ridgersIS300

Sorry to bring up an old(ish) thread, but where abouts is the throttle body and what do you use to clean it?

The end of the exhaust on my IS is looking rather manky. Is there any way I can do one (or all) of the following:

1) clean it up and get the shine back

2) replace the WHOLE tip after the backbox with a stainless one?

3) get a slip-on chrome effect one to slip over the one already there

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Does anyone know prices etc? And would option 2 need welding on?

Cheers

Just want to bump this if anyone an help? Am I able to post images from my iPad or Iphone onto a thread? Its not letting me choose a file for attachments etc when writing a reply and I can't add any photos to the gallery?

Anyone?...

Ok many thanks. Are these expensive jobs?

I've now installed my Grom kit and I'm really pleased with it. Very easy to install and there is enough room behind the factory stereo to place the grom unit and all the wires. Had a bit of a panic when the Bluetooth wouldn't connect with my Iphone 4s, however a quick google search and a firmware update was all that was needed. Cannot fault the system, Bluetooth connects first time eveytime and is on a par with my previous parrot kits. I don't have to wait for the ignition or anything. So happy I spend £100 on this instead if the equivalent parrot :-)

Well, as the title suggests I've got a very random knocking noise. It's not a big thud it's like a faint rattle but not all the time. At first I thought it was my keys jingling about but I irradiated tht theory. It seems to be coming from front drivers side it slightly knocks when turning left or going on some rough b road. But like I say it's not all the time, it's irritating me more than worrying me but if something needs to be replaced would rather do it sooner than later. It's a 2003 IS300 with 100k on the clock. Don't think it is an interior panel or anything because it's almost as tight as the day it left the factory, no joke!

Any advice guys....???

Ok so decided to buy the grom with the aux in and also the Bluetooth adapter. I couldn't justify spending an extra 20 odd quid for an iPod integration cable. Generally, once I'm listening to an album/playlist I don't change it until its finished. Also I already have a USB charge thingy in the 12v socket to charge iPod :-)

Just waiting for delivery now, bl00dy bank hols lol! Fingers crossed it'll be an easy install.

One more question, how do you know when the Bluetooth is paired to your phone? Does it make a beep noise like in a parrot when it connects?

Ok guys, so the dilemma, have been reading up on the grom audio kit (with Bluetooth) on here and it looks like a great piece of kit. If it was your £150 odd what would you get the grom or the parrot 9200i?? I have no experience with the grom (but have seen the installation guide on here), where I've had parrot kits before and think they work very well :-/

Would I need an additional sot lead for whichever I choose?

Any advice appreciated....

Hi

Apologies if this has been asked before, but am I able to upload photos on a thread/post from my Iphone using mobile site? If so, how?

Cheers

As the title suggests.... How do I get my leather looking good again? It's in very good condition, no wear what-so-ever but looks a bit faded?

Cheers guys

Great stuff. How many coats and how long does it take to dry out? Also which they of Hammerite do I need?

Sorry for all the questions :-)

Hi guys.

Need to clean and paint my wheel hubs or bells, whatever they are called as they are rusty as hell and let the car down. Anyone know of anywhere that does them in the Derby area? Can I just take it to an alloy wheel refurb place?

Thanks for the reply. Any recommendations as to best bulbs?

Ok I get you now. Thanks for the advice.

Also on the IS300 spec sheet that's on here it lists them as 'halogen hid headlamps'

Confused.com!!!

Thanks for the reply, so if I understand correctly, the hid bulb with the gas in can be housed in a halogen or projector style cluster? :-/

28yr old. 4yrs no claims, Missus as named driver. Fully comp & protected no claims. £468.95 per year on an IS300 with £250 excess, can't grumble at that really....

I know Riddings. Go up the A38 quite a lot. I'm in Mickleover

Hi guys first couple of newbie questions so don't bite :-p

Firstly, can I replace the sidelight bulbs with LED ones - if so, are there any side effects like flickering or strobing?

Secondly, my car is fitted with halogen HIDs. Why is the difference between these HIDs and Xenon HIDs? I thought HIDs needed to have a projector lens? What lumens would the standard bulb be 4300k? Also what fitment is the bulb?

Thanks in advance for the replies

What part of the county are you in Steve?

Hi guys. Just put a deposit down on an IS300. Pick it up tomorrow, I can hardly contain myself! Always wanted one of these cars. Went for the 3.0 over the 2.0 because I wanted an auto and for the extra power the 3.0 isn't much worse economy wise! Will upload pics when I get it.

I apologise in advance for any stupid questions I will no doubt ask!

Martin