TonyGoose

There were 3 types, chrome, dark chrome and satin.

details can be found here

TG

OK I'll see if I can do that somehow but can't promise anything

TG

link to frozen nav fix

There's a bit of video about it in Paris motor show here LF-CC video

TG

Bit of white spirit or meths on a cloth works well for getting those tar spots off.

Then any good chrome cleaner will do the job. :)

Ditto this but I use WD40 on the cloth to get the worst off then have a go with the Auosol.

TG

I've been looking to replace the brake discs on my IS200 which are getting a bit tatty.

One option was DBA discs which I know were done as a group buy here some time ago.

Lucky timing then. Digging around UK distributors website found offers on the 4000 series discs.

Clark motorsport IS200 offers

So ordered myself some fronts @ £144.00 and rears @ £120.00 delivery included.

Similar prices to standard now but still got a bit of my instinct left for buying different parts :)

They arrived today so here's pics of what they are :-

Front disc (Right side)

Rear disc (Right side)

Apparently offer is clearing space for new stock and once they're gone they're gone.

Catching your attention ? There's about a dozen front pairs and half dozen rear pairs left.

TG

PS. I'm not trying to sell for the company but did tell them I'd be posting details here about what I got

There's an article about this in todays Auto Express email too ...

Auto Express LF-CC concept article

TG

Here's a quote from my IS200 owners manual :-

"The outside rear view mirror heater will operate while the ignition switch is ON".

Mine is a 2001 car and doesn't have the mirror symbol on the heated rear window switch.

That must have been one of the changes made sometime beyond late 2001.

TG

Yes rear discs and pads and inside of disc hub forms a drum which has handbrake shoes in it.

TG

Don't forget Patricks alternative improved black box if still around Patricks Black box

TG

Found no. "AM27936 ECU extension" in the parts list.

Same number is on my invoice and I have the Silver box one.

I wonder if they had different part numbers ...

TG

Have you tried putting a new Battery in the key ?

TG

The workshop manuals can be found here :- workshop manuals

TG

There's also free access to workshop manuals / wiring diagrams the dealers use here

TG

Lexus Birmingham have the grille on eBay 1C0 grille

Or could try your local dealer if they're handy.

TG

Info can be found here :-

http://lexusownerscl...Sheet IS200.pdf

TG

Towards the top right of the screen next to the stopwatch symbol.

The fairly square C shape wrapped around an arrow pointing right is the logout button.

TG

I think the scraping noise could be the backing plates needing a shove back out of the way ?

TG

Theres a paint available from B and Q called jap laq. I used hammerite on mine and it just flaked of. I asked around the local cruise scene and everyone recomended jap laq. Its brush on and is very high gloss also isnt affected by heat i have pretty well had my brakes steaming after pratting abotu on my mates farm land didnt even discolour the piant.

Was it really called " jap laq " or is that a typo that should be " jap lac "

TG

If you know there's a new sensor required somewhere is it fair to assume the idle is wrong ?

Might be an idea to wait until the sensor is sorted before looking for more problems.

I doubt a throttle body clean up will hurt though.

TG

Just popped out and double checked mine from cold.

Started at about 1500 rpm

After a few seconds dropped to about 1250 rpm.

Then after a few more seconds dropped to about 1000 rpm.

TG

Easy to fit if you have some spanners or similar.

Undo terminals and central bar holding Battery in place.

lift out Battery in its all over cover (if still present).

Lift off cover and transfer to new Battery.

Lightly grease terminals.

Replace Battery and do up terminals.

Maybe dealer would just fit it for you ?

TG

Have you checked with your Lexus dealer for your Battery ?

They were about the best deal when I was looking.

Around 65 quid and obviously terminals etc all in the right places

TG

Manual lists warm Idle speed as 650 rpm +/- 50

TG

In Auto Express email today http://www.autoexpre...rx-450h-f-sport

TG