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Hi, I can confirm that the message should automatically disappear after about one week. I’ve found the section in the manual… (I do like a hard copy manual; strangely easier to navigate than the online version). My week expires tonight so I’m hopeful it will be gone soon.

Neil in 2007 i had a quadruple bypass. It has its risks as any op does the success rate is very good nowadays. Stephen at Boomer posts well. Its seems a slow recovery but you will get stronger and stronger. I grabbed my new given life with both hands looked after myself and hopefully will get a few more years. i hope you get the op quickly. You'll be alright good luck my friend onwards.

I had a triple CABG (Conorary Artery By-pass Graft!) 8 years ago. my blockages were 95%, 85% and 70% if I remember correctly. You will not be allowed to drive for 6 weeks after the operation. The post op exercise classes are essential to get back your fitness - you may even begin to enjoy them! They will probably take a vein from your leg and use that as the "tube" for the by-pass. It is considered a routine operation, but not to the person who is having it! As Stephen said above, the main pain you get is from coughing - that is why they give you a rolled towel to hold against your chest. You will feel quite weak for at least 2 weeks. Please DO NOT attempt any form of exercise until you are told to. I got bored and decided to polish the car roof after 3 weeks - oh did I suffer! Be a patient patient and your recovery will be quicker! Try not to worry unduly and if they offer you an earlier appointment take it! Keep us informed how it goes please - all the best!

I spent ages trying to find the dipstick in my UX300e. But then I looked in the wing mirror and there it was staring me in the face.

I had 3 stents fitted 12 years ago following a heart attack. I've been having pains for the last couple of years and getting progressively worse. I had an angiogram/camera job done in July last year, they thought maybe one of the stents had collapsed and that was causing the pain, as it turned out the stents were fine but the camera video shows that one artery is 50% blocked and another 30% blocked. The main blockage is too near to the heart wall to be stented so needs to be bypassed, so doing both. The medication they give me six months ago is superb but the surgeon says it wont last long before the pains will be back. The surgeon is a bit of a joker, he says the main reason for doing the bypass is because he still has a large mortgage to pay off. The car is in for the Ghost at 11.30 this morning.

I think duff battery, 11V is pretty much useless to start a big V8.

The latter comes with a very high success rate. Indeed, you are in more danger crossing the road these days. I won't lie it is going to hurt like hell afterwards when they reflate your lungs and your sternum is mending, but if you are having this OP because you have symptoms of Angina brought about by hardening of the arteries then be aware you are about to be given a second bite at life IF you want to make the most of it post OP. I was in for a Quintuple bypass (the lot). Had the Op all day Tuesday and I went home Saturday morning clutching my rolled up towel to my chest ( LOL you'll find out what thats for). Initially pretty wiped, but just over a week later I started step ups on the bottom step of the stairs. 3 weeks later I attended Heart whatever they call it for some sessions each week to rebuild my stamina. 6 months later I was doing step ups for 2 hr sessions outside any weather. Actually rains great for cooling you down. That was 13 years ago and literally 3 laps of the world ago. I did see quite a few people who went through the same OP who really just took it all for granted and could not be bothered to take the gift they had been given. Guess they have been back in and out for stents. In summary, whilst any operation comes with risk it is in my view a risk to reward well worth taking just get your head in the game and don't flunk the opportunity. I should say feel free to pm me if there is anything you would like to know about what is coming your way with this. I know it's a bit of a worry. because it is no small thing to undergo.

The problem for Labour is that despite their promises at the core it is always about wealth distribution regardless. The problem with that is real wealth has no borders so the axe will always fall on the next strata down because it is the only target that has the money and is still a fixed target that can be hit. Many businesses of course fall into that category as well as individuals. High asset value people and multi nationals can hardly ever be really caught. Hence, any promises to get behind business is just 'please elect us' then we can stab you in the back.

Hi Neil, thinking of you and hope all goes well for you. Very surprised to hear you need this operation as you looked like a very fit bloke when I met you previously. Good Luck Steve

Nothing been posted here. Who usually arranges it? Glad to hear you are bouncing back.

Had to do a bit of adjusting to fit slightly oversized spare. 155 vs 145. Removed bit of trim under boot lip for better fit. Threw a grey fluffy towel over it. Boom.

Make sure you feed the leather well, before covering it. Once out of sight it will dry out and split further.

Removing and replacing a screen is really for a professional, thats IF you can get a new one. Failing that you could try Paul at lexus spares direct to see if he has one and can remove it and ask a screen fitter if they could do the job for you. I doubt there would be any guarantee given on a used screen though. Paul - 07590072646

Were the meds Nitrate ? I was "95% occluded" and on the angiogram you could see the blood flowing away from my heart which is a disturbing sight almost as bad as someone photographing you driving a milk float.

Yup good old Gordon, Tonys doormat and fall guy. Oh Gordon I'm just stepping out for a bit would you hold this poisoned chalice for me, thats a good lad. Gordon , did for investment and pensions what Attila The Hun did for world peace. Scorched earth anyone.

Neil, 3 months should be enough to get stamina back. Probably not quite enough in some other respects. Namely, they break your sternum for access purposes. Post OP bone calcifies over break and can start in just a few weeks. That might be enough to roll through coughs and small contacts, but not enough for more serious stuff. You lose muscle post OP and lifting etc will be that bit more tough. In my case I couldn't really get on a weight bench for nearly 18 mths. I did try before that ,but the resultant pressure on my sternum was always there. The rolled up towel I mentioned earlier is to hold against your chest when you cough, because coughing etc stills hurts when the sternum is still freshly broken and has not yet knitted together. Yoo will also needs to do some stretching as your chest will feel 'tight', but you cannot get into that until the sternum is really knitting together. If your boating holiday is actually sailing I think some of the physical stuff will be still be quite a struggle at 3 mths. Of course different people different strokes there is always the chance you might get there quicker than I did. In summary, your stamina and legs get back there a lot quicker than your upper body. Good luck.

It isn't - it's a rushed compliance car that is woefully uncompetitive. Even The Car Care Nut on YouTube, who couldn't be anymore pro Toyota/Lexus, said it wasn't a good car.

Unfortunately i don't have the space to DIY it so i took it to my trusted mechanic. Apparently the entire system was gunked up, it's likely the previous owner put either low quality fluid or just straight up water. Was about a €50 job to clean everything but at least now it works.

That’s the problem - £70k. For a car that barely goes 200 miles on electric. it’s an awful purchase compared to pretty much any other option. They also don’t have real leather on any trim. The new similar size Porsche Macan EV starts at £70k and will go another 100 miles or so on its battery.

My nephew’s a heart surgeon now Consultant ….. brilliant guy …… BUT doubtful common sense, he drives a Polestar 😂 You'll be fine I’m sure, and do take Stephens guidance above ….. you too will get to own an Sc430. a Jag XK AND that Milk Float Good luck and best wishes Malc

The sensor is located on a bracket to the right and slightly up from the crank pulley ( 1 o’clock position) it is secured with a single bolt. 2nd picture shows position albeit on a dismantled engine. The 3 codes you have include a possible defective CPS if you look at the service and diagnostic sheets in the video.

This must be a very encouraging read for any younger members, knowing that some of its most prolific contributors and Lexus owners could pop their clogs at any min

Yuasa has been good for me too. The problem is that times change and company's products change too. So it's always a lottery what to buy. A bit like restaurants and chefs - you can't guarantee anything at any time.

Had you finished mowing the lawn , or was it left half long half short?

I think hereditary and lifestyle are the biggest factors.. My grandmother ( who I never met ) went at 33 - heart attack. My father at 55 ( heart attack ) based on simple maths I expect to depart at 77 ( heart attack ). I've just got a few years left. Non smoker - drinks loads - got a motorbike OMG - it could be any time now!! I don't mind that having seen some relatives suffer the long decline with C you know what.

I’ve never had a problem with Yusua …… and got my latest one from a local Motor Factor, GSF ? for £166 5 yr warranty the last one on my “ new to me” 91 Ls400 was 8 yrs old before it went kaput ….. again a Yusua Malc

That sucks 😞 Might need to contact Pilkington and see if they can make one for your LS if they don't have it in stock. https://www.pilkington.com/en-gb/uk/automotive/classic-cars-home/makes-and-models/all-makes-and-models?make=lexus They do list items for the first generation XF10 LS400 (HT1076) which should fit your 93. Bonded screens are a royal PITA to remove without damaging them. Then once successfully removed they need to be carefully cleaned before bonding them into your car.

Yes, I see your point. I suspect it is going to be a marmite situation with that colourway.

Hi got a set of custom made seat covers to tide me over until I can get someone to repair split perforated leather on front seats.

Stuart. Dreadful thing to happen suggest you message him on here ……. He’s very attentive …… or send him your phone number on a message here I know he has a make-do plastic rear screen that’s far from ideal but makes his car driveable …… lucky he has two Ls400s eh ! Sourcing a replacement will be extremely challenging there’s another post here somewhere about a company up north that makes glass screens …. NOT Pilkington ……and u might be lucky there I meant to keep their number handy but I didn’t sadly It’s on this forum somewhere I know ! terrible for you 🥵 Malc

Sorry John. Yes, hopefully the new software will improve range and charging speeds (within the bounds of the technology deployed within the vehicle can allow).

There is no magic bullet. We all know a bit of regular exercise and a decent diet is the way to go, BUT the bad news is a large chunk of this issue is genetic. If you have a heart condition then the likelihood is if you look you will find it is hereditary. On my mothers side for me. The good news is be aware of whats going on with yourself. Do things seem increasingly difficult beyond what you might expect from aging. Are you getting any pain in the left upper arm etc. with shortness of breath. Classic symptoms of a blood to heart problem that need a urgent look at. if you can get in and prevent the heart attack from happening that's very useful. I actually did not have the heart attack like Neil (god knows how I got that lucky) so a bypass is in my mind (a strange place to be) just like putting a fresh set of rubber on a Ferrari.😉

Well yes - I guess that is my point. I would be happy to participate in experiment if it would be significantly cheaper... it is significantly cheaper in China. So if I visit China like I did in 2018 and I see it for £250, then I would be more than happy to "throw that money away" to marvel at devices from the company that takes risks. I do understand what you saying, but the price of £1700 or £1200 is the price of the tired, tested and reliable device, not prototype which may or may not turn on in 6 months. Also as I said it is priorities - if I still be upgrading every 6 months as before, then that money would be wasted either way and then it doesn't matter, but when now I keep devices for 3 years+ I started valuing how they last long term. But I also understand different people have different priorities, so for some this totally works and makes sense.

You're not wrong! I really can't think of anyone I could trust to run the country. Lot's of people wanted Martin Lewis at least because he seems to have a good heart and a conscience. He's pretty bright too.

Still available on the web new for 70 euro( not 1700 ). Battery lasts 2 weeks

I tend to agree with you Linas i will change this year been with android for a bit now my wife has Samsung likes them and she never has top end ones. Im leaning towards Samsung like i said above to Niaz I've never considered one of these fold phones ill have to get a look at some in the shop. I too am bit against chinesium ha ha they wont learn a lot of me but i hear what you say about malware and that stuff. So for me Samsung or Apple and do i go for a fold type help me choose. Tell you what these phones nowadays are bloody expensive.

I saw a review of this on Tech radar. I will be looking to change this year. I have been pondering Samsung or Apple, I've been on Android for few years now on my one plus. Tech radar mentioned this was a game changer in its thickness. To be honest id never considered a fold phone now i might this does look a nice piece of tech though.

Gordon Brown

There never was a Golden Goose ……. Taxation pays for everything covered by the State whatever it is apart from the increasing State Debt raised in the Markets to help out …… Politics and Partying, Labour or Tory is just the way they might individually mix up how it’s raised and spent ……. and how much is raised separately from the Markets and increasing State Debt ……. I'm not at all sure what differentiates the Parties The finer detail of spending and raising to cover that spend seems to be the thought processes that get voters spellbound and wound up …… that’s politics I guess UK Golden Goose never did exist Norway is possibly the only country with that Golden Goose …… saved up all the past oil revenue surpluses to cover all their State Pensions and Govt Spend going forward Reading a while back that their Golden Goose is about £5mn per head of their population Excellent use of Oil Revenues …… good ‘ol oil eh ! Bring on the V8s of this world 😂 Malc

Absolutely right. Also, people forget that the state pension is not a benefit or a handout. It was bought and paid for, in my case 45 years of national Insurance contributions.

Added Bluetooth music to my LS430 for $60! I know this is an old thread, but maybe this will help someone. I had been doing a ton of research and was tempted to buy the GROM, but then I found this option from a company in Germany, Blue Music. I have the ML package on my stereo and it works great, via the CD player, with amazing audio quality! Also, my phone auto change the stereo to the hands free for calls and then back again, using the car's speaker, so I didn't need to use the mic. While I can't see the track playing on the stereo screen, I can use the Seek and steering wheel buttons to change songs. Great option for less money! Also, I used their recommended Y-adapter and it was all plug and play! https://www.musikimauto.de/BlueMusic-Bluetooth-Audio-Handsfree-KitToyota-66

Been told that my dealer has the locking wheel bolts in but I have told them just to fit them at the same time when they come to do the 2nd key (which I hope won’t be too long now. )

Gods NO! I quite simply don't fit in Bloody Minded W**kers cars, except for their big SUVs and I hate SUVs. Whilst looking for my LS 400/430/460 I tried several 7 series, A8s, S-class & E-class, Phaetons, and Jags,.... and the BMWs were the worst of the bunch for driver space. Even with the adjustable steering wheel out of the way and the seat all the way back I struggled to get into a 7 series. Final cost for the work on the LS was £1670 for both rear wheel bearings, change of diff oil, and a full service (oil, oil-filter, air-filter, pollen filter). Parts cost alone for both bearings was £680. 😲 I have advisories on: - Radiator - corrosion on the trans-oil cooler connections. So I need to decide on whether to get the separate cooler fitted, or just get a new radiator fitted. - One rear ball joint is seized. - Rear brake pipe corrosion. - Rear discs and pads need replacing soon. - Both silencers have loose parts inside so are rattling. - Earth strap to engine broken. - One front strut is weeping, so will need new front air-struts soon. So, once I have paid off the credit card I'll get her booked in to sort all that out. It is nice to no longer have that "whuuuuuum-whuuuuuum-whuuuuuum" when driving. Whilst the LS was down I rented an MG HS for a weekend to visit family. Yes, I know it's an SUV but to get a normal car big enough for me to fit in I'd have to rent an E-class at nearly 3 times the cost of the MG. As it was It was only just big enough for me. It had **SECONDS** of turbo-lag when you put your foot down hard. Do people really think that is acceptable in a car? It had that horrendous "lane assist" crap where it steers you where it thinks you should be going. Disabled that 💩 immediately. Also had constant flashing warnings on the dash, (You're near the speed limit, you're going too fast, you're too close, you're doing it all wrong!). Nag, nag NAG! I hated it all. I am the driver and I make the decisions, not the ****ing car. I am told that you can switch most of it off, but why is it even needed? If someone is that bad a driver, take away their driving licence. If that is an example of modern car "tech" then they can shove it all where the sun don't shine.

Takumi test sounds good but Ford have done better. New engineers have to be able to cross thread at least two spark plugs and a sump nut then bash at least two wing panels with a spanner then disappear up their own bottoms before they are allowed on the production line.

I just had mine done (07 SE with 60k on the ODO). Pan off, A960E service kit, filter, proper job, the lot. £360 for 70% fluid change with a 12-month warranty; I must say that the gears are now changing quicker, smoother and, overall she feels lovely. The technician did the job was satisfied that the box looked and behaved as new. Here she is waiting to be handed back.

That's an interesting idea, thanks. I only live about 45 mins from H&S, so I'll drop them a line and see what they reckon. It is a full system. I have driven a completely stock ISF and the intake noise was still a big enough draw without the drama from the exhaust. Might have something to do with being a previous owner of VTEC engines. Good to have options.

It's the design that's flawed, not the technology itself. I strongly suspect a software upgrade could be developed to prevent this particular attack, but I doubt it will ever be provided retrospectively to existing vehicles.

Just done a 400 mile round trip in my NX to Scotland. The majority on motorway at 60-70mph (confirmed by gps not speedo) and returned 41 miles per gallon. Again confirmed by fill up rather than computer. Excellent quiet ride on michelin cross climate tyres. Love my NX.

If you lot think the 2012-15 RX is ugly then you don't know the meaning of the word - this LX570 thing fell out of the ugly tree and hit every branch on the way down!

I believe we had multiple threads about different options so sorry for starting it all over. However, I wanted to create single one where we have a list of recommended bulbs for each application. To begin with making a clear distinction between 2 options. As we all know there are HID/Xenon set-up and Halogen set-up. High beam and parking lights would be the same, but the Main beam cannot be more different. 2 main criteria are Colour and Light output (strength): So the light output is calculated in Lumens (lm) and the higher the better, here is where I guess many people get it confused with colour and latter is not "the higher is the better. Colour is represented by kelvins and the "higher is the bluer", quick introduction into Kelvin rating as well: Based on the scale above Halogens are in the range between 2500-4500. I believe standard Lexus ones were 4300k giving nice white colour though quite weak (in lm). Anything below 3000k I consider vintage or fog. Not sure about Lexus parking/side lights, but they are same for both types, yellowish ~3000k. High beam is the same for both cars again, I believe it to be similar temp as HID/Xenon ~ 5500K. This is as well around the range I prefer - I don't really like anything above 6000K aka blue light (or aka cheap xenon/LED kits). As well I have adjustable video light with 3200K to 6500K range. I personally found that ~5300K is perfect for my taste, so I guess anything between 5000-5500k would be ok. Xenon/HID Recommendation: High beam (standard 5500K/~?lm) - I believe it is HB3 are there any LED options? It seems that best HB3 bulb I can find is ~1700/1800lm which is fairly weak. Main beam D2S (standard 5500k/~2400lm) - Osram XENARC COOL BLUE INTENSE (sounds scary blue, but it is actually 5500k), Cool Blue is as well rated at 3200lm whilst "Night Breakers" and "Long Life" are both rated 2800lm and colour is 4350k (kind of towards yellow at least on paper). There are as well Phillips Xenon White vision ~ price range £65-85 Side light T10 - PHILIPS XTREME VISION 360 LED T10, there are 4000/6000/8000k versions ~£13-17 Halogen Recommendation: (LED/Xenon conversion kits are illegal to use in UK due to "construction and use" and therefore I would like to avoid recommending any of these). High beam (standard 5500K/~?lm) - I believe it is HB3 are there any LED options? Main beam - I believe it is H7 , what are the best options? Side light T10 - PHILIPS XTREME VISION 360 LED T10, there are 4000/6000/8000k versions ~£13-17 I am not sure if I am going to be able to edit an original post due to changes in forum, but I guess I will summarise suggestion in a new post.