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So I've just had a dream come true what's better than having one SILVER is-F at your house.......... yes you've got it 2 🤗 Especially when the second one is nicely detailed and hiding the dirt on yours 😂 Big Rat

"I have not tried GS300h but it must be extremely annoying machine " It does amaze me when someone can say something is awful without even trying it! I find the GS300h more than adequately powered, especially in S and S+ modes. I thought I'd miss the mid range torque of my previous IS220d but not at all. More than enough power for overtaking and pulling away from tailgaters.

You know you want to! Chance to meet the infamous Kemble crew (consisting of @Mark G, @emjay82 and @Big Rat). A once in a lifetime opportunity (until the next meet).

Hoping that I should be able to join you all on this one. It’s been a while.

If it weren't for the random brick colours, I'd have thought it a monochrome photograph

@Flytvr Ooh err now if @Mark G happened to have been German this subject hedge matter would be something akin to 'Don't mention the war " Big Rat

@emjay82 There are some 'blue' members on here wish there tyres had a no rating for wet grip 😊 Big Rat

Any idea on times yet??.......it’s a 3 hr drive for me and 140ish miles, but pencil me in, obviously time depending 🙄........Kemble was a 2-1/2 hr journey 😳 but be good to catch up in person 👍

With numerous Kemble meets under our belt, we thought we'd make the next one a little different. So, we're taking it on the road, and the next meet will be...... Sunday 19th November 10AM RAF Cosford Museum See you there. All welcome, IS-F or not!

LC has arrived home, thank you to Ultimate Finish at Brand hatch for bringing the paintwork up to a morrow finish, a great job as usual.

I agree. Personal tastes are just that, personal! My only criticism was the fact that someone could make a judgement on a vehicle that they admitted that they'd never driven. That to me is bizarre!

lol Big Rat you've heard of trailor queens well mine is now a garage queen. Definitely not mine out in the wet.

@mike m Just to 'drift' back onto what after all is your topic Mike........... I think this is a bit much celebrating what is a fantastic finishing job to your car and showing 'digit' disrespect to all us monochrome spectators is a bit much you know 🤣 Big Rat

I've always wanted "Go Faster" roof stripes..

@NemesisUK Peter no probs you can lead and we will all follow, I'll be directly behind you, I've just changed my own brake pads so you've nothing at all to worry about 🤣 🐀

@Jon_B Jon if it fits in with your day of the meet there is a few of us from Zummerset going up if you want to join in. Big Rat

@NemesisUK I knew it you've sabotaged or pics mods this is carism......... is that a word 😂 🐀

Don't you mean the van is used to steal the show?

Arghhh its a Silver fest

Mines been in today to Lexus South Woodford, has a lovely CT200 F sport, very nice tbh, car was rotten when dropped off, was lovely n shiny when collected, even had the service manager come out to look as he’s never seen a red one before.🏎🏎

The van steals the show!!!!

Dan, as the only insurance company that we ever see on this forum, just a quick thank you for at least replying and engaging with us. Your presence on here was what prompted me to request a quote in the first instance and I'm happy with my service personally so far so thanks again. Marcus

I am not surprised with reaction, sadly I cannot ignore the existence of 300h or for that matter like it. Loosing GS450h from the range in my opinion would be a major problem. Equally, in my opinion (after trying) IS300h and RC300h are underpowered and I found them painful to drive and event to be inside. 300h combination produces same power/torque in all models, but IS is the lightest (1670kg), whilst GS is the heaviest (1830kg), which means it the worst in this aspect. Stating that GS is not "that much heavier" than IS is just wrong, because it is ~160kg heavier (and that is a lot, almost 3 extra adults in your car). GS is the heaviest car to have 300h configuration with RC being second biggest offender (1775kg), followed by NX (1755kg). This clearly impacts performance of the car (IS 8.4s vs. GS 9.2s 0-60). I accept that not everyone are the same, hence car manufacturers have different engine options for the same model. Sadly, as is the case with RC - Lexus gives no engine option and that is what I find particular pain point about the brand as a whole. If they would drop GS450h I would not be able to comprehend what is their goal... except of alienating customers like me. In terms of how big issue it is... for RC it is massive issue - slow sports coupe doesn't sound particularly appealing, for IS it is not as much of an issue, first of all because it is the lightest of the bunch and fastest, secondly because as replacement for IS220d it can be considered suitable, slow sports saloon is not great and lack of IS250 replacement is apparent and painful, but it definitely has it's places as entry model to the range, for NX that is not an issue at all, because it is city SUV for school runs so it's sportiness is relatively ok... for GS... I don't know. I guess if GS450h exists it would be fine - you choose what suits you (something you cannot do with RC), but if GS450h does not exists that seems like major problem for me... My personal feelings about 300h (and your hurt feelings) aside... does anyone have anything to add regarding 450h and why do you think it is hidden away on Lexus website? P.S. I really don't want to insult anyone, but just because car is "~OK" for you it doesn't means it is "~OK" for everyone and equally that they have no right to have different opinion about it. I am trying to be factual, however all depends on perspective and it is clear that we all have different ones.

Yes Dav.......................

I thought it said "no compression" first lmao

So does Beyoncé, but I still like it.

My insurance has risen year after year which amazes me as I’ve not hit anything or been hit, it’s the only industry that insures on risk then puts up everyone’s premiums to cover any payouts 🤔......so technically not a risky business to be in as it’s profitable by any means 🙄

I've just had Good Year Eagle F1 A3 fitted to the back and it's noticeable quieter. Not had time to test them out properly yet.. National tyres are doing a good deal for the Bridgestones at the moment.

I usually decide by the rating, no doubt the Bridgestones are good but often b or c rated wet grip. My car feels much more assured on the Conti's, compared to the vredsteins the car came with....

Well as I mentioned earlier in the thread I'm with Adrian Flux took up with them a few eeeks ago, I messaged Dan and one of his members of staff contacted me the next working day. I had all the necessary documents from them within 24 hours. So I fill out the descriptive forms take 7 pictures and then a decision is made on the agreed value, the extra refundable cost if we agree /disagree is £65.00. i will keep you posted on the outcome. Big Rat

Oh yeah I remember stuff baby

I’m with you there Ratty regarding oem Bridgestones. As a road car, I’ve never felt the need for more traction / better performance.

Hey mate. £306 is a good price but I imagine Esure don't offer agreed value policies (I'll check). Just been reading a thread on Pistonheads. A guys low-mile BMW E36 328 Sport got written-off (not his fault, it was parked up and someone crashed into it). Insurance say it's worth £1300 but there's no way in hell you can buy like for like for £1300 - you'd need triple that at least. The car price guides don't take rarity, or how desirable a car can become, into account. An ISF is obviously worth a lot more than an E36 BM so the difference in what your insurance would pay out if the car was written-off and what you'd need to buy a replacement ISF could be quite large. I did start a thread on PH to see if anyone has got a competitively priced agreeed value policy but no replies ;(

I had a CT for 3 years and never realy loved it. Nice car but a big comedown from my previous RX300 which I still miss. Saved me a fortune in fuel though. Swapped the CT for an IS300H which was a massive improvement. Test drove an NX and IMHO it is significantly better than the CT (fuel consumption excepted) However if you have been used to premium nav and or Levinson sound system avoid the base model NX as sound system is truly awful. I also thought that the parcel shelf was a let down in the NX, cheap assed like from a ford fiesta LOL

See what you mean @Mark G, I'd feel awful damaging Lexus paintwork. A sin!

or so you think...... BANG

As promised some pics of the finished job. I can't believe the difference it's like a different car. Happy as with it Still to get it outside into the daylight to see how it looks.

Here's a few pics of the job so far. Bumpers and door handle still to do, interior clean then apply the coating. There's one thing for sure it's going to be super shiny. Its not coming out the garage ever again

Passenger door corrected and is like a mirror, looks like the ceramic won't go on till tomorrow. Just had to drill and tap my rear number plate bolt holes. Stupid plastic bolts were seized.

@mike m Being a builder I'm always up for a challenge, so this car detailing lark no probs I've gathered up some kit from the back of the van as the Silver 'F' needs a spruce up....... Ive scraped out my best muck bucket for the 'H2 O' Solution. And my best plastering sponge had had a dust off and also my favourite broom for the difficult bits. Now I'm guessing you are all going to approve of my own 'Clay Bar' , its a hand sander with 180 grit pad that should shift even the most obstinate stains. So here we go......... Oh and by the way for a fraction of the cost 😂 🐀

Cheers matey, the weekends cannot come quick enough now for me to do more! Im swapping soon onto 4day weeks at work so get more time playing without the mrs nagging 😂

Hopefully in this colour. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

@Mark G Mine is a 59 plate and 18 mts ago with 30k on the clock it was £20500, now I know mine isn't one of those posh blue ones.... But you may also consider that prices are firming up 😉 Big Rat