Risky3301

This sounds like a bit of wind-up, to me, funny way to re-program keys. are you sure you don't have to get of the car and then hop all the way round on one leg and then get back in.

In spite of your cynicism, I see you beat me to it at the last second and won the auction........... you crafty bugger!!! Congratulations. No he didn't I Did If you mean the Black One......

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Great stuff mate - nice to see some factual information. For those who are interested in the information below, I have searched the internet and found the pages discussed here: European Lighting Directive I have not challenged the marking on the headlamps at all. As I stated oin my earlier post, this is one thing that may cause these lights to fail (although, imports get through, and I have not checked my lamps close enough to see if they are 'E' marked). Regarding light adjustment, all I found was: 4.2.5. Geometric visibility >PIC FILE= "T9000958"> Within this field, almost the whole of the light-emitting surface of the lamp must be visible. The presence of panels or other items of equipment near the light must not give rise to secondary effects causing discomfort to other road users. 4.2.6. Alignment 4.2.6.1. The vertical inclination of the dipped beam shall be measured under static conditions and all the loading conditions defined in Appendix 1. In the "unladen vehicle" state with one person in the driving seat, the initial vertical downwards inclination shall be between 1 and 1 75 %. It must then remain between 0 75 and 2 75 % without manual adjustment. The initial adjustment for each type of vehicle must be expressly laid down by the manufacturer and must be indicated on a plate on each vehicle. 4.2.6.2. The preceding condition may be satisfied by means of a device acting on the relative position of the headlamp and the vehicle. In the case of this device failing the beam must not return to a position less inclined downwards than its position at the time of failure of the device. 4.2.6.2.1. The device mentioned in 4.2.6.2 must be automatic. 4.2.6.2.2. Devices which are adjusted manually, either continuously or through a series of positions, shall nevertheless be permitted, provided that they have a stop position where the lamps can be put back to the initial alignment defined in 4.2.6.1 by means of the usual adjusting screws. These manually adjustable devices must be operable from the driving seat. Continuously adjustable devices must have reference marks indicating the main loading conditions. The number of positions on adjustable devices operating with a series of positions must be such as to ensure compliance, starting from an initial downwards inclination of between 1 and 1 75 %, with the range of values between 0 75 and 2 75 % for the loading conditions defined in Appendix 1. For these devices, the loading conditions shall be clearly marked near the control of the device. I have highlighted two sections which to me say manual adjustment is allowed (I have read the whole directive). Unless you can help me out, I think the black chrome lights are legal (from a beam and adjustment stand point). Zee Zee, What I have quoted came from a 'Jesus' in the world of 'European Whole Vehicle Type Approval' The adjustment you quote is the standard headlight adjustment; this is totally different from the adjustment from inside the car. The only way a car manufacturer can avoid fitting the auto leveling adjustment is by having fully automatic rear suspension adjustment, i.e. to keep the vehicle at a predetermine position regards of weight in the rear of the vehicle. Don't quote me on this, I am sure that all imports must have a 'European Whole Vehicle Type Approval' certificate before they can driven on UK roads, this means certain mods need to carried out i.e. Headlights, Speedo changes etc before the certificate can be issue. E Marking. Again a legal requirement that said. I would a bet week’s wages that if you went into 10 different MOT stations not one would fail a vehicle for lights not being E Marked. I personally like the Black Chrome Headlights but I have couple issues with them apart from the legal side. Are they made in the good old US of A if yes then quality would be an issue as the they have much lower expectations on quality. I would only buy Genuine Toyota parts from the USA and only interior parts. Slightly I will admit to ordering 2 such parts for my soon to be delivered IS200 sport. If they are a genuine Toyota/Lexus Part why aren’t there offered here in UK, E marking in not that expensive (small tooling change for E-marking), passing the test could be the issue. The 'LUX' value could be so low that they would never pass the component testing that's required for Europe and the UK. This could why they don't have the auto leveling feature so that they cannot be used in the UK etc.

exactly what i said.. who is gonna know. but do you know for sure that modding the traction control to be permanently off isnt gonna affect your insurance? Do you have solid proof that if it was modded to be off at all times that the insurance company will pay up? I don't know for sure as I don't work in the car insurance industry. If someone wanted to permanently disconnect the 'TC' one way is to remove the 'FUSE' very simple process but could be very stupid, as I would check first that the 'ABS' is not effect by this. The only other way is through the 'PCM' again not a good idea unless you know what you doing and have access to some very expensive piece of kit and know what parameters to change. Dealers can't even do IT. The silly thing is that there's a switch you can just press to switch off the 'TC' why would anyone want permanently disconnect it.

I am totally confused by this one 'TC' is not a legal requirement to have on any car so there fore has nill effect to your insurance premiums. When the ignition is switched off and then on again it defaults to 'ON' so how would anybody know you were driving with it swiched off at the time of an accident as the first thing that happens after accident is 'You turn off the igintion' or someone arriving at the scene turns it off, They don't check to see if your TC light is on. Wheel spinning and power sliding is great fun in the right place and that is not on public roads :iraqi-info-minister: and if you do you deserve all you get.

You asked for the Facts. The facts or Law on Lighting is detailed below, You need to read up European Whole Vehicle Type Approval to directive 70/156/EEC including 98/14/EC and ECE regulations. Lighting Installations 76/756/EEC/-87/28/EC ECE R48 - .01 Just a brief summary. The above reg detail How, what you need to do as Motor manufacture to be able to sell and use a motor vehicle in the UK and main land Europe, there are some exemptions but not for likes of Toyota or Lexus or any other large volume main stream manufacturer. All headlights must be 'E' mark this shows that the component has been tested and approved completely separate from the vehicle. Most Headlight produced outside of EU will not be 'E' Mark, the regs also detail how the lights should be adjusted using 3 different types of controls from inside the vehicle Dial, switch Slide left to right, Horizontal, switch Slide up and down Vertical, switch They is no mention of manual controls outside the vehicle. If these headlight's meet all of the above then they are legal to use on UK roads If not then they are not legal to use on UK roads. Remember you can do what ever you like to you car, don't forget when the worst happens Mr Insurance Company is always looking for a 'Get out Jail Free Card'

Plural for Lexus is Lexi :winky: I don't own one either, Only other 9 days to go, although it may have to wait as I could be going away on Busines.

Oh :tsktsk: What to do??? Find a blind MOT man,

It's a sad world we live in, I wonder if that stupid woman know's what that stopping distance is for a 42 tonne truck that trampping on at 60 mph+, if she does and keeps pulling strokes like she has mentioned, then she ain't gonna be around for much longer. From a Class 1 Licence Holder who loves trucks. The bigger the better and size does matter.

They don't have the electric leveling... but neither do Fiesta's!!! You can manually adjust the lights... just like almost every other car on the UK roads. O yes they do, All Fords have been fitted with headlight adjustment switch Since 1999MY. If fact all cars sold new in the UK since that date should have Electric leveling. I will find out the exact date tomorrow when I'm back at work. Legal Requirement, headlights must have electrical adjustment switch (4 different positions) is the norm, If you don't have this fitted then when it comes to your MOT, you will be issued with a FAILURE ticket.

Could be handy, if you going sailing

It's shame really, Carkson didn't do the report on the SC430. It was that other little S :tsktsk:T with the squeaky voice, he sounds like someone is squezing his B :tsktsk:K's All 3 presenters could write all they know about automotive engineering on the back of a postage stamp and still have room for there name and address. Shame really as the last series wasn't to bad, it looks like there EGO's have taken over. All three presenters are just no nothing W :tsktsk:'Ks

My Lexi, doesn't arrive until the 5th June. See signature

41 Hornchurch, and still waiting

Didn't we do well

Lexus styling kit fitted to car from new. From what you are saying it looks like they have forced it to fit, hence the marks Poo rolls down hill and I live in a valley!! Lexus styling kits (Front and Rear Bumper) are factory fitted options, I don't believe they force fit the front or rear bumbers in the factory. If this is the true, then mine will be rejected due poor quality fit and finish.

damn! i drive with my fogs on everyday and i dont think its illegal here. Such for all you guys, the car looks sweet with just fogs on during the day So your the one, do you have your rear fogs on as well on nice clear day,

Any ideas where I can get one these arm rests

Me thinks germany wasn't in your original post. Looks like I'll have to make a trip to German Dealer.

Does this mean, I will get one in mine, Factory order from late April of this year, or is 03 MY from August this year as I work with O3 MY being August 02

I read this artical you are all talking about, in the one I read there was another one about some Dic% Head who killed someone whilist speeding and was only FINED £200. Lets all sit down and think about this minute. Fast cars don't kill people but the people who drive them FAST thinking it's safe, just remember one thing, a small POT HOLE in the road is enough to throw any car off balance and once control is LOST it's all over apart from scrapping up whats left and some poor sod dressed in Blue uniform has in form the next of kin. Also let the punishment fit the crime, if you kill someone whilst speeding, under the influeuace etc, then it's 'life inside', If you get caught for speeding then you should be banned for min 5 yrs and then made to complete an intentsive driver driver training course paid for by individual and they are not cheap, believe me. when this completed you can retake your driving test and get your licence back. This post may affend some people but if comes from someone who has been by hit car where the motorist wasn't paying attention and may even been speeding at the time. I am not sure as I flying through the air, I was lucky, I walked away, a lot of people who have been in the same situation have not been so lucky.

None of the above, who ever eats pre-cooked food that's been lying about for hours needs there head looking at, I only at Mc d's when I'm abroad and the only other choice is KFC's I wouldn't mind it meat even tasted like meat, more like warmed up cardboard. with a touch of you know what!!!! :winky: and bit of mixed in to improve the flavor You can't beat a Jac's Blow out, and if you've ever had one you'll know what I'm talking about.

How about S300 CDP for a connection with your car and initials? (£250 from DVLA) I'd go for the second one mate, Joe Bloggs doesn't know your initials, but he can see your driving a Lexus. Go for the 'initials' that's why there called 'Private Plate'