ColinBarber

The inline 6 3.0 2JZ-FE engine is interference if it has VVT. On the GS that is the series II (1998-2004).

There seems to be quite a few inaccuracies in the quote you found. Firstly I assuming they are talking about the 2GR-FKS rather than the 2GR-FXS as they refer to the GS350. This engine was introduced to the GS in the 2016 facelift. It adopts Toyota VVT-iW technology - the W standard for Wide and allows the intake timing to be further altered from standard VVT-i which does allow the engine to move into an Atkinson mode when under partial load and operates in Otto mode for the rest of the time. This is performed by solenoid and oil pressure as normal. The engine does not use VVT-iE which uses an electric motor to control intake timing - this is used on the LS and the F engine in the GS F, RC F and LC500. This allows wide operation, as VVT-iW, but with advantage that intake timing can be changed when the engine is at idle, when oil pressure isn't strong enough to use the hydraulic method. This engine was not adopted in the GS450h, it kept the 2GR-FXE even with the facelift. The 2GR-FXS is the hybrid adapted version of the 2GR-FKS - it is used in the series IV RX450h, not in the GS450h.

Well that will be every single Lexus supplied in the UK as they all come with locking wheel nuts, the they don't weigh the same as the standard ones.

No, not on the series I IS without an add-on module/modification to wiring.

Genuine ones are expensive but there are cheap copies available. Not sure this is exactly the one you need but as a guide: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/383834621722

If you want genuine Lexus parts then lexuspartsdirect.co.uk is probably the best place. Autodoc.co.uk have Brembo discs that are much cheaper, but the finish on the non-friction surface isn't as good so you may want to paint them before putting them on the vehicle. If you don't track and want less dust / squeal then for pads use EBC Redstuff, for light track then Yellowstuff. No special equipment needed, any mechanic can perform the job.

Both the RX and GS hybrids at that age were Otto engines, only the Prius was Atkinson. I imagine that emissions/economy weren't the highest priority on these vehicles as they were sold on their performance more than anything else and possibly didn't warrant the extra engine R&D needed when they weren't sure on how well they would sell. The GS450h series III vs IV - the are quite similar in power as Chris has stated, the engine is slightly down but the hybrid performance is up so the total system power is the same, as are the performance times. On the RX side the series III 450h is slower than the series II 400h despite a larger engine, but that is a result of the series III being a larger vehicle.

There's a difference in slamming on the brakes as hard as possible or coming off the throttle early and letting your speed bleed off.

The series III GS450h uses the 2GR-FSE engine, which runs the conventional Otto cycle. The series IV GS450h (2012 onwards) uses the 2GR-FXE engine, which runs the Atkinson cycle with a higher compression ratio. It is more energy efficient and where it lacks power the electric motors compensate so is ideally suited for Hybrid vehicles. All the 2GR engines are very similar.

I'd never had an issue with it not working, I just don't find it very useful so rarely use it.

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44k for a set of pads on a high performance car is very good. Obviously it varies massively based on how you drive. Personally I like to use the accelerator but rarely do heavy braking so I see little wear on the rotors or pads.

Be electrocuted hopefully 😉

They already have. Some of Tesla's vehicle today use iron-phosphate cathodes and are cobalt free. Johnson Matthey have Nickel cathodes which drastically reduce cobalt.

Format wars don't help anyone, especially when we are talking about huge investments needed to make either as convenient as ICE currently is. Better to fully back one than to dilute the benefit by partially backing two. Use hydrogen for where it is most applicable: ships, construction machinery, large trucks or long distance public transport.

and x3 the price.

Hopefully you will get one in September, otherwise it would be Nov/Dec. Their estimates are optimistic at best, and for this quarter the China factory is going to be supplying mainland Europe with M3 for the first time and initial shipments of MY so there is going to be constraint of UK deliveries.

When did you order?

Try autodoc.co.uk. They have blueprint parts which are generally well respected. Parts will come from Germany and may take over a week to arrive. An alternative is rockauto.com. They have lots of options, but the AISIN kit is probably the best option as all the parts are OEM manufactures and probably the same quality as the genuine badged Lexus parts. If you choose FedEx you can pay for all duties up front so you don't get an admin fee by a UK courier to cover tax recovery administration. Probably worth doing the water pump at the same time as it is labour intensive to change on its own.

I think a little more help to a new member wouldn't hurt here John? Rob has asked for good quality rather than 'the best' quality parts. Please show respect that he would know parts are available from Lexus. Many owners look for alternatives on older vehicles to reduce running costs.

2010 onwards had a revised audio system with USB input, and the nav changed to hard drive based rather than DVD.

You don't have to contribute or even read them Paul 😉

Unfortunately it is only the MY2020 and onwards that the NX was fitted with Lexus Link and therefore logs every journey the vehicle makes. Without this, a dash cam or tracker it is essentially impossible to prove the extra mileage occurred, other than a photo of the odometer when you dropped off the vehicle. I find the attitude of the manager disappointing. I'd understand it if this was a small independent backstreet garage where I'm sure they get the occasional person trying it on, but an expensive vehicle being serviced at a franchised dealer - I'd expect them to take your word on the matter. Personally I'd make sure no one you know ever uses them again. I'd suggest complaining to Lexus GB, but I have a strong suspicion that they will just side with the dealer, which they seem to do 99% of the time 😞

They are normally noisier than mild steel because the metal is thinner, otherwise the cost gets too much.

Looks possible to me, with no stop needing to be longer than 35 minutes. https://www.tesla.com/en_GB/trips#/?v=M3_2020_LongRange&o=Granada, Spain_Granada GR AN@37.1773363,-3.5985571&s=&d=Aalborg, Denmark_Aalborg DK@57.0488195,9.921747