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I have to say... having driven a car with them, I found them distracting. Especially on the motorway. Happy not to have them and go 'old school'.

I wonder if that was just sales speak on indeed true? Be fascinating to know what/where the 'sound proofing' deadening was in the car...

( Note sure what 'bc' means? ) Were the bulbs branded and genuine? Did you disconnect the battery? May the car is 'learning' your driving again after a battery disconnect?

Maybe... But I have a good memory for such things. Who knows?!

When I recently bought my 2020 car, the new tyres, were a bit noisy. Over a few hundred miles they have mellowed.

I've used Lanoguard on my cars. Just did it myself...

54mpg for me currently. On a mixture of roads.

Yes... but it is very subjective. I had ( still have ) a Toyota IQ. A tiny car. I added a lot of sound deadening and it is certainly quieter. With the UX I have added it to the bonnet, floor, boot area. It feels quieter and I do like quiet cars. Though listen to music too.

Well... as you can see, not much to see. The sound deadening under the bonnet, is hidden by the cover. As it should be I think... Not that the engine is noisy, I just like to add 'extra' to make it quieter... It's a great car.

Did it... ( I found the plastic tool just bent, but a metal ended one was perfect. ) Thank you for the help everyone.

Was it a Lexus dealer or an independent etc? I would like to think you would have had a response by now...

I was curious to see if there was potential space for additional sound deadening...

My UX Lexus Manual says give it ( the vent ) a good vacuuming - which I did....

500ml...

Thank you. I'm guessing the thin, fork shaped one?

I'd like to take a look under the (bonnet) black 'sound deadening' mat(?), but don't want to damage it or these black plastic 'lugs'? Is there a secret technique or tool or method to use? I would love to know, from those more enlightened than me...please.

I applied LanoGuard to my car this week… A DIY job that cost me about £20. I washed my car, on the driveway, underneath, using a simple garden hose. Gave it a really good soaking. Then let it dry and then did it again. Then left it to dry for 24 hours. The hot weather certainly helped. Then I warmed a bottle of LanoGuard in a bucket of very hot water. I like the 500ml bottles. Just find them convenient and simple to use. And the spray works perfectly for me… The majority of application was at the rear. I did some at the front as well but used ramps when doing the back. I wore old clothes, a face mask, surgical gloves and used a thick piece of old cardboard as a mat to lie on. Although the product is natural, I think it contains solvents as well to stop it solidifying? As per last time, even though obviously using it outside, I do feel a bit spaced out afterwards. So I tend to do it in the morning and rest in afternoon! The actual application took about 30 minutes at the most. The advice seems to then be, once applied, leave it for a day, which is what I do, plus a bit more… There wasn’t much rust at all, but having previously owned a lovely RX300 that died from underbody corrosion, I wanted to be safer… As an aside, I’ve read various comments about ‘underseal’ and MOTs. Timing wise, it made sense to me to do it a week or so after it’s MOT, to allow plenty (!) of time before the next MOT. Although it’s never been a problem for me… A job well done I think… And a hot shower for me afterwards, as we have sheep in nearby fields and I don’t wish to get them excited! 🐑

Very interesting comparison! Thank you for taking the time to write it. ( Remind me of comparing a 2020 UX with a higher spec/newer, one. Similar updates in many cases. )

Thank you, Colin, Words of wisdom as always. Sounds like a 'yes'. Will add it to my 'jobs' list!

I'm hope it is... I have a reversing camera and sensors. The sensors make no noise, so I need to check... maybe I've not been near to anything yet?!

I have used Lanoguard on my previous Toyota. Lots of exposed metal and relatively cheap and easy to do (DIY). The UX looks different underneath. A large cover near the front I think(?) which personally I would just leave as is. Not sure about the underneath rear. Has anyone considered or tried it, on their UX? Regards.

If I had to choose between AWD or All Season tyres, I'd go for the tyres...

And me.

I LOVE the peated malts! Horses for courses...

I picked up my 2020 UX last Wednesday. It's a UX with the Premium Pack. A good price I thought also, from a Lexus dealer. I also got a full service, 4 new tyres and a new windscreen thrown in, all free. Whilst the work was being done, I was loaned a UX F Sport (Takumi). I think I prefer my lesser specced version. The HUD display was good, but I found it distracting. The 'leather' seats were nice, but I miss them less than I thought I would. The sound system was fine, though not sure I can tell the difference. The Lane Assist was ok, but sometimes too clever for its own good. The big screen was very clear, though almost too big? The blind spot warning worked well, but I often thought there was a car indicating in my peripheral vision, when it was simply a car going past me, on the M6. My UX is great. A VERY comfortable ride, very comfy seats, great equipment still. Reversing camera, heated seats and steering wheel. No ventilated seats, but I turned them off. Wasn't keen.The sound system is fine, I can connect my iPhone etc. It's a lovely looking car, feels so solid. And currently 53mpg. The hybrid works seamlessly. It feels nice to be back in the Lexus world!