KayCee
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One thing for sure His expertise on this site will be missed
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So sad to hear the news of John he was a very helpful man condolence to his family Rip John you will be missed
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just a point on the tyres prior to fitting them ( they were concave by the way)that was the reason for changing them it had Bridgestone Potensa on rear were really concave on the tread fronts was not as bad i changed the rears on advice from fellow members on here but after a few miles the steering wheel was slightly off10 to 4 i thought that maybe the rear alignment was out . Anyway i decided to change the fronts before getting it tracked however an article i read on the US forum said it could be the EPS required syncing I have not heard of this before and i suspect some of our fellow members may know it too. The procedure according to one gent was get the vehicle in straight ahead position then with engine running turn steering Left to stop then right to full right stop then left again to left stop then back to centre Lo and behold the steering was then spot on never pulled right or left and there seems to be better feedback from the steering well pleased but as i said i am sure some members know this but for those that dont try it you maybe suprised. Robert
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yes dave i had exactly the same problem with mine got the car home on the saturday didnt start it on the sunday as it was 2 pints and dinner at local club. I went to start it on the monday to go into town but battery was flat as pancake i contacted tonbridge wells who was very apolagetic as i tried when i bought the car to specifficaly check that the 12 v battery was in order and was assured that it was but it was not. but the outcome was ok as they told me to go to lexus hull and they will fit me a new battery so all was well the moral is if these cars are left on forecourt and the battery goes flat as you say the battery is toast buyers beware. It also happened on the gs i bought at sidcup but they changed battery on the spot for me Hope car running ok apart from yr battery problem. Robert
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Well I too am finding things out about this Model i went out this evening and on my way back there was a small crowd of teenagers acting goat at the side of the road i was watching them as they didnt seem to be taking much notice suddenly one ran into the road laughing i was instantly aware of an orange light on the dash and i braked hard but i swear i am sure the brakes were on before my foot hit the brakes and the car stopped suddenly what a heart stopper that was i got the abuse from them but no one was hurt Robert
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My New 18 Gs
KayCee replied to KayCee's topic in Lexus GS 300 / Lexus GS 250 / Lexus GS 430 / Lexus 450h / Lexus GS 460 Club
Had the 2 Rear Tyres Changed for Goodyear Eagle F1 5 The difference was astounding it is now very quiet as the front tyres are not concave i will keep them on i was going to change all 4 but was reccomended to leave the front as is -
My New 18 Gs
KayCee replied to KayCee's topic in Lexus GS 300 / Lexus GS 250 / Lexus GS 430 / Lexus 450h / Lexus GS 460 Club
I know you was John was just my way of a Flippant reply no offence whatsover i know your dry sense of humour -
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KayCee replied to KayCee's topic in Lexus GS 300 / Lexus GS 250 / Lexus GS 430 / Lexus 450h / Lexus GS 460 Club
must have been a mistypo on my part John I stand Corrected Regards Robert -
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KayCee replied to KayCee's topic in Lexus GS 300 / Lexus GS 250 / Lexus GS 430 / Lexus 450h / Lexus GS 460 Club
I am thinking of having the Lexus Dash cam fitted at Lexus Hull I did have one on my previous Cars but its 8 year old now so i think i had better try a new one I hear The Nextbase is decent so i shall try that -
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KayCee replied to KayCee's topic in Lexus GS 300 / Lexus GS 250 / Lexus GS 430 / Lexus 450h / Lexus GS 460 Club
indeed it is Just as a rider when i bought the car I had my trusty tyre gauge with me and it showed 4mm rears and 5 fronts i did ask at the time it wont be long till it needs new tyres can you change them as goodwill i got a firm no as the tyres are legal I didnt know at the time about the Concave tread till i took it to the Tyre Depot at home As i said i thought the tyres were just a noisy brand and i would replace them before winter set in. but i have now ordered the rears -
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KayCee replied to KayCee's topic in Lexus GS 300 / Lexus GS 250 / Lexus GS 430 / Lexus 450h / Lexus GS 460 Club
Wow Smart Looking Car Shame about Your Tyres Same boat as me You cant believe something as critical as tyres and they dont show care. I asked if warranty would cover it but they said no -
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KayCee replied to KayCee's topic in Lexus GS 300 / Lexus GS 250 / Lexus GS 430 / Lexus 450h / Lexus GS 460 Club
Thanks for advice Never thought there could be a bit of danger with the concave rear wheels but i have ordered Some Goodyear Eagles 5s just waiting for the Tyre place to get them in. I had eagle 3s on the 2010 450 and they were superb very quiet so am hoping the are just as good on the mk4 -
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KayCee replied to KayCee's topic in Lexus GS 300 / Lexus GS 250 / Lexus GS 430 / Lexus 450h / Lexus GS 460 Club
Yes Shahpor i went down to TonBridge wells Lexus dealer from Yorkshire 210ml was 14 k and my car runs well apart from the noisy tyres also something else i have noticed ( I have got the Lexus Warranty) the rear speakers sound a bit muffled when you move fadar to back speakers I have to turn volume up i cant say i noticed that on my 14 reg -
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KayCee replied to KayCee's topic in Lexus GS 300 / Lexus GS 250 / Lexus GS 430 / Lexus 450h / Lexus GS 460 Club
Yes Chris as an afterthought i did conclude that that may be the cause as it gets a bit faster 70 ish it like an Helicopter rotor and like a slapping noise I suppose there will be a void in the tyre where the air gets through I did ask the lad at the Tyre depot if i Should reinflate them higher but he said Catagorically No The Tyres are Bridgestone Potensa EA33 -
Decided to trade in my 14 450h Premier for a 18 Gs450 Premier running very well but tyres are a bit noisy they are Bridestone Potenza the car had been stood awhile at Lexus Tonbridge wells so i took it to my local Tyre depot . They said the tyres are showing signs of perishing(maybe with it being stood) but the lad said when he rubbed hand over tyre the back tyres were concaved said at some time they have been over inflated and only running on the out sides of the tyre said i exoect that s why they noisy. As any one experienced this before because they are noisy.