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possibly.. i I have no idea.. if this is the case.. is this a quick job to fix..?

Guys, I hope everyone is well. I'd like to pick your brains.. if i may. Basically over the weekend, after a short trip (20 mins driving), i noticed a burning smell front the front of the wheel... so i took a look around the front end and noticed the left wheel brake disc slightly smoking and the smell was coming from there.. and i could feel the heat coming off it with slight crackloing sound... any thoughts on this? im guessing the brining smell means?? as well as the fact thta it should not be this hotttt right? does that mean the discs are worn yes? my second issue is that while driving i feel that the car is not pulling and can sense something stuck..also when i let go off the acc pedal i notice the car is quicker to stop like the brakes are gently being applied... can anyone shed some experience/light on this... thought? recommendations.. greatly appreciated Izzy

guys, what exactly is a WIN Geometry setup and what is involved with a 'fine' tune? also what are the benefits of getting this done. I have read some of you guys have had this done.. but dont really know what it is and the benefits.. thanks in advance Izzy

Ormi, Does this not have an auto adjusting tensioner??

Guys, I know this has been mentioned previously but i didnt ever follow the thread. i have dampness in my main headlights... its been there for a good few weeks now.. any thoughts on how to get this removed? cured? ideally would like to fix this so i dont get it again. thanks for your help guys, Izzy

I think some cheap supermarket brand 10w-40 might be ok to flush the engine with? I'd wait for a reply from the oilman before following my advice. oilman .....where are you!?!?!??!!

guys, will these fit on a is200? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/01-05-LEXUS...=item35a65640e6 rear drinks holders...

nice car, nice choice of products used, nice wheels.. welcome to LOC :-)

hi mate, you will be very very very very lucky to get an item like that from the breakers ... depends if your quick enough or have any contacts with people from a breakers yard. i went to a breakers yard a week back and from 4 lexus's there was just the shell of the car with the general bits and bobs..nothing i found of interest...

Cops given up on the lads in liverpool eh

hi guys, would like your thoughts on the following: Firstly I plan to tint the front two windows on the is 200 sport.. the rears are obv tinted as standard...but would it look better with front tinted too? also what are the chances the cops will pull me over and fine me or ask me to get them off??? any experiences?? secondly anyone know the how dark the standard tints are on a sport? i know its not limo black.. im guessing its light smoke? General advice would also be greatly appreciated. ta

hi guys, i plan to move from 10w40 semi synthetic to 5w30 Fully synthetic (silkoline pro) I will not be using a flush but rather using some cheap oil (thanks Guy) to run through the engine for 10 mins and then fill with the good stuff.. my question is the cheap oil that i want to rinse through the engine, does this have to be same as the old oil (10w40 semi syn) or the new oil (5w30 fully synthetic) ?? my guess would be the same as the old grade yes? so some cheap 10w40 semi stuff? would appreciate if anyone can clarify - thanks in advance.

is the movie openly available? where did you get it from mate?

THANKS guys I really appreciate the detailed responses... do you guys know if Silicon spray will be fine?? i have some of that which i used for the door seals.. thanks again

im in Reading - there is no snow at the moment.. suprising as we were one of the worst hit parts last time...

Guys, Happy new year all. I noticed under a major service check list.. they apply some sort of lubrication to the sunroof seal... im not sure the previous owner checked or made sure this was done... can anyone provide me with more information on what lubication to use and what part of the seal we lubricate.. with the weather conditions we have at mo.. i prefer to get this sorted asap// thanks guys :-)

Parthiban - can i ask where you got the silver lexus discs in your pic.. with the 3 bolts on it??? also are they just for show or there to protect anything?

All semi synthetic oils are mineral based as are all of the cheaper synthetics and many of the better ones actually have a proportion that is mineral based. There is a process called hydrocracking that refines and modifies mineral oil and after a court case a few years ago, the hydrocracked oils were able to be legally sold as synthetic. In semi-synthetics, the 'synthetic' part is always hydrocracked oil. Cheaper 'synthetic' oils are always made of hydrocracked oil to save on costs, although combining hydrocracked oil with a true PAO or ester synthetic, you can make a very stable top quality oil. Engine flushes are not a good idea. Harmless deposits build up in an engine over time and removing them is often far more hassle than it's worth. Flushes will remove some of them, but other bits will just be loosened. You then put the fresh oil in the engine and drive it for a bit, the loose deposits can break free and you end up with hard bits in the oil. Not good. A better way to do it is to drop out the old oil, put in some really basic mineral oil, run it for 15 minutes, remove the mineral oil and put in the fresh oil and filter. thanks mate what really basic mineral oil would you advise to get form your site.. something cheap to do the trick. ta

thanks Abbas - great to hear. quick one and forgive me for my lack of knowledge...so mineral oil.. was that like semi synthetic?? based on your advice and oil mans advice.. i will go ahead and move on to silkoline 5w 30 :-) i guess a engine flush will be a good idea...ofcourse will change the oil filter. ta

I have checked today and I have a '13903' unit! So I should be fine? (also: BUMP!!) hi mate where do u check for the model number of your unit?? do you have to take the whole thing out??

guys, happy new year to all :-) im after some mud guards for my is200...anyone know of a decent site or alternatively anyone have some lying around that you may be willing to sell to me? ta

Hi Guys, id just like to add a couple of point being a Muslim born and having lived here all my life.. Firstly this organisation is a very very small organisation that is actually very extreme in their views and agenda which in FACT Majority of Muslims in the UK are against... so by no way should you look at them as an example of Muslims or by any way let them put hate in your heart for Muslims. Secondly its best to just ignore these type of muppets...imo they do not apply 10% of the Islamic principles in themselves or their daily lives, so in actual fact are just hypocrites... the reason why i say this is.. Islam also states that you respect the Law of the land you live in and respect the rules.... Finally i understand many muslim civilians and many soldiers have died in afghanistan and Iraq and the Lord knows who is to blame.. its easy to just follow the media and point fingers... but your right i guess the core intention of the soldiers is to go and 'help', whether the powers that be have a secret agenda is another story but we must respect anyone that has lost their life to help others. Peace

yes mate ! mine used to just unlock but now I've fitted the strut it opens fully. a really easy and good mod to do. only takes 10 mins. are there any instructions anywhere??

yes they are gas struts which you adjust with an allen key. they are not fitted on the car as standard you have to fit the gas strut yourself. you need some self tappers, an L bracket and 2 m5 nuts and bolts , one of which needs to be at least 30mm long. one end of the strut fits to the hinge of the boot where there is allready a hole and the other end fits to the bracket which you have to fit to the back of the rear seat with the self tappers. pretty easy to do hmmm im sure it is.. but i prob wud struggle a bit :-( might just see if i can get the original oem springs...

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