BarneyTT
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Hi Mike...............it's been a while! Hope you and the family are keeping well. Not on the forum much these days but just stumbled across this thread whilst browsing, and an interesting one at that being a fellow GS430 owner for around six years now. Will follow your progress with interest, some interesting plans by the sound of it, wishing you all the best with the journey/build. Cracking Drive & Review video btw👍 Take care my old mate.
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I know, but I was hoping somebody had the info to hand😉 -
Can anyone tell me the screw/bolt size used for fixing the undertray as I would like to replace them with stainless items. Thanks.
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Lexus Service Centre in the South West?
BarneyTT replied to BAEF's topic in Lexus General Maintenance
I have used Lexus Bristol for around 7-8 years and they have always looked after me and carried out servicing and any work required very well. On one occasion they even delivered some parts I ordered by hand! Would I recommend them? Yes. -
Welcome Kevin Looks and sounds like you have found a really nice example, hope it gives you many miles of faithful service, enjoy.
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😱 It looks bad enough in the pictures, I'd hate to think what it looks like in the flesh....... "Good from far, far from good".
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By way of an update. In the end I took a punt on a used pair from ebay, the seller was breaking his GS450h. Including P+P they cost me £35, they are now fitted and the bonnet longer drops onto my head! Appreciate everyone's input and help👍
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Thanks Colin, useful information, I'll keep that in mind if I use RockAuto👍
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Welcome on board Ian.👍
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Probably more chance of finding a Unicorn, but one can live in hope.........................🙏 Wanted: Bonnet for Gen3 GS ideally paint code 9AB (Dark Purple Pearl) Must be in very good condition with no corrosion along the front, leading edge. Or, if anyone knows of one. Thanks.
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Thanks Steve. I have emailed SGS who replied quickly which is a good sign, slightly concerned if they send repaired/re-gassed struts and they are faulty (as your 1st set) I will have a second lot of P+P but not ruled them out as they seem to have good feedback. Looked on RockAuto as well and a pair of Sachs Struts shipped will be around £30ish (could be more if it customs get involved). Both options far more affordable than OEM. Thanks everyone👍
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Mine are more droop than spring, looking at their site now!
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Cheers John, good arguments for aftermarket👍 This was my thinking, aside from mark-up I'm struggling to justify OEM on this occasion, will investigate RockAuto. Thanks for the link, will look into these.......any drama's with fitment or fitting? Cheers Rich👍 Again, will look into SGS, thanks for your input.
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My GS430 bonnet struts are getting a little tired.........OEM or aftermarket, what are peoples experience? I nearly always replace items with genuine Lexus parts but having been quoted £135 per side I'm undecided.
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Very much appreciate your offer Steve but have no idea what the differences might be, I'm guessing they won't be at all similar, but would welcome someone with more knowledge to share their thoughts.
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New Member - GS450h Owner - Rear Exhaust Issue
BarneyTT replied to neillj's topic in New Members Area
Hi Jim and welcome to the club. Try Lexus Birmingham via ebay, I bought my mine from them and it was around £530 and had my mate who runs his own garage fit it for around £30. Lexus Bristol who I use to service my car quoted more but it was nowhere near £1300. The part consists of two back boxes plus the Y section. Best wishes in getting it sorted. -
Sorry for late reply. I was hoping to find a second hand one but will keep you in mind, thanks for post/help.
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I'm not really sure I do want to sell it, I love the car and the Lexus brand, but I am toying with the idea for a number of reasons, hence my query about it's possible value.
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Thanks Keith, most helpful👍
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Congratulations on securing a GS, hope it gives you many miles of good service.
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What would be a rough value on my car: 2006 (cheaper tax) GS430. FSH. Recent major service by Lexus Bristol. Cambelt changed @69,000 (Lexus Bristol) Genuine Lexus rear section exhaust (back boxes and v pipe). Alloys refurbed. Excellent condition aside from a small amount of bubbling along the leading edge of bonnet and a few faint marks on rear bumper.
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Not Lexus related,.........but I'm hoping to carry out some sound deadening to my 2002 Toyota Celica T-Sport. I have used Dynamat in the past and it's very good but rather costly, can anyone recommend from experience, a good UK available less costly alternative. I'm looking for something that works and adheres well and lasts. Or am I really better off bitting the bullet and buying Dynamat?
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Interesting read/back story. Will keep an eye on the thread and wish you all the best for the coming months and years with your IS.
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If something sounds too good to be true, it usually is. I'm afraid I wouldn't let them anywhere near a car of mine, or my wife's, a mate's, a total stranger............
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Hi Jeff and welcome to the club. It seems you found yourself a really nice RX there, cracking mileage for the year, looks lovely, well done. Hope it looks after you and gives many miles of trusty service. Enjoy.
