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Without a doubt, yes it will. A conventional car has a starter motor that takes upwards of 300A to crank the engine, but a hybrid car doesn't have a starter motor as such and all the 12V battery does is to boot the computers and pressurise the brake system, which takes less than 20A to do. In fact, 'starting' a hybrid takes so little current that you could in theory use a pack of 8 AA batteries - but I wouldn't advise trying it 😄

If I remember correctly, Herbs has his neatly installed in the boot area ready for use if necessary. As he implies, you don't really 'jump start' the engine, you supplement or virtually replace the 12v battery this way to wake up the computers etc which then enable the traction battery to fire up the engine as necessary. As I see it, you could have a well charged traction battery but it can't do it's job unless the 12v battery is able to initiate the process. Of course it's best to avoid letting the 12v battery ever drop to a level where it fails to do this because each time this happens it will reduce the life of the expensive 12v battery. Therefore, if the car is not used regularly say once every couple of weeks or so, it makes sense to use a smart charger or one of those solar jobbies. Naturally, an older battery is going to hold it's charge less well than a newer one so that would affect need for checking/charging frequency.

During this current health scare I, (Like a few others) discovered that the 12v battery on our car was 'tired' and let us down a couple of times on our most infrequent journeys. I used our Genius battery pack , and have found that using the 'emergency post' inside the under-bonnet fuse-box an absolute doddle, and it only neccessitates removing just the one (engine bay)panel above the fusebox . And it takes so little drain from the Genius pack, I've not needed to recharge it at all

Lovely people, lovely programme , no swearing, a joy to watch. Some interesting Cars seen, and some returning to be sold on, it seems. Hopefully not as a result of bereavement through Covid.

You would wouldn't you!!

In an earlier post I imagined a Tesla M3 or MY with the build quality and refinement of a Lexus, and wondered if such a car was still some years away. But here is the Polestar 2, now on sale, with a bunch of very positive reviews, especially in relation to build quality. It will be interesting to see if it lives up to the early assessments. https://www.topgear.com/car-reviews/polestar/2

Hi there, just changed my Lexus CT sport which I had for over three and a half trouble free years for a UX F sport in Azure Blue which I think looks great! Hope everyone is well and looking forward to some decent driving weather for the rest of the summer😎

It doesn't matter, just personal preference and whichever is easier for you. As Barry says above, I did install a more convenient 'jump start socket' in the boot at one time, but then I discovered that the tailgate can't be opened if the 12V battery is flat. I then decided to install another socket in a really convenient place but I still haven't been able to finish the job off yet as I'm still suffering from extreme vertigo when I have to get my head into strange positions.

My system is the same with amazing clarity.

When i turn up the bass on my mark levinson the rearview mirror vibrates like crazy, i can hardly see what's going on behind. Not sure a further sub is needed unless you're a proper audiophile

OEM are around £200.00 each according to Toyodiy, Rockauto have them from £30.00 up to £96.00. https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/lexus,2008,is250,2.5l+v6,1441482,suspension,shock+absorber,7556 KYB are generally fitted OEM. You could try our resident parts supplier for a better price...Lexus Spares Direct ( just checked at £184.00 each). There are the usual crap offerings on fleabay

Yes i payed about £150.00 at Lexus Bradford, make sure you book it for them at the same time.

A couple of series called "Bangers and Cash" Not sure if it was on Ch 24 or 25. Ch Yesterday. Been a few weeks since I last saw one. Lockdown has made auctions a no-no. Good that they are running a Telephone bidding systems. Lots of lovely metal on their website this coming auction. Here's a taste if you've never seen it. Can find their website John if you search name. https://www.facebook.com/mathewsonsclassiccarauctions/videos/bangers-cash-episode-2/887084908414035/

Vibrations and noises are transmitted through the body of the car. Like another member already mentioned, I would check all engine and transaxle mounts, use a small crowbar to lever the rubbermounts and suspension bushings. Also all rubber propeller shaft couplings transaxle and final drive. Change the transaxle fluid and the filter. The owner's manual may state that the gearbox is sealed for life but if you look at the car's Toyota repair manual you will find when you should change the oil and the filter. On some models, if my memory serves me right, an oil change is recommended after about six years or 60 000 miles, whichever comes first. Chris.

I guess it's people who want a car that shouts "Shut your mouth and look at my wad" that are driving this fad. I've always preferred the subtler styling of the LS400/430/460/600 (pre-2015) and I do like the styling of the early A8 and the Phaeton. Prior to the LS I had a Honda Legend, Merc S320CDI W220, another Legend, Vauxhall Carlton Diplomat 2.6, Carlton 2,0 and a couple of company Mondeos so I've never been into shouty cars. Not that I would object to a nice lime green Lamborghini Aventador or a purple Pagani Huayra, but they are supposed to be shouty cars. Most current cars don't need a grille at all. They were originally designed to get air to the radiator in the days before electric fans. With an electric fan you can put the radiator just about anywhere so long as it gets access to cool air. Many modern supercars put the rad in the rear wings (fenders) as it means they are close to the engine and can be used to increase down-force by pulling air up from under the car. Yes, with the move towards electric/fuel cell soon grilles will be a thing of the past although they still need air-con condensers and even electric motors and fuel-cells need some cooling.

Another excellent blues artist playing live as they seem to do best.

I took mine in last week and it was in Lexus Glasgow for 2 days. (got a nice NX as a loaner) No issues since its been done and I took pics of the dash beforehand just incase any damage was done 🙂

I sure would!! I seen this brown SC today, think its the Pebble Beach edition? i saw one that colour recently, certainly not to my taste, whereas the blue is beautiful!

Hi! Me again! Sorry to be a pain ... BUT 1) I have cream leather and it's a wee grubby. Is there a product that will bring the shine back? 2) does anyone know where i can source a "gold" coloured magnetised fastener for my rear seatbelts ... one is missing and is the "loose" seat belt is driving me CRAZY! thank you x 2! Varun

Yeah I would be happy to film/edit a video of your car!! It looks awesome!! Wow what a screen!!

They have the 200t which came out at the same time as the 300h so I'd assume that pricing. The person updating the website probably assumed the IS 300h was already covered by the IS 300 - the website has been full of errors like that over the years. They don't seem to add vehicles to essentials until around 6 years old - they seem to assume you would get the 5th service done before it is 5 years old and you don't need another for 12 months.

Initial expressions were nice tidy car but then I saw the steering wheel mileage is high List of MOT advisories endless - which continue throughout the history - does'nt appear very looked after But love the colour

Don't want to be a bore because I know it's been said enough times before, but I still can't get on with the pinched waist grille. And I even have one of the newer styled Lexuses (well, my wife drives it - an IS300h). It does look better in the flesh but I still find it too agressive. IMHO the LS range should retain a modicum of decorum 😀.

No worries, that's what clubs and forums are for. You're paying it forward with your informative You Tube vids as opposed to my poor efforts in that vein.....notes on how Not to treat your SC430. The infamous Bluewater meet and gate-crashing the MR2 owners club meet last year. All good fun but poorly edited. It was only for fellow SC430 owners really but the build thread has been viewed far more times than I ever imagined it would be. Probably due an update, perhaps I should engage you to do it professionally when I next fly to the Highlands. Now that you have fixed the audio maybe you could have a go at my Nav screen project that needs finishing.. Pure madness. Real time OBD read out via bluetooth using Scantool and DashCommand.

Found this trawling about on the net. May throw up a bit more info for you.There's that tape word again. Where is the Lexus automatic rain sensor and how does it work? This is located just behind the rear-view mirror attached to the inside of the windscreen The system uses a infrared LED with a photo diode sensor. It is designed to look for reduction of signal strength that occurs to the infrared light when a rain drop or rain droplets are present. The rain drops lowers the signal levels by allowing the light to pass through the glass rather than be reflected back under non rain circumstances. The calibration is quite exact and can be disturbed by replacement of the windshield with an "after market" or non-dealer replacement. The adhesive tape used to attach the sensor is very important and if not set correctly will perhaps cause the system to fail. There is not much that one needs to do to maintain the system, as it is designed to be self checking and assumes the windshield will have the normal amount of accumulation of dirt. However there are cases where the system can false trigger by the correct amount of dust or if the sun hits the sensor just right. This is the sensor removed from its attaching plate.

One for the South East. Near Haywards Heath. Lovely location in the woods. SRD Tuning https://www.srdtuning.com Lee, the owner, drives an LS as his comfy car. They specialise in performance tuning Supras and certain Lexii. Fitted my radiator for me today. I know James the mechanic from when we had tuned Saabs.

I have never liked the spindle grill on the Lexus range and they are now starting to look like a panel van front, no style and as stylish as a kerb edge.

Worry not, with the way the industry is going, big grilles (or even grilles) could be a thing of the past. Enjoy it while it lasts 😉

The GS F was always limited in the numbers Lexus expected to sell in the UK. The LC has had around 400 sold to date in the UK. The LS hasn't sold more than 100 in any year since 2009 and only 26 in 2019. The numbers are always better on facelift years but many of those are demonstrators and press vehicles which inflate the figures.

You'll need to squeeze the plastic clips you see in that area which I've circled below with pliers to remove the panel on the exterior of the boot (the one that has the boot release button and the number plate lights). It might not be obvious but it is a part that can be removed. Removing it will expose the bolts for the rear camera. Those two black plastic covers you are referring to are where the bolts holding the camera get secured into.

Had an issue on my is300h where the wipers were stopping mid screen and only way to get them to work was in fast speed on manual. After a bit of research on the forum I changed the wiper relay and that cured the problem. Bought two used from eBay for £5 and have kept the second in reserve just in case but have had no issues since. Not sure you have the same problem but a cheap fix if it is.

It is very easy if you you have multimeter. The dome light is kept in place by few clips, see the attached Homelink installation manual that shows step by step how to remove it. There is a bunch of wires in light connector, have used multimeter to find one that is live when car is on, ground connected to one of the screws and that is it. http://cloud.tapatalk.com/s/5eff5f3abdfd1/HomeLink_CT200h_RHD_PZ481_00291_AIM_002_039_0.PDF

Mine was also written off many years ago for a broken headlight, cracked bumper and bent wing and bonnet edge. Had it not been on the insistence of my insurers it would not have been recorded as cat C. Around £800.00 to get the repairs done and still going strong.

I use 12v to USB adaptor in all my cars connected to power behind the dome light. Nice clean installation and no need to run wires around the windscreen and under the dashboard.

Swap them plastic clips out for fender bolts, you'll never need to replace and just undo with an Allen key

Seems appropriate or did a few days back

What a great hit this was - even though the performance was entirely fake as the real Singer left the Group just before its release. His name (and you can still find him singing today) is Paul da Vinci. I thought at first it was the guy who sang Wymoweh, but it wasn't. Cheerful number and those Seventies theatricals. Nothing like such fun these days (not that I'd really know! )

This cheers me up no end!

Well, of course, I had no idea! So I've looked it up and according to an internet page it was 24. The song producer Ed Freeman is quoted as saying: ""He is an excellent, very, very talented singer, but someone had apparently made fun of him because he sang things with the exact same vocal inflections every time. So he decided to be more improvisational, and my estimation was that his improvisations just didn't work and were muddling up the song. In my head, I knew what it was supposed to sound like — I don't now remember how I arrived at that, but when I kept asking him to sing it in a certain way, he wouldn't do it. He wanted to play with it every time, inserting slides, melismas and other things that, to my mind, didn't fit. So we ended up recording him 24 times on 16-track tape and took different parts from different takes until I got every word the way I wanted it, without all the play, and I don't think Don appreciated that very much..." " Now, when I listen to 'American Pie', I know where all of the vocal edits are, but there's only one where I actually smell a rat. One word is made up of three syllables and they come from three different takes."

This peformance was at the end of a musical era in 1964, which I suppose had lasted 60-odd years, just before the Beach Boys were responsible for bringing in a new era of music in 1966 with Good Vibrations. For the first half-century of recorded music, performers went into the studio, played or sang and went home. For example, in 1961 The Marcels recorded Blue Moon in just three minutes. Just one take. And that gave them nearly 50 seconds to get their coats on - the song is only 2 minutes 11 seconds. But then in 1966 the Beach Boys produced Good Vibrations, using the new-fangled multi-track recorders and taking 90 hours to record the song over a period of seven months. Wikipedia says it was the most expensive single ever produced at the time. Now we take it for granted that what we hear on a record is generally not something that a performer could reproduce faithfully on stage. But in 1966 this was a revolution; it was probably comparable to 1928 when Talkies swept away silent films in little more than a year.

Hey everyone, Hope you are all well and safe? Here is a photo of a white LFA at the Gleneagles (before lock down ofcourse) Thomas

Congratulations on the purchase of a fine car, and having the same engine as mine I know you can't go wrong! I really like the SC, nothing else out there like it.

Hi Just drove home my new purchase of a 2007 SC430 the colour is Twilight Amethyst Pearl with Ecru cream leather. Only a slight wind noise near the drivers side mirror area with the top down? Any one had this and is it the rubber side strips between roof and doors? Jack

Hi, Congrats on acquiring the new wheels, it looks a really good one. It can be the door seals but a little wind noise from the mirror is common if not 'normal' depending on how quiet the rest of the car is. Sometimes excessive wind noise can be caused by an ill fitting door seal at the top of the 'A' pillar. The other thing to check is that the door mirror is properly seated and secure. If you are able to, on a nice quiet straight road, try with your hand or a small piece of cloth to cover up areas around the tweeter cover and up along the window line to see if you can identify where the wind noise enters the cabin. There are a few short threads on clublexus that discuss the annoying driver side wind noise. Worth a read.

I have the RX400H and can open the sunroof and all windows by holding the UNLOCK button on the key remote until they start moving. Similarly, I can close them from the key remote by holding the LOCK button until they start moving. It says in the manual that the Dealer can enable and disable this. Dunno if your model can do that, worth giving it a try.

Maybe they don't. However, Lexus use a number of unsealed leathers in their vehicles - for example, the semi-aniline leather in our GS Premier is not sealed (and this was evidenced by a patch of spew (look it up) that was occuring where a previous occupant's oily hair product had got on a headrest). This should be regarded as a benefit, because unsealed leather that can be fed can be maintained indefinitely - sealed leather will dry out and crack. Lexus themselves recommend the use of a conditioner:

You guys are all awesome! I am having my blue with cream interior SC looked at by Lexus Exeter in the morning! Just a good once over .. then ... happy driving with top down! YAY! regards, Varun

Good point. I haven't tried to clean mine yet but will do so when the weather warms up. I have got Maguires APC and also Chemical Guys Fabric Cleaner. The CG fabric cleaner is great on carpets both car and house so will probably try that first as it isn't as harsh as the APC. All other suggestions welcome.

Mild (wool) soap solution in warm water applied with a damp (not wet) soft cloth will remove most contamination. Very grubby/ingrained dirt might need a little agitation with a soft nail brush. Wipe over with clean damp cloth, job done. Or you can buy the Lexus leather cleaner kit ...