Jimxms

Hey Andy,

Shortly after installing my new discs I seem to have developed a strange creaking sound just before the car comes to a complete stop when braking. Its almost like the pads are grabbing at the discs during the final 0.5mph. When I put the new pads and discs on, I re-greased everything and cleaned up the shims, so I'm scratching my head as to what it could be. Do you think its worth ordering a new shim kit and fitting kit?

Hi Andy,

I'm looking for the following parts for my LS460 so I can perform an intermediate service myself:

Oil Filter

Genuine oil

Accessory belt

Forgot to say that they arrived in time for the weekend, they fitted perfectly and I'm a happy camper. Thanks Andy.

(PS I'm starting a new thread for some other parts)

Argh pants! Work was so busy I didn't get a chance to call you. Have I missed the possibility of getting them for the weekend now?

AM bump :)

Right, according to Lexus vehicle info your car is indeed fitted with 357mm dicscs and that is what I have quoted you for :)

Andy

Awesome mate. Can I ask what the part # of the discs are as I'd like to pass on the info to a few other friends.

How soon can I get them by if I call you today with payment?

PM me your chassis number and reg and I will check ;)

Andy

Is reg alone any good? Its GY57FBB - I can get chassis number when I get home tonight, but as far as I know it's been on that reg since the day it left the showroom.

Cheers

Yes, that is plus VAT so £128.93 inc vat all in :)

Give me a call on 01202 667575 if you want to order.

Andy

I've just found out that my LS460 has something called the 'touring package'. I found out because the EBC brake discs I ordered last week were too small, and according to various websites, the touring package has:

19” five-spoke wheels

High-friction brake pads

larger high-performance rotors

The discs on the touring package are 357mm as opposed to 334mm.

Will you be able to get these ones?

Hi Andy, yes it's for a 2007 LS460 - my IS blew up a while back. So I'm looking at 107.44 all in?

If so 'ill take them please :)

Looking for a price on some 07 LS460 front discs delivered asap. Cheers

Strange, my earlier post didn't...post.

Do you have any pics of the IS300 ones?

Hi guys, I'm after a TRD rear skirt, but I need it asap as my car is getting a respray at the moment and the skirt I sent them doesn't fit. Can you help?

If you still need these, I've got some rear IS300 shocks for sale cheap.

New or used?

Got 50k on them, but in perfect nick.

If you still need these, I've got some rear IS300 shocks for sale cheap.

I got some new ones from ebay. They didn't look like the ones in the picture you posted (more like the ones in the link above from knitware) and they only cost £20! Really handy with the kids

Ooh do you happen to have the sellers details? I was about to lay down the reddies and get them direct from Lexus.

Like these....

Apparently they are the IS250 all weather mats, but also are a 99% fit to the 1st gen IS200/300.

at what stage do you clay the car, is it before polishing? ;)

1. Wash

2. clay

3. Wash again

4. Polish

5. Wax

6. Quick Detail Spray (to remove any residue)

7. Drive through puddle, go back to step 1 :)

ha. I could happily spend all day cleaning the car for a finish like that. :winky:

very impressive. especially as its the same colour.

I used to have a machine polisher also but no longer have it. is there one you could recommend?

I cant wait

This is the one I use mate: http://www.i4detailing.co.uk/acatalog/Megs_G220_1.html

Not a true 'rotary' polisher, but at least with this one you cant leave big circular holes in your paintwork if the wife distracts you while polishing :P

Also might be worth considering claying your car if you havent already? Removes a lot of the surface contaminants and makes polishing a lot easier.

thanks, the finish you have achieved on the car is with autoglym srp is it?

then i need to buy some autoglym wax.

im excited now as i have a bottle of srp just waiting for the lexus!

some may say its sad getting excited over a clean car!

Yep. That was with SRP followed by a coating of High Def wax. Granted I applied the SRP using a rotary polisher, but you should get similar results by hand if you don't have a machine to do the work for you.

Don't get me going on car cleaning...I could talk all day about it :P

what companys are national and can do it, are they quite cheap, has anyone used one they were very happy with?

dont want just anyone fixing the lex. :winky:

im in envy now as you have managed to get a terrific finish.

mrs is due any day but as soon as baby is born i gonna be on the case for a perfect finish

I've heard good things about 'Chips away'. Not sure if they are national or not though :s

Doing a search for 'smart repairs' should turn up a fair few companies. Then its probably just a case of getting some before/after pictures from them for their previous work, and not taking the cheapest quote.

just noticed the car on 2nd look.

that finish is quality!

Cheers mate :) Black really is the best colour for showing off all your hard work imo

(shamless plug) :P

sorry if i sound a bit stupid. does srp stand for anything?

as a kid i remember everyone using mer.

is there a cost effective way of repairing sone chips? I have several on my bonnet

thanks for your quick response!

Sorry, SRP = Super Resin Polish

Yeah I used to use (and swear by Mer) many years ago when I had a brief spell in car detailing. But there are so many better polishes and waxes out there now.

As for stone chips, if you want an easy (yet temporary) fix - take a look at the Turtle Wax stone chip sticks. For something more permanent look at a touch-up kit, or call out a professional company do do it for you.

SRP is one of the best polishes in my opinion. What you can do now is protect that finish with some Autoglym High Def wax.

Here is my baby with that combo from a month or so ago:

EDIT: Oh and Mer is poo :)

I've got a set for the rear going cheap if you're interested mate.

Hi mate, your best bet would be hop on eBay and do some searches for racing mesh / tuning mesh.

Look for stuff that's pre-painted / powdercoated and has roughly the same diamond pattern size as the standard mesh (to retain the OEM look).

Almost all of the mesh on eBay will be easy to cut using only tin snips / wire cutters. Then you can just screw it to the back of the bumper using the holes that are already there.