VVC MATT

Ive got a Ls430 2001 model. Fitted with the above tires and have alot of life left in them. But im getting alot of tire noise/road noise. Ive been a mechanic for 35years and its 100% the tires making the noise. They are not stepped and look fine. Does anybody else have this problem and what tires would you recommend for a quieter ride?

:D Picked my car up from Lexus today and top job. Nealy wrote the car off outside there showroom as i was getting used to driving the puffs jeep with my foot flat to the floor. Has made me notice just how good the Lexus is and powerful compared to the thing they gave me .

I took the car into Lexus last week and they took some photos and sent them to there head office. I got a phone call today asking me to take the car to them and they are going to change the tailgate :D . They are doing it under the 12 year warranty so im happy. But they have given me a 2000 Suzuki hair dresser jeep which is miss firing and the check engine light is on. Was at least expecting a toyota curtisy car or even a Lexus .

The guy in the 600 hit the loud pedal first. Just was intrested if the guy was registered on here.

who won? From the lights to 100mph i was a cars length in front but on the motorway he had the slight edge. Sounds like he might have been playing with you! More like i was playing with him. Boy racer drive around in a is300? Never underestimate a mini B)

who won? From the lights to 100mph i was a cars length in front but on the motorway he had the slight edge.

Just intrested to see if it was eneybody on here. It was coming back from kidderminster and on the M5. Red mini with carbon roof was a good dual :winky:

I might try that tommorow. I went to Lexus today and got a sport grille.

Ive done 2 engines conversions into diffrent cars and i would say lexus running gear and engine bad idea. In that Ford you need a Ford engine or a light engine. I belive the best production NA engine is a k series VHPD engine or the VVC engine. the hole engine and gearbox weights 125kg and 160hp from factory or 190hp for the VHPD. Hense why kit cars use them and Lotus, Areial Atom etc. Also the complete K series can be picked up for £300 plus around £75 for a good ford gearbox and the adaptor plates are also cheap. Carnt see why you want want to use a Lexus engine? Wiring would be a Nightmare. But if you have your mind set then good luck.

That is a loverly looking car. Keep the good work up.

Thanks for that as i have now found some under eibach. http://www.europerformance.co.uk/pages/pro...product=4020214 They seem a little step on the price will have to research alittle more into other makes.

I got mine today from lexus birmingham and it took about 5 minites on the car park. Not sure what went wrong for you but sounds like you were a little heavy handed.

A small block chevy with a carb would be easier. No wiring to worry about and 400hp+ on a small budget.

Thanks for the reply but can eneybody confirm if they are shelf leveling? Im just going to buy saloon springs but i dont want the car to try and raise the back

Looks sweat mate :D . Thanks Where did you purchase it from mate as they seem expensive of fleabay. I would have a blue one at that price.