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  1. Texas
    I rather it over read by a bit as opposed to being bang on also!
  2. Texas
    Do you not? how so? Forgive me if I'm wrong but it is usually this piece that goes 'missing', Do you think OP is looking for something different?
  3. Texas
    Have you tried Lexuspartsdirect ? I just did and found this for £12.11 (+ £5.99 p+p 😩) And it states it comes colour coded to your vehicle so no painting required! ( done via the reg No you supply on the order form!) https://www.lexuspartsdirect.co.uk/parts/lexus-is/lexus-is-phase-ii-2006-2013/lexus-is-2-exterior-interior/lexus-is-phase-2-o-s-door-lock-cover/
  4. Texas
    +1 on SGS, sorted my guillotine of a boot lid! But for some reason SGS refer to the IS250 as a IS300!
  5. Texas
    Well....goes to show you shouldn’t believe everything you see on ‘tin-ter-net’ !
  6. Texas
    Like I have said before, a workshop can have the latest Gucci electronic diagnostic super duper kit but unless anyone there knows how to Really use and interpret the findings then it ain’t much use to you the paying customer with an elusive problem! But you will prob be paying for it ( the latest equipment available!) in the bill!
  7. Texas
    The internals on that engine are stupidly clean!, I would love to know what ( exactly ) oil as been used in it for it to look like that....looks like some sort of Unicorn Urine or Pixie Tears To look that good😂
  8. Texas
    Need to get it up on a ramp and have a good look underneath it. “Up hill and from stationary” points to when it is under load but “only when hot points” to something expanding and being where it shouldn’t be! Bit of a weird one at the moment!
  9. Texas
    Tesla may be at the forefront in the technology stakes but the build quality of their cars Hmmm! I have heard tales of the car ( interior trim wise ) falling apart around you! And that is where you ( and any passengers you are likely to influence ) are gonna be dwelling, not under the bonnet/hood and lots of other little niggles not necessarily drive train related!
  10. Texas
    Bet it never took 4 1/2 Hours did it?
  11. Texas
    The Lexus ACC will work in heavy rain but as soon as your wipers go into high speed ( either via the rain sensor or you switch to high speed via the stalk) the ACC wil drop out! The wipers might go into high speed for a split second via the rain sensor and the ACC will drop out even though you didn’t see the wipers go fast!
  12. Texas
    Do you have Two key fobs for it? It's normally a tell tell that a car has been through an Auction that they only come out with One Key for some reason! Could be expensive/tricky getting another one if required ( Dealer only IIRC!)
  13. Texas
    Best of luck with your SE-L as I reckon it’s the best car I’ve ever had! Also check around the coolant pump for signs of coolant escaping ( pink crust on engine) I know it’s only done 30k but it is coming up for 14-15 years old and the pumps do tend to need attention at around 80-100k but not sure age wise, not a total loss as the pump/gasket ( genuine) can be got for around £100 and not a intricate job, just be sure to use SLLC genuine Toyota coolant on the re-build.
  14. Texas
    Always best to RTFM, you know it makes sense!
  15. Texas
    Make sure you put the H/V system in 're-circ' mode before trying to access filter in back of glove box or you may force/break the mechanism!
  16. Texas
    And from a car released back in Sep 2005!
  17. Texas
    Get all the brake calliper slide pins cleaned up and greased ASAP as a first action after getting a new to you IS250 ( as this job is not in any Lexus service schedule) and redo it every year as a minimum. While in there you can check level of meat on pads and clean everything else up, quite a satisfying job if you are not rushed!
  18. Texas
    It’s a US spec along with a garage door opener remote option!
  19. Texas
    “3 times the spark means a more efficient burn” But does it? Or is the energy that goes into making one spark gonna be shared between 3 arcs and make 3 sparks that in total equal to the one big one? ( because it’s the same amount of energy coming from the coil, I dunno, just putting it out there!
  20. Texas
    To be honest, Unless for some reason they get flagged up in any sort of error code I don’t intend going about changing mine until the 100,000 mark! They were last changed at the 6 year/60,000 mile service by Lexus Edgware Rd when it had 21,000miles on it ( After 6 years!) and I only got 45,000 miles on it now, so gonna be a while Yet!
  21. Texas
    Not really cause I still had the 465 which they all wanted! Just seen that there is one on Fleabay right now for £3k and it's a bit of a doer upper as well! Check out the fuel tank!!! Link ( while it lasts!) is https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/YAMAHA-IT-465-1982-2-STROKE-TWINSHOCK-ENDURO-BIKE-IN-GREAT-CONDITION-vinduro/274508436670?hash=item3fe9fa54be:g:cpAAAOSwENVfbc8Y And seller is Deffo nothing to do with me!
  22. Texas
    Check out the thread below, and I have actually got that piece of rubber/foam in my car right now which must have been fitted by a dealer prior to my ownership.
  23. Texas
    I can't really make much out from those very short vids ( apart from the derv doing what it does best!) And +1 on above re cabin filter but remember to only ‘play’ with it in ‘’Recirculating” mode or you may break the door/servo linkage.
  24. Texas
    I did have a X7 for six months, took it as a payment for a job, it was ok in a straight line but it didn’t like the bendy bits! And I Just couldn’t get on with the drop clip on bars either! Most of my mates went for the 350LC and I went and got a DR600 !!!
  25. Texas
    Check out this 'How To' on 250 plug renewal and note no special tools required but just have to 'move' a fair bit of stuff out of the way to get to the right bank of plugs, that's why it cost so much at dealers!
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