rich1068

Well done. It was a lovely looking thing.

Good advice. I managed to get 2.5l out of my LS400 because it was lifted at the front. And not sure about the 430 but on the LS400 and GS300 once you're familiar with the position of the gearbox sump plug you don't even need to get under the car if you have a long enough drive handle.

Fair enough. There is a fault with some of these GS that the connection and disconnection of an OBD reader can trigger those warnings as soon as you move off. If you've never connected one then it doesn't matter.

Have you connected an OBD reader recently? Doesn't entirely fit the pattern I'm thinking of but could be related.

I think they should both come on as you turn the ignition but extinguish as the car starts. Is that what you mean?

I'm always wary of the interior lights on my LS. They don't fade out when you leave the doors open so I keep that in mind when I'm cleaning or working on it. And putting the key in and out of the ignition and triggering the motor for the steering wheel. Probably me being over cautious but I flattened the battery on my old GS after spending a couple of days messing with it.

I've had both my AZ jabs. After the first one I was a bit off the next day. Second one, not a thing.

I've never been convinced for the need for snow foam either. A bit of fun more than anything else imo.

Well I gave it a bit of a wash. I've a feeling someone had gone over it with some of that coloured polish Have to say, driving it I'm very much reminded of my IS300. Interior is where the work is but that'll have to wait until Sunday. The youngest wants gerbils...

What did you do to your Lexus today? Nothing. I was driving the Honda!

Ah, we'll see. But I doubt it. Re: the cloning and Stuart's problems. It is all very odd but a 2000 GS? Something definitely amiss but who on earth would clone one of those? I wish I could remember the details but when I bought the RX there was an oddity with the tax. I didn't have to tax it for a good few months after I'd bought and driven around in it. I honestly can't remember the convoluted story, something to do with it being registered to trade but that's all I've got. If it was me and the car is showing as taxed I'd leave it as is. No tax until September!

All very bizarre. I always use both the online ownership change doo daa and tax. All done and dusted instantly. For example, I bought the Honda last Sunday and we transferred the ownership online. V5 dropped through my letterbox Thursday. I held back on taxing with the green slip reference number until Thursday morning because I wanted a full month. And previous owner doesn't have to apply for the unused tax, it's issued automatically.

Isn't the gearbox and how it performs exactly the same? I always assumed F-Sports were like BMW's M Sport compared to their standard SE. Cosmetic differences and firmer suspension.

Noted. Thank you. The drive back was (luckily) uneventful! Making comparisons with Lexus, the engine at 130k miles feels extremely tight with virtually seamless shifts of the auto gearbox. Interior trim quality certainly isn't up there with Lexus. Maybe comparable with Toyota? I don't know. But like other Japanese brands not a squeak or a rattle anywhere. First job is to give it a damn good clean. The previous owner was the racing driver Mark Hales, clearly more interested in driving than cleaning which is no bad thing as the car is in excellent mechanical condition and was serviced recently and subject to a complete suspension refresh. I'll probably do a few gearbox drain and fills as it's a bit of a weak spot and I'll consider a timing belt change as there's no history of one being done. That's about it really. Apart from telling Freda who owns that red car outside the house...

Had a rather satisfying day myself. New pads and discs on the front of the Saab plus and Abbott Racing sub-frame brace which will hopefully firm things up a bit. Took it for a quick run, I'm still alive and nothing fell off so hopefully I've done everything correctly.

Hopefully the drive back to Sheffield after I've picked up my Accord will be uneventful!

I've messaged you back. Here are a couple of pics for reference.

Apparently the weak point on these are the auto gearboxes. There was some sort of class action in the US and Honda had their wrists slapped. After cleaning the first job will be two or three drain and fills of the transmission fluid.

Previously the units I've purchased from them have come with everything you need for wireless streaming and calls. Obviously you need to make sure you get the correct included cable. I don't have any experience with your year of RX or the Mark Levinson system so probably best to check with them. You mention charging too but I never optioned that.

Just shy of 130k. To be honest I've got my hands full with the Saab and I'm losing some storage but I just couldn't help it.

Really? I guess I must have just spoken to Pete. He certainly seemed to know his stuff.

Absolutely no point. The 400 is a vastly superior car

I'd recommend the GROM units too. I've had a few and they're easy to fit. And their tech support/seller is based in the UK and very happy to chat over the phone if you're unsure about compatibility.

The pictures flatter it a little A good 5 yarder I reckon.

The devil makes work for idle hands and all that... Picking it up later this week. I know the Accords are popular on here. Any thoughts chaps?