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I tried that using a brush but didnt go off so thats why i used a cloth 😤😤😤😤

Will try some detailers and see what they say.  Not going to do it myself anymore 

Hello group!

i just cleaned my seats (cream colour) 2 days ago,everything ok but on driver seat lombar part there is some Dye from my jeans i think Which doesnt go off. I wipe and i wipe till the colour of my seat was on the towel but the dye still there. 😔😔😔 anyone knows what can i do???? Thanks. 

42 minutes ago, LenT said:

There’s really an embarrassment of riches in terms of tyre choice these days.  When I was looking for a new set, the Goodyear Asymmetric 5s had recently been introduced and were the subject of numerous favourable road tests.

They also had the benefit of being available in the two different sizes that my 18” wheels required.  They have proved to be an excellent choice in terms of noise and ride comfort - and for my particular concern…wet road handling.

They suit my driving style, which I would describe these days as merely ‘brisk’ - so not in any way really demanding, if I can help it!

Certainly worth adding to the list of possibles.

Do you know if the A,B,C,D,E (fuel efficiency) and A,B,C,D,E (braking distance) really matters when you look for tyres? 

4 hours ago, peniole said:

Please see the following: https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=35 and https://tirepressure.org/general-metric-tire-load-inflation-chart?utm_source=LexusOwnersClubUK&utm_medium=ForumLinks

The 98 is your load index and I would not lower that. In order for a 94 tyre to carry the same load as a 98 tyre (assuming both are standard load SL tyres and not XL) you'd have to increase your tyre pressure by about 4 PSI. If the 94 were an XL and the original 98 were an SL then the pressure increase would need to be about 8 PSI higher. That much higher and you can expect a pretty harsh ride.

On the flipside, if your Dunlops fitted are XL and the new ones are SL, then you can go down to 94 without a pressure difference. I know counterintuitive, the above links/charts should help explain.

The final letter after the 98 is your tyre's speed rating. See: https://www.rac.co.uk/drive/advice/tyres/tyre-speed-rating/

One last thing, were those tyres the ones that came on the car new? According to the 2015 online manual for the IS300h, you should have a staggered setup front/rear for the 18" wheels. See page 587 here: https://myportalcontent.lexus-europe.com/Manuals/lexus/IS300h_OM_EE_OM53D56E.pdf

You OEM sizes are: 225/40R18 88Y, 255/35R18 90Y on 18 × 8J, 18 × 8 1/2J wheels accoridng to that.

Unless you just forgot to update your signature? Because those are ES300h tyre sizes that you're quoting above and the same Dunlops that came on mine new. I swapped them at PDI for Michelin Cross Climates. They suit my driving syle and the car very well.

My car is 2020 ES300H not IS 300h 😊

Want to change my tyres and dont know what brand to choose... 

on my car i have Dunlop 235/45R18 98Y but not that happy with them,a bit to noise i think and they wear kind of quickly.

Thinking about Continental or Hankook. Anyone any ideas?
Seen some Hankook XL (reinforced) and Continental summer but the difference is  the no and the letter at the end "V" instead of "Y" (as Dunlop) 94V instead of 98Y

Would that make any difference? Can i go for 94V or should i stick to the 98Y.

Thanks. 

20 minutes ago, Gramate said:

I understand the purpose of a space saver for emergencies only, but I'm not sure anyone understood my original question, should it be a 17, 18 or 19" size to clear the calipers.

The simplest solution is to go in the middle and plump for a 18".  The space between calipers and my 19" rims looks over an inch, so 18" is probably fine, not sure the 17" would clear, if it did it would be very close.

Usually if your wheels are on 19" spare saver wheel should be 19" too. Had the same problem few yrs back and was told never to downgrade or upgrade the space saver as i might have issues with suspension. Up to you now and i think 18" will fit too.

On my ES i have the one from my old IS300H and thats ok.

Got today the space saver/storage tray that comes on top of the spare wheel. Thats how it looks like. No need of any other MDF floor or anything like that 😁

Best option would be Michelin Primacy 4 XL (kind of reinforced) A rolling distance A wet grip

On 2/9/2021 at 4:22 PM, SH20 said:

I bought a GS450h space saver wheel on ebay for my ES.  It has the same 5 hole bolt arrangement and whether on the front or rear  hubs there is no conflict and plenty of space when it spins.  Moreover the ES wheel bolts  fit perfectly on the space saver wheel  holes as the tapered bolt faces fit the tapered faces of the steel rim.   I still retained the ES's original underfloor foam tool holder and just leave the space saver in the boot despite it's size.    

Tray storage came today 😁 this fits in top of the spare wheel

There is any way to use apple Carplay and listen to MP3's music from USB in the same time???

Anytime i use apple Carplay my music from USB stops. 

Is this normal? Any ideas? 
On long drives thats very annoying as i m always using apple Carplay for Google Maps/Phone Calls but then i only have to listen to Radio or maybe CD player. 

There is any way to use apple carplay and listen to music from USB in the same time???

anytime i use apple carplay my music from USB stops. 

2 hours ago, Diesel Do Nicely Brian said:

I’d need to have a look in the boot - there’s not any open parts not trimmed I am sure  

 

 

U wont see it if you dont look properly. 
i noticed that when i was looking to see if the light in the boot it is a LED or not

2 hours ago, Diesel Do Nicely Brian said:

Here we go (obviously Lexus logo)

 

 

Did you ever noticed if there is any cover or insulation on the upper part panel where is the bass speaker inside the trunk? On mine there is nothing and there was a cover on all the other cars i had before.

6 hours ago, Diesel Do Nicely Brian said:

I got a set of Carbon Fibre key protectors (can’t find the right ones anywhere on eBay or Scamazon) and a cup holder rubber insert. Almost ordered puddle lights but they almost never ate the right fitment for Lexus.  

Got the puddle lights too but they didnt fit,different socket but at least they fit IS 300h so i gave them to a friend. Got a key cover too some kind of plastic but wasnt really happy with it so i ordered a silicone one that looks good on the key plus a LED light for front and back usb slot (night time)

Do you have any photo of the cup holder rubber insert? 
more things i ordered and i think they are very usefull... pics attached. 

3 hours ago, Diesel Do Nicely Brian said:

Ordered a set of these and a few other bits from Ali Express 😄👍

Well done! 😁 Other bits like what??? There are alots of other bits and pieces on Wish too and shipping is quicker. 
Forgot to mention that i got a pair of wind deflectors too 🤩🤩 very good choice for rainy days and for those who smokes they look very good on the car too as you can see in those pics i put up the other day. 
I post on other topic the rubber mats i got front and back (after market) as Lexus/Toyota sell only front ones and they are about 250-300 for 2 😳

2 hours ago, SH20 said:

The steel disc, the brackets bolted to the sill flanges and the black discs screwed to all 4 jacking points were made from scratch by myself.  As  a retired Engineer who can use a lathe  I designed them  mainly for when the car goes to the dealer for a service.      Materials cost £40.

Most dealers these days use 2 post swing arm lifts and raise the car on 4 round rubber pads which they line up on the 4 areas of sill flanges.   Problem is too many times they don't centralise the round pad to the sill flange and if it isn't centralised and directly under the most suitable area of the sill flange it can result in the sill flange folding over slightly due to the whole weight of the car resting on these very small surface areas of the sill flanges.  

If this process is repeated over the years the sill flange can be flattened and I have personally had to straighten sill flanges to make them stand vertically again.  The steel brackets and round steel feet can't bend over when the lifting arms are placed directly under them, they are just too strong.   Now, I have even painted the 4 steel feet in  bright yellow Hammerite  paint to make them stand out when a technician swings the lifting arms into place.   NB  I also made sure the round feet are at the correct height from the floor so the lifting arm pad doesn't touch the plastic body sill panel. 

I also make sure I speak to the technician at the Lexus dealer and make sure he understands he must place the swing arm pads directly and centrally under my steel discs.  They are often surprised to see these discs but all have commented that it is a good idea.   

Re: Non UK  moulded foam tool kit holder:  Doesn't surprise me at all that Lexus want a couple of hundred pounds for the part that fits directly over the space saver.   If they charge around £300 in the UK for  2 front genuine winter rubber mats for an ES300h  we shouldn't be  surprised that a piece of foam costs 3 figures.    I was pretty sure a UK   ES owner would have to go abroad for the thinner foam tool holder.   Lexus parts departments in this country are controlled by computer  software systems  and even if the parts man can see the US/European part on his computer screen his ordering system won't let him over ride the computer to order  a US or European only part.    When your friend sends it to you tell him to wrap it well with robust packaging as this type of foam is brittle and doesn't flex like rubber mats would.  It may come in a large stiff cardboard box which will protect it more than wrapping paper and bubble wrap.  It would be useful to see some photos of it fitted  to see how the tools are located and just how different it is to the original.          

So wont be getting the steel disc then... :((

will post photos for the of the storage tray that come on top of the spare wheel once i get it. In USA was even cheaper 180 dollars but shipping was about 400.

I m posting a photo of the rubber mats i got front+back. Very good ones. 

1 hour ago, Diesel Do Nicely Brian said:

I got a price from Lexus Parts Direct today - just short of £250 plus postage after discount so they can shove that for a bit of moulded foam!

did you order it from a European Lexus dealer?

I got a spare set of black carpet mats through various dealings with Lexus in the final negotiations 😄. I’ll swap them winter/summer as I am meticulous about detailing my cars so will last decades. 

Wow...that will be around 300 euro's,nearly double from what i paid.
Yes,european dealer,a friend of mine ordered for me. 

The mats i got are kind of rubber,had them for nearly a month now and i m very very hapy with them. 

On 5/17/2021 at 11:34 PM, Diesel Do Nicely Brian said:

Did you order the part from a U.K. dealer ok?  What was the cost of it?

No,not from UK. I emailed Lexus parts direct enquiring about the part but never got any reply. Paid for it 190 euro's. Delivery due date is next week,will post pics.

Also Got myself a set front+back mats for all the rainy days for about 150 euro's + shipping which was the best decission i made. 
lexus/toyota sells only FRONT rubber ones for about 250 from what i remember when i called them.

2 hours ago, SH20 said:

Although I did the space saver in the wheel well and made the false floor I made the decision to reverse it all and just carry the space saver in the boot.

For me the tool holder needed to go back in and I modified it to take a few extra things,  a steel disc which screws to my modified scissor jack which marries up to the special feet I made which are physically mounted to the sill flanges.  A hard UPVC wedge and a multitool.

The steel disc can also be screwed to my small trolley jack and dependent on which jacking method I choose to use I know either method will lift the car safely.   I have never believed the weight of the car should rest on a scissor jack which relies on a slim sill flange.  I made the jacking disc arrangement because I was tired of having to straighten sill flanges bent over by incorrect jacking by dealers or tyre fitters.   I have used this jacking system on all my cars because the system can be swapped onto any car with normal sill flanges.   The blue wedge is merely to offset any serious gradient issue I might face so I can ensure the scissor jack is horizontal as possible to the car's body when jacking up the car.

Where did you get that steel disc and the part you attached to the sill flange from??? 
Did you drill a hole into the scissor jack for that screw to go in??? 

Thats the way the mud flaps looks like on the car...they are perfect. 

got them from aliexpress for around €15

1 hour ago, Diesel Do Nicely Brian said:

Thanks - I am awaiting a price from Lexus for the insert (if they can get it in the U.K.). 
 

My first port of call may be the MDF idea and I’ll make a cardboard template before I cut it out. I like the felt idea to add a bit of refinement too. 

Did that MDF thing and look like cheap  to be honest,doesnt like the way it sits in plus cant really make nice slots for all tools thats why i ordered the original part. 

On 5/4/2021 at 9:18 AM, SH20 said:

All hail to professional detailers who know what they are doing.    Swirl free top coat always looks impressive,  the trick is to try and maintain it by careful cleaning.  Ceramic coatings will  mark  but has less impact than ordinary top coats.     If you touch the surface over the weeks , months years you own the car it will result in some degree of imperfection  but those that care will strive to maintain it and those that don't get hung up about the surface of the paint won't be too fussed if they have defects that are minor.   

Going back to the space saver and I should have mentioned this before.  The US and other countries get space savers as standard, it's what those markets expect but they also get a pre formed foam tool kit holder that fits on top of the wheel but it's much thinner and designed to accommodate what tools you need to change a wheel.      So for this people who bought a space saver in the UK and knowing their original moulded tool kit holder won't fit as it's much too thick  you could actually purchase a US tool holder from the US but you would still need a chassis number to buy one.  Or, if you have friends or relatives in the US maybe they could assist. Depends how much you think it's worth attempting.  

After making the dummy floor and fitting my space saver wheel in the wheel well I reverted back to having the tool holder sitting in the wheel well and just carrying the spare in the boot.   Just to say also the ES's alloy wheel bolts fit the space saver fine as both the alloy wheel and the steel space saver both have identical tapered wheel holes so no special or different length bolts are needed.   Think about it, the US gets a steel spare so no way they would be expecting owners to start using a different set of wheel bolts.  Imagine the litigation that would follow when owners sued Lexus for not knowing enough about wheel hole facings and types of bolts after changing a wheel and it falls off.  

Spoke with my own UK dealer today who confirmed they have finally got round to offering us poor smucks who bought an ES in late 2019 without Apple Car Play/ Android Auto  that a software upgrade is now available   for £80.    They sent an email recently offering this .   In view of the 2020 ES models having ACP and AA  as standard you would have thought they would give us the upgrade for free.   My wife's 2021 entry level Toyota Yaris has APC and AA as standard  but Lexus couldn't be bothered to fit it in my £38,500  ES back in 2019.   Disgraceful !!

Ordered already the space savers/storage tray for all tools that fits in top of the spare wheel. Will post pics as soon as i will get it. 
Seen on a friend of mine that he was using sound deadening insulation on all floor underneath the spare wheel which makes a great/huge difference on all the noise coming from the back of the car and thinking of doing that too 🙂

5 hours ago, Diesel Do Nicely Brian said:

Ah ok - you mentioned in your initial post you changed the tyres already - are you going to change them again?

Yes they are changed but Toyota said to get Michelin or Dunlop and that will make a difference. Doesnt really make sense the brand name if the tire but will see. Tires are tires...some might last longer but other then that same thing.