Purvesh
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been posted a few times before when i had mine done Feb 2010
How is the finishing standing up 4 months on? The true test will be after the winter.. :winky:
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Yeah my uncles RX does this aswell and now no warm air blows from the centre vents.
Looking to take it to a Lexus Indy next week, will let you know how we get on.
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Just had 2 of my tyres replaced with Michelin PS3s - waiting for them to scrub in to comment on whether they're better than the F1As they replaced but they certainly seem a fair bit quieter and more comfortable too.
Wowzaa, PS3s eh on an IS200! We need to get you that V8 so you can use that rubber for real!
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Annoys me that my is200 sport manual does'nt have a higher center arm rest, think the automatic versions have this, is there any kits/mods available to do this?? <_<
I used one from a fiat stilo,looks almost oem and at £10 was a few hundred cheaper than a lexus one.
So lexus supply one as a direct fit?
Yeah we had a group buy on them years ago! :winky:
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Annoys me that my is200 sport manual does'nt have a higher center arm rest, think the automatic versions have this, is there any kits/mods available to do this?? <_<
I used one from a fiat stilo,looks almost oem and at £10 was a few hundred cheaper than a lexus one.
This I have to see, can you post up a pic?!
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Ok I have booked an appointment with Lexus, Sidcup,Kent, for next week.
£69.00 to recode the keys.
£86.00 for a master key
£83.00 Spare/Valet Key
I chose to have the keys reprogrammed and another master key all for £155.71 inc VAT.
So they will change your ignition barrel and boot lock aswell?
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Anyone? :(
Have you tried posting on that thread?
Failing that an Auto electrician may quickly be able to advise
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I see, cheers for that, will have a look around. It says it has a 10-speaker system, I wonder if it's any different from what we have in the IS?
PS talking to you too much is hurting my wallet!
It's better than the one in the IS (if you meant the mk1 IS)
Lol sorry, I'm a bit V8 crazy at the mo
Yeah I wonder if I'd notice the difference over the ML system?
lol, just DO IT!!
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Right here buddy:
http://87.194.35.237/showthread.php?t=33975&highlight=rainbow
It's right before Ace Cafe! You take the exit for Park Royal off the A406 if your heading towards Hangerlane (as if your going to Ealing Road the back way lol).
No they started as a 'proper' car wash that have now expanded to offer detailing at a very reasonable price. Like I said the car wash costs are the same as other places but these guys just go above and beyond those places in terms of cleaning method and products! B)
Damn just £5 for a wash?! I've paid the eastern europeans more than that in the past
Any idea what their detailing prices are like? Sounds like a plan for the next I'm down at Ace, drop the car in next door and pick it up a bit later :winky:
lol, yeah he's looking to review the pricing at some point due to the costs of the products he's using are far above his competitors. He even snowfoams the car aswell!
Re detailing, he's only just started up and as with detailing it really depends on the condition of your exiting paintwork and amount of correction needed. Yeah take it down next time and speak to either Afif or Raj and say Purvesh from Evotechnik referred you. They'll sort you out as there looking for the word to spread first. :winky:
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Ah cheers mate, yes that makes sense!
No Mark Levinson...
why can't they make it fully loaded limited edition! lolYeah it's annoying isn't it! If the extra fuel isn't a big issue then I'd look at the GS430 - I found the GS300 quite underwhelming to drive, while the 430 felt lovely plus I found the adaptive suspension on the 430 worked better than the standard one in the 300.
Plus the 430 has a better spec (includes adaptive cruise) and is such a bargain nowadays with the way fuel prices are.
I see, cheers for that, will have a look around. It says it has a 10-speaker system, I wonder if it's any different from what we have in the IS?
PS talking to you too much is hurting my wallet!
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My mate over at 'Over the Rainbow' Carwash and detailing just washed it ready for a show: (Check out some of the other cars...I wish there was a drool pic lol)
http://87.194.35.237/showthread.php?t=36146
See pics around 2/3rds of the way down... B)
If you guys are around the Hangerlane area, there is no better carwash in the area for the same Eastern European prices!! They use all top end products inc Autoglym and the two bucket method only.. you can't ask much more than that :winky:
Awesome pics, have to go to Salon Privé at some point!
Where are these guys? They're proper detailers that have a car wash place?
Right here buddy:
http://87.194.35.237/showthread.php?t=33975&highlight=rainbow
It's right before Ace Cafe! You take the exit for Park Royal off the A406 if your heading towards Hangerlane (as if your going to Ealing Road the back way lol).
No they started as a 'proper' car wash that have now expanded to offer detailing at a very reasonable price. Like I said the car wash costs are the same as other places but these guys just go above and beyond those places in terms of cleaning method and products! B)
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From what I remember the GS300 LE was an SE with a few extra bits.
Essentially I think the only real difference is that the SE-L has mark levinson while the LE doesn't, but the LE has the TTE front lip and side skirts to make up for it :)
Ah cheers mate, yes that makes sense!
No Mark Levinson...
why can't they make it fully loaded limited edition! lol -
I've run a few different tyres on mine, as you probably know, back in the day Bridgestone Potenza and Dunlop SP9000 were supplied from factory. The Bridgestones were pricey though.
I was quite pleased with my cheaper Toyo T1s when I upgraded to 18" wheels.
Buy from www.camskill.co.uk cheap as chips and all different brands on there.
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Thanks for that, true automotive porn.
Most welcome
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Ah good news on the rear view mirror front :)
Yeah all the IS mirrors should be the same, you should be able to find a silver one through 24/7 spares. They should all be heated, I'd say just buy the mirror and transfer the silver backing cover and glass to the current mirror. That way it would save you having to take the door card off etc.
I'd say go for option one and DIY fit the locks (not that difficult) and just have the dealership program it for you, you have both keys aswell. This will then be like OEM.
OR you can delock the car like Ormi mentioned in post #5 where by you can change the drivers door handle for one without a lock, that way they can't access the car unless they break the window but even then they won't be able to start the car.
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Does the side mirror still folding in and out electrically ok? If it does then you can just buy the back cover and glass mirror (they both clip on).
Re the rear view mirror itself it seems fine, nothing is missing. What may be the problem is the round attachment fitted to the windscreen. Sometimes the grooves on those get worn (can you focus on it and get a clearer picture please, it's blurred and so I can't tell you definitively) and so the mirrors don't fit back tightly. Offer up the mirror 45degrees anticlockwise and while it's up against the glass turn the mirror clockwise, it should then lock onto the windscreen.
Re the locks you've got a couple of options as suggested, delocking or those keys of eBay...
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Just got my car back from the compound.
Left wing mirror damaged. The housing is gone plus the mirror & Motor looks damaged.
Rear View mirror broken. I don't know why they broke it. I can't seem to put it back on, it seems like some other part is missing.
I was fearing the car to be in a much more terrible state.
Post up a couple of pics of the 'broken' areas and maybe we can better advise..
Glad to have her back?
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My mate over at 'Over the Rainbow' Carwash and detailing just washed it ready for a show: (Check out some of the other cars...I wish there was a drool pic lol)
http://87.194.35.237/showthread.php?t=36146
See pics around 2/3rds of the way down... B)
If you guys are around the Hangerlane area, there is no better carwash in the area for the same Eastern European prices!! They use all top end products inc Autoglym and the two bucket method only.. you can't ask much more than that :winky:
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What's the difference between these models please?
Can't seem to find the information I'm looking for...
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Welcome to LOC, enjoy the car :winky:
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Thanks for the reply, I am looking at a set of grey matts to match my interior trim, the problem with mats from the USA is that thay may be for a left hand drive LS400 and I need mats for a right hand drive car.
Ah yes, sorry forgot about that!
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As i have read around here that the IS200 stereo's don't like copied cd's. Has anyone out there found a make off CD that will play all the time on the stereo
Also does anyone have a wiring diagram so i can install a later head unit into my 2001 IS200
You are right, but I found it's a bit hit and miss. Mine was a 2001 model and I used various branded cd's without any issues.
I'd say stick to branded cds, it's something to do with the varying thicknesses that makes them jam.
Not sure on the wiring front I'm afraid.
why can't they make it fully loaded limited edition! lol
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DOH! :shutit:
