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Is anyone scrapping an LS400 I need a front passenger side suspension assembly? Basically hub wheel bearing and the arm it comes on, not too fussed about anything else. I have replaced my discs on my car and the brake judder came back, when I took it all back apart again I saw that there is about 2mm "warped play" in the disc, it is as if it is eccentric eventhough it is brand new Took discs off and swapped with drivers side and it was perfect when wheel was spun My conclusion is that at some point my car has had a bump on the nsf and has a bent knuckle/hub so best to replace all. (I have changed the wheel bearing about 6 months ago so I know it is not that as there is no play in the bearing) Anyone got a front corner that they do not need anymore ? Thanks in advance
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Air Con
Adam Evans replied to Dicodonal's topic in LS 400 / Lexus LS 430 / Lexus LS 460 / Lexus 600h / Lexus 500h Club
Bloody polish !!! Coming over here and taking our jobs !!!! Good job really as the rip-off British man wanted to stitch you right up :P Can't fault Polish peoples work at all they will make do and mend where other people want to charge you full wack for their convenience not yours. Glad you got it sorted out and cheaply too. -
I'm guessing you have a few cars ?? Why not just get a traders policy.
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Does Anyone Know What This Could Be?
Adam Evans replied to The-Acre's topic in Engine & Transmission
Basically take a look at this photo You will see all the plastic covers, these normally hold water and therefore make things rust ie, brake pipes All the MOT inspector is doing is covering his backside as he cannot check for rust in these parts. It would be a good idea to take them off before MOT and inspect the condition of the stuff these covers hide as you don't want any nasty surprises -
My Poor Ls460
Adam Evans replied to TeesLS460's topic in LS 400 / Lexus LS 430 / Lexus LS 460 / Lexus 600h / Lexus 500h Club
And my last point which we all will agree on is this ...... I would hate to be in your situation right now (car-less) because public transport is just awful Trains are never on time and over crowded. I get claustrophobic on a train because of the space I have in my LS400 !!! I once spent a week in Europe and everything is like clockwork there and come back here to be greeted with the plane being late, bus to the train station being late and then the train didn't turn up !! So when the train didn't turn up I was a bit peeved, I asked the lady where it was to which she replied "I don't know, we have lost it !!!" HOW THE BLOODY HELL DO YOU LOSE A TRAIN (sorry for the caps) I mean, it goes from here to there, and can't take a wrong turn as its nailed to tracks !!!! That is why I would be lost without my car !! -
My Poor Ls460
Adam Evans replied to TeesLS460's topic in LS 400 / Lexus LS 430 / Lexus LS 460 / Lexus 600h / Lexus 500h Club
You are disabled, this is not a problem at all, but you say that without a car you are stuck because you are disabled. For years disabled people have been fighting for rights to be considered the same as able bodied people and they now have got them rights, most buses and trains and taxis now have wheelchair access. This would mean that you would be no more inconvenienced than an able bodied person in the same position as you. You are way off track with your statement above. I have been disabled since the age of 9 and I am now into my 60's so I have seen the changes. It is true that disabled people have fought for years to get rights but those rights we have go towards helping how we can get around but still fall a long way short to bring us up to anywhere near the ease of getting around you as an able bodied human enjoy. When you go out to anywhere you can go by anyway you chose without any thought as to what type transport you will go by and not have to worry about if you can get out the other end or how are you going to get out the other end as explained by Suman above. Perhaps ringing the train stations and bus stations are worth spending an hour or so to find out what is available in the way of help? Great news at the station I need to start my journey has a dedicated person that deals with wheelchair access, just find his office which is on platform 3 and away you go. Trouble is what they haven't told you is that this office is only accessed by climbing and descending half a dozen sets of stairs that link all the platforms together. I think you are getting the picture. So please don't run away with the idea that life is a bed of roses for disabled people because although there are many laws which cover disability there is no law that covers the pain that I and other disabled people suffer each day. Mike Fair doo's I do not want to get into a disabled row and I understand that without a car you would be put out a bit, but without a car I am also put out too. Maybe not as much as a disabled person but it is still a pain in the neck (excuse the pun) Basically putting all of this aside the insurance will still screw you over for as little as possible whether you are disabled or able bodied -
My Poor Ls460
Adam Evans replied to TeesLS460's topic in LS 400 / Lexus LS 430 / Lexus LS 460 / Lexus 600h / Lexus 500h Club
I plucked a number out of the air for my 'estimate' but as I have also said before, I am not looking for anything more than is fair. I have no intention of exaggerating the impact that the accident has had on me (I work for the Police and despite the pain I have continued to go into work every day, and am surrounded by senior Police officers who can see how I am affected throughout the day). I had no previous idea of what would be a reasonable amount - I will leave that to the courts to decide. As regards disabled access, whilst it is true that buses and trains have vastly better disabled accessibility than before, the truth is that unless you have tried to get around in a wheelchair yourself, you cannot properly understand just how hard it is. For example, just to get to work, I cannot take the tube from the 2 nearest stations to my home as they are not wheelchair accessible - there are 4 flights of stairs from the ticket hall to the platform. Nor can I easily get to the nearest wheelchair accessible station without a lift from my family - it would take 3 buses just to get there and then I'd have another tube journey and bus journey to get to work. Add to that, my electric wheelchair is not designed to work reliably in the rain so I can only use it in good weather, and I'm not strong enough to self-propel a manual wheelchair for more than maybe 30 metres, even before the accident. So my options are to rely on friends and family to get me to a wheelchair accessible station and hope that the station at my destination is also wheelchair accessible (luckily my workplace destination is), or take a taxi. In the end it doesn't matter - I've spoken to solicitors and will see what happens next. Hopefully this will be sorted sooner rather than later for you -
My Poor Ls460
Adam Evans replied to TeesLS460's topic in LS 400 / Lexus LS 430 / Lexus LS 460 / Lexus 600h / Lexus 500h Club
I knew this would get nasty !!! What you have got to look at is basics You are disabled, this is not a problem at all, but you say that without a car you are stuck because you are disabled. For years disabled people have been fighting for rights to be considered the same as able bodied people and they now have got them rights, most buses and trains and taxis now have wheelchair access. This would mean that you would be no more inconvenienced than an able bodied person in the same position as you. Your insurance will look upon this in the same view. £3000 for "whiplash" is ridiculous you would have to have a sore neck back pains and nightmares for at least 15 months to get that and the fact that you already have that figure in your mind from day one smells a bit fishy. You will get approx £30 per day from loss of use of your car if you are not supplied with another one. https://www.confused.com/car-insurance/articles/new-bid-to-crack-down-on-whiplash-cheats?MediaCode=806&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=NewsletterMR20140623&utm_source=Newsletter Please read this and be very careful about what your next steps are as if you are suspected of making a false claim (I am not accusing you) then you could be in serious trouble. I wish you the best of luck in getting back your car to pre-accident condition as there is no denying that you are, at the very least, owed this. But please do not take the p!ss as you run the risk of getting a jail sentence which I am guessing you do not want. -
Toyota Crown Majesta 4.6 It is roughly same size as LS460L and with it being a Jap .............. more toys !!! Also available with the earlier 3UZ-FE 4.3 and 4WD http://www.tradecarview.com/used_car/japan%20car/toyota/crown+majesta/14912069/ Toyota Crown Majesta Wheelbase 3,225 mm (127.0 in) Length 5,165 mm (203.3 in) Width 1,910 mm (75.2 in) Height 1,525 mm (60.0 in) Curb weight 2,130 kg (4,695.8 lb) 2,430 kg (5,357.2 lb) LS460 Wheelbase 2,969 mm (116.9 in) (SWB) 3,091 mm (121.7 in) (LWB) Length 5,029–5,060 mm (198.0–199.2 in) 5,151–5,179 mm (202.8–203.9 in) Width 1,875 mm (73.8 in) Height 1,466–1,481 mm (57.7–58.3 in) Curb weight 1,925–1,965 kg (4,244–4,332 lb) IT'S A TOYOTA TANK !!!
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My Poor Ls460
Adam Evans replied to TeesLS460's topic in LS 400 / Lexus LS 430 / Lexus LS 460 / Lexus 600h / Lexus 500h Club
I hope there is no hard feelings for me being blunt. Just hope it all gets sorted out quickly for you. -
My Poor Ls460
Adam Evans replied to TeesLS460's topic in LS 400 / Lexus LS 430 / Lexus LS 460 / Lexus 600h / Lexus 500h Club
Where did you dream up that figure of £22000 if you don't mind me asking ? Your car PAV is about £11000 so if my maths serves me correctly you feel that your injuries are worth £11000 ?? At an absolute push you might get £13000 for your car but you will probably go to court to get it Right now, how the insurance will look at it is to say that the prices of an LS460 range between £8000 for a scabby one and £13000 for a minter so they will give you probably £11000 for you to buy a car of equal spec and equal condition which is not unreasonable. Forget what you have spent on it, all of that is now gone. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lexus-LS-460-4-6-auto-SE-L-FULLY-LOADED-MAIN-DEALER-HISTORY-/221429177117?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item338e351b1d Here is a nice one for about the money you will be offered for your car. Your other option is to buy the car back as salvage - If they offer you £11000 for the car then push for £12000 and then offer them £2000 back on the salvage (as all it will be worth is scrap value) and then spend £10000 repairing it yourself (you will spend less) Sorry to be harsh and blunt but this is exactly what will happen (its happened to me) Insurance will try and get out of anything for the least amount of collateral damage Hope it all gets sorted out without too much fuss -
My Poor Ls460
Adam Evans replied to TeesLS460's topic in LS 400 / Lexus LS 430 / Lexus LS 460 / Lexus 600h / Lexus 500h Club
Do you have a link to that please That may come in very handy !! -
My Poor Ls460
Adam Evans replied to TeesLS460's topic in LS 400 / Lexus LS 430 / Lexus LS 460 / Lexus 600h / Lexus 500h Club
Looking at face value I have just took 5 minutes to take the part numbers from Toyodiy and posted them into amayama to get a price on just parts only You said that it needed a rear quarter as the side panel is buckled Taking this into account parts alone without taking labour into account you would be looking at about £7500+vat to repair that damage with genuine parts. By the time the insurance company have got involved in it I think the bill of repair will be closer to £12000-£14000 to repair Given the fact that your car was built 12/06 but registered 2007 and this example with low miles is built 01/07 so is newer than your car and is £10000 your car will almost certainly be a write-off http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201405224405535/sort/default/usedcars/model/ls/make/lexus/radius/1500/postcode/ch447jw/maximum-age/up_to_7_years_old/page/1/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew?logcode=p Harsh but true, good luck with your insurance, hope it all works out for you -
Nice..but?
Adam Evans replied to wackyjim's topic in LS 400 / Lexus LS 430 / Lexus LS 460 / Lexus 600h / Lexus 500h Club
This car is at one of the garages I go to so I have seen it in the metal and to be honest it really is a nice one HOWEVER It's only nice to look at, once you look underneath it it is a bit crusty as its been parked by the sea He also ONLY wants £3950 for it now I think !!! -
Sorry I just read my posts back and it seems like I was a bit harsh on BMW and Merc owners Just for the record my car is NOT bulletproof (I needed to wiggle the bulb in the holder for the MOT) I am just as gutted as everyone else at the shock I got when I was told the news my car was terminal !!! So sorry if I offended anyone with a 7 Series with a blown transmission (common fault you can set your watch by) (see link) http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?2106111-Transmission-fix-read-everyone Or sorry to have offended this man whose S-Class was so nice it has broken down in Zurich (lovely part of the world) http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w220-s-class/2044633-help-stuck-zurich-w220-s320-cdi.html I wish my car would brake down there !!!