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Handles like a pig with 3 legs on ice is how my father used to describe capri handling in the wet.

Have sent you a pm Steve.

Keep an eye out for him and see if he is amenable to some piccies :-)

The headlight bulbs are pretty easy to replace and there is no need to remove the headlights.

The passenger side on can be accessed by simply removing the triangle shaped plastic cover.

The drivers side is a little more involved requiring a 10mm socket or spanner to remove the air ducting that goes to the air filter box. The front side of the air filter box also needs removing.

Its fiddly but if I can do it with my ham fists then most should be able to. Just don't pull the wires obviously.

I did this job in the dark, with swmbo holding a torch in less than 10 mins.

I would do a picture guide but its snowing so don't hold your breath folks.

Haha ..... So many people didn't get that when I sent it as a text the other day. I'm beginning to wonder how many of my friends actually watch the news!

Still, as long as I don't receive a death threat via a tescos burger on the pillow next to me in the morning.......... (horse burgers available at other leading supermarkets)

I might just avoid burgers altogether as I don't want the trots !

I'm here all week folks!!!!

I find myself strangely curious about this 400 badged 430, I will keep 'em peeled.

I'm beginning to suspect I was dropped on my head at an early age as I find the strangest things fascinating!

I was told Lexus stood for Large Executives US. In fact I'm sure I've seen it in print some where and heard it on tv as well. Its probably a tale that has gained credentials over the years. Mind you I don't really care how they came up with the name.

I would like to imagine that some Japanese engineer suddenly had a eureka moment whilst working on/designing the retractable steering column and jumped up and announced he had thought of a brand name!

I know what you mean about the burgers Mike.

Just been to the fridge for my burgers.

Annnnnd, they're off.............

Was it badged as a LS400 ?

Naughty and possibly dangerous, IF they are fixing a customers car with second hand parts without the customers knowledge and charging for new. Emphasis on the IF.

Trading standards could take a car of same model in on the sly to check if they were made aware.

Now Now you two, stop bickering, you are ruining ny light reading in the adverts that spoil wheeler dealers (mk2 Jaaaag).

I happen to like Blues AND Pendulum, it just depends on my mood. Both sound great in Lexie but for some reason she does less MPG when Pendulum is on!!!

<- <- <- <- <- Nice!!!

I feel quite lucky really. I only have the one vehicle but she's my work vehicle so I get to spend many hours and miles driving her every day.

Oh yeah I'm going to try :-)

Errr I have just the one ls400, she's all I need:-)

I feel like Oliver Twist lol

Thanks for that info that sounds similar to what I was told if memory serves.

I will check them out but I'm not in a massive rush.

What he said :-)

We are based in Appleton, Warrington not far from the Eddie Stobart depot you may have seen on tv. Warrington is fairly central country wise and is literally just off the M6.

Does anyone know what the factory finish is for a MK4? Mike

Not good enough apparently which is why we are leaning towards powder coating as a preference.

Thanks for the replies so far, I will take note of all your views.

I like it, very clear. I was considering doing my front side lights in my mk3 but someone warned I may have problems but can't remember what they said the problem could be.

I take you and Steve have had no problems with the number plate ones?

Good luck with your 430 I'm sure you will love it.

As a matter of interest, what's the colour and mileage of your 400?

Well distance may not need be a problem, its one of the things we are looking into.

I hope I'm not breaking any rules here as I'm just sounding people out. I will pull my finger out and get gold membership shortly, I promise Steve.

A friend and I are moving into the alloy wheel refurb business as we already sand blast large metal work and so it seems logical with our passion for cars to diversify.

We have already blasted and powder coated wheels for some rally guys amoungst others in order to make sure we are competent and they seem happy so all good on that front.

I don't wish to appear to be advertising as we are still building a bigger powder coat oven and obviously we can't take orders as yet. I just wanted to know in the name of research, how many of you were considering refurbing your alloys and if so would you prefer powder coating or paint? Also what sort of price range you considered fair. I would obviously give a decent discount to members provided we can make the numbers and logistics work.

I look forward to your thoughts guys and appologise if this looks like an advert as it isn't meant to be.

Cheers

Pete

Was it some daft attempt at fuel economy do you think? I've been trying to work out why it would be on the pipe but not fully closed.....strange...

My mk3 had a clunk under similar conditions and my mechanic found a big bolt on a cross member thingy (technical term) under the engine area needed torquing up. The noise has gone now need to replace wishbones next.