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Oh..that would be a bumbar problem then.

Definitely a more usable space in the 450h compared with my previous 300h. That said I much preferred the parcel shelf in the old car rather than the flimsy folding frame you get now!

Was it your wallet in your back pocket Taffie 😉

I see Lexus provided you with a handy little jack for rotating the tyres! I, myself, am still waiting for Lexus to fill the hole with a jack and wheel brace 😉

Feedback post summer holidays. Over 2500 km done (and one speeding ticket 😇 a few miles from home). Here are a few trivia facts : - Car handled great on twisty and steep road of the Vosges mountain (Mode S was especially handy on the downhill parts) - Mpg was very low in HEV mode on these B roads especially in the Rhine valley (5.0L / 100 km with 4 to 5 people on board) - Managed to keep the MPG below 6l/100 km on the return trip avoiding highways (Toll that I did not pay will finance the fine 😉 ) - Tire swap done at 6 000 km (I managed to remember where the antitheft bolt adapter was stashed) - Trunk space is good enough to carry a small lawmower without lowering the rear bench and definitely big enough for 4 to 5 adults (managing you do not travel with your groceries)

I've always had found, hangover driven memories of watching Kevin McCloud quiz home owners why they have 'risked it all' in the name of design back in the 2000s, its the one ture 'bucket list' item I always thought I would never be able to do, build and live in something truly unquie. But life is a funny thing, after decades of saving, COVID made a impact on how I viewed things. Life is short, really short, so why waste it dreaming? So in 2019 we 'engaged' an architect who came up with a vision of changing our house we had only bought a few years earlier in a way we just couldn't say no to.... Fast foward many unforseen issues, planning visits, life etc etc we are now 6 months into the build and hopefully with the scariest bit (post demolition phase) done. The rebuild is now properly underway and some of the interior space is now taking shape as the steels (35tons worth) as getting installed. Plenty more work to be done, but the dream is starting to appear. Who would have thought hangover recovery TV back in the 2000s would end up have such a profound impact of on me, thanks Kevin and Channel 4 (I think) :).

And it just keeps getting better......, Tonight's charge showing a predicted 56/54.3. Mileage now at 14400 after 17 months of ownership. Only been to a petrol station 16 times!

I did. It’s marginally bigger in the 450 in my experience but specs will show exactly. That’s got to be good. And I like the compartments under the floor too.

NX450+ boot is 521 litres and the NX300h boot is 475 litres. Hope that helps.

Because I have a back injury (severe enough to get me medically retired from my job) I purposely stayed away from F-Sport models because of the sportier seats. I'm on my 3rd RX now and never felt anything like that and I'm about 18 stone.

MOT comes up next month for my year 2000 LS400. one of the advisories was for surface rust around rear chassis mountings. The tester recommended an application of something like Kurust and that would suffice. A rear chassis bar crosses just behind the diff so that’s where I placed the jack and a 2ton axle stand. I’ve managed to mislay my wire brush drill attachments so hand held wire brush in hand… I have to report that the underside is very clean with surface rust in places and more on the rear suspension components than anywhere. So I feel the advisory was over reported and did not warrant it. The Mounting bolts and area were in fine condition…not worthy of a wire brush. Anyway, I applied the Kurust to the subframe and various joins and hangers that I could reach. Also did the same to the rear springs that had a few blemish areas. That is more than required and will do the job. However, I’ve some hammerite type paint spray I’ll apply next session.

The Texaco product is nothing to do with Redex, of course, which is now owned by Holts. The original ‘one-shot’ forecourt product from the brand launched in 1922 was an Upper Cylinder Lubricant useful when oil technology was nothing like as advanced as it is today. The problem was that the oil film deposited on the cylinder walls would break down and drain off, reducing the degree of protection available on start up. So the most significant period of engine wear was the metal-to-metal contact during cold starts. The aim of the Redex shot was to reduce the rate at which this oil film exposed the metal. In fact, even more effective is NOT to do what many drivers do - namely, give the throttle a last parting blip as they switch off! This merely injects neat fuel into the cylinders which washes the oil film off the cylinder walls! The correct procedure when switching off is to allow the engine to tick over for a few seconds first, thus allowing a protective film of oil to form. Fot the curious, this is the current Redex range… https://www.holtsauto.com/redex/

What an infuriating and unnecessary incident! After the relief that you appear to have escaped unscathed, like Andrew my next thought was that it could have ended very badly for the pedestrian. If the other driver was guilty of distraction by phone, that’s unforgivable! The Police can check the other driver’s phone log and prosecute if it was brought to their attention. Better still, a good rear view dashcam would provide irrefutable evidence. I hope any necessary repairs are carried out without further drama.

Thanks Bob - it was hard work. I finished with 2 coats of semi-matt colourlock sealer. it is supposed to protect the colour and make the leather easier to clean? Then reapply every 6/12 months. Some say that the leather conditioner can not actually be absorbed into the plastic water based leather dye/paint and you end up with a glossy finish which attracts dirt and grime,. I know that's a classic used leather look but I think new car leather seats look more matt than glossy? However the sealant does come in "gloss" (slippy) as well as semi-matt and matt. I used semi-matt.

Golf looks like a write off! Some justice in the world!

HI all, I think it would be good to have a thread like that but time will tell. You can put in here anything that you have done to your Lexus, a repair, maintenance, washed or polished it or a modification. This thread for all Lexus, not just for specific model, it is not so many of us to have one for GS or IS etc. So why not start one here? It'll be interesting to see what you guys get up to with your cars! Might give me some ideas on what to do too as mine is still completely stock. Let's go!

Thanks Kevin. I find the boot capacity in litres, not particularly helpful. I compared the boot liner of an RX400h with an NX 300h. The NX was slightly smaller but in reality it is not as practical for certain items I carry. The seats have to be upright to allow enough space. I was quite surprised that it made so much difference. Doing the comparison with the load liners does not give the full picture. I can live with it but it is just an observation. We all have to compromise on something with the cars we choose.

Hi the back ones where fine, and I was told like I said that I had zero chance of getting anything, so I had to buy tyres and send off the old ones.

Just noticed my use of "break" instead of "brake" 🫣 It was defo these that were rotted, come in at just under £2.50 each. Apologies should have drawn a smaller circle, can see now I caught the slider pin in the circle also. In my haste to grab a snip from the commentary video Lexus provided.

Did you own a NX300h? How does the boot space compare?

Sorry to hear you have had this AGAIN!

...... I just have my cars properly serviced ( fingers xd ) , try to drive with as light a right foot as reasonable in the circumstances, drive her always in PWR mode ..... and pray that gives me the best that can be achieved on my two old bangers 🤩 Then I check out which is the best value E5 petrol station to fill up from .. not out of my way, just on the way to somewhere or back, then empty my wallet as appropriate 😅 Malc

If you can weld, fabricate and happy to chop, cut and modify your rear valance I would say yes. If you’re looking at plug and play no. I remember years ago a local guy nicknamed Cooter would make you an exhaust system from the scrap he collected from exhaust fitting centres, they were aptly named “Cooter exhausts” 😀

It's a much more simple,cost effective and profitable way to end up with a quality property.You don't have to work around outdated and in some cases substandard structures.Just flatten the existing and start afresh with no compromises.Just make sure the location will "carry" the projected end value. Oh and I wouldn't rely much on Mr Mcloud's advice.I seem to remember he came somewhat unstuck..

Did you try adjusting the lumbar support?

Photo of alarm security sensor (with part number showing) located directly under the heated seats switch. You might have to put the gear shifter in Neutral and remove the wood trim to unplug the cable:-

Thanks very much Tim. I found the DIY method results looked very good. If you are able to remove the front seats and spray the coats on then I'm sure you can achieve even better results. You can even get mini spray guns that work off aerosol can propellent that would do the job from Amazon. Only down side is that I'm suffering with tennis elbow and a sore wrist from all that "sponge dabbing". 😬

Me too - and I am not at all hopeful

Nigel, Your article was perfectly timed, as I was wondering how to improve my Ecru interior and now I know how it can be achieved. The comprehensive description of the work you undertook and also the detailed list of materials and sources, is an invaluable resource. Very many thanks

That's tough pooh Rayaans what happened to you. I'm gobsmacked at how little damage your RX suffered. Let's hope the boot floor hasn't warped in any way. It's the floor in my now defunct is250 that got damaged and deemed the car a write off after hitting backwards the Z posts on the motorway at about 40 mph.

@rayaans Keep us posted how you get on Sorry for this 😞

Defo recommend NC500, done it in RCF and parts of it quite often (does help i live not to far away), also around Loch Ness way and Glen Coe… re the NC500 a car group that im affiliated with did this this weekend over 2 days with no problems everything from lambos n Porsches etc to the normal family car (over 40 cars in total).. no hassles

Yes, that was an interesting thread, Phil. Referring back to it, I see that I suggested that the Lexus product supplied by Texaco was probably a repackaged version of their Techron detergent cleaner. If Max is already using a Premium fuel (eg BP Ultimate etc) then he is already benefiting from an effective additive package. Adding one bottle of Lexus branded stuff to a full tank, say, is unlikely to produce any significant detergent improvements. Equally, unlikely to do any harm.

Thanks Ronnie yeah I've thought of this in fact i was only looking at some today i have in the garage and i have WD40 and some silicone spray. Waiting now to see what the dealer says when in for service.

Ok, so what's the best way to complain to Lexus (Toyota) about the lost history and the decision to provide just a one month rolling view of data in the Hybrid Coaching section of the updated app? Have they really chosen to delete all the data (which is clearly very useful to them), or have they decided we only need a limited view of the data? Storage is cheap, and I'd personally like to be able to see all the vehicle history back to day one.

Car is drive-able so I'm just driving it until it goes for repair. It normally takes a week for repair so I might take advantage of it during that time

I think this has been a contentious area for some years. Rightly, you should be insured against being inconvenienced through the actions of another driver But there are many who argue that it has got out of hand and has spawned an escalation of the hire car business which in turn leads ultimately to higher insurance premiums. However, since a hire car when appropriate IS what you are paying for in your Premiums, why not take advantage of it?

TBH I didnt feel much of anything. It almost felt like the car had stalled and the associated jerk with it. Suppose at the end of the day it is basically a 2 tonne vehicle. I didn't look at the protection plate, my car literally went around the back of Lexus Leeds and 2 hours later came back out nice and clean! Ive informed insurers LV, theyve taken everything down and confirmed the car is insured. I just need to provide them with details of the garage I am taking it to for repairs and they will co-ordinate everything Was also offered a hire vehicle straight away which I dont need but it seemed like they were trying to push for me to take it

Maybe if you had not been there in your Lexus the Golf would not have stopped for the pedestrian either. But bad luck and hope you get it all sorted ok.

Thanks Bob - it was hard work. I finished with 2 coats of semi-matt colourlock sealer. it is supposed to protect the colour and make the leather easier to clean? Then reapply every 6/12 months. Some say that the leather conditioner can not actually be absorbed into the plastic water based leather dye/paint and you end up with a glossy finish which attracts dirt and grime,. I know that's a classic used leather look but I think new car leather seats look more matt than glossy?

Thanks for posting this detailed process and materials required to restore the seat leather. I am sure this will be very helpful for those wanting to do the same.

Improvements with both paint layers and filling. Much better than it was.

(B) Here is a list of the materials and tools I used (I already had the Leather Cleaner) total cost in the region of £165.00 delivered. You will also need a hair dryer, masking tape and a supply of rubber gloves. Geist. Easy Colour Restorer DIY Leather & Vinyl paint | www.leathercare.com Geist. Easy Filler to fill scratches and cracks on leather and vinyl | www.leathercare.com Geist. Double Sided Sanding & Finishing Pads | Pack of 2 | www.leathercare.com Colourlock Set of 3 Sponges 90 x 55 x 35 mm : Amazon.co.uk: Automotive COLOURLOCK Stainless Steel Spatula/Oil Painting Knife : Amazon.co.uk: Home & Kitchen COLOURLOCK Leather Cleaning Spirit for Cleaning and degreasing Leather Furniture Suite, Sofas, settees, car Seats, Alcantara interiors, Jacket Collars and Cuffs, etc (225 ml) : Amazon.co.uk: Automotive COLOURLOCK Leather Glue Crack Kit Solvent- (Glue 20g, Tension, 3 Mini Brushes) : Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools Colourlock® mini leather sealant, 30 ml, seals leather against abrasion, wear and stain, for cars, furniture, leather jackets : Amazon.co.uk: Automotive Koogel Paintbrush Set-7 Filbert Art Nylon Artist Painting Flat Brush Natural Wood for Professional Oil Acrylic Watercolor Gouache Painting (White Tip) : Amazon.co.uk: Home & Kitchen PROUSKY 4 PCS Paint Brush Set, Wooden Handle Foam Brush for Arts and Crafts 4 Sizes Absorbent Foam Brushes for Oils Varnishes Stains Acrylics : Amazon.co.uk: Home & Kitchen Geist. Leather & Upholstery Cleaning Brush Medium | To clean car seats, leather sofas, and alcantara | For car interiors, furniture, boots, shoes, bags and more : Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools Autoglym Gentle Leather Cleaner Kit **COMES WITH MICROFIBRE CLEANING TOWEL & APPLICATOR PAD** : Amazon.co.uk: Automotive

I do love a 5 spoke 👍

Hi Anthony, I kept the manky ones that came off. I will take some pics and post them over the next few days. It's such a blindingly obvious thing to do (post event obvs🙂) considering the amount of work they have to do and the twisting effect constantly on them. My car has just passed 76k and they look like the originals. I cannot emphasise enough the magic it has worked on the driving experience. Best regards. Nick

Excellent, I saw you (Black SC430) driving past two up with the roof down😃

Try the East Neuk of Fife . Coastal towns including Elie , St Monans , Pittenweem , Anstruther , Crail , St Andrews . Some decent scenic harbours , great beaches and plenty decent cafes . Definitely try the fish and chips in Anstruther .

Thanks! I have now been enjoying the car far more than before and I am taking it out a lot more these days. It drives so much better than before. Absolutely amazing!

I've looked back over my records and it's actually four and half years but only 24k miles, so still premature, however, I'll try to keep this as short as I can but I need to add some context so apologies and here goes... When I bought this car in 2017, it wasn't as smooth as I was expecting but it had a very good MOT & service history. It didn't feel smooth at any speed and less so at higher speeds. I took the car to my usual mechanic and asked him to check the wheel bearings & he found nothing wrong. Over a 2 year period (along with MOTs and servicing) I had the following done, only one thing was done without sufficient reason:- Wheel Alignment - Was pulling to left before & after the alignment and they couldn't/didn't align the rear but no smoother. (Didn't go there again.) New Tyres - Worn tyres but no change to the ride. Alloys Refurbished - Tyre fitters mentioned rims were a bit grubby and I may get air leaks but they held their pressure very well. New Lower Control Arm Bushes - Progress. Did this after reading this site. This removed a vibration at motorway speeds but all speeds were still not smooth. Engine & Transmission Mounts - I admit this was the only thing I did for which I convinced myself out of desperation. No change. Rear Discs - Wear and tear. After two years, my not very smooth ride was now starting to get worse & noisier. I took the car to Lexus who diagnosed a worn NSF wheel bearing. I was gobsmacked when I picked up the car because I now had the smooth ride I was expecting. Soon after, I also had the OSF wheel bearing changed. About a month after having the OSF wheel bearing changed, I hit a massive pot-hole on the off side. One tyre was damaged but I thought all was OK. However, very soon I felt the smooth ride had deteriorated. (Paranoia?) The necessary new tyres following the pot-hole damage (and they were close to worn), and a few months later, having the wheels road force balanced, didn't change things. I felt like I was back to square one. The following was done with no change to the ride:- New NSF Track Rod End - MOT failure Wheel Alignment - Front & back now fully aligned including the ride height. That's an equally long story and a relatively cheap fix (but not if Lexus had had their way), if anybody is interested. New Tyres (2 years later) - Wear & tear. Over the last year or so, I was now getting a speed related whining sound from the NSR corner. It didn't get picked up in two MOTs or servicing. I kept meaning to take it in but I wasn't travelling as much & I kept putting it off. Anyway, I eventually took it to my usual mechanic and said I think I had two problems; a not very smooth ride at the front and a whining sound from the back. He diagnosed a clearly worn NSR wheel bearing and said the OSR was just starting to go. He suggested we change these first and see where we stand with the ride. Noise has gone but I'm still left with the not so smooth ride. So I've been back to my mechanic and he's compared wheel bearing noise with a stethoscope and says the OSF is noisier than the NSF so hence the reason the change this wheel bearing.

Hi all, Full PPf now applied. Ceramic coating is next job...