PeteTP

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

PeteTP

46 minutes ago, Howplum said:

You could try this company:

https://www.easirider.com/lambswool-over-rugs/

 

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

13 minutes ago, SH20 said:

Pete , all space savers need to be approx the same overall diameter but not imperative.   The 18 inch wheels on a ES Premium Edition need a space saver that gets near the overall diameter of the wheel and tyre.  That is why space savers look like the wheel itself has a smaller diameter but its the space saver tyre that has a deeper tyre wall section and so overall it gets near to the diameter of the wheel and tyre your car has. Bear in mind space savers are an emergency wheel restricted to a maximum speed of 50 mph but will have no impact on driving the car should you be thinking of gear ratios and/or wheels spinning at different speeds because they differ in overall diameter slightly.  My ES has 18 inch rims with an overall diameter incl the tyre of 26 inches.  My space saver is off a Lexus GS450h and is a genuine Lexus wheel with an overall diameter of 25 inches so the 1 inch difference will have no real effect while driving. 

 

Go to E Bay and type in Lexus spare wheel securing bolt. You will see the first offering at around £10, free delivery and would fit. The seller is IVparts .  You can type in Toyota spare wheel securing bolt and you will see similar stuff.  

PS  The photos of the rear LS460 winter mats are attached as are a couple of pics of the LS460 I had.   Fabulous car.  

Cheers

Steve  

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

17 hours ago, SH20 said:

The tray was £278 incl vat.  The space saver wheel was £45 (used) on ebay (Lexus GS450h) and the securing fitting that holds the wheel still in the wheel well was £8 (used) on ebay which is a standard item on all Toyota and Lexus cars.

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

12 hours ago, F.A. said:

They did come pretty fully loaded but Sunroof, Multi Media (Sat Nav, reversing camera and Mark Levinsion) and the Radar cruise system were also options on the IS250 SE- L.

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

1 hour ago, beyond the blue said:

l see where you're coming from but l would rather have subtle/class rather than brash, however my ES is going in on Tuesday to have illuminated cill plates fitted.

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

TVMIA.

PeteTP

29 minutes ago, PCM said:

I'll moan because it's cold and misty.

But later I'll fire up the wood burning stove and it will be warm and bright - inside at least.

Ditto

PeteTP

29 minutes ago, peniole said:

I'm favoring the last one on that list recently, it's easier and not far off the 365 for longevity which can be a faff (make sure to apply liberally and technically requires 24h to cure). So f you don't have a garage and can't leave the car for the full 24h I'd go with the waterless one step process. Another advantage of the waterless is that you can use it on windows and it behaves like rainX.

Last thing to mention the 365 has excellent sheeting action while the waterless beads more. The 365 might suit you more if you don't let it completely strip, then next wash might be easier to dry as the water would mostly sheet off, so not much left to dry. Just make sure to use a shampoo that claims not to strip wax, and stay away from the harsh jet wash shampoos.

See

 

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

7 hours ago, peniole said:

If I'm feeling up to it, I use meguiars quick spray detailer, (the lubricant you get with their clay bars) to prep the surface, making sure there's no remaining dirt after the wash is left over, followed by meguiars 365 paint protect (lasts a couple of months longer than the next method). Although now I'm older and lazier, and they have basically combined those 2 in their waterless wash and wax (just make sure to shake the bottle frequently as you apply, be generous, and use 3 microfibers not 2 = apply/dry/buff). I Still wash (jet wash, foam and mitt), still do a quick drive, then use waterless wash and wax and I'm good for a few months of touchless jet washes with only water (preferably DI). Dirt just falls off. Once the beading is reduced and you start seeing road film remain, repeat. I've cut down my actual touch washes to 3 a year and that's with jet washing the car in winter once a week to rinse down the salt (touchless and only water, don't forget the wheel wells and undercarriage).

Application is easy and gentle, no hard rubbing required for either post wash method.

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

1 minute ago, SH20 said:

Best supplier of detailing products by far in my opinion is Clean Your Car Detailing Products Ltd of Huddersfield whose online shop is legendary.   Just replenished some stock myself as a result of collecting my own new ES last week.  In my basket at the moment is  a Blo Air-RS Car Dryer which blows warm filtered air, 30 degrees warmer than the ambient temperature, with a 5.5 hp motor, variable speed function and a 600watt  heating element built in.    At  £150 though I just need a push from the side of my brain that handles pleasure to buy it.  I've moved away wherever  possible from touching the paint apart from  the actual washing of the panels and after pressure rinsing have been using a less powerful and cheaper air blower to shift the bulk of the water but it's on it's last legs hence the need to buy the Blo Air RS machine. 

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

On 1/11/2022 at 3:50 PM, Mr Vlad said:

One thing to look at After a test drive is feel the rear wheels both sides. If they're mad hot then the calipers are sticking/seized. A regular thing with our is250 cars unfortunately. If they are mad hot then one of two things. Tell the seller to get the calipers sorted or walk away as a 100 mile trip with hardly any rear brakes is a no no. Sorry to sound negative but it had to be stated.  Hopefully the rear brake calipers will be ok and you go home in a luxury small saloon. 

Which spec of car is it you're going to see?

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