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I have just bought four winter tyres, Pirelli Sottozero Series 2.

I tried all the usual sources and they all came in at about £1400.00

I eventually got them from Oponeo off the net at £964.00 inc.VAT and delivery.

The only problem is getting someone to fit them, all the usual dealers will not touch them but I have now fond someone who will.

Dave.

If the tyres are directional, they would usually have an arrow on the sidewall indicating the forward direction.

I drove all the Lexus range during an open day about six years ago and was very impressed with the then RX450 although I doubt it bears much resemblance to the one you have now.

I am going to get some winter (cold weather tyres ) for my GS and I have read more than once that these tyres fitted to a rear wheel drive car actually out perform a 4x4 in bad weather conditions. Can anyone comment on this?

Rayaan,

Yes I bought it from Stockport in June this year and had the roof and mirrors wrapped with carbon fibre.

Did you not like the GS or just prefer the RX?

I traded in an ISF and miss the performance, but this car is no slouch and it has far more goodies.

Dave.

Yes Chris, your experience with the law is all too common, they always seem to take the side of the scrotes if you lay a finger on them.

I think I would have been inclined to report the useless copper for his attitude and lack of consideration to you, probably would not have done any good though.

I always look around my car when I return to it expecting the worst, people opening doors on to it, trolley damage etc.

Most of the time I think it's just plain jealousy and I would have done the same as you and bugger the consequences!

Dave.

Yes, it is second generation carbon fibre, much improved from the original, the roof was £180 ane the wing mirrors £90.

Will post some close-ups tomorrow.

Hi Damien, I have not been on a long run yet, but it easily does 35 around town and that's with booting it now and then.

The interior is superb, it's in red leather ( not the reddish brown they use on the RX ) there are some really great touches in the design, love it.

I shall upload a recent photo with the roof done, I am not sure what you mean by a CF roof?

It was done by an independent company in Birkenhead, much cheaper than the Lexus quote.

Cheers Steve.

I sold my ISF in July, very reluctantly and now have a GS450h F Sport which I love.

I miss the raw power of the ISF and the rarity value, but having said that the 0-60 of F Sport is only just over a second slower than the ISF, not bad for a very heavy car.

When it is in Sport + mode, the rear wheels turn slightly to aid cornering and the handling is good.

The technology of the GS is amazing with its 12.3 inch screen and many other extras.

Don't get me wrong, I do miss my ISF but in all honesty, I wouldn't change back.

Just had a black carbon fibre roof added together with with mirrors, looks the business.

Yes, it is still for sale.

Yeah, I see that.

Jason, top man, I might just have something to say about that!

Well I paid about £200, so any reasonable offer.

I did but they were not bothered.

Hi Roheel,

Your profile shows you having an IS200, you know it will only fit an ISF.

I managed to remove the Takeda air intake before trading in the ISF, if anyone is interested, feel free to make an offer.

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They reckon they add about 15 BHP.

I have always thought that my ISF was a lot quicker than the stated 0-62 of 4.6 with Shell V power as well, although I have never checked it.

To MrW

As regards going from an ISF to a GS450F Sport, if you have never driven one, they are very quick and a lot smoother although you miss the exhaust sound.

THe GS is a very much more sophisticated car, for instance did you know that the rear wheels turn to aid cornering in Sport + mode.

My wife wil not even go in the car with me now, says it scares her, and I have to get shut as it will get me into more trouble!

It was Jason Ozanne Steve.

Sorry guys, I went to Lexus Stockport yesterday and fell in love with a GS450h and the salesman went over my car and we agreed a deal.

I should have taken it off before I went.

I bought it in January 2012 from

AZ Offroad & Performance inc, Phoenix, Arizona for $345.

You can see Steve Meade installing on with this link

Yes I do have, good idea.

Hi Chris,

I ordered it from the States, I can find out how much it cost with duty if you want me to.

Sorry , just checked, should have been 50 K service.

It's because it is five years old and they would not do what they call a minimum service again.

I am now a Gold Member as it was mentioned to me by Colin Barber.

PRIVATE SALE (VERY RELUCTANTLY) 2008 ISF IN CADOXTON SLATE, TAXED UNTIL SEPTEMBER.

27,000 MILES, FSH, MOT UNTIL JULY 2014, 50K SERVICE YESTERDAY.

FOUR NEW MICHELIN PILOT SUPER SPORTS FITTED LAST OCTOBER.

'TAKEDA' COLD AIR INTAKE INSTALLED (EXTRA 15 BHP CLAIMED)

THERE ARE THREE ON OFFICIAL LEXUS WEBSITE BETWEEN £22K AND £23K WITH HIGHER MILEAGE THAN MINE.

NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED.

I have just been quoted around £800 to replace the front discs and pads on my 2008 ISF (inc.labour and VAT) from my local Lexus dealership.

I just sourced the parts fro CarPartsForLess at £273 for the lot less, 7.5% discount.

Needless to say the dealers will not be doing them.

I was concerned about the quality of the parts but they are Pagid and they say they are used by a number of manufacturers of quality sports cars.

Has anyone else used these parts?