Andrew888

Mot failure isn't it? 

All in all,  around 750 quid landed and delivered, fitted and fabricated. Lexus for that parts alone quoted 798 Inc vat.. 

That's strange passenger side rear is the reverse light and there's no LED tomfoolery there. Just a capless bulb! So effectively when turning on rear fogs only the offside should illuminate. Got any pics? 

Just now, ghost_killer said:

Thanks so much !! That helps me now, though getting the facelift tips isn't an option as I already bought the prefacelift IS250/200t diffusser but I find something ! I already got a Aim Gain diffusser from Japan fitted for  5 months so far, that shows the exhaust or the trims anyway and the exhaust cut just like yours (had to just to accomodate/redirect the exhaust into the trim built into the diffuser the exhaust) and while it looks good I hate it because of the quality and noise it makes and the gaps between the bumper and diffuser ends not to mention made of fibreglass and no cut out for the r/h tow hook - need to remove diffuser to access it !! lol, wish I never bought it now and did what you're doing in first place ! Much money and effort wasted here despite going to another body shop trying to tweak and modify it, only bought it for the looks and rep not to mention fact this company is well known in tuning world making body kits/spoilers etc for cars like Mercs / Ferrari and Lamborghini as well as Jap cars like GTR etc....so thought it must be good, how wrong was i !! ranting over !! ha ha...

Sell your Aimgain setup and go OEM+ :) I'm sure someone will break your arm off for it..

Has the Vol knobs changed? I don't have ML but mine looks like a brushed metal effect?

2 hours ago, Eame64 said:

Great bit of work looks proper and the way they all should look IMO.

I wonder if you could use the rear diffuser off the RX200T and put that on the 450H which would make the rear end of that look better.

Thanks :)

Having a quick look (I assume this is the latest shape RX) I honestly think its interchangable like the IS.. However its how far you want to go to explore this option! 

3 hours ago, ghost_killer said:

So the exhaust trim isn't welded ?  I originally wanted to get the facelift one but weren't sure those exhaust tips would fit on, can I ask if you know or able to measure the exhaust pipe diameter inside the trim ? It is either 50 or 60mm radius !! that make it easier for me to choose my exhaust tip for my new diffuser if I know which one ! If that exhaust pipe inside that exhaust trim is part of it and not part of original exhaust then don't worry !!! Thanks !

The trim itself is semi fabricated to fit/clamp onto the the existing cut pipe. I would personally prefer this method as before, if any impromptu exhaust change these trims can be removed without being cut if they were welded on. The OEM exhaust is around 55mm OD and the fabricated parts are stainless steel and has an OD of 57mm and the effectively sleeves onto the existing pipe increasing legroom for adjusting - welding is very risky as spot welding then grinding it off if the trim was askew if you know what I mean.

The garage has now made a template and if anyone is interested they can order the tailpipes and fab them up before sending. So its just a case of "cut and play"

Howdy

Here is my MY2017 genuine diffuser with matching tailpipe trims the garage managed to avoid welding on the tailpipes. Basically they fabricated the 2017 exhaust trims to fit  the OEM rear box and the only sacrificial element is cutting off the curve end of the pipe, So if the exhaust needs replacing you can take the trims off and reinstall.

If Mods/Admin allow I can pass on the garage details who can either supply and fit, OR supply everything (inc diffuser) and modded trims for the competent diy'er to have a go. Its a simple process IMO and pricing is cheaper than Lexus UK

Pics below..

Honda ones are alot more lol.. My old Civic Type R was 200 odd... However as spares were aplenty it was easier to attain. The IS300H is a bit of a rarity in the scrappers..

49 minutes ago, Chunky1234 said:

I tried this and get the one flash to confirm I am now able to set it.  But when I try to change using the intermittent control nothing seems to change?  What am I doing wrong?

Thanks.....

Tried the video below that post matey?

I concur.. most brake switches are adjustable and there are pedal travel tolerances for them to activate the brake lights in workshop manuals. Adjust them to suit I guess if you know what you doing..

I've ordered another batch online in Japan via my good friend. 20 quid for 20 of them posted.. This should keep me going :) I do have a few standard black rubber ones so just put them on for the time being.

Something dawned on me today whilst moving the car.. Someone has nicked 2 of the aluminium valve/dust caps.. Probably little sh*ts with their bikes. I'm not sure whether to replace them with factory OEM OR just get black rubber ones..

This bothers me as my car is ' not' complete :( (OCD)

3 hours ago, mhult said:

Andrew and Blake, how did you remove the badges? Heat? Spudger?

I also prefer cars without badges, but almost eight years with second generation IS made me accept them, since those badges were fitted with pegs in holes (if I am correct), making it very impractical to remove them. Learning now that the current IS is easier to de-badge makes me quite interested in a little modding.

I've used the following method for a very long time. Fishing line (eBay for 5.99) around 15kg + line weight as I find stubborn badges will snap the line. in a 'flossing/sawing' motion the badges will tumble off.

Secondly for the adhesive piece I have always used Autoglym Intensive Tar remover. Dab the solution on the residue (which is normally glue and foam) leave for 10 minutes and it rubs off with your fingers. No need for heat etc.. This stuff is fabulous removing interior window stickers, bodywork stickers etc.. Then as Rayaan said I use a very light compound like Farecla G3 (like Tcut but milder) to get rid of the 'decal shadow' in the paint.

1 hour ago, rayaans said:

Price isn't too bad for a main dealer. 

Toyota motor oil is made by exxon mobil. Their 0w-20 oil for 5l would retail for £60. 

Even ecp sell their triple qx oil 0w20 for £51 for 5l

I have plenty of Honda Green Hybrid here lol.. Triple QX 51 quid from Euro Car Farce is about 30 quid plus vat on my trade account

Quite laughable what 'Lexus' sell their own branded oil for.. I think 80 quid for 5 litres lol

The whole assembly shouldn't cost alot.. I would say below 15 quid.. 81250-30210  its a Toyota part so maybe give them a try?

Sounds like a polarity issue? Or it could be a canbus (programming issue at dealer level) depending how Lexus relies on Canbus...

20 minutes ago, Thackeray said:

Many thanks for checking when the indicator cancels on your car. Sounds as though it's just the same as on mine. Thanks for taking the trouble to find out. I'd be interested to hear from owners of other makes of car to see if I'm right in thinking that indicator cancellation works properly on other makes.

My guess would be that much of the Lexus development was aimed at the American market, where until recently I believe they had hardly any roundabouts. So no-one would have noticed the indicators cancelling too soon as you went round the roundabout. Maybe the same is true of Japan. If other owners can confirm that this is an oddity unique to Lexus, maybe I could start a new thread to campaign for Toyota/Lexus to fix the problem. I know it's only an irritation but there's no need for the irritation to be there at all. It's just bad design.

I think the MY2017 has now a mechanical switch now I've read somewhere!

36 minutes ago, C Mclean said:

Door edge protectors are simple to fit, they come with instructions for the position and all you need is a rubber/plastic hammer. Fitted them on both my IS and NX.

Yep the first one was a bit of a dog to fit as it kept on slipping out the channel when hitting the prescribed 'strike points' but after doors 3 and 4 they were on like a flash

39 minutes ago, ghost_killer said:

Yes I second that ! That is why I try get part numbers, usually they can order it as it comes up on their system, then again I buy abroad and even custom charges it some time work out bit cheaper than from Lexus UK dealers..Think I seen them door edge protectors on Nigel JDM parts website, what 2017 rear diffusser you getting ? Recently I got a prefacelift IS250/200t rear diffuser, all I need to get is some exhaust tips and get them welded on, won't be from Lexus though

I got the 2017 200T/350 one that uses the rectangular exhaust tips. I have everything I need and will hit my workshop next week on how to mount it.. The OEM rear boxes already have brackets welded on to the new tips are bolted onto them.. I'll try and do a 'how to' and how I did it..

Just now, Comedian said:

He says his car is reading lower than actual speed though. That's a problem. Correct tyre sizes is an obvious check.

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Soz mate

Should have clarified.. GPS actual for example 46mph - Lexus speedo 50mph.

so the car is reading higher than actual by 4mph or so..

Tyres are stock with stock wheels (18's)

First time I've ever come across this, maybe its a Lexus rule lol. However I've always used analogue from all my cars going to Nurburgring. Spa and never has speedo out issues..

Such as life..

Cheers

Using my Sat nav on my phone I've noticed that my F Sport is 'off' by 4mph lower than actual speed. I used Waze, Google maps, another phone and even a Racelogic VBox and the speed is definately not right.. Anybody else noticed this on their speedo (digital ones not analogue)?

Very strange indeed.

I spoke to my dealer and he looked shall we say a little confused.