Typhoon

It's okay folks, found someone Thanks all the same

How unbelievably dull an existence would you have to lead to actually do that !

I'll be sure to give those a try but I have to say I'm not convinced. As others have commented, a large proportion of time seems to be spent charging the battery, the real benefits of battery power seem to be in stop start traffic; that being said even London traffic has not been enough to boost my mpg

Just received something from Japan, need a few sentences translated.. can anyone help ?

Well it has only covered 2000 miles but then again the OP has covered 10,000 miles and is getting roughly the same mpg ! Perhaps we are missing a trick ?

In that case, I have to admit I am quite impressed. How on earth are you managing 30 - 32 mpg in London ? I seem to only ever average 22mpg and have come to accept it as par for the course. Pray tell in what way(s) specifically have you adapted your driving style ? Thanks in advance

Where's the fun in that ? B)

Well said. V8 performance at 28 - 34MPG in a Lexus 4x4 vehicle has been very worthwhile for me. And yes, 28MPG is the lowest I have ever had over nearly 3.5 years of 400h ownership. Really ? I am only averaging 22mpg but then it has only covered 2000 miles, I am crossing my fingers it will get better ! Great acceleration though B)

I can't believe anyone would hack away at their car's wiring to enable the use of sat nav on the move. It seem like hard work and could go wrong when all you would have to do is pull over to change destination. You're right, I would never contemplate doing that and in fact, you no longer need to - as discussed in another thread, the latest navigation software from Lexus allows you to enter destination on the move. What is incredibly frustrating however is the lock of the mp3 folders and inability to make phone calls on the move using the touch screen keypad - the former particularly so, as once you are moving you are unable to see what other tracks are on the CD ! I completely understand the safety / liability issues involved but the simple fact is that Lexus have deemed it to be safe, for example, to fiddle with the climate control function via the touch screen on the move, yet apparently it is unsafe to see what tracks are on any particular CD you are playing unless you are stationary ! At the very least, these functions should have been enabled for the passenger to be able to use !

Just wondered if anyone has tried this, as described in the thread below : http://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-second-...bypass-diy.html

Spoke to Lexus today, they are unwilling to fit the unit because it is not Lexus approved... ab plus -- I see you have a 2008 RX so I am assuming you still have at least 2 years manufacturers warranty -- did you speak to Lexus to find out about any warranty implications that could result from fitting the kit ? The indirect impression I received from Lexus was that if it is not Lexus approved they will perhaps void the warranty -- is this nonsense ? I certainly hope it is... Thanks

Ricochet when you say it doesn't display text, could you please be a bit more specific ? Contemplating getting the kit & if it does not display text whatsoever seems totally absurd ? Many thanks

Thanks for the reply, just wondered if this would cause problems with the actual phone function of the iPhone if it is being used as an iPod in the vehicle at the same time, presumably an incoming phone call would automatically disable the iPod function ? Also, where does the iPod sit in the vehicle ? Many thanks

Just found this topic -- does anybody know if it would be possible to retrofit an AUX port into an '08 RX400h ?

Does anyone know if this will work with an Iphone 3g ?

Hi ab plus, did you get the SL2i or the SL2Vi ? Would just like to clarify because I am slightly confused by your post -- you refer to the SL2Vi at the top and then quote the price of $224.99 for the SL2i later on. I presume you got the SL2i, please confirm so I know I am purchasing the right one ! Many thanks for the heads up by the way

Thanks for the replies. Adjusting the reach of the steering wheel did the trick ! Cheers

Hello all Just recently took delivery of a 2008 RX400h. It is a very good car but for some reason, I find the drivers seat to be uncomfortable -- after spending 25 minutes in the vehicle, I start to develop a pain immediately below the bottom of the back of my neck. It is a very strange problem as my back is fine -- I drive other vehicles and find no such problem. On examining the drivers seat, I have noticed that the seat is very flat immediately above the lumbar support area -- there is no real padding as such either and I find this unusual -- most seats do have some kind of support in this area or at least slight padding. Just wondered if any other RX drivers find this problem ? It would help if someone roughly my height (6ft) could provide an answer (as this would obviously have an effect on seating position) Many thanks ETA: I have played around with the seat position a great deal and still no luck.

Anybody ? lol

Hello all Just wondered what thoughts are on this ? I think it would look quite good but is anyone able to photoshop with a set of black rims ? Any suggestions as to which to go for & where to get them fitted ? NB posted this on the Wheels section but not experienced much joy Cheers

Bump Anyone ? Possible business opportunity if there are any wheel specialists on here :D

Hello all As per topic looking for black rims for my Mesa Red RX due to be delivered soon.. anyone got any suggestions ? Do Lexus do any black rims ? Would appreciate any and all advice -- not really familiar with customization Cheers

Thanks for reporting back on this They look fantastic & given the price, how could you complain

Cheers jalfa Wallace I believe the colour was introduced as an option this year

Been a lurker on here for quite some time & the forums have been an extremely valuable source of information Having endured endless problems with my IS250 (chiefly the infamous rattle problems well documented & extensively discussed on here) I have finally had enough and have decided to move on..... ...to another Lexus ! My faith in Lexus has been restored primarily by AJ, salesman at Lexus Edgware Road who has been in a word, fantastic & I would highly recommend him to anybody (no I am not related to him & no I have not been paid to say that !) I have to also mention Phil from the servicing department at Lexus Edgware Road who is also a top bloke & was very sympathetic vis-a-vis my IS250 problems & did all he could to try and rectify them. The sad part is, I believe myself and indeed a few early adopters on here have been sold 'lemons' which really nothing can be done about -- in my personal view if rattles are inherent in the car from day one, no amount of fixing will be able to permanently rectify the problem -- anyway lesson learnt & strangely enough, despite all the problems, I actually started to develop a very strange affinity for my IS250 and I actually was quite sad to see it go ! So what have I moved onto specifically I hear you ask ? A Mesa Red RX400h, due to arrive some time in July. I cannot wait & hopefully this second chapter with Lexus will be a far more rewarding and enjoyable experience Cheers