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The Highlander has road sign assist, but it only returns a warning lights and buzzer. It doesn't effect throttle or braking. You need to be grossly exceeding the speed limit for it to trigger. It also recognizes Do Not Enter, Stop and Yield signs.

Started downloading repair and other documentation for the LS430 from TIS. I've found that (at least with old Toyotas), the electrical wiring diagrams are the most valuable.

Miscellaneous parts for the LS430. Gotta look for stuff to do, even though nothing really needs fixing. From Lexus of Pleasanton: Non-factory clips and hardware store fasteners bug the crap out of me. It's like looking at a custom and you see hardware store nut and bolts. From RA: There's...

Horrible circumstance. 😥

The guy behind the wheel looks like a hitman. 🔫

UniUni is owned by Shein. https://techcrunch.com/2023/03/06/meet-uniuni-sheins-last-mile-solution-delivered-by-gig-drivers/

I put it in anything that may even remotely sit for a while. It shouldn't hurt anything. But I've experienced weird behavior on start-up once. https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/how-does-sta-bil-work.142919/#post-2078110

I have Republic of China (Taiwan) tires (Milestar) on the Highlander, South Korean tires (GeoTour) on the LS430. They're too new to make any subjective evaluation about them, other than road noise. The Milestar tires are pretty noisy. The GeoTour tires are very quiet. Moreso than the...

A tired dog is a happy dog.

Simba rarely will look at the camera. You have to catch him in the right mood.

Not as bad as the humongous "A" on Acuras.

Yes, driving skills are sorely lacking. As evidenced by the way some people cannot park between the lines if their life depended on it.

I used to listen to a lot of true crime podcasts, including Crime Junkie podcasts. Might be worth a listen: https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/update-colonial-parkway-murders/ I don't know when this one aired. Might be old information.

That support handle jammed into the striker should be strong enough to support an adult; I would worry about the loosening of the mounting bolts from the cyclic loading and unloading. It should be fine as long as you check the mounting bolt tightness periodically.

A friend at one of my previous jobs drove a Boxster and ran the AC with the top down. "Spence, why do you do that?" "Why not?" Good times, both at work and socially.

I miss American Rebuilders drive axles. Never had comebacks with these. I installed them on the Legend back in 2001 and they're still running nicely after 153k miles.

2002 LS430; not a lot of options, other than an out of date navigation. Which is good. Too nice to pass up.

Years ago, I borrowed a Gastester to adjust the mixture on the Ducati. The FI system runs in open loop that's adjusted via a potentiometer in the ECU. The pot adjusts the fuel injector dwell. https://www.gunson.co.uk/Product/G4125/Gastester-Digital It's not the easiest device to use...

Please give him plenty of ear and belly rubs for me!

The LS400 is officially off the books; the wire transfer showed up this morning. Still dealing with the injury; things are moving in a positive direction. The hunt for a replacement vehicle will begin shortly. Nothing out there really piques my interest.