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you need to tell the insurance company any modifications regardless. However, tbh, if there isnt much difference, then you;ll be fine.

Ive not heard this being possible (however I wouldnt say no to getting it done!). I know the new Toyota/Subaru/Scion AE-86/FR-S has the IS250 auto gearbox in it which has had a software update (same hardware) to include these very features. I guess that if the gearbox has its own seperate ECU then a swap out is feasible, but I think that all systems are tied to the main ECU (which is locked and therefore not possible to update unofficially).

Interested in this too - I would like to bring out my wheels a little to fill the arches.

Had my IS in for service today and got a basic is220d adavanced for a loaner. didnt seem to have any DRL or any lights on at all.

From 5th Gear (most recent episode this week) tested on Golf GTi 35 Anniversary BP 95ron - 236.1bhp £1.39 BP 97ron ultimate - 236.7bhp £1.47 Shell V-Power 98 ron - 240.9bhp £1.45 Esso 97ron Supreme - 240.5bhp £1.44 Asda Unleaded (cheapest available) - 235.8bhp £1.36 There is approx 5bhp difference. IMO not really a noticeable difference. Especially seeing the cost difference. Of course if the car is tuned to higher rons, then you should use them. Remember, these cars are able to run on crappy american fuels (and other contries) which use a much lower ron rating then ours. There are alot of additives in the fuels, but they arent hughly different from each other.

Tbh - the lexus is not the best option for a project car (I had the same thoughts as you!). The ECU is locked down tight (which suprised me seeing as Toyota used to be really good about that), so not many mods are possible (or worth while).

Its a myth that the supermarkets provide inferior fuel. All fuels in the UK must be within a very high standard. There is a large marketing drive with pro fuel companies (shell, esso, etc) to say theirs is much better. Its not all that better. Cars that are built in the uk are designed to run on 95 octane. Higher octane fuels that are available are not much use to cars not ecu programmed to run on such fuel cannot take advantage. Any improvements that it theoretically can give is compensated to bring the car engine performance back to standard. With the Lexus, its the same as if you put on a larger exhaust, intake or manifold, etc. The car will enjoy small benefit for a short period, compensate then bring all gains back to stock. I have run many cars (Impreza, RX7, Skyline, etc) on standard supermarket fuels, and have never had any issues - performance or otherwise. I have also got the Skyline dyno'd a few times with different fuels and found negligible differences. Mainly because the ECU wasn't programmed accordingly. Remember, alot of these fuels are actually the same - same refinery, etc, but with different labels. This happens with many many many products. PS - Apologies for spelling errors!

My F-Sport does have quite a bit of road noise (mainly due to crap roads) as it has thin profiles on. Ride is harder than normal due to the sport suspension. Thats the model that a few reviewers reviewed. Well worth it. The other models are softer but where is the fun in that? ;)

Whats the best exhaust for the is250? I really want to bring out that v6 noise. going to drill the airbox shortly to help.

ah, so its probably more expensive than its worth. Well until it stops working anyway!

Here is a pic of it - it still works fine, but its the surround thats damaged. To replace, is it a nightmare bumper removal job or just a pull out, unplug job?

Hi all, Does anyone know what the cost would be to replace the front drivers side parking sensor? Mine was somewhat eaten! Yup, its true. I was in Longleat Safari Park and a bloomin' monkey started chewing on the sensor! It still works, but its pretty damaged. Thanks!

I had been going to Lexus in Glasgow and found their service fantastic! Everyone there is very pleseant, and highly professional. Cant rate them high enough imo!

I am thinking of getting a brake upgrade for my is250 f-sport. Does anyone know where I can get a hand of some of these calipers? I cant seem to find any! Thanks!

Tbh - there is not a lot you can do with just £1000. I've been looking for the IS250 and exhaust is over that, remap not possible (not sure about diesel, but petrol is encrypted), intake is pointless (they are non-restrictive) but can increase sound, interor seats aint cheap, etc etc. As far as i can tell, you need a fair amount to make any real changes. However, i could be wrong ;)

I have managed to get my Galaxy S2 synced well with the IS250 for voice as well as media streaming. However, should the system display track information from the phone? It does have the ability to skip tracks, volume, etc, but no track information is displayed. Thanks guys!

I had this sort of issue with my impreza a few years ago. It was caused by some air in the airconditioning unit. This caused it to gurgle and sound like running water (trickling sound). Might need it fixed by a garage. If its the same as the scoob, then it wont cause any problems, but it is a pita.

there are some guides on the USA version of this site. I believe if you move the mirror top left and bottom right you can get to the screws behing. The whole thing nearly comes apart before you can get to the puddle lights.

bump (this is my new account and the system loged me in via facebook)...

welcome! I am about to move to Chippenham in a month or two and will be commuting to Bristol, so will probably see you around!

good find! Was looking for that video before I went and bought my car. However bit glad I didnt see it as I disagree about the driving position! The seat goes quite low (im 5'10)! However, think overall quite a good review!

You already have 4300k HID lights. Do you want to make them appear more blue in colour? I have seen that some people change the OEM HID bulb for a Garax 6000k bulb, but I like the OEM appearance better, plus 4300k gives a better light at night. Thanks for the reply (sorry using a new account now). I was hoping to get a better night light rather than a colour change tbh. But if the opinion is to keep as is as they are quite good then thats what I shall do! :D