CharlieSC430

Jamie, What's your advice in relation to run flat tyres? I like the idea of them in some ways but I'm currently running them on my SC430 and I'm convinced they definitely make the ride too firm (by Lexus standards anyway). I've seen some other members in the past have switched to normal tyres with supposedly good results. Are there any negatives to doing this aside from not having a spare? Also, is the foam stuff any good in emergencies? Obviously it won't be in a complete blow out....

Hi guys. Looking to purchase some new 19" Rays wheels for the SC. Could you give me the ideal tyre size for this size alloy. Cheers Chaz

looking good mate. Easy to do or a bit of a task. How much?

Hi Mate. Open the radio door. Then open the centre armrest and pull the heated seat switch slightley forward and up at the same time and this will lift out. You dont need to disconect just leave it to one side then get hold of the trim at the heated switch end and pull upwards slowly untill it unclips. You then have to pull it towards you at a bit of a angle and it should release from the radio end. No screws to undo just held in place with preasure clips. You might want to use the shift lock to put the selector into the drive position to keep it out the way. once its out you will see what you need to disconnect and how it goes back is just the reverse but dont push/ pull too hard as the clips can break. Hope this helps. Chaz.

Yeh and welcome to the SC club. Hope you enjoy the drive Regards Chaz

Dont talk yourself out of it. Our cars look hot with large aftermarket wheels. Totally changes the look and gets all the stares. Post up the new pics when they are on you wont regret it a bit. Good luck Chaz

As above 20" kahns on mine no problem and the everyday ride is fine two. I would be all over them they look hot. Get them on Regards Chaz

Thanks for your time and help mate. Regards Chaz

Hi Mate. No that is a tweeter above the one i am on about.See where the door handle is in the top pic it is the circular hole just to the side of it. Just read at the bottom it is part NO4 and says not serviceable. Thanks again Chaz

Not tried a breakers yet but Lexus couldnt help me. Could you recomend any breakers that deal with Lexus cars. Dont supose they would get many Sc 430's in though. Thanks for the suggestions though Chaz

Hi Guys, As above really. Can anybody help me locate the small speaker badge from a SC 430 upper door speaker cover. It says Mark Levinson on it and is quiet small Thanks in advance Chaz

Hi Ian, Think i would be tempted to move away from the dealer and upgrade if they need doing. With most parts i tend to uprade as they need replacing. Just on a side note which service have you had done and at what price (PM me if you want) as i have a bit of a choice to make. My car is a 03 53 plate but only has 19000 miles on. Only done 3000 in the last year and was wondering what to do about servicing as the cars age says next service should be the biggy however the milage says not. Regards Chaz.

Will do mate thanks for the offer of help. Chaz

Hi Mate. Looking good very nice. May have to get one ordered. Top Job Chaz

Well tonygo i have read all the way through this thread and have to say it is a shame what has gone on but you now have it clear. 1. You will have to pay for the hire car. 2. you have a large bill of some £370 to pay Lexus Bradford and i suspect with how they feel they will pursue full payment. 3. You have now to move your UNSAFE car yourself at your own expence. 4.You will personally feel you no longer wish to keep the car with all this trouble. 5.Sometimes no matter how much you feel hard done by you have to accept you are beat and get on with life. Take the free parts from Lexus. Move your car on to another dealer to get it roadworthy. Then either trade the car on or keep it but for your own sake and that of your family please move on from this. Sorry it hasent gone how you want and take care. Chaz

Thanks for the info Aquanuke. Got to love this forum. Hope you get the car back from Lexus soon mate. Dissapointed to hear about the problems as Lexus are supposed to be NO1 for customer service. Regards Chaz

Hi Mate. Thanks for the info. Let me know when you are sorted and we can chat again. Aquanuke where did you sort your luxlink and do you have all the keys mentioned above.Did you get them with the car or order them from Lexus. Regards Chaz

Hi Mate Hope you get the car back soon, Glad you can sort the luxlink it should be a cool mod. How long to fit it to the car do you think now you have the correct info and how much would you charge(pm me by all means if you wish). Keep up the good work Chaz

Hi mate, Looking good there. I swapped my wheels to 20" aswell. Have you fitted the Luxlink yet? keep us updated Regards Chaz

Thanks for the answers mate. Let us all know how you get on with the install. Im sure most Sc owners would like the luxlink but are put off by the install. If yours goes ok you might get a few asking you to install theirs aswell (Me included) Now lets see some pics and updates Regards Chaz.

Hi Mate, Congrats on the new car and get some quick pics up. How easy was it to get the luxlink and how much was it if you dont mind the question pm me if you want. Also where are you getting it installed and again how much. Sorry about the questions but want to get his sorted on my SC so all info will be very gratefully recieved. Congrats again on your new car and welcome to SC ownership. Regards Chaz

Hi Guys, The tyres were on the wheels when got them. They fit fine with no rubbing etc. Just wondered what the ideal set up would be thats all. Cheers Chaz

Hi Guys I have just got some 20" Kahn alloys for my SC430. They are 8.5j all round. Does anybody know what size tyres would give me the best set up on those wheels. The car is on standard suspension. Currentley they have 275/35/20 dunlop tyres. would any other size setup give me a better ride. Regards Charles.

Cheers guys for the nice comments. The tint if i have it done will only be light smoke but will be all windows exept the windscreen. have had some mock ups done and looks subtle and nice. will be a couple of weeks yet. Need to recover from the wheel cost lol. Regards Chaz.

Hi Guys, Well a few weeks into SC ownership and the original alloys had to go. What do i replace with. Well these. Original 20" Kahn RSC monoblock wheels. These babys are top quality with a timeless design that i love. I think they look mint and transform the car totaly. Here are a couple of before and after pics. Some may say the car needs to be lower but i want ride quality and comfort which this set up gives me. Before After All coments gratefull. Looks like a light smoke window tint could be next. Cheers Chaz