Niall_farley

Yeah I have checked it Steve thanks :) and I am now.... AA are coming after £160 joining fee :( booooo

Anyone else?

All lights are on radio works all that it's just a whirring noise I am getting :(

My car has just cut out for no reason on the m1.... Started out jurney from Middlesbrough all fine car has never skipped a beat. I have done 60 miles as the car just stopped and won't even turn over just makes a funny whine noise when I try to start it? Any one know what is up? Eml light isn't on? I am currently sat waiting with the ignition at the on position for 6 mins to see if that works (says it under the bonnet) I have another 300 miles to go to get to the Isle of Wight and would like this resolved :( Thanks in advance for any help recieved

Ooooo I like it ;)

The gs I recently bought has zero rust on it. Is this common? Do even the old Lexus' just not rust? I have never known a 14 year old car to not even have just a little bit right under a arch or something but this is immaculate and never seen a body shop. Just wondered if this is usually the case?

92 VW polo 93 VW polo 93 rover 214i 95 Citroen AX 94 rover 214 16v 99 Citroen xantia 95 pug 106 97 corsa diesel (worst car ever!!!!!!!) 01 A3 (didn't like) 95 rover 216 (loved this car) 97 BMW 316 (loved this car learned to slide and drift every wet Sunday in the local industrial estate with several war marks) 97 BMW 728 (loved this car soooo comfy) 95 pug 106 98 BMW 318is (still own love this car) 99 BMW 523i 99 BMW 323ci (still own) 99 Lexus gs (current)

Get it.... Your only in Durham which ain't far from me :p I can come round for a spin ;) hahaha seriously tho it looks and sounds sorted to me mate! As said tho double check the brake pads and discs as these are expensive items and I'm sure you have found a "minter"

Just had a flick thru this... There are some really great looking cars on this site! Owners should be proud!

The plate is provisionally sold mate unfortunately :(

Thanks. It is the TTE splitter, fitted to most of the mk2 GS "Sport" models. Thanks mate il check it out I need to do my research on these. What other differences is there? Mine is just the s :( but will be buying leathers.... Is there sport leathers different to normal? Anything else? Thanks mate

That's really smart mate! What splitter have you got on the front? Very smart

Shouldn't be too monstrous a job I wouldn't think. You just need to plan out where they would fix to and how long/short the stroke needs to be to function as required. Places like Maplin and RS do general DIY struts I think, which come pre-gassed and you let out the gas to get the desired operating pressure. Only gotcha is that once the gas is out, there is no going back, so let it out in small stages to fine tune. Thanks mate top notch advice :) il pop in maplins and see :)

Wide boy :0

How much effort would that be? Has it been done before? I will research it when I get a chance

Sorry to thread hijack but can you get more powerful struts that will lift the boot when you press the button?

First one on google search :) had a flick through and it looked helpful and friendly so signed myself up

I could easy squeeze a bigger profile in the arch cap is monumental haha the rears have a 245/40/18 profile on which seems to be fine but the fronts are on 225/40/18 I think it needs knocking up to a 45 profile been a skinnier tire.And the gmax springs do look ok but the arch gap... Wow I was hoping for more like a 35/40mm drop but I can't seem to find anything on that level. I reckon with bigger tires on I might change my mind about the drop 245/40/18 is the right size, so the 225 are too small on the profile, 245/45 would be closer (but slightly larger).I can post some pics up of mine with the GMAX springs so you can get an idea of the ride height. I don't have any pics to hand right now though. I'd say they are pretty spot to be honest, my front bumper is far to prone to catching stuff already without going any lower. Great I'd appreciate the pics :D thanks! What wheel size are you running?

Good advice Stewart thanks :) I'm sure il figure out what wheels I will want once I have read up on a few projects etc! Cheers

I could easy squeeze a bigger profile in the arch cap is monumental haha the rears have a 245/40/18 profile on which seems to be fine but the fronts are on 225/40/18 I think it needs knocking up to a 45 profile been a skinnier tire. And the gmax springs do look ok but the arch gap... Wow I was hoping for more like a 35/40mm drop but I can't seem to find anything on that level. I reckon with bigger tires on I might change my mind about the drop

Yeah they seem to be pricey for this car alot cheaper for the bmws usually only £140 for most bmws. I have found some gmax springs that look fairly good I will read into these when I get a chance that's a 20mm drop. As for the tyres..... I need thicker ones but has just had brand new falkens put on for the mot :( and rears are like new also.... Shame really but I think I need it for comfort reasons. Can really hear and feel the road surface.

How hard is the above retro for guys? I might have a cheap nav out of a '99 gs and would like to do the swap. Comes with all the wires needed

Your not wrong :) what springs are the best? I'm not a coil over fan and always used bilstein on BMW which where right up there I only want quality and comfort not cheap and harsh :p but a slight drop will help... Plus the tyres are painted on! Needs slightly bigger profile

Na I like a super soft ride I had a seven series for a bit but it was a bit to thirsty at the time I couldn't fully afford it. But the comfort and refinement where second to none! This car reminds me alot of my e39 nice and comfy and quiet :) Thanks for the warm welcome guys :)

I'm not clued up to be honest Stuart. You tell me? Haha one is quite curbed :( but I thought the did look like is wheels. They are 18" and staggared? If they are Lexus I will get them re furbed :)