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Thanks the fast reply! The guys in the garage manually rotated the wheels and checked for play all over, they said they couldn't see any. To clarify, the sound is like whirring/whining, no clicking, no scrapping, no vibrations on the steering wheel (except normal vibration due to road surface). Even with the radio on low volume I can still hear it, you can clear it clearly on a smooth road. Any other parts worth changing? tie roads/ball joints etc? the sound only happens when i'm driving, steering left and right doesnt seem to change the sound. Is there another garage I can take it to in London for another opinion?

Hi all, Long story short, my rear right wheel hit a kerb a slow speed in the snow last week but was enough to crack it, I luckily found the same wheel online so have now fitted it and used the same rubber. The wheel was balanced and all was good the tyre shop said. I noticed a "whirring" sound coming in the cabin (maybe sound from the rear) when i drive above 20mph+, the tone changes depending on the speed but its not tyre/road sound as I can clearly hear 2 different sounds at the same time. I had it aligned today with a hunter equipment, my steering was slight off when i bought the car and it was a bit more off after the accident thats why i went to have it aligned. It seems the sound is still there (steering wheel is straight now) and wanted to pick your brains. The garage said nothing looks bent and the rear right camber is out and is non adjustable, toe has been corrected. They cant see what the problem is but can hear the sound too, they use a stethoscope and didnt find anything obvious. We suspect wheel bearing on that side, before I go and throw money at it, any suggestions? If wheel bearing, do I also need the hub? wheres best to buy these as the lexus birmingham parts shop on ebay seems to have gone. Thanks!

Binary which is a digital logical signal only has 2 options/switches, boring or fun :D

I laughed harder than I should, i'm showing my geekness here.

Hi guys, My car insurance company approached me to do a short interview/cover for their blog about my Lexus IS250 F Sport, thought theres no harm so went to take a few pictures and sent them along with the interview questions. https://www.skyinsurance.co.uk/blog/2017/08/performance-cars-lexus-is250-f-sport/ PS: I'm thinking of getting a custom exhaust but with a electronic valve system so i can turn it off or on when i feel like it, any know know a company that does this?

Top man normski2! £15 delivered, not bad.

On a slight off-topic, does anyone know where to get the rear retaining pins for the rear calipers? I found a set on ebay for non-geniune but I guess i need to try the dealers.

Good to see some fellow Type R owners moved over to Lexus, it is much more chilled and relax here. Did you manage to find the special 'type r pen' in your car? :D

Not had much but all Jap so far: 1998 Honda Civic 1.4 1996 Mitsubishi FTO GP (My avatar) 2004 Honda Civic Type R EP3 2010 Lexus IS250 F Sport (Current) Looking to replace my IS250 near end of this year because insurance wont insure my wife when she passes her test in a few months time, shame as there is nothing wrong with my IS250. 2 cars on my list so far are 2012-2014 Lexus CT200H (but i need big boot for buggy) and 2014 Nissan Qashqai Tekna model.

The spray didnt seem to resolve the issue because i can still smell it but not a bad. I did the hot air afterwards but no been out so will see how it goes.

I tried what you suggested but the white vent under the glovebox is defo a blower. I couldn't find the actual inlet vent however i think its behind the glovebox as i can feel some air being drawn through the plastic, i went ahead and pointed the spray in that direction and laid some cover to stop it drenching the floor. After 10mins the recirculation air smelt of the bottle which is not powerful, just a hint of air freshener smell, how well this will be the smell after aircon is used I'll see in the next few days when i drive. Change the air cabin filter afterwards so lets see if this makes an improvement.

Hi all, My aircon has this stale smell when the aircon stops after 10 secs, I normally use a aircon car bomb type to clean this and it helps. I bought a different type to try out called Normfest Viro One Shot, online it says this needs to be pointed at the inlet air vent on the passenger side footwell. I had a look and can see 1 white vent which is the outlet, where is the inlet so i can direct the gas into it? There is a white circle on the left of it, not sure if thats the inlet as its covered with something, i was expecting an actual hole.

Already booked with ATS for friday on the same deal, will get some aircon bacterial cleaner from eurocarparts on the way back.

Its a single LED on both sides. I would assume both are running from the same fuse so likely the LED is dead.

Hi guys, Hopefully an easy one! My passenger side footwell light stopped working (no light at all) but driver side works fine, checked manual and couldn't find a fuse, was hope they were separate but I would assume not. Question is, is it something i can easily check? If not does anyone know where to get the OEM replacement for it or shall i just go ahead and modify it with LED strips? Cheers!

Hi all, I thought people already knew where to get their lexus parts from, let me enlighten you: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Lexus-Spark-Plugs-Triple-Electrode-FK20HBR11-90919-01249-/182432698067?hash=item2a79d60ed3 Genuine Lexus parts by that seller/dealer, these are the spark plugs i bought for £80 and currently install on my 2010 IS250 F Sport. You're welcome :)

I did my big service about 4 months ago, Lexus wanted something like £650 (spark plug change too), i went to cousin's newly opened garage and had it done for just less than half. These boys know their cars way before opening their garage. If you are interested check them out http://www.r2automotive.com/ They are located near London, Lakeside shopping centre.

That looks awesome as always, with 1 kid the IS250 is fine, with 2 i dont know. We have another one on the way (still quite early) so will be looking at possibly selling my IS250 in the new year time :( No idea what I can replace it, only if the NX was more affordable lol

I thought running the car fuel low (because of dirty fuel) was a myth or possible true 50 years ago? I would imagine the tank is positioned so every last drop goes down a feed pipe to the engine, so it doesn't matter if the fuel is full, mid or empty? I usually refuel when the yellow light comes on and when I do, i get about 55 litres (theres still 10 litres in there for reserve)

Awesome write up! I too had the 'rear brake corrosion' and quoted me something stupid but the rears looks fine and i can do it much cheaper too. Will definitely be using this guide as a reference when i change the rears in the coming months! :)

Defo agree, decals on the outside is what I wanted too but something along the lines of legality thats why we dont have them. Been looking for club lexus instead but they dont seem to have any.

Hi guys, what recall is this for? IS250? How do i check if my IS250 2010 F sport needs doing too? If it does i'll ask for the spark plugs to be changed too as thats on my next service to do.

Its not set by default, here is a link to what can be changed for the IS250: http://www.lexus.com/pdf/service/IS250_LPS.pdf

I think it only works (hold lock button for 3-5 secs) if its been programmed by Lexus. Theres been 1 or 2 mentioned about having this option and peoples windows left open during winter/rain lol

Since we're talking about tips, I found out something new about my IS250, when i turn the car off and notice my windows needs closing, i can just open or close the windows without starting the car up again (Accessory power i mean). If however i open my door, it stops working.