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  1. Illogan
    One of my earlier cars was a 1929 Austin 16, (2.5L, straight six, 3 gears, no synchromesh on any, and external shoe handbrake on the prop shaft) One becomes quite adept at changing gear with sufficient practice (!) And every successful gear change felt SO good!!!
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    I just attached my (already purchased) NoCo Jump starter (https://www.amazon.co.uk/NOCO-GB40-UltraSafe-Lithium-Starter/dp/B015TKUPIC/ref=asc_df_B015TKUPIC/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309775958298&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15567152916548422783&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006886&hvtargid=pla-449394730282&psc=1&th=1&psc=1) to the battery - connections - thus acting as a power source and protecting all the settings. Or - as Herbie wrote - borrow a battery and just connect it to you car's leads before you disconnect your battery!
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    You'll know/ascertain when the seeds start to fall (in quantity) - so at about the beginning of that period, give the rear side channels a good clean, and then line with a snug fit of cling film. When all seeds/leaves have fallen - - then carefully remove the cling film! My suggestion is most definitely a simple man's approach - but should work! 🙂
  4. Illogan
    You are but the first of a crowd........
  5. Illogan
    Oh well done, Alan, I wonder if finding the information on the forum's 'search' facility was more difficult than sorting out your suspension (!?) (I've no experience of Lexus air suspension - so would have dared to advise!!!!)
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    Darn! Cover blown!
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    I'm missing those days of 5/11d a gallon.... (I suspect that dates me though
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    Update: You post made me investigate on my car - - and then I realise that my previous post was complete rubbish! Apologies When you reach the point on your nav/mmi system, and navigate to vehicle settings - there are indeed a number of onscreen buttons - - (the vehicle customisation' button is greyed out. Until you power up the car - - then, as if by magic (!) - the button springs into life - and you can customise all the options available
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    You may yet discover that the garage has a 'lost property box' in the workshop that contains miscellaneous components that appear without reason - - (or explanation)
  10. Illogan
    It would appear that the world's population may not have sufficient time remaining to facilitate more accessible space travel - (or any travel!)
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    My 2014 RX450h is the first I've owned, and I'm not familiar with your terminology 'vehicle customisation'....(though maybe I should be!) Following up on Dan's post above, are you perchance referring to the toggle buttons on the r/hand side of the steering wheel, which together with the menu button, enable you to choose Eco, std (and in my car Sport) modes etc?
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    This may be a bit of a 'belt and braces' approach...... (And I've not needed to do it to a vehicle.....) But how about sourcing a second-hand subframe - and then taking that one to a welderfor reinforcement. There's then plenty of time to check/renew bushes, protective paint treatments (etc) before replacing yours. It may be a slightly dearer option than just having your existing one repaired - but you'll have plenty of time to make a sound job of it.
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    Just wait until you taste non-alcoholic Gin (or similar Vodka or Whisky) - - - then you would appreciate drip-dry shirts!
  14. Illogan
    Whilst I am fortunate not to enjoy/endure your particular problem, I have suffered 'trim squeeks' on various vehicles in the past (but never on a BMW - because their trim never meets sufficiently close to touch!) I have resolved with a small (tiny) puffer bottle of fine PTFE powder (available on both of the largest on-line retail companies). Being dry, it doesn't attract muck n grime, and is such a good lubricant, it may well last for a considerable time
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    Thanks for the warning David - - I've just spent four days completing a (four hour) job on our boat - - I share your frustration!
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    I'll drink to those sentiments!
  17. Illogan
    I just hope that with the weather continuing to become more unreliable, maybe Lexus are already working on a completely buoyant model?
  18. Illogan
    Have a browse around the forum b4u2 - - there are several threads that discuss cat thefts. Whilst we are all aware of cat thefts, - and owners of most car brands are aware, it's just that higher ground clearance vehicles are easier to target of course. I've had a Catloc fitted to our car, which will be a deterrent to some thieving 'erberts, but, if someone is determined to thieve/break-in,whatever - they will (whether it be a catalytic converter, Hatton Garden Jewellers or The Great Train Robbery.) Be careful, be cautious, - be philosophical
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    I sympathise - - - the world is (increasingly full / littered) of recommendations / influencers (Pah!!)/ and information sources regaling its readers with advice. I applaud you for tackling the job, and hold a (virtual) arm around your shoulder in comforting you in your hour(s) of misdirection. The good news is that you've illustrated and emphasised the reason why advice should be sought from, and carefully read, from genuinely authoritative and reliable forums such as this. Kiko - - many thanks for publishing your post.
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    Excellent job Barry - - and sincere thanks for sharing!
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    I think that's a reasonable price too. And with that service history (although nothing in 'life' can be guaranteed, (including 'life' itself of course)) I'd suggest that's definitely worth a tickle!
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    . I've always believed that very few people have true friends, and those that have two or three are rare and gifted. . It is clear that through his generosity of wisdom and spirit, John had many friends - a rarer gift indeed
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    I hope you manage to clarify your thickened plot...... . I look forward to the final post mortem....
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    Thank you for all your contributions Les, I must say that it's been the contents and opinions on this forum that convinced me to consider Lexus cars.... - and hence my purchase. . Thank you, and have a great life.
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    A few years ago (well - probably 20), I bought a small puffer bottle of powdered PTFE. It's finer than talcum powder, and a brilliant lubricant. (use on zips, plastic joints, and anywhere where an oily residue would be unsightly, or catch muck and dust). Would most likely be very effective on creaky joints (shame I cannot inject it into my knees!)
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