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Thanks Howard. They’ve been going for half a century. Must be doing something right. PeteTP

Thanks Howplum for your steer. Funny enough…….This happens to be the outfit I’m in conversation with regarding lambs wool one-piece. Despite sounding like a toupé it’s actually a fine thing to put your feet on. By any chance have you any experience of their products? PeteTP

Interesting Herbie. Steve, I’d heartily recommend the Takumi. I’m absolutely delighted with mine. Bar the rear floor coverings it’s nye on perfect…..IMO. Pete

Steve yur a mine of info. You must be sick of me and my “thank yous” by now. But thanks again!! Pete

Steve, top class tutorial on the space saver. I’m on it. Just need to source a Lexus logo’s cover and I’m there. Regarding the mats, I’d ebay searched and found LS carpet ones. Why? Because I’m a dippy eejit and forgot to include ‘winter’. So I’m on that as well. Last but by no means least…that LS. Three words: What a Stunner Pete

Steve, is it imperative that the space saver is the same diameter as the alloy? Also what’s the proper name for the securing fitting? Thnx. PeteTP

Good morning sir, Thanks for generously offering to provide images of these mats I’m contemplating. Funny enough I’ve got an issue with the lambs wool issue that I need to address. Not because they’re rubbish quality (they make for RR, Bentley, Aston and many more prestigious marques) but of the ergonomics of floor vent v pile depth. They’re still the preferred option but this LS concept has grabbed my interest too. Lexus is easily the best brand I’ve ever owned. I’ve not got the pedigree back catalogue that you have. However, I had to part company with years of MBZ because their standards with the passage of time went through the floor. My last E Class was in the workshop 21 (yes, …..21!) times in 18 months. It had essentially been rebuilt piecemeal at MBZ U.K. cost. But I couldn’t stomach any more of them and their rubbish product. I wandered into Lexus Ipswich and everything that MBZ wasn’t appeared before me. The rest is history. The cream to add to this beautifully iced cake is fellow members like you Steve who give up their free time to help people in search of advice/help/wisdom/experience I.e. me Result happiness 👍 Pete

Aha…we meet again. Just don’t tell the others we snuck into the luxury lounge of LS folk🤫. I’ll act on that wisdom and experience SH 20, pronto. I’ve found what I think is a reputable manufacturer of bespoke lambs wool for the rear. Still mulling it over and this will input will now have to be given due consideration. Yes I do have the front rubber (chunky 3D) mats and they are IMO excellent if not rather pricey. Really appreciate your post, TVM. Speak soon …..back in our ES virtual room. PeteTP PS Why did you part with the LS, OOI?

Great, TVM. So not as catastrophic a financial hit as I was anticipating. Might, MIGHT give this serious consideration. Then I’ll approach the Dom Mgt/CFO for authority!!!!!!!

So what’s the hit on my wallet SH20 if I wanted to magpie your path finding idea? TVMIA PeteTP

SH20, may I be so bold as to ask a (nerdy) question? Dya think the extra weight of the wheel is enough to affect fuel efficiency? I ask because (perhaps mistakenly) I thought Tesla deliberately designed out a spare wheel to minimise weight and maximise performance. I do at the same time realise that Tesla battery weight is probably much greater than an ES. Yeah, okay…..I’ll get my anorak. PeteTP

Thanks for refreshing my memory F.A. I had the other stuff but not the sunroof. However, got the glass panel in the ES roof and it’s pleasant to have ……if the ambient conditions are equally nice. PeteTP

Thanks for the responses. I had them on my IS as they were standard on the SE-L. Think back then the only option was metallic or solid paint!!!! I didn’t think I’d miss them on my Takumi. However, with hindsight I should have ticked that option. PeteTP

May I politely ask is that an expensive job? And is it all four doors or just the front. TVMIA. PeteTP

Ditto PeteTP

Outstanding help for this true amateur. Much appreciated and thanks to all contributors. Bank balance about to go down. PeteTP

Hmmm, am I missing something (highly likely as I’m not called The Village Idiot for nothing) as I cannot find the “365 paint protect”. Please could a smarter man than me steer me in the right direction? MTIA. PeteTP

Thanks a million Peniole for sharing what seems to be methodology that is right up my street i.e. min elbow grease for max affect. I’m gonna review my ancient procedure and instead magpie yours if I may, in whole or in part. Being a bit too rural for a post wash drive on clean roads will mean me having to think of a cunning alternative. But that’s just fine. Your generosity of knowledge and wisdom is immensely appreciated, thank you. Just need the ambient temperature to get respectfully above freezing and it will “Showtime”. Result? Happiness of course. PeteTP

Having had the auto box IS 250, with a heart’n’ahalf, I’d endorse those that have recommended it. Choice of one IMO. PeteTP

Hi Peniole, As part of my ongoing education on the finer points of cleaning’n’drying, please could you share what polymer based protection you use? Easy to work with and how often do you apply it? TIA. PeteTP

Righty ho, cool. See from your profile the details of your new steed. Hope ya enjoy it. What’s not to like?! PeteTP

Oh God no. Now I’m not gonna sleep thinking about how much I need one of those. I’m also not going to be able to stop myself giving that H’field-based firm’s website a damned good look over. 🙄 PeteTP PS What colour/trim/model of ES did ya get?

Eh, now…..forgive me beyond the blue but a) what precisely is that an image of, and b) what does it do? Perplexed PeteTP

Go on Len. Ya know it makes sense. PeteTP

Hello Hoofhearted, Apologies for this tardy post. I had my first Lexus, an IS 250 SE-L, for 13 years from new. I’m more than happy to say it was the best car I’d ever had . But….It had two weaknesses, the alloys and the brake callipers. The first was sorted under warranty (3…yes 3 times by Lexus) and the second by the wonderful Roys Motors (Lexus Indy, Norwich) who eased them and cleaned them all up once a year. I used Roy for this rather than Lexus because the mainline policy is to replace them (at 😭 cost) rather than refurbish. Roy was a snip. Apart from those 2 items it was a truly SUPERB motor car. I wish you well in finding what you’re after. I’m sure you won’t be disappointed and if you have any questions there are many outstanding people of expert knowledge here in the LOC who are hugely generous with their wisdom and experience. To finish and for clarity, the ES I have has trumped the IS!! Bon chance. PeteTP