TKhan430

Yeah it's lovely on air suspension but it makes sense to get brand new suspension set up on springs for peace of mind. If I ever win a load of money (lottery amount) I would get all new air set up though 😂

3 of 4 air struts where on their way out. So decided to get them converted to conventional springs. Got the parts from rockauto in the USA. 

Rides well. Bit harsher and not as smooth as air. 

Am happy with the result. Anyone thinking of doing the conversion go for it then you won't have the worry that one day you return to your car only to find its sitting on its backside. 

Oh by the way if your thinking of replacing your struts for new ones Lexus will happily relieve your bank account of 5k for the parts!! 

And on top of that the warranty is only for 1 year. Should they fail after that they won't do anything! 

7 hours ago, BigBoomer said:

Check on the ClubLexus US based forum for plenty of details on changing the suspension from air to coilovers.
In the USA only the top 2 specs (out of 5) of the LS430 had the air suspension.
The air suspension gives you both comfort and handling by being dynamically adjusted for level, spring rate, and damping, as well as improving fuel economy on motorway drives as it lowers the car to give lower drag.
Going to coilovers you will lose out as they are NOT self-levelling, will not lower at speed, and they are inevitably a compromise w.r.t. comfort and handling as you cannot design a coil over be both comfortable and handle well.
The specific coil overs used and their setup will determine the comfort and handling characteristics of the car.
Plenty of people are happy with coil overs but personally I would stick with air.

Thanks for info will have a look at the USA clublexus. Phoned Lexus it's 1250 per strut! For that money whole suspension system could be done. Would be interested in most comfortable set up (not fussed about performance) lol

My strut on my 430 will need replacing in the future. Is there a brand of coil overs which make the car handle like air on normal settings? Or would you recommend replacing the strut with an aftermarket one as I've seen on eBay a pair of struts. 

Thanks 

Thanks, yeah lpg is worth getting. Got brc system installed with the electronic pump which injects flash lube oil into the gas Injectors. In todays petrol prices I don't know why its not more popular! How many litres is your tank, how many miles do you get? 

1 hour ago, NothernDan said:

Just followed by isf_dan 😎

Added & followed 🙂

20 hours ago, BTCC_ Racer said:

I dont live that far but I travel down that Chorley road quite often, that back road leads to blackburn/ darwin.

1 hour ago, The-Acre said:

It's also good to have a video on the LS430 that isn't American!

Thanks, yeah I've noticed the reviewers are mostly American! Lol

10 hours ago, The-Acre said:

That's a lovely example you've got there! I'm guessing that's the same Baz who ended up with one of my LS430's some years ago!  A good video. If I could make just a little constructive criticism I would say it's a tad long.

Thanks yes it's Baz (he's had lots of Lexuses in the past) 🙂. Thanks yeah I was thinking of breaking it up into 2 parts but from my analytics the longer videos do well. Will have to make a shorter one too 😉

8 hours ago, BTCC_ Racer said:

I dont live that far but I travel down that Chorley road quite often, that back road leads to blackburn/ darwin.

It's really nice round there (countryside area) 🙂

On 4/23/2022 at 3:16 PM, SSUR said:

Yup I see now it a 5 series with a nice beige interior. Reminds me of a 540i msport in that same colour combination which I looked at.  Although a nice drive, much like the GS460 and surprisingly good ride even on 20 inch wheels, I just could not get comfortable in that bolstered msport seat, the dakota leather was hard and uncomfortable (much inferior to the semi-aniline in the Lexus) and there was no option of comfort access with the seats and steering retracting.  Shows just what a special car the GS was in its class!  

Here's the full review 🙂

53 minutes ago, BTCC_ Racer said:

nice video - i recognise these roads!

Are you a fellow Northerner! (Boltonian)? 

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On 5/28/2022 at 9:56 AM, NothernDan said:

Thanks man, don't look at my Instagram then, it has looked a lot more lairy in recent months! 🤣🤣🤣

I can't find you on insta, add me tariqtvproductions 

Those mods look like tasteful performance upgrades and have not vulgarized the look of the car. This has established your discerning good taste Northern Dan! 

Hi, 

Thanks 🙂

I think it's a bmw 5 series but not too sure! 

As soon as reviews up will post here too 🙂

8 hours ago, SSUR said:

Both 430 and 600 are excellent cars in different ways and from different times.  In my view the V8 in the 430 post 2004 6 speed facelift was the quietest and smoothest ever in modern times. I had 2 GS 430s and the later one with the 6 speed was definitely quieter and smoother with amazing shifts which you could not feel.

The later 460 used the world’s first 8 speed auto. Again excellent but tuned differently to be more sporty and vocal and due to 8 gears you could sense more (I had the ultra rare GS460).

The 600hL is the King of Lexus which still commands respect and high prices as totally unique. Long wheelbase gives a better air ride but also the car is surprisingly good to drive with a well weighted steering, strong grip due to 4 wheel drive which also gives the 600 flat cornering ability. The facelift post 2013 big spindle grill model will feels much more modern both inside and outside as compared with older 600 and 430. You will love it, hope this helps!

Thanks SSUR 

The gs460 must have been nice! 

Please check out my Ls430 preview clip (full review and test drive coming soon). 

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Thanks ssur, 

I was wondering how it compares to the ls430? I'm keeping my Ls430 love it. The 600h looks nice, how does is compare to the 430?

I've noticed that the LS500 TT V6 is not available here in the UK?

What's the 500h like? As generally in a luxury car not keen on the droning sound of a cvt gearbox! Lol

9 hours ago, Herbie said:

Sorry but I have to strongly disagree there.

The art is in getting a good installer who actually understands what they are doing and not just 'painting by numbers' as it were. Anybody can get a kit of parts and fit A to B to C and so on, but understanding the way the system works is crucial and can make all the difference.

Until getting a hybrid I ran LPG in various cars for about 17 or 18 years and never had a single problem.

100% agree! The place I'm going to has done Lexus before. I hope that the government put the 2030 deadline back as its not realistic (even though car companies can't sell new petrol cars) there will still be millions of old ones on the road and still for sale. Interestingly  Dacia are selling new factory fit lpg cars but as they're 1 litre 3 cylinder what's the point! Lol

Problems with diesels:

Injectors 

Turbos 

Egr valves 

Dpf filters (if they have them) 

Ad blue if newer

Aby savings in cost would be wiped out if any of those things go. However, I'd take 4.5 litre turbo diesel V8 300 series Landcruiser all day long! 😉

3 hours ago, LexusRbest said:

I have run LPG cars, so don't get me wrong, but if you want reliable economy think diesel v6 mercedes not lexus bodged lpg

Mercedes and reliability in the same sentence 🤣🤣🤣

Diesel is a not economically viable with the cost more than v power! 

What lpg systems did you have on what cars? 

Did you get them installed or did you buy them already on? 

Thanks 😁

1 hour ago, Herbie said:

It's never run exclusively on LPG. Even when the engine is hot the car starts on petrol and switches over to LPG in about 20-30 seconds, which is enough. However, FlashLube (or equivalent) is essential and I'd use it even if the engine didn't need it, just in case.

Hi guys, 

I've visited the installer and has been recommended to me by a couple of people. He showed me the system. Its a brc system with a lubrication oil which is delivered via an electronic pump (brc's version of FlashLube but better)

Petrol prices at £1.75 a litre for shell v power! Wouldn't take long to recoup the installation costs! 

I've had 2 lpg cars in the past and they saved me a fortune! 

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