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Cars not lowered - just the angle the picture was taken. Parts used: (as assembled) Pipe adapter (to take the size of existing exhaust up to resonator input) 1 x exhaust clamp (to clamp adapter to existing exhaust) IS200 resonator Pipe adapter (to take the size of resonator out pipe to the 60mm pipe size) 2 x new exhaust hangers (to hold centre section up) 60mm mild steel pipe (x 1 metre of) welded into a y piece to feed both back boxes 2 x 60mm pipe adapters ( so you can easily remove boxes - makes it easier to fit also) 2 x exhaust clamps (to clamp pipe to boxes) 2 x Rover MG ZT boxes 4 x 60mm to 70mm tips (not on yet) 1 x diffuser spoiler (not on yet) What I managed to salvage from old system and Rover boxes: Exhaust hangers x 6 (2 from the old stainless system for the centre hangers and 4 from the Rover boxes that came with hangers) Curved piece of pipe from the Rover back boxes - re-used to form the angle needed to join to the y piece. What I used: Welder (MIG) Metal disc grinder 2 standard car ramps What it cost: Rover boxes @ £40 60mm pipe @ £10 IS200 resonator @ £30 Exhaust tips @ £32 for the 4 of (not got yet) Diffuser spoiler @ £105 from the USA (not got yet) up to you if you want to put on TOTAL without diffuser £112 / with diffuser £217 How long it took: It took me 3 days over 3 weekends to do from start to finish - that was with the parts already to hand. 1 day to sort the reversal of the pipes out on one of the Rover boxes 1 day to "dry fit" the boxes only to make sure they sat in the recess well 1 day to put the parts all together onto car. I expect another day for the tips and for me to finish off with a weld I need to make.and to fit the diffuser Hardest parts / issues: One of the Rover boxes needs cutting and reversing so that the tail pipes are the right way around (when bought they are both left facing - one needs to be right facing) Cutting this / reversing and welding back up was the hardest part but patience is a virtue !!? One weld I have made is leaking - small drip of water when running - will sort this when I get more wire. Not bad considering I am new to welding. Surprisingly - its an easy job if you have the time and patience.

Lol, well its definately not the quietest engine from stone cold but mine doesn't sound that bad. Sure it's not he neighbour starting up there old ford each morning at the same time as you... carl

We've just been going through the first few series of 24 all over again, and I can't help thinking Toyota must have had some sort of financial input! Lexus cars feature throughout, including the IS, SC430 and the LS430, also some 4wd vehicles that we don't have here, but they have the LS430 grille and headlights. Also the name Lexus is mentioned a few times. Interestingly though, it's always the baddie's who drive them!

Interesting - TBH Ive found the Lexus dealers down south of Milton Keynes to generally be crap anyway

It would be better to try the Toyota dealer for diagnostics as they use the same things. Hoping it's something simple and cheap. Be interesting to know the result of this as mine is the same year as yours. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Just had 7 year intermediate service on Tuesday. Car has only done 41,000 miles. Nearside rear brake caliper was diagnosed as seized. A replacement caliper has been authorised under the warranty, I just need to book it in for the work. Warranty is proving to be good value for me.....it doesn't expire until November 2017 .

Apparently the 2014 facelift ride is better. They added more spot welds to stiffen the chassis, allowing for the suspension to be made a little softer. I've never found mine to be too hard, comfier than my Suzuki Swift Sport over rough ground :-)

Not strictly true. Most tyre fitters and companies don't recommend rotating tyres any longer. The reason behind it is that 4 tyres (2 brand new and 2 part worn) are always going to be better than 4 tyres which are both part worn.

I guess we all say that, I wish I still had my blue 69 Chevy which was right hand drive!

Surely you're not saying your Austin A40 didn't have this facility? You obviously had a really basic model!

Update: I sent a claim by email directly to the warranty company on Monday 3rd October, I have yet to receive even an acknowledgement. I said other LOC members have had shock absorbers replaced under warranty and one claim in particular was very similar to mine. (Thanks Paul.) I also argued that as soon as the oil seal starts to leak - misting - the shock absorber has failed. It may take some time (days/weeks) for the oil to leak out completely and render the shock absorber totally useless but it has failed. As others have said where is peace of mind in all this? I will contact Lexus customer Services next week if I have heard nothing. John