is300 but those are a bit out of my price range for a while

 

I need to put new struts on the TDI, ebay coilover install party?

 

Found some made by truhart, never heard of them
https://www.ebay.com/p/19008273194, but seem to have positive reviews and have features over the Chinese ones. There are a few lower priced ones with quite a few good reviews about them but around the Lexus forums not much good is said. Mostly that it's blasphemous to put that cheap crap on a Lexus. They are said to ride similar or worse than cut springs and the reviews are most likely fake accounts. I'll look at the ones you mentioned also.

 

I'm down. Gimmie a week or 2. I'm picking up some 17" wheels with tires tonight in Monroe.

 

Has anyone tried the mobile mounted antennas?

Authentic Genuine Nagoya UT-72 Super Loading Coil 19-Inch Magnetic Mount VHF/UHF (144/430Mhz) Antenna PL-259 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016SIJX28/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_UQhmDbEYGYW2A

 

For inexpensive (but still good quality) coil overs, check out BC Racing. One of the cheaper options, but they have a good name and are pretty popular.

 

Yeah on most of the FB Lexus groups and web forums I've joined BC seems to be most recommended.

However something else has caught my eye and might be making a trade...



Garage Find Project Toyota https://offerup.co/SXUACIktqY




While the LS400 is nice and I like it, I really like first gen Toyota pickups better. And this one is really clean and somewhat rare in a 2wd shortbed config.