eXOBeX

10 years, then every 2 years thereafter.

Stray apostrophes (or apostrophe's as some would write). Grrrr. For those who want/need to know:- Apostrophes can be used to denote ownership (e.g. the dog's b*****ks = the b*****ks of the dog, the dogs' b*****ks = the b*****ks of the dogs) or to show where letters have been removed (aren't = are not). So your local kebab house sells burgers, kebabs and pizzas, not burger's, kebab's and pizza's. If in doubt, leave it out, it's less noticeable. It's = it is Its = ownership (that dog's licking its b*****ks again). All got it? Good. Next lesson will be pronunciation of the Welsh letters ch, dd, f, ff and ll :P (without the use of the dog's b*****ks this time)

Nottingham

On the VIN plate there'll be a section marked C/TR/A/TM, which lists the Colour (e.g. 8P8), TRim (e.g. LF22), Axle type and TransMission. Info found here.

Could be the speedo pickup, could be the speedo itself. If you manage to locate the pickup (should be on the gearbox), try running a wire from it to a frequency counter (or multimeter with an RPM or frequency range). Drive around a bit. When the speedo drops have a glance at the counter to see if it's stopped too. If it has, it's the pickup. If not, it's the speedo or the wiring - repeat the test with the wire connected to the back of the speedo to determine which.

Go to the shops (Dixons, Currys, Comet, etc.). You'll get a good chance to compare the features and see the set in action. Then bugger off to Argos or buy online.

Copse

Network Support officer for local council. Also a professional smug git for having a better car than the boss!

Trooping

Is it a standard PC or laptop DVD or CD drive?

Don't bother with the Origin B2. I'm on my third Origin Blue i, when the display packed up again I ended up fitting my own white-on-blue one, been fine since (cheap parts, see). Also the "finders fee" is a load of crap - I found about a dozen cameras not registered, what's the chances of me being pipped to the post on every single one of them? Quite high it would seem, cos I got naff all out of them! Now use a speed camera database on the Tom Tom GO. Ought to sell the Blue i really, as it doesn't get used any more.

Neutral

(here we go...) Rubber

Ligaments

Probably depends on the engine. I assume on the Carina engine the pump mounting bolts were behind a timing belt pulley or something. What's the engine number in an IS200? Could be worth looking at the EPC, should be able to get diagrams up if the same engine's used in any Toyotas. EDIT: It's a 1G-FE engine, as far as I can tell it's only used in IS200s and Altezzas. Still waiting for my Japan EPC discs to download, but they're 1997 and won't have the Altezza. Damn.

Wasn't that the written-off one? About £4,000 cheaper than a "straight" one, but which would probably cost that much to put right?

Mat's car is in STD form. His BHP reads like an STD code!

't' rip

Still a Ford though. Fast, but a sh!t box all the same.

So not exactly a five-hour job, then?

Me too. Has the manufacturer got a website where we can see examples of the fleeces and stuff?

Gotta agree there. There's only one place where a blue oval looks good (and the same goes for the van it's on for that matter)...

Doesn't matter, got a set now. PZ410-S1356-BG is indeed the part number. Description is "Tailored Carpet Mat Lexus GS430 RHD"

"Takes you miles away in seconds"? I thought that was Monster-Mat's IS? :P

When the water pump went on my Carina E the timing belt had to come off in order to fit it (it may not be driven by it, but it's certainly behind it!), Toyota in Builth Wells asked me if I wanted to change the belt seeing as it's got to come off anyway. The extra cost? About twelve quid - not bad for a main dealer belt change! Might be worth trying a local Toyota dealer - some will work on Lexus (Builth one does) and the labour's cheaper - I think the one in Builth charges £40 per hour!