Sukhi Saatchi

On 4/5/2020 at 9:44 AM, Grumps said:

I would never put sealant on top of wax. Wax is too slippery and sealant will not adhere to it.

The general consensus is after polishing either apply sealant or apply wax. You can put sealant on first and then wax it if you want.

That is absolutely correct....thanks, for the amendment seal first then wax.

56 minutes ago, Mossypossy said:

I had a Rover V8 when I was 18.

Insurance was more than the car was worth, but University grant cheque paid for that.

'but University grant cheque paid for that.'.......ha ha ha haa classic!🤣🤣

10 hours ago, Shahpor said:

Funny you should say that.  When I was 23 I had a modified, supercharged Alfa 156 V6.  It was a lovely car, but the insurance did cost me £2500! I was such a silly young man

When I was 19 years old, I had a Cortina MK 1 Lotus.

It was stolen from outside my house a few days later. When I got it back the engine was blown. My brother and I put in a 3.5 cc engine taken from a Rover P6.

Try getting insurance that demand a black box, they will insure you for 12 months but you will qualify for 1 years no claim bonus after 10 months. 

But you have to have a full Licence

Sargent Major Sukhi Sandhu,

SHUT UP (WINDSOR DAVIES STYLE)

44 minutes ago, steveledzep said:

Plenty on eBay.  Careful you don't choose a supplier from China.  This one's UK.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10x-Lexus-Toyota-Plastic-Clips-for-Engine-Bay-Covers-Shields-90467-07201-7mm/332573972009?hash=item4d6ef41629:g:rHoAAOSwG0tas~8M

Cheers bud, just ordered. Hope they fit, otherwise will give it free on the forum....just pennies.

Hi, I am stil having probs finding the right clips for the engine cover black trim clips, I accessed  Zapp as sjggested but found it too hard to narrow  down. Please can someone provide the item number of the the clips I require......I can hear the rattle when driving.

6 minutes ago, jumpingjehovahs said:

Thank you! These are very useful tips


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Hi, very unusual profile name,  want to share why?

Hi,

This is my experience over the years.....I own 3 classic cars, and when it comes to detailing them, this is what I have learnt and can say with confidence, the right (my opinion of course) course to follow.

If you want to clean leather interior in your car then spend £0.99p on Pears transparent soap. Get a soft shoe polish brush and lather the soap and apply, rinse off with a wet colth. Then get a leather feeder balm and cure it.

Secondly Halfords Car Polish is rated the top polish in the "best polish guide on line website" cheap and very easy to use, and Mcguires Ultimate car wax is very , very easy to apply and shine.

 Lastly seal with a good quality sealant, I forgot the name of the one I use...too dark to go to the garage.

40 minutes ago, Farqui said:

Well done sorting this out.

For screws, take a look here; https://lexus.7zap.com/en/eu/lexus+rx/524210/mhu38r-awxgkw/4/8101/813211i/

The screws seem to come with other parts/covers but I suspect any small self tapper will suffice, do you have any spare kicking around?

Thank for replying, I think I was not clear in my explanation.

I am after the retaining clips for the engine bay black trim, the clips are black and are a push fit that holds the Battery cover and other black trim secure. Please see the trim in question. (Black trim)

11 hours ago, rich1068 said:

Not sure there is a warning on the 400h. Never had a bulb blow when I had mine.

But I did put whiter bulbs in and iirc the bulbs are easy enough to get to. Check your handbook. One of the things I find with Lexus generally is that someone has actually thought about maintenance.

Thanks for replying, Sorted it, was just a loose connection. As soon as I took the Battery cover and connecting cover off, the bulb came on.

I just pushed the connections in tightly. But did notice that the black plastic 'screws' that hold the covers down were missing.

Where could I source them from please.

Regards,

Sukhi.

Hi,

My first time on here with a fault I would like your help/ opinion on.☺️

I noticed just 30 minutes ago whilst I programmed my seat adjustments that my offside small headlight bulb (yellow coloured one) was not working.

There was no fault on the dash suggesting a blown bulb. My Mercedes usually has an orange light symbol come up when there is a bulb fault.

Is it an easy job to access this bulb? Or should I take it back to the dealer? I am pretty good with electrics and mechanical work.

Cheers,

Good youtube video this,

Hi, Not long ago I joined the club when I bought my daughter a 400h SE-L, I just loved the car so I bought one myself😁

I bought it from the same garage based in Penn Bucks, he sells Ferraris, Bentleys, Aston Martins Cobras, you name it he has got it !   Must have over a few million quid worth of cars, I highly recommend him, honest chap.

He is going to change the Timing belt, Water Pump, Spark Plugs, Gearbox oil, Brake fluid brake discs and pads.

 Hunter allighnment to be done also, 6 months warranty, full service and 12 months mot, new tyres. Full Lexus service history, but after 60000 miles it was an Indi service. The company went bust so he could not verify the gearbox oil change spark plugs and brake fluid change, so he is willing to do it. He knew the garage that went bust, they had a good reputation but he did not want to take a chance so was willing to carry out the work.

Took my 2008 Merc E220cdi in P/X for 3 grand and threw in the timing belt  water pump and the rest with it.

Car in mint condition in and out, its the SE-L MODEL 80000 miles, got the headphones and remote. 

5 grand to pay inc the Merc.....and all the work and parts he pays for....

whats your view? Good deal?

My daughter and I think this is an excellent forum, and the members are very helpful and above all very polite.

Cheers,

Sukhi. 

14 minutes ago, jonnybgood said:

I had my cat stolen last September and have since had the factory alarm upgraded to have a shock sensor fitted inside the car (in middle compartment between front seats) for less than £200 so that the alarm goes off if anyone starts meddling. Would thoroughly recommend Neil at Creative Car Sounds in North London who did this for me. Gives me some peace of mind that they're less likely to stick around when the alarm goes off.

Good idea. Would a proximity sensor be any good? Only downside I suppose is it will go off whom ever is near it, even a cat!😮😂

On 1/9/2020 at 10:23 AM, Herbie said:

No, nothing you can do about it.

However, do remember that ALL cars have cats so ALL cars are targets no matter what make and model, so just go for your RX400h and enjoy it - if it happens, cross that bridge then.

Yes but how many times?

On 9/19/2019 at 6:34 PM, Lager shandy said:

I would just get a slip on flexi pipe for now and fit the new cat on mot day then refit the flexi slip on .

In my honest opinion, this is the way to go, sorry if I offend any environmentalists. My daughter has the RX 400h, she will defo not be able to afford one if its nicked. She only got it to care for her disabled mother, (easy to get in and out).

So having said that, where could I get a slip on flexi, and is the Cat easy to remove and fit back. Also the flexi does it slip on?

Cheers,

P.s until such time that the law does something about it.

Will people stop getting these vehicles? How many times will yours be stolen until you REALLY feel the pinch.

DISGUSTING!

Here is my TT SLINE QUATRO 225HP. MISANO RED WITH RED LEATHER.With 20mm rear spacers.oops spacers not on this pic but they look really nice. The old bill once pulled up next to me at the traffic lights and had a good butchers at my wheels with the spacers and just shook their heads and drove off..😓😂

Thanks,  Very friendly and good forum you have here. Glad I chose it!   Here is another car I own.

Thanks for the welcome.

Hi, Happy to join you folks. I am a classic car enthusiat, Just bought a silver Rx400H 2007.

Here are some of my cars. Also own Fiat X1/9, WW2 Jeep, Merc 220E.