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Any of you other IS types experience the smell of overheated/slightly burning rubber after a long steady run - e.g. on motorway? Seems to be nearer the rear. Not the tyres - they're just hand warm. Rubber exhaust suspension rings maybe? Other ideas appreciated !!!

Thanks guys - sorted !!! ;)

I know the IS headlamp levels can be adjusted in the range 0-2 from the dash control. But I need to raise the level for the '0' setting as it's far too low. Can you adjust this from the back of the headlamp units? If so, how . . . . . please?

Any idea what a pair of HID units would cost (fitted) from a Lex dealer? Including self-levelling?

Went out to the car this morning and found that some large airborne animal had dumped on my bonnet overnight. Washed it off and could see a 3cm x 5cm area where it had done most of its damage. Before I reach for the Brasso, does anyone have a sure-fire remedy - apart from a respray that is?

Just the piece of info I was after - got the same problem in a corner of the windscreen after using the ice scraper too energetically last winter - & didn't want to go for a new screen. Thanks guys.

Leads me to ask: what are the performance mods you can introduce on the 4.3 ?

I moved from GS to SC just over a year ago - loved the GS, but have always wanted a hard-top convertible. In my opinion the SC should not be compared to a regular sports car - you need to consider it as a fast luxury cruiser - so it's in a league of its own really. It's an amazing engine/gearbox combination on the open road. For me, the SC's small boot space (with top stowed away) and rear seat space is not a problem - though for some people it might be. Just make sure you go for the revised suspension set-up on regular tyres - NOT run flats ! If you're into Lexus, and you like to drive top-down, there's no comparable alternative to the SC. Especially in this weather!

For what it's worth: most puncture problems these days are fairly slow leaks caused by self-tapping screws working their way through the tread so I've settled on Ultraseal as a means of minimising the hassle that would come with a flat. And no need to change to a spare, so no need to carry one! (http://www.ultraseal.com) For a major 'blow-out' then yes, the rims could be damaged, but chances of this happening are fairly small - so make up your own mind based on previous local experience. After a year I gave up on run flats as too hard, too 'shocking' to the suspension and the rest of the car innards. Now enjoy much improved running on regular Dunlop SP2030s, which are expected to be fairly long lasting and do give a comfortable ride. Dry handling and braking are good, wet handling and braking are OK, but Bridgestone RE040's are allegedly better. (Have a look at the test reports on: http://www.mytyres.co.uk/start.html) Good luck with the research - hope a month is long enough !

Dear Deirdre, the driver side visor/mirror on my IS has gone all limp again when it's in down position - and it's already been replaced once under warranty. Anyone got a permanent cure for this without having it replaced again?

Had the same problem for a while with mine - sorted by cleaning off all the gunk on the rubber surround seal and inside edge of the opening (need to use both the tilt and the full open positions for this) and then wiping with Nylon/rubber lubricant on a lint free cloth. Hope it works for you too.

Meant to ask - did the tyres come at no cost or did they charge you for the used tread depth ?

Must have run out of petrol surely !

Must have run of petrol surely !

The SC now comes with a Foam & Fill pack (also part of the suspension/tyres upgrade), but has always had a 'skinny spare' option. Takes up too much space in the boot though I reckon. I've been looking at Ultraseal (http://www.ultraseal.com) as an option instead of the usual Tyreseal can - anyone tried it?

I'm told I'm #4 on my dealer's list - so shouldn't be long now. Was it a same day job for the work on yours? What's the prob with the Dunlops - grip/noise/wear/cred?

Anyone have an explanation for the "clicking" sound you get from the rear of an SC when in a tight turn (e.g. in a car park) - or is it just mine?

Anyone had experience of using such products? Any recommends?

Anyone actually used the Supagard leather product? Double the price of the others - but any good?

Maybe it's just us soft southerners, but until you've checked out the revised settings on a test drive you just don't realise how much better they are than the orginal kit. Incidentally, can anyone confirm whether a punctured tyre can be repaired after use of 'Foam & Fill' ? (Subject to the usual repair guidelines for regular tyres.)

Pleased to say I haven't had that problem - but (just in case) wonder if your RAC man explained what caused the malfunction ? Carry on posing !

Have you checked out his profile on this site? I did, after I'd calmed down, and found he offers critical opinions on a wide variety of topics he's expert in ranging from Mexican holiday resorts to beer in Equador. Favourite phrase seems to be "now don't get me wrong"! Maybe he's suffering from an unresolved conflict in his childhood - or Mom may just have dropped him on his head as a baby.

So six weeks is just about up - what news from the Far East ?