topshotta112

I've had accident damaged cars in the past and had them professionally repaired by trusted sources. The pros are that you can usually get them quite cheap, and sometimes with only very minor damage. The downside is that as mentioned above, their re-sale value tends to be much lower than straight cars. Cat C usually means there has been damage that is more than cosmetic, and unless you know who has repaired it, I would definitely advise that you find out exactly what the damage was and get it checked out by an independent inspector, for safety and quality of repair. You may be onto a good thing, providing all the boxes have been ticked in respect of the repair process. The last thing you want is two cars stuck together, so just be careful!!

look heavy mate... did you have to do any work to get them on, and do they rub?

looks like a nice motor mate, definitely a fan of them in blue

could be completely off the mark, but I had the exact same problem with a BMW when I changed the stereo. Tried everything including fuses etc, turned out I'd somehow blown something actually the inside light dimmer switch, which controlled all dash lights. I replaced the unit and all was fine. I don't know whether this would apply in the case of lexus as the light controls and dimmer are separate but it may be one to bear in mind. Sorry can't help more.

on closer examination, it appears that the noise only comes when the steering wheel hits a certain point....i.e. on a full turn left it wil grind half way through the steering wheel turn... it will also grind again when it hits the same point straigthening the wheel up the other way. I noticed this morning that on a full lock there was a squeal coming from the engine (similar to a fan belt squeal). I've had a new power steering belt on, could it be slack?

if you go to your local lexus dealer, you can order a sport grille there... it will come painted, with lexus and sport badge all for just over £36. I just bought a black one for my is last week and it looks the biz, cheapest i could find 2.

Nice one cheers for the advice. I didn't think it would fit, to be honest ,ay just buy an amp bypass lead in and use my own head unit.

uh oh... had a really annoying 'grinding/rubbing' sound develop whenever I turn sharp left at slow speeds between 1 and 20mph.... had a new steering column joint and changed the power steering belt. Guess what, its still there. so i'm now shakng with fear at the thought it's the power steering pump on the way out... does anyone have any suggestions as to what it could be and whether the pump needs changing? If it is the pump: 1. how much can i expect to be relieved of? 2. how easy is it to fit myself? 3. what's the life expectancy when they start to go? Oh boy i'm having a bad day... :tsktsk:

HAVE YOU CHECKED THE EXHAUST BRACKET TO MAKE EXHAUST ISN'T MOVING?...

this may sound daft but here goes.... my head unit has packed up in my 2000 is200 se. Will a head unit from an SC430 fit? Connectors at the back look the same and Cd slot is at the top like mine. Don't fancy splashing out if it won't. Cheers.

THOUGHT I'D SEEN A DECENT SET ON EBAY, BUT TURNS OUT IT WAS JUST ONE WHEEL... DOH!

Thanks for the advice. I had a go this morning, got the bolts off but couldn't budge the joint!!! Am I ok to tap it up the column or could this cause problems with setting airbags off? Might just book it in at the local....

HELLO EVERYONE.... I NEED HELP DESPERATELY. HAD A STEERING PROBLEM DIAGNOSED AS BEING DUE TO TOO MUCH PLAY IN THE UNIVERSAL JOINT CONNECTING THE STEERING COLUMN AND STEERING RACK.. BEEN TO LEXUS AND BOUGHT ONE FOR THE PRINCELY SUM OF 70 SQUID, AND NOW NEED TO IT IT. IT LOOKS STRAIGHTFORWARD, COUPLE OF BOLTS AND PRESTO. JUST AFTERSOME ADVICE ON HOW TO DO IT AND WHETHER THERE;S ANYTHNG I NEED TO BE AWARE OF? CHEERS. :

Nice car bruv.................just outa interest what problems did you have with 18's, i been lookin for some myself?