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i too thought the worst that it may be transmission related, but then i thought it would be a lot more prevalent, rather than happening intermittently if it were transmission. The fluid is still cherry red, doesn't smell burnt and I've adjusted the throttle cable to remove some slack - this didn't help with hesitation at corners, but did make changes softer and less noticeable.

I've had my 98 LS400 for around 4 months now, and from day one its suffered the low speed hesitation issue when executing low speed turns or any scenario where you slow right down, then speed up again without stopping. The revs build, but speed doesn't and then with a jolt, everything syncs up and you're launched down the road somewhat embarrassingly. I've taken a 'lazy git' approach and reached for a fuel treatment, hoping to clean the injection system, prior to removing the throttle body for cleaning at a later date. I'm a sucker for wonder products, and this one seemed to have some decent reviews: http://www.powerenhancer.co.uk/archoil-ar6200-fuel-modification-complex-high-concentrate.html Over the past 3 months (circa 1k miles), i've used the highest recommended dose of 1ml treatment to 5 litres of fuel on 3 occasions now, and have noticed a difference straightaway in terms of improved pick-up, throttle response and acceleration. Best of all, the hesitation is vastly improved - i won't say its gone completely, but in the last 50 miles or so, I can't say i've noticed the aforementioned symptoms. I've not checked mpg, but most reviewers seem to have experienced some improvements. The treatment is not cheap but appears to work in terms of general performance benefits (throttle response, pickup etc) and protection against ethanol content. I'll report back in few months time to see if its still working.

Congrats, at circa 4K I would expect *everything* to work!

Yup, same here - 17" DHPs will make all the difference IMHBCO :)

Btw it's serpentine (will help your search )

Got a couple I was going to stick on eBay

Have you got all of your dhp centre caps?

Nope, fan belt but will source an AC compressor first

I meant Diamond cut lips, not the whole wheel.

Welcome - I think Lexus Edgware were going to charge me £35 for one. Still need to do mine too

Diamond cut (per original finish?) would last 12 month I reckon before the white worm breaks loose! unless of course you don't get them lacquered afterwards?

http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/371734430165?_mwBanner=1

A Gates or Contitech one is only around £20 I believe.

Thanks both - happens I have a powerflow place around the corner from work. Anyone used the Park Royal outfit? Will email them a link to the thread, great idea Runs

Gents - can anyone recommend anyone in the South East (north London best) who could fix my exhaust, which i assume is leaking in the usual spot at the Y pipe. It sounds fantastic right now, but guessing it'll get worse Cheers

Correction- standard dhp are 225/55/17 - price still high compared when the 235/55 I had fitted. Speedo is more accurate to with the 235/55 - only 2mph higher than the Waze app.

Dhp are 8x17 as stated. Don't know why we started discussing 16" sizes :)

Standard are 235/50 - 175 each or thereabouts !

Dhp are 8x17 I fitted 235/55 Dunlops bluresponse earlier this year . Super quiet and excellent wet ability, all I needed

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LEXUS-LS400-DYNAMIC-PACK-DHP-1UZFE-V8-1995-1997-BREAKING-ALLOY-ENGINE-SUSPENSION-/302262611924?hash=item4660416fd4:g:6wkAAOSwCU1YrENc

Nice looking car BTW, in the best colour too :)

Ive got a set of 5 standard 16" wheels if you're anywhere near north London. In good to VGC, no tyres, aside from the spare which looks to be unused and possibly original.

Good make, i had them on my old Merc 190e, one of the only companies that make springs that adhere to the Mercedes weight grouping (based on spec)

Mine has had a knock for some time now and I've ruled out the obvious. A very detailed inspection discovered a crack in the bottom of the spring on the N/S, so this is what's causing the noise. As my car is a DHP model, I'm living with it as I can't source replacements. MOT wouldn't pick it up as it's very hard to see, and car hasn't dropped as piece is still in place. Pete may want to check if these are available in the U.K. I checked with h and r - said they are Made in Germany, but aren't available in EU. Only -25mm so should retain good levels of comfort http://www.redline360.com/hr-sport-lowering-springs-lexus-ls400-52426

Nope, I asked them explicitly for their labor rate, as I was asking about loc discounts on parts and servicing. He said I'd already been quoted using a cheaper labour rate, their standard is 141+vat