ColinBarber
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If they can't find it just ask for the latest ECU software to be installed. Since 2001 most models use a 32-bit ECU that allows for the software to be updated. Before that the whole ECU had to be changed! -
Horrible. Guildford had an IS in the showroom in that colour.
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Should idle around 650rpm. Yes up to 1800 is normal when cold.
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Where do people get their optimax from? I have never seen it under 80p. It's normally 82 or 83p where I live, 6p more than Shell unleaded.
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Not available in the UK. Get a Toyota Camry.
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Not sure what is different on a BEAMS engine to a non-BEAMS engine. It's not heard of over here. In Japan both 4 and 6 cylinder Altezza, GS300 and the V8 4.3 engines are labelled as BEAMS However the Black top 3S-GE engine has some things not normally found to increase the performace: dual vvt-i. Both intake and exhaust timing is adjusted titanium valves 11.5 compression ratio (most engines are 10.5). The auto Altezza has 11.0 compression which is why it is 10bhp lower.
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AltezzaScott can get strut braces. The Cusco 3 point one look good. http://www.altezzasportsandprestige.com/Strut_bars.htm
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Send jdmparts_guru (Alex) a PM.
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I would think the new model will appear late 2005/early 2006. It won't be here at the end of this year, that is when the new GS and the RX hybrid come out. There will be a AWD version. The US market wants it. The IS sportscross already has AWD in Japan. The only question is what countries will it be available in?
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Looks like the coil and igniter unit.
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Depreciation
ColinBarber replied to dazzab69's topic in RX 300 / RX 350 / RX 400h / RX 200t / RX 450h Club
April edition of WhatCar? has a twin test between the RX300 SE-L and the VW Touareg. They have the Lexus value at 59% after 3 years which is only bettered by the X5. Although trading into a Lexus dealer won't get you that percentage. I would at least wait until the pricing is available for the RX400h. If it's not much more than the SE-L then I would get that. I have a feeling it will be quite a bit more. -
Most Lexus models have light steering but not the IS. Get your dealer to test drive it, they should be able to locate the problem.
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My Cd Changer Is Broken....please Help
ColinBarber replied to pete badawy's topic in Lexus IS200 / Lexus IS300 Club
Indeed and they should be able to get the correct part number by just giving them the chassis number of the vehicle. -
Cheap because it's made of fiberglass.
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looks much better.
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The basic engine is the same although there are quite a few differences. e.g. the series II engine has vvt-i, higher compression ratio, electronic throttle, different ignition, produces more power, less emissions and better economy.
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I assume you have a 2.5TT soarer and I have therefore moved this post into the correct forum
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Have a look here: http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/ind...=0& Wheels may not fit. The calipers do stick out a long way. Supra has +50 offset wheels and the spokes miss the calipers only by a couple of mm.
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Was it the cambelt?
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Ever been to Norwich?
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Increased risk of theft. Also if the car is more powerful then if it was a production model it would have a higher insurance group over the standard model - they are just doing the same.
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I was getting a quote from Elephant the other day and Turbo and S/C are listed on the modifications page.
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Dealers should be able to set the clock to the same reading as the old one
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http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/knowledge...ex_v2&id=35&c=3
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Tested colours and they work too. Select the colour and the [ COLOR=...] will come up. Type in your text and then put a (or use the close all tags) at the end and then start another colour
