Contemplating IS to RX ... good move?

Sundance · January 30, 2023

On 12/20/2022 at 6:06 AM, Spottedlaurel said:

Well done! Look forward to seeing photos.

At last the weather has provided the chance to get it properly cleaned. Can you spot the odd feature ... ? It took me a while.

Bluemarlin · January 30, 2023

There seems to be some kind of badge or something below the passenger door mirror. Is that what you mean, or is that normal on the 400h?

Sundance · January 30, 2023

28 minutes ago, Bluemarlin said:

There seems to be some kind of badge or something below the passenger door mirror. Is that what you mean, or is that normal on the 400h?

I think you may be referring to the indicator repeater on the door Bill, that seems to be common to the model.

No ... the clue is in the word 'odd' and, trust me, you do have to look hard for it. But then it is quite big! 🤔

... and it's only in the first pic!

Dixgas · January 31, 2023

Is it the grill low down on the front bumper?

By the way SD very nice indeed.

DJ

Sundance · January 31, 2023

2 hours ago, Dixgas said:

Is it the grill low down on the front bumper?

By the way SD very nice indeed.

DJ

Nope. I believe that's common to the model range too David.

Barry14UK · January 31, 2023

Rear number plate has an emblem that I can't see on Front but maybe just the angle?

Sundance · January 31, 2023

1 hour ago, Barry14UK said:

Rear number plate has an emblem that I can't see on Front but maybe just the angle?

Sadly I don't believe that would be considered 'odd' Barry, the emblem says 'Great Britain' under the Union flag so not uncommon.

Do bear in mind I mentioned that it's confined to the first (front) pic but that's not to suggest by referring to the rear view it might not give you a clue.

PS - it will help to enlarge (click on) the pic to provide greater detail.

NemesisUK · January 31, 2023

Clear indicator lens?

Sundance · January 31, 2023

9 minutes ago, NemesisUK said:

Clear indicator lens?

Nope. That too is standard for the model I believe.

NemesisUK · January 31, 2023

Passenger side wiper is longer than the driver's side?

Sundance · January 31, 2023

13 minutes ago, NemesisUK said:

Passenger side wiper is longer than the driver's side?

Once again Peter I think you'll find that to be standard for the model.

No, the oddity to which I'm referring is something that is not normal and yet something that can be changed - and indeed will be in due course.

If you watch Silent Witness, try to put yourself in their shoes and be a bit more forensic.

Bluemarlin · February 1, 2023

Is it that the passenger side roof bar is silver, and the other black, or is that just the lighting making it look that way?

Sundance · February 1, 2023

1 hour ago, Bluemarlin said:

Is it that the passenger side roof bar is silver, and the other black, or is that just the lighting making it look that way?

I see what you mean Bill but no, that is indeed the light playing tricks with your eyes.

NemesisUK · February 1, 2023

The spindle grill?

Sundance · February 1, 2023

Another no, that's not it Peter.

I'm beginning to think that I'm being too picky and expecting too much, perhaps being a bit too optimistic about the power of the inquisitive observer, especially as it took me a while to notice it and even then only after closer examination.

I think it's time for a final clue ... which is that this oddity is touching the ground (where angels fear to tread).

NemesisUK · February 1, 2023

Tyres on the front different front those on the rear?

Sundance · February 1, 2023

32 minutes ago, NemesisUK said:

Tyres on the front different front those on the rear?

You're nearly there. I've reeled you in so now it's time to let you off the hook. Perhaps I was expecting too much but it was a bit of fun to see if anyone has a honed eye for tyre treads.

It's being overly meticulous but the left n/s tyre is the 'oddity' as it's a 4-Season, the other three are summer tyres!

I know I know ... "how on earth am I supposed to spot that?", especially as the o/s front tread is hardly noticeable in the pic. But hey, if like me you've been watching Silent Witness then maybe now is the time to be a bit more forensically inclined!

Thank you all for your interest, I shall be looking at tyre prices over the weeks ahead and must decide what to do to even things up. 😉

NemesisUK · February 1, 2023

11 minutes ago, Sundance said:

I know I know ... "how on earth am I supposed to spot that?", especially as the o/s front tread is hardly noticeable in the pic. But hey, if like me you've been watching Silent Witness then maybe now is the time to be a bit more forensically inclined!

I had to go to my big screen pc to spot that!

Brad Ched · February 9, 2023

On 2/1/2023 at 9:17 AM, Sundance said:

You're nearly there. I've reeled you in so now it's time to let you off the hook. Perhaps I was expecting too much but it was a bit of fun to see if anyone has a honed eye for tyre treads.

It's being overly meticulous but the left n/s tyre is the 'oddity' as it's a 4-Season, the other three are summer tyres!

I know I know ... "how on earth am I supposed to spot that?", especially as the o/s front tread is hardly noticeable in the pic. But hey, if like me you've been watching Silent Witness then maybe now is the time to be a bit more forensically inclined!

Thank you all for your interest, I shall be looking at tyre prices over the weeks ahead and must decide what to do to even things up. 😉

Can't believe I read this message thread up to here, just for the tyre thread...