Vicar

Hi all, Our 2002 sportscross has an exhaust issue it's blowing just under the drivers footwell there is a cowell which has split which has some insulated pieces inside can anyone tell me which parts I will need to repair it's at the bottom of the down pipes. Maybe someone on this forum can advise or may have parts for sale. Many thx in advance...

That could be disc warp i have just done mine on a IS300 sportscross so i replaced the whole lot on both sides disks & calipers as i wanted them colour coded to the car. Then decided to put black 18" alloys on it ive had mine since new 2002 and every MOT its needed nothing except a cautionary on the tyres think the guys at the garage are pleased i give it to them to service as they make sweet FA out of it any other time.....lol Get your brake discs checked out..........!!

Hi folks, I have the above mentioned motor 2002 model and have just put on some new 18" alloys with mich pilot sport 3 tyres. The old lexus alloys were shot with paint flake & the tyre on the NS was wearing on the inside. Can anyone explain to me exactly which type of wheel alignment i need as there is a difference in the info from shop to shop and the lexus "steelers" want £60 + the VAT to do it where alternative places asking £30.00 all in. Does the car require the wheels aligned to the rears or is it 4 wheel alignment & adjustment im not sure what i require as there is no wear on the rear tyres indicating there needs adjustment..... Thanks in advance if anyone can help.... Tv........

Yes they are out of warranty now and as the dealer said if i get them replaced and get new ones from them there is no garantee they will be any better than these in a yrs time. As for the 400 quid to replace them with the same style 17s i think i will go for 18s to fill the arches a bit as it looks like it can take it no problem,i might even look at the six spoke alloys the IS 200 have as they look nice,but am i going to get the same problem as i have now in a yrs time with buying lexus alloys again?Probably......... Been checkin out loads of web sites looking for a wheel size to fit the sportscross see if i can find something bling bling!!

Cheers for the warm welcome!! I totally agree with you regarding the wheels they are my own choice and its good to get a look at what the car can take if you can see some allready fitted on. I have looked at the gallary area on here also and have spotted some Khan design wheels which looked nice and maybe the car will look good with some 5 or 6 spokes with a 25 or 40mm deep dish to give it that squat look as the arse on the sportscross is a peach,it reminds me of the wifes perfectly formed!! I may even consider lowering it slightly too but again im in no mans land and wouldnt know if i should go for coil overs or what ?? Its due its service now with 50K on the clock and i will most definatly get the braided hoses on it and callipers painted to finish it off with new alloys. I will post some pics of the car in due course for you all to see when i have purchased wheels. Kelvin............. :winky:

Hi all, I own a lexus IS 300 Sportscross and would like some feedback from you if possible. I have had 2 sets of genuine lexus alloys on my car the first were changed out under warranty and the second i have still on the car have gone the same way as the first where all the coating comes off the wheels and makes them look shabby. After talking to a dealer and them wanting to take my wheels & 400 sheets to replace the original alloys with the same again im a little reluctant to do this and am thinking along the lines of after market alloy wheels and going up a size to 18s the car is standard ride height and was wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction of a good looking alloy wheel which will compliment the car as in my mind its styling is only let down by these bad quality alloy wheels. My budget is reasonable and will consider anything which is right for the car and wont compromise the handling. If anyone has any pics of a sportscross with a quality looking set of alloys i would appreciate a look to give me some idea of whats right for the car. Hope you can help and if not spread the word any input will be greatly appreciated. Cheers Kelvin.