Fred Bassett

Set seats on high with heating at floor (full blast) - simples!!!

Hi, see my response at http://www.lexusowne...showtopic=74681 re MP3 playback. I've had this kit installed for about 18 months now and it works well. You don't get all the funky displays of modern cars, but that's the SC430 head unit for you :)

Thanks again Paul for your latest post.

Common guys at 'LexusOwnersClub', what about that 'thank you button'!

Regards,

Mark.

I must admit, that is one beautiful vehicle.

If you get board with it, just give me a call,

as I am on the look out for the perfect LS!

I have 3 in and around Bournemouth that I see regularly. 1 of them is a friend of my next door neighbour, small world.

I also see one in Cove\Farnborough on my way into work.

Over the past year on our drive to Belfast, my wife and I always look out for the unusual and beautiful on the automobile front.

We have noticed quite a few Maserati's, the rare Bentley (no well paid footballers in area), with a few veteran Lexus's around to lighten the mix. No matter how expensive the vehicle may be, what for me is apparent, is how the pride of the owner reflects on the beauty of their chosen vehicle.

A beautiful vehicle always brings a smile to my face.

Couldn't believe my eyes, when after nearly nine months of ownership, I finally recognised an image in front of me.

After speeding up, to confirm this sight, I observed a beautiful blue 02 SC430 in front of me (driven by a lady of course).

Couldn't resist using my hazard lights when passing this vehicle to note this rare occurrence.

Glad to see these cars are actually used on the road, instead of parked on a forecourt or driveway.

Love those centre caps - mine look awful, and either need refurbished or replaced.

Any information of a supplier to the UK?

Also the bags!

Tried to order through the dealer, but only supplies to the USA.

Any 'friends' who could assist delivery to UK?

Any Information gratefully received.

On washing my car last night (in-between the showers of course), I considered why after seven months of ownership, the only other SC430's I have seen, have been in a Lexus dealer, while the other in a driveway in the beautiful village of Groomsport, County Down.

Must be the reason why most of these cars have such low mileage - too many owners just don't drive these machines!

Have one myself, but if it's like fire extinguishers I wouldn't worry too much.

Just get a good breakdown cover, and if you get a flat give the 'company' a call to bring you to a tyre repair centre.

Might be better that filling your tyre with that gunk!

Do these machines actually deliver a good shine?

If so I would buy one in the morning - let me know!

Personally I currently treat my car with a hand wash and wax whenever I can.

Funny enough, although I hate when it rains, when it does, it helps to show when the next wax and polish is due.

Keep on reviewing guys!

http://www.lexus-mapupdates.eu/

Upon recommendation of another member, I have just upgraded my sat-nav discs for my 2005 SC (had original discs).

You should note that if you can supply a valid vat number, you will be provided with a 'commercial' invoice, which is free of VAT.

Worth checking out, as this brings the cost to under £99.00, which is good value for a full set of original discs!

Hello

I looked at all the options to update the sat nav including Satnavi online but was put off by some reports that it was just a pirate copy. In the end I went to the lexus site www.lexus-mapupdates.eu ordered it from there. The price was in euros and as the exchange rate is quite good now it cost me £109 in full. Its the full set of all Europe 4 DVDs.

Works great. To my mind its worth the money.

Agree Black and Ivory is a great combination. buying a used 430 SC it isnt that easy to get the colour you want with so few around. Most I found were silver. So I jumped at this one. Had the roof down a few times now and my 7 year old daughter says its just like flying. She loves it.

Looks like the weather is only going to give a few chances in the near future but the good thing about the SC is its a good coupe (with the roof up) as well.

The weather does seem to have a real affect on how saleable these cars are. When I started looking for a 430 SC at the end of April there were about 24 of them on Piston Heads. Now its just 8 I think.

I was also looking at the satnav site, but considering the cost from Lexus, have now opt for their original disc.

Much obliged for the info, hopefully new discs will keep me on the straight and narrow.

I am only an aspiring RX owner, but still wish to acquire this keyring.

Tried to order one online without success, any suggestions how to obtain one?

Thanks, Mark

hello everyone.

first off im danny from Ireland and im a student studying automobile engineering,Cars are a big part of my life as ye can see i want to work in the auto industry.up until a few weeks back i was an out and out honda head but thought is was time for a change so i sold my ek9 civic and picked a toyota altezza rs200 and haven't looked back :)

First of all, welcome DB.

So which Lexus converted you?

Congratulations 'Gillburts' and welcome to the forum .

(By the way, I am quite jealous, but don't tell anyone!).

I have had mine 430 Sc for about a month. Its a 55 plate but 2006 spec wth the 6 speed box. Use it once a week and for trips to meetings airport etc. Black with Ivory Hide.

It needs some attention to the paint work and its not been looked after the way I would do it so I am looking forward to improving its appearance. Howver it only needs superficial stuff apart from a new rear exhaust (one of the tail pipes is not good.

Never had a auto gear box before (and never wanted one either) but and this one is a revelation to me. Love it.

Looking forward to the summer if we have one !! But its good roof up or roof down. Just updated the sat nav to 2012 for a start.

Black and Ivory must be the best colour combination (mental note - should have opted for black!).

As I'm looking to update our satnav, would be obliged if you could update us where you got yours - Lexus, aftermarket, and the cost please.

As an afternote, the hood on our 'SC' during May was never up - pity the summer ended!

I have recently replaced mine with a genuine Toyota battery for around £80.00.

My LS400 is often stood for a couple of weeks either in the garage or at the airport and this one nearly throws the engine out of the car when cranking even when it been stood this long.

I couldn't find another battery at the same spec below £100.00.

Thank's Steve you for your useful post.

(memo to self - should read forum more often!)

Or perhaps the wife's keeping him on 'retention' until he sells the car!!!!

The current speed limit was introduced back in 1965, when drivers were not only limited by their skill but also by their vehicles.

Although I don't advocate 'speeding', I do believe an increase in the speed limit is long overdue.

So although drivers may not have progressed as we may have wished, vehicles on the other hand have evolved to a much higher level!

So should a motorway not have a higher speed limit?

First of all, nice to see you on the forum, and I hope you enjoy the experience!

Personally, I find the Lexus the most enjoyable vehicle I've owned to date - wish more vehicles were like the Lexus!

Whatever you do, enjoy your vehicle and whatever you do, update us to your experiences, desires and travels with your new 'love of life'.

can anyone tell me how to clay a car please.

cheers kev.

Well, did you ever clay your car?

Feedback much appreciated!

My wife looked at me as if I was mad when i said I was going to 'clay the car'.

The result was unbelievable, as after the wash, clay, wax, wax and then wax, the shine and smoothness of the paintwork was unbelievable!

Whatever you do - clay that vehicle and enjoy the results!

What about a 'thank you' button for members?

Personally when I read certain posts I become frustrated (don't say it .......),

when I find that I cannot thank the poster for his/her useful contribution. 

Although this system is frequently used by 'other forums' to enhance member loyalty and retention,

it is also useful for fellow members to support their fellow posters in helping to ensure their subsequent posts. 

For example, a 'thank you' button can assist in many things including:-

posters obtaining useful feedback;

website retaining posters (some of whom may wish to climb the 'reputation' scale);

higher traffic to site and therefore higher advertising revenue!

This is just a quick thought on a late Thursday evening, but I'm sure you know where I'm coming from!

So what do you think?

Sorry to see your selling your car!

Hope it works out for you both.

The following is my confession, which I hope my wife will forgive me for..........

Over the past three months I have have had a certain relationship with a lady whom I have found quite addictive!

Her beauty, fine lines, grace and racy nature always gets my pulse racing (memo - make appointment with Doctor).

After spending some time with her last Sunday, I discovered that even I can lavish too much attention. As after washing, drying and polishing her, I discovered that my back finally gave out!

Serves me right for thinking I was a younger man!

So today (Saturday), after a week long of being chauffeured by my dutiful wife (in a Saab of all vehicles ), I was finally able to get into and enjoy the ride that my of my other half delivers.

Oh how I missed this lady, whom I will never take for granted again!

So if I was to ask, who is / would be your perfect mistress?

Whatever you do, enjoy the car to its fulfilment!

If not, just pass the car to me, and I will let you know how it performs!