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Hello All Sorry to tag onto this topic but the query I have relates to the rims being discussed. I have a 2007 GS450H SE with a set of the original rims that are in a terrible state. I have tried to get them refurbed but am unable to remove the plastic chrome parts (broken one lug off already and the rest of them will not budge). All rims currently fitted with 245/40ZR18 tyres. I like the IS250/IS350 15 spoke F Sport 18" alloys in this topic and was wondering if they would fit my GS450 ? It does mention above that the IS250/350 have 8" rims on the front and 8.5" rims on the rear but I am pretty sure my GS450H currently has 8" rims all round, unless you guys know different ? Would prefer to also swap over the tyres from the original rims as they aren't very old ? Thanks for your help, any help/advise would be greatly appreciated. Andy.

Oraman Richard is definetly the guy to speak to about any Hybrid battery pack issues or concerns. He seemed very knowlegable abouy Lexus's as a whole so wouldn't be surprised if he has a contact that could sort out any exhaust issues. Good luck.

Hi all When Richard from Hybrid Battery Solutions was sorting out my car recently he noticed that one of the off side front wheel nuts was missing. I thought it maybe that the nut has just come loose and come off but the actual stud is broken. I did look on the forums and cannot find any related posts but have been reading up and by the looks of it there is a possibility that old studs can be removed and new studs installed without removing the hub. I watched a youtube video of a guy doing this on a 2006 GS430 but he didnt go into any part numbers or manufacturer details. He just showed how to install new studs (i guess the old ones can be pressed out) and then use a kind of centralising guide shim and a nut and a hammer drill to make sure the new stud was secured through the hub. Can anyone offer any advice on where I can get the studs, guides and nut or even a kit with all the parts ? Thanks for your time again. Andy

Update. Car all sorted out now thanks to Richard at Hybrid Battery Solutions. I cannot recommend this guy enough for the work he performed which included Repair and reconditioning of the hybrid battery pack, supply and fitting a brand new 12v battery, supply and installation of a brand new OE Aux Trans Oil Pump plus fluid (which I knew there was a slight leak on a couple of years back but didnt know it was knackered to the extent it was) and also sorting out a couple of niggly faults that kept popping up errors on the display. Oh and he even got the car cleaned for me as well. All the above for a massive reduction (less than half) on what Lexus would have charged me. Thanks Richard and thanks forum members for the help and advise. Regards.

Thanks ZX, I did read through your post. Just waiting for Richard to send me the pricing details based on the issues I am having. I think Richard mentioned pricing was based on whether I wanted to got with new or refurbished batteries, what did you go for ? Thanks.

Steven I will have to rely on Richard to diagnose any issues as I do not have an OBD reader. When I said Panasonic it was in reference to the original 12v battery. Reading up on a couple of other threads on battery issues and I have been getting weird issues over the last few months which may be 12v battery related. I will know more when Richard has had a chance to look at it. Thanks.

Thanks for the battery info serbarry.

Thanks for all the advise guys. I have been in touch with Richard and just waiting for him to answer an email I sent with the detail on the issue. When I checked the car earlier it had the original Panasonic battery that was fitted in 2007 so that will need replacing. Richard did mention a Yuasa 005 but there are quite a few Yuasa 005's for sale so does anyone know the exact Yuasa model please, I dont mind paying out if there is a better battery make or spec. Also one possible red herring on the previous info I advised, "Turned car off and on again and car would started but had very low revs", pretty sure this was because the car was in Park. Tried it earlier today when the car was in Park and very low revs, put the car into Drive and car revs fine and drove okay a few yards. I want to replace the battery and will get Richard out to do a diags check rather than pay Lexus to do it. I will keep you updated with progress. Regards

Hello all Such a great forum, have read through numerous threads over the last few years to get hints and tips on things but like some my first post is reporting an issue and asking for guidance. I have owned a GS450H (57 plate) for the last 4 years and love the car. I keep it serviced regularly, unlike the previous owner, and only had one large expense which was to replace a rear shock. Even did my own brake caliper strip down and cleaning based on what was in your forum. Today I was on a duel carriageway coming up to a roundabout and the car died. I managed to coast to a safe location and the dahsboard was reporting a hybrid system failure together with ECB and VSC check errors. Turned car off and on again and car would started but had very low revs. Waited a minute or so and turned on again and car started okay and revs were fine so I decided to drive the mile or so to my house. I will check the car again in the morning but on reading some of the forum posts this evening it seems a few people have had the same issues. From the looks of it the main Hybrid battery pack is probably faulty and the local Lexus dealer is saying if a diagnostic proves this then it could be £3500 to fix it. From what I have read it looks like there are Hybrid battery specialist out there that could offer the same or better service for a lot cheaper. Could you offer any advise on best course of action here.. Should I get a full diagnostic check from Lexus first just in case it is not the Hybrid battery at fault ? If Lexus confirm Hybrid battery at fault could anyone advise the best company to go to for a replacement battery pack or cells ? Thanks alot for your time. Regards. Andy