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An interesting watch that Bernard.

Hi Stephen, glad to hear that your car passed it's MOT, who tested it for you? When was the car last serviced and did any of these 'issues' pop up then? Good to hear that the shox's will be replaced under warranty, I just wonder if they are actually weeping...

Good-o, let us know how you get on. I was seriously tempted to try one a few days ago but instead opted for a local garage. They have a good reputation and it worked out nicely for me.

To help prevent a garage trying it on with unecessary work/charges, does your local authority have a test center nearby?

Ah okay. It's not often you get an easy fix these days...but when you do it's a great feeling!

Hi David, is this any help? https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-2nd-gen-2004-2009/710278-cargo-hatch-switch-replacement-how-to-with-pics.html

So top it up yourself then, if it needs it.

Have you checked the power steering fluid level?

Mark @cruisermark, it's good to know that some replacements come with coated bells and yours still look dandy after 12 months use

The GS just sailed thru it's MOT, it's first under my tenure [emoji16] Corrosion on the rear disks noted but not adversely affecting braking. I have new disks and pads to go on all round once I pluck up the courage to defy the brake by wire system. Oh and so what were Lexus trying on 8 months ago saying I needed new shox's (leaking apparently). Nothing flagged today by the indi, nor by my local mechanic or by me after several look-see's. Shox's and sticky calipers seem to be standard 'offerings' from the 'stealers'. Think I'm still bitter for them trying it on. Helps to pay for the complimentary coffee tho I guess. As the brand is relatively reliable, maybe they have to quote for unecessary work?

Ah sorry, i 'presumed' that you'd already grabbed it from the hands of the spanner monkeys and been driving it constantly ever since! It good to know that this set-up on low boost has been used without issues for a while by RR-Racing. It's really quite compact and is obviously a very trick set-up. Fitting larger coolers was wise, monitor the temps closely for a while until you get familiar with the mod's. Although Blighty isn't often troubled by high ambient temps so you're not likely to be on the limit. Traction will no doubt be your battle so I'd at least want a sticky pair of rears waiting to go on. I'm not so sure about wider tyres tho unless traction on cold/damp roads is really, REALLY bad. Good luck and well done.

Those figures are VERY impressive and I'd be over the moon with such a substantial boost. I bet you can't help but smile every time you squeeze the loud pedal. How is the car handling this extra power/torque?

Tim, is that the gum/paste just forward of the muffler? It looks a right mess! Was the new quote just for the rear boxes? I recently had Tony Banks make up a replacement rear section and it was less than the figure you quoted. Admittedly he's not local to you but there must be other zoorst specialists nearby that would provide a similar service/price? Good luck getting it sorted anyways.

Great news and good to hear that there are skilled folks around able to carry off complex work. Personal recommendations are often key these days, so thanks for sharing.

@Malc, yeah I saw that 'heath robinson' contraption on the Jaaaaag. Didn't half make me chuckle. You can just make it out in the engine bay pic here http://car-from-uk.com/sale.php?id=99804 @cruisermark, thanks. I often have the rear sun shade up and keep the parcel shelf vent clear of any 'gubbins', not sure if there's anything else I can do is there?

Well done, what colour? spec? and when you do you pick it up?

Damage from a low flying stone is the most typical reason for a condensor to fail, they're sitting down low in the front grill and as they are relatively delicate they are susceptible to taking a hit and leaking. Are they any dark patches that suggest a leak or two? - check around seals and along the grill. As it's been recently regas'd then you should see damp patch(es) and with luck it was regas'd with a small amount of UV dye that will help you spot a leak (with a suitable lamp/goggles). If it's the original condensor since new, then it's done well to last this long and wouldn't surprise me if it's due for replacing. Ensure you get a condensor with a new drier if you can, sometimes the drier's can be fitted remotely or integral to the grill. Good luck getting it sorted and let us know how you get on.

Ah heck, really? I read this now, after 10 months ownership Is it because the GS450H is a sportier performance model and if abuses will be under more stress? Touch wood, mine has not missed a beat.

Excuse my ignorance but isn't your phone reading out the messages and pumping the sound thru the cars speakers? So something triggers in the messaging app when BT is connected. I have Tasker setup to read ALL messages when BT is connected. This is on Android using the Notification Listener plug in, which is the key to hooking into message notifications. It's a bit fiddly to setup tho.

Agreed although smoothness and a slight boost in mpg can also be had on their big derv, that lacks any kinda of VTEC fun yo.

Good catch @noby76 I also found Honda's respond better, drive smoother on higher octane or premium fuels.

Hybrid Battery Solutions have a product to boost/condition? the battery from the mains. He's also a forum member ;)

Well done chaps, it always gives me a warm feeling when our cars pass smoothly. Out of general interest, who completes your MOT's?

I've just listened to the vid again and that doesn't sound like a normal noise you'd hear when the flaps adjust. @TonyPoll, you should get yours checked out too.