Dr Barrie

As l am going to be out of the UK between now and New Year, l am considering buying a car cover for my IS 200 SE.

Can anyone reccommend any particular make that wont scratch the paint whilst it's on it ?

Many thanks

B. Penhaligan

(drbarrie99@aol.com)

The sneeze

A man and a woman were sitting beside each other in the first class section of an airplane.

The woman sneezed, took out a tissue, gently wiped her nose, and then

visibly shuddered for ten to fifteen seconds.

The man went back to his reading. A few minutes later, the woman sneezed again, took a tissue, wiped her nose, and then shuddered violently once more.

Assuming that the woman might have a cold, the man was still curious about the shuddering. A few more minutes passed when the woman sneezed yet again.

As before, she took a tissue, wiped her nose, her body shaking even more than before.

Unable to restrain his curiosity, the man turned to the woman and said, "I couldn’t help but notice that you've sneezed three times, wiped your nose and then shuddered violently. Are you OK?"

"I am sorry if I disturbed you, I have a very rare medical condition; whenever I sneeze I have an orgasm."

The man, more than a bit embarrassed, was still curious. "I have never heard of that condition before" he said. "Are you taking anything for it?"

The woman nodded, “Pepper."

Hello everyone............l have an IS200 SE model and am seriously considering having the above lights fitted somewhere along the front of the car underneath the existing Spot-Lights.

Has any of you tried this before, or have you any ideas as to why it wouldn't be possible?

Your thoughts/ comments would be much appreciated

Cheers

Barrie(Dr)

drbarrie99@aol.com

"My local garage informs me that, being made of plastic and not glass, there is no type of polish abvailable that would 'polish it out' so hence my request for help on this forum"

Well, what a load of bunkum that advise was...thanks to 'Ormi' who showed me that it can be done and even sent pictures to prove it and then the very kind offer from 'Lexynick' who arranged to see me this morning and physically polish it out, l have now got two beautiful shiny headlights once more.

What can l say......"Thank You" seems inadequate but it just shows what a friendly bunch we are here in this Forum

Safe driving

Barrie (Dr)

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Politicians and babies nappies need changing regularly.....................................................

usually for the very same reason !!!

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Hello everyone............just recently l have noticed that the front of my o/side headlight has started to appear slightly opaque, almost as if someone has wiped across it with something abrasive.

My local garage informs me that, being made of plastic and not glass, there is no type of polish abvailable that would 'polish it out' so hence my request for help on this forum.

Can it be polished out, or if not, what is the cost of a brand new headlight?

Many thanks

Barrie (Dr)

drbarrie99@aol.com

Nick (and others that e-mailed me)

It was so nice to meet you Nick and l am very glad to be able to give them a good home.

They were far too nice to simply become 'Landfill' items.

As previously stated, welcome back to the 'Lexus Fold'

Drive safely

Barrie (Dr)

YES..........you did read it correct.

l have replaced the alloy wheels and tyres on my IS200 SE

and the originals can be had by simply collecting them.

The wheels are slightly scuffed in places but the tyres have,

in my opinion, quite a few more miles left on them.

The tyre sizes states...215/45 ZR 17.

lf anyone is interested, please e-mail to arrange a mutual

time to collect them.

l live within 12 miles of 'Brighton' on the South Coast.

drbarrie99@aol.com

wouldnt deal with prolex mate.

if i get a good offer for mines i will sell.

Asi.....Could you please tell me the advantages of fitting these?

What would you consider selling yours for and......are they easy to fit ?

hi there,

do all lexus is200 se have electric seats as standard and heated seats as standard?

thanks

Only the front ones but my...they are a real advantage in this cold weather !

hi there,

do all lexus is200 se have electric seats as standard and heated seats as standard?

thanks

Only the front ones but my...they are a real advantage in this cold weather !

ORMI...........You have a VERY nice looking motor and that's a fact, l really envy the polished bodywork.

Just one query though...........what advantage do the bonnet 'gas pistons' have over the normal steel rod that is fitted at the factory ?

Keep up the good work !

Barrie

drbarrie99@aol.com

im after a stock is200 17 inch alloy wheel. the type that the paint flakes of. condition not important as its going to get sprayed. all offers invited

Jools.........l have some alloy wheels that were on the car when l bought it and they have since been replaced with new ones.

As l have no idea as to how to post up pictures on the forum. if you could let me have a picture of what you're looking for l can compare it with these to see if they are of any use to you.

Regards

drbarrie99@aol.com

PHILLP.......Morning Phil...........l am having the very same problem with mine and have been quoted £1400.00!!! for a new unit

so your advise mght help me out.

Could you please let me know the address of this chap and also, could you advise me as to how l go about taking the unit out of the dashboard as l am not very mechanically minded.

Thanks a lot

Barrie

drbarrie99@aol.com

Ormi............... l really hope that you get fully recovered very soon.

For what it's worth you could try drinking bottled, still water (for example

'Evian') this will help to clear out your system...true, not very interesting,

but will help you...honest!

Safe driving

Barrie (Dr)

Very nice colour you have but l think you should have covered up your number plates to avoid 'cloning'

Safe driving

Barrie

Ormi..............Just to let you know that the mud flaps arrived today and, when it stops raining, l will be

fitting them to my car.

Thank you once again so very much............

Barrie (Dr)

drbarrie99@aol.com

'Ormi'...............Many thanks for your very kind offer and l really hope that l can help you out someday, somehow.

My Name and Address is

Thanking you once again

Barrie.

Hi everyone...l have an IS 200 SE and am looking for a pair of Front Mud Flaps

(in particular the Front Nearside one) and wondered if anyone on the forum

could help me in my search.

Many thanks

Barrie

drbarrie99@aol.com

pm me your address matey i'll have a rake in the garage.i'm sure i have them in their,i took them off when i fitted the trd skirts.

but the are used.one has a scratch on it but they still look good all blacked up.

'Ormi'..........Many thanks for your prompt reply and if you would let me know how much you want for them,

and how you would like to receive payment, l will sort it out immediately.

Thanks once again

Barrie (Dr)

drbarrie99@aol.com

Hi everyone...l have an IS 200 SE and am looking for a pair of Front Mud Flaps

(in particular the Front Nearside one) and wondered if anyone on the forum

could help me in my search.

Many thanks

Barrie

drbarrie99@aol.com

The CD part of my audio unit is only working very spasmodically hence l am looking for a replacement.

The only intimation as to which model it is, is the number '13903'

If anyone can suggest a repairer or has another one for sale, l would be much appreciate it.

Safe driving

Barrie

drbarrie99@aol.com

thanx guys. have just posted it on ebay so hopefully it,ll sell.

Good Morning.........l am in the market for another stereo as the CD on mine has started to work only spasmodic.

The model number on the front is 13903 so would your fit in its place?

lf so. how much are you looking for, for it?

Hoping you can help me

Safe driving

Barrie

drbarrie99@aol.com

l am contemplating changing all my 'Chrome' badges for some 'Gold' ones..........

Can anyone advise me where l can obtain these from please ?

Many thanks

Barrie (Dr)

drbarrie99@aol.com

Hello everyone..........the grill on my IS200 SE Auto appears to be simply black paint..... is it true that, underneath, this is a chrome finish?

If so l would like to clear this paint off and revert to the chrome finish.

What would members use to do this please ?

Your advice would be appreciated

Where abouts in the south are ya??? i'm bournemouth, just put rear shock on mine & only cost me £37 (fitted myself)

Thanks DAZEL but l have now got this problem sorted.

Thanks also to all the other members who offered advice........what a nice bunch you all are

Safe driving

Hello everyone.........l have taken my IS200 for its MOT this morning and it passed with flying colours, although

l did get an 'Advisory Note' to the effect that the rear shock absorbers were 'misting oil' and needed to be

replaced a.s.a.p.

Can anyone advise me as to where l might obtain these from in the South of England, and a rough estimate of cost ?

Very many thanks

Barrie (Dr)

Have a look here matey...the KYB are OEM shocks....good price aswell....

http://www.buypartsby.co.uk/shock-absorbers.php

Dazz32............Very many thanks for your very fast reply...........l only hope that l can help you in the future

l will ring them tomorrow

Safe driving