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I am right behind them on this one :D :D ;)

The sport is the same bhp as a standard car, the difference you quote is that 209bhp is a series one car, a 218bhp car is a series two sport which is the same as any series two model,

Yep, we use the PS2 as a DVD player.Will post pictures when the install is complete.

0- 60mph 5.8 sec :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D : :D :D :D :D :D :D :D ;)

Factory Sports did not have a rear brake light fitted inside the car, the parcel shelf was blank. Lots of none Sport cars were turned into Sports after they were registered. I know cause I changed my Legato into a Sport but still had an internal brake light, be it disconnected :D I would guess this is what happened ;)

Don't swap your IS for a GS 430 ;) you wont like the comfortable ride, loads of toys, and that V8 powerrrrrrrrrrrrr. :D :D :D :D ;)

Torrent, I have a DVD/TV/PS2 set up in the 430, basicaly for the kids in the back. Screen is mounted above the rear air vents (bought from ebay for £75) I fitted the power inverter in the center console. PS2 is on the floor in the back (will be moved to boot soon). Works a treat............ :D

Might help GS 430 door mirror glass, just the glass not the housing not the complete door No painting in a bodyshop Just the glass....... £208

Torrant, I painted mine black with white stickers and it looked ......................... So then I painted them Silver with black stickers , much better Mine is Desert Quartz also :D Sportie

No problem, mine is lowered 30mm and has huge HKS exhausts on and still does not hit speed bumps. Have you tried slowing down ;)

Hi Guys, What a great turnout........ Good to see you all Sorry I left early and missed Pitza Hut. My kids are so enthusiastic about Lexus cars I carnt leave home without them and school today ment I had to leave when I did. Pitty I was the only GS there, but sometimes its good to be the only one........... As I was the very last to leave (after Playa) as we went to Mac's, the woman at 34 was just about the age I like them, and even with 3 kids in the car the Lexus left her standing. Would have liked to see her face behind thoses windows :D :D :D :D ;)

I can get 28/29 mpg average out of my GS 430, I can also get 15mpg average. Its all down to my right foot, it's nothing to do with the car!

Hi, I am trying to modify the Sat/Nav (DVD) sytem in my GS 430 to enable me to input destinations whilst moving. This is so my son can do this whilst I am driving, so I can keep my eyes on the road and all that. I had heard that others had done this, but with no real detail on how to do it. So Chris (Sporties son) and I set about the task yesterday. Our first problem was identifying the speed input to the Nav ECU. This was fun, picture this:- boot open, Chris lying in boot with a multi meter measuring the voltages going into the ECU in the boot. All this whilst I drove the car up and down the close, shouting instructions through the window to him. He was a good lad telling me what the meter said, but it's not the same as seeing it myself. So plan "B" jack the rear of the car up with one wheel of the ground. Lots of blocks under wheels to stop the car moving. Selecting drive, letting one rear wheel revolve whilst lying in the boot measuring the inputs to the ECU. Yessss found the input!!!!!!!!!!!. So we then installed an electronic timer (Maplin IC 555 kit) into the speed senser wire input to the ECU and off down the road to test it out. We start the timer which disconnects the speed senser from the Nav ECU (computer) for a preset time (initialy set to approx 2mts) and so the computer thinks the car has stopped and this enables you to enter the destination whilst driving. However the computer must be quite clever as after approx 22 seconds the buttons grey out and the satellites take over the navigation. Even though there is no input from the wheel speed sensers. We then have to wait 10 seconds before reactivating the timer, which then gives us another 22 seconds to finish the inputting before the computer takes over etc etc. So the problem now is how to make the time longer before the ECU works out that there is no input from the wheel speed sensers and get the satellites to take over? One thought is to disconnect the GPS aerial at the same time as the speed senser, so that the system has no idea were it is until the input is finished and then we reconnecting both? But I would prefer not to cut the aerial wire unless we have to as i want it to be easy to install and remove. I would be grateful of any help or ideas you may have in solving this problem? Once solved, easy step by step instructions will be posted for others to benefit. Sportie. :D

Hi, The sport was never fitted with such stickers, Just a small one on the front spoiler and one inside each rear window.

Roy, I have the lexus manual for the GS, and it says:- (DTC Diagnostic Trouble Code) "If the DTC No 89 is indicated on the check engine warning light read the DTC for ETCS, from ECT SNOW indicator (ExceptG.C.C)/ ETCS indicator (only for G.C.C) to get detail of the DTC No 89. If use the hand-held tester, the detail DTC for ETCS are displayed by the hand-held tester." It talks about ETCS trouble code 21, however looking at it again this morning I can see that 89 and 21 mean the same thing (damm). I would guess at either a short or open circuit in the wiring to the ECU or the ECU itself, Can you not borrow one from another GS to see what happens? Dave

Low mileage always help, Big service costs at 60k (£500- timing belt, spark plugs, etc) avoid if service due. Lexus dealers supply with an RAC inspection ans 12 months warranty. Full Lexus service history (especially when you come to sell it later). Try looking on the Lexus website, you can search for used cars which match your needs. They are very reliable and so problems to look out for are......

Roy, What DTC does it show? 89 or 21? Cheers Dave

I have had three GS's in the last four years none of them used any oil. :)

There is an excellent insurance deal open to Gold Members................ ;)

Be aware that the horn for the alarm is seperate from the cars horn. You need to find the alarm horn?

I will be there :D

Sorry but cam belts are not changed at 60k on series one GS's, they are changed at 63k as services are a 9k intervals. So it was changed early at 50k, so next change would be 50k + 63k= 113k

I got my set of Toyos from them ordered on a Sunday Night with me Thursday morning. ATS fitted them for £10.00 each and I saved £600 on high street prices. :D

Nothing to much to worry about, other than the car had a problem with faulty front wheel ball joints and Lexus recalled them all to change the part. Worth trying to find out if yours was done. You say it needs a service? the 63k is a big one spark plugs and timing belt so expect around £500. The 10 inch rears were a dealer fit option at time of purchase, otherwise it had the same as the fronts (8inch). Tyres can be very expensive especially the 275x35 rears. i have found them as cheap as £150, high street tyre dealers charge over £300 each!!!!. Always good to buy from a Lexus dealer if you can cause they come with 12 months warranty. Hope this helps?

I had mine done at Lexus Coventry the week before Xmas £120 plus vat :hohoho: