2ddesign

On my SC430 I have Bridgestone tyres, 245/45/R18's set at 35 psi.....

Check your tyre pressure.... I have 35psi in my Michelin cross climates, very smooth ride on 19in wheels!

I use Esso fuel in my SC 430 2007 model V8...

Although our pumps have E5 labels on them, our Synergy Supreme⁺ 99 is actually ethanol free (except, due to technical supply reasons, in Devon, Cornwall, North Wales, North England and Scotland). Legislation requires us to place these E5 labels on pumps that dispense unleaded petrol with ‘up to 5% ethanol’, including those that contain no ethanol, which is why we display them on our Synergy Supreme⁺ 99 pumps.

There’s currently no requirement for renewable fuel, like ethanol, to be present in super unleaded petrol although this could change in the future, in which case we would comply with any new legislation.

Buy a clip on rear view mirror from amazon!

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=rear+view+mirrors&crid=PCNVTG5ZPXCQ&sprefix=rear%2Caps%2C70&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_5_4

Here are some parts for the SC430 if you know what part numbers are required from Japan...

https://www.megazip.net/zapchasti-dlya-avtomobilej/toyota/lexus-sc-42399/uzz40-55889/uzz40r-dktqkw-937466

https://partsouq.com/en/catalog/genuine/locate?c=Lexus

Hi Glyn, I also met you at the meet in Coventry, as Anthony says"it is a beautiful example! " showing much hard work and quality improvements.

I also will follow up our discussion on the throttle controller, from SC430Mods.com and order one for my SC430 after your high praise for its usefulness!

I second Lexiguy's comments🙂 ,great meeting up with the other SC430 owners, well done Juan for making it an easy place to meet-up!

Hi Anthony I will be there at the meet....see you all there👍

Hi Esso E5 99 octane has no Ethanol in it see why its labelled E5.........

Malc   I have had my first free session and it will go in next month for the £50 clean and dinitrol treatment. Looking at my paper work the guarantee is for faulty work during the first application or treatment..........

12 minutes ago, Wardair said:

Thank you for this info. I agree with your opinion regarding cleaning and hoping for the best.

I now have a quote from South West Rustproofing unfortunately the cost has increased quite a bit since 2ddesign had his SC done. I am now thinking it over but will probably get it done as it looks like they do a proper job, although I am surprised they only offer a 1 year guarantee?

They also give after one year a free steam clean and repair any missing dinitrol caused by stones, etc that scrape the underside. After the first year its £50 for the same steam/dinitrol treatment!

55 minutes ago, Wardair said:

Car had MoT last week and passed but the inspector commented on the amount of rust and suggested I get the underbody cleaned and coated.

There are lots of companies in the UK offering this service with various procedures, products and highly variable pricing.

Have any SC430 owners had underbody treatment done and if so what company and product was used?

I did think of doing it myself with Waxoyl but then cleaning would only be a pressure wash and then some Waxoyl clear or black?

 

 

Hi had my SC430 treated at https://www.southwestrustproofing.co.uk who had the car for 2 days, cost £670, rust removal and dinitrol treatment,

Hi update on this above problem!

Lexus Cardiff had it in for a check- up, £105 to do a report.

After plugging in to diagnostics it cleared........ vehicle returned to me no charge for their work.... no explanation for the problem, just a glitch.

Happy day

Hi

My RX450h 2010 model just stopped showing on screen heat and other information. The camera reverse image shows on the screen and so does the fan, also Bluetooth connection to phone, but no map information? Has anyone experienced this problem, could it be a fuse? The heat does not change when the up and down buttons are pressed, but a "Lo" sign is on screen.Controls from the steering wheel buttons to bring up the phone screen information, also not showing...

Any suggestions/solutions please...thanks! 

SC 430👌

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-search?sort=relevance&postcode=CF149DF&radius=1500&make=Lexus&model=SC 430&include-delivery-option=on&page=2

On 10/12/2021 at 8:30 AM, Malc said:

Mike, after some thought, I do recollect this being raised before on the Forum ....  no idea where tho'

And coming to light now maybe particularly that E10 / E5 fuels whichever one, is susceptible to rotting aluminium parts etc ......  other posts here too

Good luck in your search ....  can't believe someone clever with their hands couldn't produce a copycat fuel filler pipe to MOT standards for a comparative few pence

Malc

Is this it?......

Esso Synergy Supreme 99  has no ethanol...

"Our Synergy Supreme⁺ 99 petrol has more cleaning power than our regular petrol – and includes molecules whose job it is to reduce the friction in your engine helping the moving parts work more efficiently.*

Although our pumps have E5 labels on them, our Synergy Supreme⁺ 99 is actually ethanol free (except, due to technical supply reasons, in Devon, Cornwall, North Wales, North England and Scotland). Legislation requires us to place these E5 labels on pumps that dispense unleaded petrol with ‘up to 5% ethanol’, including those that contain no ethanol, which is why we display them on our Synergy Supreme⁺ 99 pumps."

I have a2007 facelift model and as said a smooth ride/gearbox, but I have changed my tyre size, to give the car a softer ride. I have gone from the standard 245/40/R18's to 245/45/R18's as the roads in Wales are full of tank traps and pot holes🙂 So far no real difference in speedo and a slightly softer ride on rough roads!

On 7/29/2021 at 9:33 AM, royoftherovers said:

Try Lexusworld.com Mark.

Hi Roy excellent recommendation, hope no one objects🙂

Hi, advice please ...about to change air filter and cabin filter. On the web a Spanish video on utube.... the chap was going through the air filter change and disconnected the Battery before removing the electrical connection by the filter cover......?. Also mine is face lift model the cabin filter in the glove box it has a trap door.........easy to open?😗

Hi I have a made to measure cover from this company, ignore the model quoted and contact them direct with your requirements. One of the best things I have bought for my Lexus SC430, glare which blinded my view has gone and it is much safer driving now!

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B088626CDL/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.carcoversfactory.co.uk/car-covers/category/2007/lexus/sc-430/convertible

NX for the pot holes and tank traps🙂

Hi just looked at Trailing Arm Bushing Kit from USA.......https://www.armstrongdistributors.com/products/lexus-rx-09-17-rear-trailing-arm-bushing-kit-psb-694

At aprox £281....... purchase and delivery cost..... this seems a cheaper alternative to purchasing the whole rear lower suspension arms

Hi Just had my MOT done on my RX450h 2010 model at Lexus Bristol, part of my 3yr service plan. It seems both rear lower suspension arms front bushes show excessive wear/splitting! Total price from their quote is parts £672, part numbers= L48760-48060 ARM ASSY, TRAIL and L48760-48090 ARM ASSY, TRAIL.

Their labour charge is £174 an hour for 4hrs labour, £696.17 total £1,368.17 all up!

This post comes at a fortunate time as I checked out Herbie's link to  https://www.rockauto.com/  and to my surprise with FedEx delivery charge it come to £187.38 total......for parts, a saving of £484.62.......! 

Have not ordered parts from USA before are custom duties payable, any other pitfalls?

jack