So I went to Lexus today to see if they could solve my mysterious steering wobble and 55-70 mph. Turned out all the wheels are buckled. So had a choice to make, spend £300+ on repair and refurb or £420 on a new set of rims.
I bought the new rims and treated myself to 4 brand new Yokohama tyres. Hopefully they will all be on the car by the meet on Sunday :)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/18-MESH-312S-ALLOY-WHEELS-FIT-LEXUS-GS300-GS430-IS200-IS220-IS250-IS300-/170908678574?pt=UK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Trims_Car_Rims_ET&hash=item27caf379ae
I second what Ian says, no need to leave the forum. I hope you continue to stay active :)
I understand your reasons for selling the IS, I've come close myself but I'll be keeping mine.
Enjoy your holiday :)
Good news, not coming from Swansea anymore, party cancelled.
1 day to clean the car before and I don't have to drive so far :)
Stuart will prob win furthest travelled now
Depends. I work freelance so sometimes the commute is long like it is at the moment, 80 mile round trip a day. But I've just 10 months doing just 6 miles per day so it fluctuates.
I've done 12,000 miles since I bought it a year ago.
I've just been told the same thing on the Facebook group mate. I didn't think of it, thanks.
Yeah the temp gauge appears to be back to normal so maybe just an airlock?
If that's case Lexmanic, like I said I apologise.
The reason I reacted like that is I've seen a lot of 1 off posts from people selling things that will magically transform your car and that's why I pushed you for proof.
As it was your 1st ever post I assumed it was SPAM. Maybe introduce yourself to the community first. I'm still sceptical it gives 40 more horses but there you go. Seeing is believing in my case.
So let's start over.... Welcome to LOC :)
Just washed and waxed the car Ian... Last time before the meet! I wonder if it'll look this good next Sinday after a week of commuting and then driving to and from Swansea? Doubt it lol
Like i said... Your claiming power increase figures of 40bhp. That's quite a lot. How do you know this if you haven't had it on a rolling road? Don't come on a car forum where people know about cars claiming quite significant power increases without proof or you will get shot down. Also is this the best kept secret in the world? If the figures you claim are correct then every IS220d owner would have/want one? Such as most people would love a supercharger on their IS200 as it gives 70 more BHP but for that privilege you have to pay £2000. So for £300 on the diesel you can get half that power? You see why I'm sceptical?
So if everything you say is true surely you have some proof of this? All I'm asking for us proof. I could say buy this green magic tree air fresher from me and it'll give you 40bhp more.... I have no proof but take my word for it!