Took Delivery Today!

[CMC]

I picked up my car today. 2006 SE-L with MM. Grey. I'm delighted.

I have to say the service from Woodford Lexus was excellent.

What a drive I had from Woodford back to Tonbridge.

Now comes the settling in and exploring phase.

I have a few mods planned but won't go mad. On the list is.

Interior LEDs

Wrap the wood trim

Install dab unit

Possible K&N filter.

But first some getting to know you time.

[IHgs300]

well done Chris, One more thing..

[bluenose1940]

Nice one Chris, everything the same as mine 'cept the colour!

I too intend to change the internal lighting to LED's, let us know how you get on.

ENJOY.......................ENJOY.....................ENJOY

[Hondaman]

Well done. I have the same spec car in silver. I also have a K&N filter.

[CMC]

Thanks for the replies. I'll get some photos shortly, I've not taken any yet.

I've done the interior LEDs, very simple. But helped by this thread which helped with the front dome removal.

I've got LEDs to do the boot, sidelights and puddle lights, but need to wait for a dry day !

[Pete-r]

What K&N do you use? Induction kit or panel filter?

My boot light isn't on at the moment, will have to check the bulb.

[CMC]

I was planning on a rechargable panel filter. I don't have it yet.

[Pete-r]

I've heard some videos of K&N cars on YouTube and they sound great but it never says which they have. The price on the website for the induction kit is about £250 though, and for that much I'd rather fit a BMC CDA. I had one in my corrado vr6 and it was superb.

[CMC]

I'm really not looking to add performance mods to this, just sensible enhancements. I've bought it to calm me down a bit in my old age

[Gaz31]

A simple k&n panel filter should be enough no? A lot cheaper, and a bit more discreet plus no need to tell your insurance

[Pete-r]

I don't think the panel filter will do very much to the engine sounds.

[Gaz31]

Exactly, I've used them on a few different cars. They do make a slight change to the sound but at the same time they don't make the car sound like a boy racer

[Hondaman]

The K & N filter sharpens the throttle response but also increases the engine noise at idle. A nice easy mod for about £38.

[Pete-r]

Fair enough. Would you then run the car without the engine bay soundproofing?

[Gaz31]

Why would you run without soundproofing Pete?

[CMC]

The K & N filter sharpens the throttle response but also increases the engine noise at idle. A nice easy mod for about £38.

How much difference does it make? I like the silence at the lights.

Silence is a very rare luxury for me with a 10yr old, three dogs and a wife!

[Hondaman]

Just a slight increase in noise. The acceleration is real fun in ECT mode.

[Pete-r]

Why would you run without soundproofing Pete?

Just to give it a sportier sound. Seen lots of people on YouTube fit induction intakes for mainly a better engine roar then put the soundproofing back on.

It's like buying a new hifi then sticking in earplugs lol.

[Gaz31]

Ah ok. If i wanted a sportier sound personally i'd go for a full induction kit and SS exhaust system or maybe just the backbox. A panel filter is a cheap and easy way just to improve throttle response and change the tone a tad. It all comes down to owners choice really. I own a 220d so i have no choice, sounds rubbish either way haha.

[Pete-r]

In fairness the 250's with the induction kits fitted sound great in videos!

Must tell myself - leave the car alone lol...

[JamieG4454]

I have a k&n panel filter on mine and all its done is made the car quicker revving. Its a good piece of kit.