Bugsy

If any one has any info on MP3 interface units Vaistech or others please post it up.

I am off to Dubai next week and was going to get and Ipod out there to plug into the car but if there is a good Zen or other interface more suitable please post up any details so i can get the right one.

Infinity...............

I found these in the States - www.mp3yourcar.com Looks good...... as I have an Rx 300, I'll have to make sure that it is the same as the Rx 330 they describe; Bugsy.

Hi Bugsy

Just wondering if you ever managed to get the Sat Nav converted ???

Thanks

Dan

Hello Dan - I found a complete unit off a 2004 model which actually cost half of what I was going to pay for the conversion. I therefore didn't go through with it. If you are in Tokyo, you could talk to Eimi Yamada at YAM Ltd - 043304 9207 - she may be able to help you. Cheers, Graham Mobsby.

Would this work on an 03 RX300 SE-L

I came across this - www.mp3yourcar.com/default.asp- and am considering it for my 03 Rx 300 SE-L.

Bugsy;

I can get a speedo instrument panel at a scrappers for £60 plus vat. I was almost at the point that I was considering this. Now the speed signal on UK and J-spec supras are the same and its the instrument side that interprets this signal. Now the thing here is that the N/A and TT speedo's are alledgedly different so in this instance I imagine that this could also be the case here as well. If the gearbox in the GS is the same gearbox as the one in the aristo then I would say that the speed sensors will be the same and then you'll find the instrument cluster will read in UK miles an hour on a GS one.

Hi - maybe you can help me locate a brake actuator unit form a GS 300 for an Aristo Mk 11; what was the name of the 'scrapper' you got your parts from? Hope you can help - Bugsy

Can anyone help me locate a new, or preferably good condition used, brake actuator for a series II Aristo TT V 300 - JZS 161? Is this completely different to those fitted to a regular GS 300?

where did you get the sat nav converted for tv and dvd in the uk ?

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I'm using a guy in Birmingham; not yet fitted as car is in Scotland for 3 weeks. When it's back I'll be booking in. If I'm happy with it I'll gladly pass on the details etc. but I wont recommend anything that I haven't tested. Will get back to you on this-

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Any updates?

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Well, yes and no; I'm still waiting to hear when the updated kits are going to be available. I've tried to make contact by phone but without success, so I've gone and bought the full centre console out of a 54 reg SE-L that was written off; it was actually half the price of the £600 I was going to pay for the converter, but I have to have it fitted. ( Anybody know any wiring wiz-kids? ) I'll write to the guy regarding the converters and let you know anything positive.

I will pursue the original conversion

Can anyone suggest where I can get a pair of rear shockers for a 2000 Aristo?

They need to be the adjustable type - currently has TOMS fitted. Also looking for rear ball joints for same car -4 wheel steering model. Thanks for any help.

So, my insurance is up in October for my car, and starting to call around to get an idea of the cost to renew... Hitiing a couple of issues;

1. No tracker so some companies (direct line, privilage, egg) will not quote.

2. Had a claim in June 2001, again some people will not quote (esure).

So, anyone got any suggestions on who I should try..presently with Admiral and might stay depending on renewal cost. Just like to know in advance what I can get elsewhere.

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Best quotes I had were with First Alternative and Norwich Union Direct. Went with the latter as they gave a better rate for imported models.

where did you get the sat nav converted for tv and dvd in the uk ?

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I'm using a guy in Birmingham; not yet fitted as car is in Scotland for 3 weeks. When it's back I'll be booking in. If I'm happy with it I'll gladly pass on the details etc. but I wont recommend anything that I haven't tested. Will get back to you on this-

i have a toyota aristo (gs300) with cloth interior and i want to retrim with leather but dont know where to go for a good deal.

i have had a look at the gold forum but i am qouted 1600 + vat. is there anywhere i can get good quality at reasonable price. and is it worth the hussle.

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Hello Tempo - I had the cloth interior on my wife's Mk 11 RX 300 changed a couple of months ago for Sussex leather trim. Cost was £800 + VAT.(£100 extra for the perforated seat inners). I used a local company to me , in Leicester - Auto-Trim Systems. Contact is Peter Swann ,owner, on 0116 266 4112. They've done a suberb job and we're really pleased with it. Needed about a month to book it in and they took 3-4 days to complete it. If I knew how to post a photo for you , I would, so I'll have to wait til the weekend for my wife to send it ,if you want to see it. Cheers, Bugsy.

No pics mate, just trees  :duh:

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Yeh - but they're nice trees! I'll try again in the morning when I get my brain in-

Hi- maybe 12 months too late but a buddy of mine says he is selling his 2000 black Vertex 300, touch screen, black leather, sunroof, good nick etc but not low mileage. If you, or anyone is interested, let me know and I can put you in touch.

Cheers -Bugsy.

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Hi Bugsy.

I got sorted out in the end, but this may help someone else :)

Regards,

Gaz.

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Glad you got sorted OK. If anyone else is interested in an Aristo the details are as follows;-

Series 11, 2000 car; Vertex TTE (Toyota Team Edition); engine modifications by HKS in Japan - 400+bhp ; adjustable suspension; dump valve; larger s/steel exhausts; 18" sport wheels; 4 wheel steering; e/sunroof; touch screen with sat-nav

(Japanese); black gloss/ black leather; 109,000 miles - one owner since 9,000; £12K; location - Leics/Northants border. Bugsy.

Hi- maybe 12 months too late but a buddy of mine says he is selling his 2000 black Vertex 300, touch screen, black leather, sunroof, good nick etc but not low mileage. If you, or anyone is interested, let me know and I can put you in touch.

Cheers -Bugsy.

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Hi Bugsy.

I got sorted out in the end, but this may help someone else :)

Regards,

Gaz.

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Glad you got sorted OK. If anyone else is interested in an Aristo the details are as follows;-

Series 11, 2000 car; Vertex TTE (Toyota Team Edition); engine modifications by HKS in Japan - 400+bhp ; adjustable suspension; dump valve; larger s/steel exhausts; 18" sport wheels; 4 wheel steering; e/sunroof; touch screen with sat-nav

(Japanese); black gloss/ black leather; 109,000 miles - one owner since 9,000; £12K; location - Leics/Northants border. Bugsy.

Hi- maybe 12 months too late but a buddy of mine says he is selling his 2000 black Vertex 300, touch screen, black leather, sunroof, good nick etc but not low mileage. If you, or anyone is interested, let me know and I can put you in touch.

Cheers -Bugsy.

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Hi Bugsy.

I got sorted out in the end, but this may help someone else :)

Regards,

Gaz.

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Glad you got sorted OK. If anyone else is interested in an Aristo the details are as follows;-

Series 11, 2000 car; Vertex TTE (Toyota Team Edition); engine modifications by HKS in Japan - 400+bhp ; adjustable suspension; dump valve; larger s/steel exhausts; 18" sport wheels; 4 wheel steering; e/sunroof; touch screen with sat-nav

(Japanese); black gloss/ black leather; 109,000 miles - one owner since 9,000; £12K; location - Leics/Northants border. Bugsy.

Hi- maybe 12 months too late but a buddy of mine says he is selling his 2000 black Vertex 300, touch screen, black leather, sunroof, good nick etc but not low mileage. If you, or anyone is interested, let me know and I can put you in touch.

Cheers -Bugsy.

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Hi Bugsy.

I got sorted out in the end, but this may help someone else :)

Regards,

Gaz.

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Glad you got sorted OK. If anyone else is interested in an Aristo the details are as follows;-

Series 11, 2000 car; Vertex TTE (Toyota Team Edition); engine modifications by HKS in Japan - 400+bhp ; adjustable suspension; dump valve; larger s/steel exhausts; 18" sport wheels; 4 wheel steering; e/sunroof; touch screen with sat-nav

(Japanese); black gloss/ black leather; 109,000 miles - one owner since 9,000; £12K; location - Leics/Northants border. Bugsy.

Hi- maybe 12 months too late but a buddy of mine says he is selling his 2000 black Vertex 300, touch screen, black leather, sunroof, good nick etc but not low mileage. If you, or anyone is interested, let me know and I can put you in touch.

Cheers -Bugsy.

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Hi Bugsy.

I got sorted out in the end, but this may help someone else :)

Regards,

Gaz.

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Glad you got sorted OK. If anyone else is interested in an Aristo the details are as follows;-

Series 11, 2000 car; Vertex TTE (Toyota Team Edition); engine modifications by HKS in Japan - 400+bhp ; adjustable suspension; dump valve; larger s/steel exhausts; 18" sport wheels; 4 wheel steering; e/sunroof; touch screen with sat-nav

(Japanese); black gloss/ black leather; 109,000 miles - one owner since 9,000; £12K; location - Leics/Northants border. Bugsy.

Hi- maybe 12 months too late but a buddy of mine says he is selling his 2000 black Vertex 300, touch screen, black leather, sunroof, good nick etc but not low mileage. If you, or anyone is interested, let me know and I can put you in touch.

Cheers -Bugsy.

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Hi Bugsy.

I got sorted out in the end, but this may help someone else :)

Regards,

Gaz.

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Glad you got sorted OK. If anyone else is interested in an Aristo the details are as follows;-

Series 11, 2000 car; Vertex TTE (Toyota Team Edition); engine modifications by HKS in Japan - 400+bhp ; adjustable suspension; dump valve; larger s/steel exhausts; 18" sport wheels; 4 wheel steering; e/sunroof; touch screen with sat-nav

(Japanese); black gloss/ black leather; 109,000 miles - one owner since 9,000; £12K; location - Leics/Northants border. Bugsy.

I have a Harrier coming in the week after next for Sat Nav with voice CONTROL, TV conversion and DVD player installation. I can post some pictures of my installations if required.

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That may be very helpful -would appreciate seeing the photos; thanks , Bugsy.

Hey Bugsy have you had the convertion done £600 sound good price ... I'd like to have mine converted is let me have the contact details

Cheers

Nice car BTW

Do keep us updated how you get on with the conversion of the sat-nav...

Did you use bonsaicars?

Also what models are there, i've seen models like 240g etc, whichs one's the best.

BTW it wont be months till i decide, need to know its worth it.

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I saw the guy yesterday about converting the sat-nav. The unit to make the sat-nav work, get the TV working and have a 6 DVD changer fitted is £600 fitted.

I'll pay when I see it all up and running; will get it installed early July and let you know the outcome.

I didn't use Bonsaicars; I have a contact out there who is really good;if you want to pursue an import let me know what you're after and I'll put you in touch. I would suggest you stay with the 3.0 litre model with 4 wheel drive as that is the Lexus model imported into the UK. You can however get the top of the range AIR S model; a 240G and 300G Premium L Package; a 240G and 300G L Package; a 240G and 300G models. I believe all are available with either 2 or 4WD, but I'm not certain of that.

My wife knew the spec she wanted so it was a question of putting in our request and waiting for the right spec to come along.It took about 5 months as blue isn't a popular colour in Japan. Black, white, gold and silver are the easiest to locate.

Again, hope this helps - Bugsy.

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Japa - not had the unit fitted yet, but it's planning to be installed within the next 2 weeks. The unit has been recently upgraded and now includes a disc, so it's worth the wait. I'll let you know how it goes - don't want to recommend anything that I haven't tested myself.

Anyone know how to check the year of manufacturing for RX300. I've ordered used Harrier from Japan. The shop told me it is year 2000. Is there any website to check the manufacturin year? I got the chasis & engine no;

chasis: MCU10-0001719

engine: 1MZ'0526942

TQ

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I needed to check my registration date on my previous model. I did this through Toyota (GB) Plc and for £58 they provided me with a certificate. This was also a Harrier I had imported into the UK. I suggest you contact Toyota in KL, however if you have no success, you would be able to get the details through Toyota (GB).

Contact Peter Jackson - personal imports advisor - fax # 44 1737 367700.

Hope this helps - Bugsy.

Bought lower ball joints for my Mk.1 GS from them.  Fantastic service.  Discount for mentioning LOC, too!

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Same here; bought a dozen various parts and was given the LOC discount on them all. Needed a US address for shipping but the were very helpful and shipped FedEx within 48 hours. Darrel Diller is the star there - ddiller@sewell.com.

Any Updtaes on he Sat Nav Jobbie

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Not yet... just back from hols. Will be on the case during the week. If all goes well, it will be later fitted on this month.

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I have a 2005 Harrier/RX330. I live in the states and am looking to change my front grille to have the Harrier emblem (same grille Bugsy has), but am having trouble finding this. If anyone can point me in the right direction, I would appreciate it. I currently have the "L" Lexus grille. I am not sure if I need to change the whole grille or if I could just replace the emblem. (Not looking for the sports grille)

I got an email confirmation from Lextasy that the NAV-DVD conversion kit works on the RX330. I will be converting mine really soon (few weeks hopefully). I am also adding monitors in the two headrests. Has anyone lowered their Harrier yet?

Not sure about the pricing, but this site has some pretty nice accessories: www.l-tunedparts.com

Cheers,

Vinny

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Hi; if you can't find a Toyota dealer to help you with the badge, contact Mamiko Yamada at Yam Ltd.Her address is mamiko@yam3.com. The website is Yam3.com.

How much is your Sat-nav conversion kit going to be, fitted?

Any Updtaes on he Sat Nav Jobbie

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Not yet... just back from hols. Will be on the case during the week. If all goes well, it will be later fitted on this month.

Anyone got suggestions about the best value for money place to buy some basic accessories - mats, bootliners etc etc ? Is there a good reliable online store ? Dealers not very responsive and very high priced.

Thanks

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If you've got contacts in the States - to use as a shipping address- try lexus-parts.com. They are better priced than UK dealers. Also, try Autoanything.com for mats and liners;( go to Husky Liners on their site), Autobarn.com and mats.com.

Guys,

I am looking for a Black (in particular) or Blue Vertex V300. I'd prefer it to have low-med mileage, be as new as possible, be in good nick, and have all the toys like the touch screen, sunroof and leather.

If anyone is considering selling theres please give me a shout!

Gaz.

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Hi- maybe 12 months too late but a buddy of mine says he is selling his 2000 black Vertex 300, touch screen, black leather, sunroof, good nick etc but not low mileage. If you, or anyone is interested, let me know and I can put you in touch.

Cheers -Bugsy.