Jehannum

Steve - that's a great information: thanks!

There's a module in the abs / esp system which frequently fails on VW, Skoda etc... Teves Mk60 ESP/ABS pump control module. I thought it might be the Lexus [or whoever actually makes it] version of that?

On the good side, I've googled a fair bit, and seen next to nothing about it for Lexuses. You wouldn't want to have a german car, though!

J.

I think HJ is talking about an electrical component, not the brake fluid leak? 10-12 year old cars would have been made in 2000-2002.

J.

Honest John has updated his page on the Mk2 GS recently, to include a warning that the combined brake master cylinder and ABS/ESP module can fail in 10-12 year old cars, and the replacement pasrt is expensive enough to make the car an economic write-off.

Does anyone here know anything about this? Just wondering, like...

http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/lexus/gs300-1998/?section=bad

Cheers,

J.

Thanks for the reply. It's probably not really a harsh ride, it's just that I was used to something much, much softer. I'll probably just get used to it. At least it doesn't roll so much. :-)

J.

Hi,

In the summer, I bought a 2003 GS300, with standard 235/45/17 tyres on. My previous car was a V6 Camry running on 225/65/15, which were a lot more forgiving. I'm thinking of changing to 235/50/17. The insurance company are happy to let me do this, as long as I don't change the speed rating.

- will there be much difference in ride harshness?

- will there be much diff in noise level, ignoring the fact that new tyres are generally quieter anyway?

- will there be any noticible change in economy? I don't thrash it, but I'm not a grandad.

On the plus side, the speedo will be more accurate. I've calibrated the speedo using a GPS unit, and at an indicated 75mph, I'm actually doing 70mph. That's quite handy, cos it's easy to remember. Accordion to http://www.alloywheels.com/TyreCalc.asp, the 50 profile tyres would bring my speedo more into line with actual speed - reducing the error by about half.

On the cons side, there's a lot less choice in brands for 235/50/17.

Any comments?

Welcome to LOC, a good choice B)

Thanks!

Nice tutorials, by the way: good photos.

Jehannum.

Hi all!

I've long wanted a GS, and thanks to the failed exhaust [uneconomical to replace] on my old Yota, I've been "forced" to get one :-) . I pick it up on Saturday: 2003 GS300 SE. If it's anything like the Camry V6 for reliability, then I'll be a happy bunny indeed.

So I'll be mooching round these fora for a while, till I get used to all the new sounds the GS makes, and I stop worrying every time I get in it - my usual habit on buying a new old car.

Jehannum.