CeriLuke

13 hours ago, Gramera flash said:

Personally I would just put up with the light not working, less hassle 

That's how I felt! To be honest, as it's the drivers side that's out I only recently ealised the lights existed!

18 hours ago, Linas.P said:

Is that original Lexus colour? Maybe it is the only me but it looks more like they used some custom pearl paint. 

If car has original paint I would suggest to look for whole mirror at scrapies .. it will probably be cheaper than repainting your "fudged" one and will probably include the puddle light as well as a bonus.

I'm pretty sure it's original. 

good point I'll have to have a look! I'm not in a rush though just typical that someone's done that to the mirror 

Indeed! Well saying that the paint is good But they have gone right over half of the split so it's impossible to open without cutting through the paint 👎🏻 

There's some right doughnuts out there lol Something for the "to do list" I guess 

The drivers side puddle light is out so I thought ok no problem,

pop the glass out, undo the screws

split the mirror casing.... Oh wait....... 😂

On 7 August 2016 at 3:08 PM, Shahpor said:

Thanks Ceri.

I do need to give it a clean and get some pictures at some point.

I love DC2's, although I have never been in one.  The idea of a smallish, light and nippy car appeals to me.  Also, high revving is more fun.   Unfortunately, I think I have now missed out on the opportunity to own one.

I did spend quite a few hours in the passenger seat of my friends CTR though, so had a bit of fun.  He had a GruppeM intake fitted, so the engine note would shift when the VTEC kicked in, which sounded awesome.  Although the Tein adjustable coil overs he had weren't so much fun.

Can't remember exactly how long ago this was, but he bought it brand new, so it is over a decade.  I am more of an armchair motorist now, so no more boy racer cars with rock hard suspension for me.

Something tells me this is not a problem for you Ceri, since you mentioned being a kid when fifth gear was on.

Haha I need to give mine a good clean too! Yeah good fun but not for me anymore!

its become a problem recently hah! 30 this year and getting married next year, time to calm down now... Unless I make some big bucks and an afford something like an RS6 :D 

I've had my share of rock hard rides, I'm now in the comfy cruise zone 8-)

Fair point but it goes away when the clutch pedal is pressed in... I just wanted to know really if anyone else has experienced this prior to a change of clutch or is there something that's common knowledge among the IS250 that I could be missing 

Hi guys, 

ive had a good read up on what I'm hearing and from what I read on most cars with this issue, there's mixed opinions (I'm not mechanically minded)

when Idleing I can her a ticking noise until a press the clutch pedal in. I can hear the noise when accelerating but it doesn't really get much louder.

the car is on 71,000 with no documentaion of a clutch change.

some people are saying just change the clutch, some say it maybe a throw out bearing, some say release bearing....

i just wanted to see what your thoughts were before I go buying a new clutch..

any thoughts would be appreciated :)

cheers guys

18 hours ago, stormchaser said:

Hi and here's some pics of my CT

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Cracking car, seen a few about they look great 

Looks nice shahpoor! I was hunting for that colour originally. I agree, it's definitely a nice place to be on a trip, seems decent on fuel too considering.

any pics of your Lexus stormchaser? I think a CTR is something you have to own once just for the experience / fun but yeah long term I suppose it's what ever you are into.

couldnt agree with you more MikeyV,

great fun and the handling is sharp.

I remember when I was a kid and seen the fith gear cover on the Integra DC2 Type R and years after the EP3 on top gear. Two wild cars that looked different from the rest and got heads turning. I've been lucky enough to own both and I'm glad to have experienced them :)

i think the Lexus is one I'll have for a while now, I don't do big mileage and so far it seems really easy to live with, very happy with it 

Cheers guys! 

I've only got pics from when it was for sale, I haven't had a chance yet to give it a good wax so that's my plans for the weekend :) 

yeah the CTR was good fun but motorways were annoying because you'd have to drop the gear hitting 6,500 to get a good acceleration and the cabin noise was too much when you just want to go for a trip. 

I had to pick a pre 2006 mainly on budget but I couldn't justify paying £490 tax. I wanted a manual mainly because I thought it may be less to go wrong and couldn't really decide if I liked the paddle shift (although I've read it's probably the best option)

Its a pretty clean car on all fairness, a few little mark which I'll tidy up but all in all I'm really impressed with it!

what you driving shahpor?

Hi guys, 

spent ages searching for a nice IS250, almost gave up trying to find one pre 2006 with good mileage and manual! (Not fussy at all) 

this is one popped up literally last min with a full Lexus SH and 1 owner from new!

My previous car was a civic type R and after owning the Lexus for a week I'd never go back.