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  1. ColinBarber
    Like in the US you have the choice of 2WD or 4WD
  2. ColinBarber
    I only counted 7 options, the US models always have more options than the UK.
  3. ColinBarber
    Yes it uses VSC to control wheel spin. The series I (1998-2003) also has a viscous coupling centre diff but it isn't really needed on 2001+ models (all UK models are 2001+) as VSC was then fitted and responds quicker. Ground clearance is quite good, you just need to fit off-road tyres.
  4. ColinBarber
    Hope you tightened up the wheel nuts correctly. Biggest cause of warped discs.
  5. ColinBarber
    100k or 10 years isn't it?
  6. ColinBarber
    There seems to be a design fault with this gearbox and it is advisable to change the fluid. Only use Toyota T-IV fluid. If you just drain the pan (which is changing just under half of the total fluid) you will need just over 4litres
  7. ColinBarber
    Most alarms these days would have a fuse to protect against an indicator circuit being shorted out so they wouldn't get very far.
  8. ColinBarber
    Those are the standard wheels on the GS sport model - only available in the UK They are actually TTE wheels and they can still be brought from them. http://www.tte.de
  9. ColinBarber
    Have a look at this link which shows the AIC-100i from VAIS Technology installed in a GX. Looks very good. http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums/index...topic=18007&hl=
  10. ColinBarber
    VSC is very good although it backs off the power a bit too much. The new Toyota system, VDIM, hopefully solves that issue.
  11. ColinBarber
    being honest...looks ← Then the PIAAs will do the job, although not road legal.
  12. ColinBarber
    Join our gold membership and speak with Chris.S who will be able to supply them with a 15% discount.
  13. ColinBarber
    what you you trying to achieve? Better looks or better light on the road?
  14. ColinBarber
    Would add quite a bit to the price of the car.
  15. ColinBarber
    Yeah they aren't using a manual gearbox Only in the 2.2D, but you won't hear it over the tractor noise.
  16. ColinBarber
    I guess a couple of hours labour.
  17. ColinBarber
    Hydraulic ones alway give problems - espcially with 1990s VW/Audis. Toyota use shims and hardly ever need to be adjusted and therefore only need to be checked every 60,000 miles. TVR also use shims but their engine needs to be checked and adjusted every 12000 miles which add £250 to the cost of the service!
  18. ColinBarber
    don't you have Racelogic TC installed?
  19. ColinBarber
    It's not CAT2 though.
  20. ColinBarber
    Not all C-BEST setting apply to the UK. e.g UNLOCK/PARK on that list is not available - or hasn't been in the past. Also many dealers don't know about these settings when you ask - Best get Lexus customer services to confirm for you.
  21. ColinBarber
    Try the link again it is correct, maybe the site wasn't responding at the time you tried it.
  22. ColinBarber
    Toyota engines use shims for valve clearance so it's best to use a garage - you need the removal tool and replacement shims available.
  23. ColinBarber
    I think you should get rid of the RFs for a start. Lexus here in the UK stopped using those the year after the SC430 was launched. May be worth posting your question on the US forums - here in the UK we have different suspension set ups. http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums
  24. ColinBarber
    Yes only use Toyota T-IV fluid. It may be difficult to find somewhere that flushed fluid in the UK and you would need to make sure they only use T-IV fluid during the flush. May be better just to drain the pan, refill and drive for a day then do the same again once or twice if you notice it getting better.
  25. ColinBarber
    Is the fluid level ok? It is very very rare for a transmission problem on a GS. If you pull the dipstick what colour is the fluid and does it smell burnt? It should be a bright red colour. Noise could be from the diff. Also worth checking the oil level in that.
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