RichEO

I bought a 2nd hand Lexus one off ebay a while ago. Was going to use a roofbox when 4 of us went on holiday to France, but it only ended up being 2 of us so haven't used it and don't need it. It's is good condition, but not perfect. I'll take some pics if you are interested.

Me too, but I live 215 miles away. So I am waiting until I'm passing (within 100 miles :P).

Went to WIM a couple of months ago. Retest soon :)

Incase anyone comes accross this and wants to know the same thing: After plenty of searching I found this post http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/ind...ic=8861&hl= which has which diff oil to use and a quick how-to change the differential oil.

You've seen the what to look for when buying an IS200 in the knowledge base I take it? http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/knowledge...p;id=41&c=5

bumpety bump.. I have a whining / whirring noise. It comes on about 40mph+. I think it's the diff. However if I turn to the left about 1/4 - 1/2 a lock then it goes quiet. So this made my dad think it's a bearing (I hope not) I don't think its steering related cos it sound like it's coming from the rear, another edge towards it beeing the diff then.. Anyhow, any quick guide / tips on how to check the diff oil and what oil to use would be great?

Same problem. Especially bad at 95mph+ I used to keep checking the windows were shut, now I just frown

Who is that with J? I had major problems getting insurance if I told them about the bodykit and it being lowered, nevermind a SC. I'm 23 and direct line won't insure any driver under 25 with any modification, that includes changing the stereo apparently!

I've been out in it and it handled fine, hopefully nothing will fall off it Goin to book a tracking appointment ASAP, but I'm being lazy.

Goodyear eagle f1s on rear and nankang NS-II on front. They are what it had on when I bought it. It grips perfectly in the dry or wet. 17" wheels. The geometry was out before I took up ploughing. The inner edges of the front tyres are balding quite badly. I'll get the tracking done, I'll take along the WIM specs and hopefully they can use those. Then in a few months I'll get some new front tyres. They have at least 3mm accross except for the inside 3/4" which tapers off to no tread. This may not have helped, but they are definately not winter tyres anyway. ATM i don't need to go out if it snows. Just stay in, but my Dad needed me to take him to work as his car was on MOT and the road was clear at the house! Just 200m away it wasn't. I had a twitch which I gently corrected and then I lifted off the accelerator so that I cud travel along at 30 instead of 40. In the next few seconds was when the twitch left and spin right happended. I thought about putting some power on but decided it might make for a faster accident and to try and correct without power. Do you reckon if I'd have put my foot down on the 1st twitch that would have helped? Bearing in mind it was in SNOW mode so it wouldn't have been too much power!

Well my IS has told me that it well and truly doesn't like the snow. I knew from everyone's posts that it didn't and so I have not taken it out whenever there is a hint of snow. Was taking my dad to work at 3:30 am and was tootling along, left my house and there was a bit of hail on the ground but the road was clear. After about 1/4mile there was hail covering the road. We saw some tracks going off the road on a bend... someone had obviously been off b4. I was doing about 45mph, so I slowed a bit more to 40mph. Shall I put the snow mode on, OK, I did. Got around those bends no problem, then there is a dead straight piece of road. Kept it at 40mph, but the hail was a bit deeper. I said to my dad, "These are the worst conditions I've been out in this car yet" as we got a little twitch from the rear... I took my foot off the accelerator and began to let it slow down, got another twitch, this one got bigger and started to point me more than I wanted to the left. I made what was not a big correction to the right, it straightened up a bit and then when tits up. Started a slow gentle spin to the right. At this point I'd guess we were doing 35mph. As we approached 90 degrees on to the road I realised there was no correcting this one and was already thinking how much it was going to cost 3/4 of the way around and heading backwards, brain goes into overdrive and I'm trying to figure out which way to turn the wheel in the hope of keeping it on the road and not off it. My car is lowered with a bodykit, I scrape the ground in some not well kept carparks and driveways, I wan't looking forward to this. I had the wheel to the left already, which was opposite the spin, I tried straightening up (whilst going backwards) but it kept spinning and we were going off already. The car went off at a bit of an angle after spinnng just over 180 degress. There was no danger to us, there were no cars about, we were going slow, I was just concerned about my wallet, or specifically my bank ballance. The car was straddling the verge, digging it up. It travelled about 8metres off road sideways, digging its way into the ground. The rear wheels were still on the road (just) the car was 3/4 off. I tried backing it off before we got out but it just spun the wheels (still in snow mode, fat lot of use that was). My dad got out. I got ou... I couldn't get out. I put my window down and there was a mound of soil and turf keeping me in. My dad had a quick luck but it was dark, he gave me a push and I spun the wheels up again, no luck. We heard traffic, hazzards engaged I scrambled out through the window incase they ploughed into the car. It was a van (Tesco home delivery size but not one), they went past at about 50mph. Lots of inspection insued, but it was pitch black. I began diggin with my fingers to see if there was damage but I couldn't get through 18" of soil. The mound just didn't quite reach the top of the front wheel. We both tried pushing it out, but all that was likely to happen was we wud push the bumper off. Time to phone mum... bring a rope and more importantly the 4x4. When she finally arrived, took over 10 min, even though it was <1 mile away. We pulled the car out no trouble. Some nice smoothing of the verge, and a dirty car. It didn't look damaged but it was stil dark. Mum took Dad to work in the 4x4 and I trundled home at 15-20mph, After about 200m there was no snow or hail on the road at all, it had melted already. The straight where we were had about 1/4" or less of hail. It wasn't particularyly slushy, I was suprised shall we say. Another van (transit) went past while we were there. It didn't slow down when we were waving, shot past at 60mph. I parked infront of the security lights at home and it appears I have been lucky, doesn't look damaged at all. Maybe a few little scratches, but it had plenty of those already. I was dreading having it pulled out and the wheel being tucked under the car, you know when the delorean in Back to the Future (part 3?) takes off and folds its wheel in.. Just need to give it a wash and a proper check in the daylight. Any tips on things to check? I'll wait for it to be dry and clear and give it a handling test in a car park somewhere. To cut a short story long don't go out in the IS200 in snow or hail

I'm having some trouble getting it to work. All other doors must be locked... Do I start with 3 locked doors and an open drivers door then? I use the lock and unlock button that does the whole car (I have been doing) or just the switch next to the door handle? Programmed the immobiliser of a new key but not the wireless locking yet, thanks for the help so far!

Same car? Doesn't look the same car, IS250 IS350...

No, there is a ski hatch which makes a small hole, 12" x 6" so you can put long objects through that but don't buy an IS for the boot space. And trunk.... your on LOC UK, it's a boot.

Sorry, mine was front drivers side caliper, not rear like the original poster. Where's the slider bolt and what do I check? Thanks.

I changed my pads today, one of the brake pads was worn un evenly. What exactly is the sliding bolt? I cleaned it all and put grease on the sides of the pads so the slide in and out fine now. I will keep an eye on it and see if its solved or if it's the calliper. What does the caliper fixing kit consist of? Thanks.

Was trying it out again today. With light braking I could do it with my foot right on the edge of the brake pedal, but obviously the braking is more important when heel toeing, so I wouldn't trust it like that. Also when braking harder, my pedal has a lot of travel (err, soft) so when the pedal is lower I can't get my foot on the accelerator any more :duh: Everyone else's brake pedal soft? I read another post that says the IS brakes are pretty soft, but good when you push hard, this is how I like it for everyday driving, no harsh stopping when you don't need it, doesn't make a good race car though. Getting to need new pads anyway, will this firm up the pedal?

An MOT isn't that expensive, unless it fails

Resurrecting an old post I know but I was going to make a new one on the same lines. Can anyone actually heel and toe easily in the IS. I find it really difficult, the accelerator is too far away from the brake pedal to reach it with the side of my foot. It is also too high up to press with my heel (prefer side of foot anyway but any way will do!). I could do it in my old car, and my mate can do it in his E36 (floor mounted accelerator though). And neither of us can do it very well (or at all ). Has anyone tried replacing their pedals to some that allow heel toeing. Or has anyone figured out a technique that makes it possible. Is the sports accelerator pedal in the same location?

Do you mind saying how much it cost to get repainted? Thanks

the filler neck pulls out doesn't it?

A blank key, ie the blade only is about £5 off ebay. It is the transponder electronics that cost a lot and you can transfer these between casings. I need to find someone to cut my key but so far I have spend £9 on an old key that had the electronics in and £5 for a blank from hong kong. When I get the key cut I will have a go at programming the car to recognise it, by following a fairly simple process. If you have lost your master key you can't program the car so easily. I'd go back to the dealer ASAP and complain about all the problems if you haven't already GreyArea! Does anyone know how much Lexus charge to cut a key if you already have a blank?

chalk another one up. same pool of water. i just take the bung out to let it drain once in a while. not found the cause yet. thanks for the tips!

Vultures circling... If you get the car back for spares then: 1. Removeable cupholder bits from the glove box(es) 2. 4xCovers for the end of the runners at the back of the front seats (if not going with interior) 3. Washer bottle filler neck (if it's not smashed to bits) Or if anyone else has the above fiddly bits for me, let me know. Maybe a trip to the dealers wud sort me out :duh: Have a heavy crash, come out unscathed. Hmm, time for a faster car. Nice thinking :winky: Rich.

I thought the timing belt was meant to be changed at 6 years? I have a 99T with 67k and it's not been changed, was thinking of getting it done / doing it soon.