andyhart21

When it snowed the other day (we had about 2.5 inches) it was the first time my lex had been out in the snow and I have to say I was plesently suprised! You guys had me worrying that I was going to be all over the road, but I really did not have a problem. My driveway has a 20 degree incline and it got off there no problem. The only thing I can think of is that I have just had the Toyo T1-S's fitted to the rear wheels so there is a nice deep tread there, and the tread pattern is fan shaped http://www.toyo.co.uk

I reckon you lot just need a lesson in driving :P

There are two main places to get subs in the boot of the IS - behind the back seats or in the floor firing upwards (like adeyb has - it looks fantastic B) )

I have two 12's mounted behind the back seat in mine but we had a few problems getting them in. The main problem was the size and strength of the enclosure needed for my subs (they are very big and heavy) . The custom sub box mostly had to be assembled inside the boot because the opening in the IS boot is not very big at all - we tried fitting the box in when it was built up but there was no way it was going in!

When you have the subs in, the rest is pretty easy. There is more than enough room in the side panels for amps etc. I opted to remove the spare wheel and mount a second ICE Battery in the wheel well, with my amp mounted above it (where adeyb's subs are).

It all depends how far you want to go wildrnes, you could just go for a pre-built sub box which you could remove if you want to use your boot. If you can be a bit more specific I'm sure that someone will be able to advise you some more :) :) :)

I think your current motor is definately a bit jealous of the the new one mate........

A perfect time to totally de-cat it maybe?

I think there is a bit of confusion here Bluebeard.........

Halogen type Xenon lamps and HID are not the same thing at all. It is true that you can get Halogen replacement lamps filled with Xenon or Krypton gas, which are fractionally brighter than standard, but a totally different thing to HID. The bluey/white appearance that some of these lamps have is partly down to a coating that is put on the glass, and partly down to the gas used.

What George says is totally correct. HID lamps ARE filled with Xenon gas too, but there is one main difference. Xenon replacement lamps (like the PIAA Superwhites, Phillips Blue Vision etc.) have a filament like a regular light bulb. When current is passed throught the filament, it glows white hot and emitts light (the gas in the lamp is mostly there to preserve the filament). HID lamps on the other hand, have no filament. They require an initial charge of about 23,000 volts (from the voltage amplifier) to ignite the Xenon gas and produce an arc. This arc can then be sustained with a regular 12v supply. This super bright arc is what gives off the light. If you notice when someone turns an HID light on, it initially is dim, then arcs after half a second or so and creates the bright light. It is on a similar principle to a fluorescent tube where the choke provides the high voltage to arc between the two end electrodes.

The light output of HID is about 3 times greater than standard filament lamps, but they only consume 35 Watts. The increased brightness is the reason that all cars fitted with HID must have an auto levelling system. The only way that filament lamps can compete with HID for brightness is when they increse the wattage of the lamp.

Hope this helps guys :D :D :D

dont know what you mean......

You know I have just got to wait until you have had a few bevvies Clawley, then I will get some pics out of you.........

You guys ought to hear the things I found out about him last weekend after a few

Have I mentioned Tint-R before?.................... :P :D

Merry Christmas guys and gals :hohoho: :hohoho: :hohoho:

And remember - dont be tempted to drive the Lex after a few sherberts coz I want to see you all posting again after the festivities :) :) :)

HAVE A GOOD UN EVERYONE :D :D :D :hohoho: :hohoho: :hohoho:

Try Tint-R in Nottingham, they make a fantastic job, ask supracharged IS340 and many others

£50 for front 2 (for IS sport) or £150 for sides and rear window

How did you guess.................

I believe there is one member on the board with a powerflow exhaust (haven't seem him for a while though) - I think you are probably better off sticking with something tried and tested though. HKS seem to be pretty proven on the IS.

I think it is Alex (Ukazn) with the Powerflow exhaust. I believe he is very happy with it indeed. He went for four tailpipes! It sounds very nice

If you mean a key for the locking wheel nuts, then you might be out of luck. If they are aftermarket ones (probably will be with aftermarket wheels) then the only way to get a replacement key is to contact the manufacturer and provide him with the key code that would have been with the locking wheel nuts when they were purchased.

I suggest you try and contact the previous owner for either the key or the code. If you have no luck with this, then take your car to the garage and have the locks removed (normally takes a hammer and chisel, or involves bashing a socket onto the nut - it just depends on the type of locking wheelnuts you have) This has got to be a better option than getting a flat on the way to the airport and not being able to change the wheel

Personally if I was spending £500 on just a head unit, I would go for Nakamichi. If you can see past the terrible looks, you will find one of the best sounding car cd players out there.

If you want something a bit more flash, try Pioneer and Kenwood like the guys said. Alpine is another alternative, but you dont get as much for your money as you do with Kenwood and Pioneer. By the way, steer clear of the Pioneer DEH-P7400MP as it sounds awfull (that is from personal experience - I had it all of 4 days in my last car, yet strangley the model below it, the DEH-P6400R sounds fantastic ).

http://www.hi-fiworld.co.uk/hfw/bgsystems.html (look at the review of the cd45)

http://www.nakamichi.com/

Got mine too! Fantastic quality Stevo

Merry Christmas to all :hohoho: :hohoho: :hohoho:

My all time fave movie car has to be the Dodge Charger, whether its in General Lee guise, or the baddies car in Bullit

There is no way that that Mustang in Bullit would have beat the Dodge Charger

I love the sound of big, lazy, american v8's that do 5 MPG

5 MPG? thats a bit like the IS really............

everyone always picks on me

that Clawley is the worst

I'm telling teacher

Word is that Origin is gong to release a box soon that both locates and detects

Snooper have just bought one out Rod

http://www.snooper.co.uk/snooper-s6-r-gats...ar-detector.htm

looks quite good too

Just what I was thinking Dave....................

Only your exhausts look better :D

Due to Lexus wheels being made from recycled slugs, I try and wash them at least every two days.

The car gets a wash every weekend, and a hoover every month or so (ish )

Every two days! blimmy. I don't get home till after 7 each night and the thought of going ourside every other night washing wheels doesn't appeal. Do your neighbours ever comment? Mine do that I'm always outside washing the car and thats only once a week.

I finish work at 4, so the neighbours dont think I am too insane

I'll vouch for that :)

I have just bought one and they are bang on

They are also future proof because they dont 'detect' the camera, they just know the location via the GPS, so it will work with any new fixed cameras they bring out.

http://www.originblue.com/

craig i got a brand new is200 se on 1st september. i was 19 now im 20. payin £2357 insurance wit direct line. got no no claims as this is the first time i've been driving that i had my own insurance

***** goona take more than high insurance to stop this Playa havin his car

Yours is cheaper than Craig's coz they know you drive like a girl playa.........

Those laydeez have been rubbing off on you

Hold on - thats a good thing :D

<_< ;) :)

never you mind Clawley ;)

I'm afraid I cannot help you as mine is covered in stereo stuff, but I'm sure someone else will :)

Thats a shame Mat

If you get it sprayed up i would be interested

Are you sure yours is strathcaron blue, and not the earlier blue?

spill the beans and we might help you