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hi all good to see you guys at Ascari the other month at the RCF launch.. Lexus did put a fab show for us so thanks Lexus.... getting back to the RCF its a fantastic car i had fun taking it around the track but for me i had more fun in the ISF drifting around the track, as when we git back on the plane to Farmborough, good old Andy from Southampton but the day in to context i think it went something like is (i had so much more fun in the ISF drifting then i did driving the RCF by miles ). so last week i was in the US on business so i went along to the local Lexus shop i had a go again in the RCF for the afternoon did around 100 miles in her.... got back home and my wife said to me colin you getting older your 50 this year and a three door saloon is not right for you... so with that in mind and as my wife is never wrong I cancel my order today,,but i have ordered the new GSF as to me, it looks like my ISF but bigger and man i love that car and its got 4 doors so my wife will be happy... i no you guys will say that an M5 is better but horsepower isn't everything

'When I've doctored the exhaust..............' Sacrilege! :)

There is nothing wrong. The radiator fans will always spin if the AC is on, but they aren't spinning anywhere near full speed and has no impact on the engine warming up because the coolant won't be going around the radiator until the water temp is 90+ deg and the thermostat opens. The engine will take longer to heat up if you have the interior heating system on because the temperature is being taken out of the coolant to heat the cabin. If you are near freezing then your economy will fall. When the engine is first started it will run rich, the engine will run more to give you heat for the cabin (turn the climate control off and the system will go into EV much more), the hybrid battery will have less effective capacity because they just don't work as well in the cold, and you have many other things using energy such as lights, fans, demister etc.

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With a car that's out of warranty it's a mistake to take it to a main dealer. Main dealers for any brand usually replace parts rather than, in the case of the calipers, remove, scour corrosion, grease, replace. It's a common tasks on many cars, and any independent will be able to do it for you cheaply. Replacing the calipers because they need lubricating is like changing the car every time it needs an oil change. DPF - again there are a lot of diesel specialists out there who can do this for you very quickly and for little cost. They'll also be happy to give you tips on how to avoid it becoming an issue again. If you're unsure of something, want opinions on how best to deal with an issue, or simply want to learn more about your car and things to keep an eye on then you're in the right place. Unlike a main dealer we're not trying to get into your wallet!

the air bag connect near the drivers knee (close to the odb connector) comes loose and is known problem. just push it in and it will be fine. Here is a diagram for its location http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wwcM8VE1kBA/UJmEowxPxkI/AAAAAAAAD1w/rrF6ehkibuA/s1600/J20.png

i would not take a 08 car to a main dealer, i took mine to a small local indy, his garage is tiny but his work is very good, and thats all that matters to me.