kam05

They look ok on german cars IMHO...

Also try: www.lexuspartsdirect.co.uk

Grom ipod adapter is what you need (assuming you have OEM headunit).

Time to put your tunes on an ipod and ditch the CD's... :)

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You could go for newer Vreds? Personally I would keep matching tyres on each axel.

I'm getting a full set of Goodyear Eagle F1 Assy this week, had them on another car and they were great.

My last set of tyres on the IS200 were the Eagle F1A's- very good tyres, you won't be disappointed.

Link to WIM website

WIM= Wheels-in-Motion

They are a company that do full geometry setup's for the IS200/300.

My IS200 is 10 years old now and its got a few battle scars- mainly the stonechipped bonnet and front bumper. It's to be expected on a car that's done 139k now- my car spends most of its time on the motorway.

I'm in 2 minds whether to replace it or to have the bonnet and front bumper resprayed...

A big thanks to Kam for finding the cheaper Exedy clutch and all other recoomendations, she runs like new now.

just one problem though - my gear stick is way over to the left (as in nearly hitting the handbrake) any ideas folks? everything functions fine, and im tempted to leave it - unless someone knows it may cause damage whatever it is?

Thanks,

Lloyd

The gearstick has been put back in the wrong way if its hitting the handbrake- take it back and get the garage to take the gearstick out and fit it the right way round.

Do they have a slight angle on then? its my friend whos done it, hes never worked on one of these before, so i dont wanna be funny about it.

is it much of job do you know mate?

You can actually re-fit it yourself, mate. Unscrew the gearknob, pull up the gaitor and you should see some 10mm bolts (I think?) Undo these and pull out the gearstick and put it in the right way. The gearstick should lean towards the driver when in netural.

A big thanks to Kam for finding the cheaper Exedy clutch and all other recoomendations, she runs like new now.

just one problem though - my gear stick is way over to the left (as in nearly hitting the handbrake) any ideas folks? everything functions fine, and im tempted to leave it - unless someone knows it may cause damage whatever it is?

Thanks,

Lloyd

The gearstick has been put back in the wrong way if its hitting the handbrake- take it back and get the garage to take the gearstick out and fit it the right way round.

One of your brake lights is out- check them out (even the rear windscreen brake light).

Pretty certain amber oil light is low oil (warning to top up the oil) and the red oil light is low oil pressure?

Maybe the oil switch/sensor is faulty?

Nice one...good to hear that

Out of interest, how many miles has your car done? Mines done 138.5k and its still on the original clutch- no signs of wearing out...

Or how about this one? Cheaper Exedy clutch

An Exedy clutch will be fine.

It'll need a full geometry setup- the IS200 suffers from chronic inner front tyre wear.

Before we all get confused - does this geometry set up apply to BOTH FRONT and REAR ?

i have 215/45/17 rear tyres on my 04 is200, the drivers side REAR have unevenly worn very badly on the inside of the wheel and the passenger side REAR had done the same but not as extreme as the drivers side, can anyone help me with what could be causing this ? i understand about wheel allingment and tracking but isnt it harder to get done on the rear wheels ? i thought that maybe it could be a bush on the suspension ? any suggestions or know how would be much appreciated thanks

Yeah, it does...think on chef's car someone has probably swapped the tyres (front to back/back to front), hence the rear insides are worn...

It'll need a full geometry setup- the IS200 suffers from chronic inner front tyre wear.

Only one man can sort this out for you, Tony Bones at Wheels In Motion: Link to WIM website

Buy a grom ipod adapter off ebay- there's loads of threads on here that covers this question.

S/SE models= group 12

Sport= group 13

IS300= group 15

You can get them from FIGS engineering in the US

Be prepared for:-

"You need new shocks/tyres/exhaust, sir"

I'd avoid crap-fit at all costs.

The oem headunit can be repaired. Google Autosounds in Bradford (West Yorkshire)- they can repair the oem unit for about £250, I think (I've heard that figure been quoted).

TBH- why not rip out the factory system and put in a aftermarket/more modern headunit with Bluetooth etc? That's what most people do.

Get a new one from Lexus- think they cost about £30.

Use a OEM Toyota oil filter- they don't cost more than a tenner from Toyota/Lexus.

Avoid the cheap patterned oil filters, I have heard that they aren't that good. As for the air filter, why not get a K&N panel filter off eBay?

Order some from Lexus- they don't cost much.

P1346 error code I got when I changed my timing belt- the timing was out by 1 tooth.

And yes, my car ran without any problems or damage- just the EML was on.

Take it back and get the garage to sort it out (at their cost).

I got a K&N filter fitted to my IS200.

Main reason I went for one was it lasts longer than the OEM filter- it needs a clean/re-charge every few years I think?

You won't notice any improvement in terms of BHP or MPG with a K&N filter.