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Thanks for the advice! :D

Hi all. Just bought some roof bars for my IS200 and need to get a roof box to increase luggage space for holidays etc. Has anyone any particular recommendations of styles/brands of boxes you have found particularly good - any pitfalls to look out for? Many thanks.

Thanks very much for the info. This all started because I had 4 new Sp9000's put on by Lexus Guildford about 4 weeks ago. Didn't think anything of it until last weekend when I drove up a kerb to get out of the way of an ambulance. In the process I scratched the alloy and ripped a lump out of the sidewall of the tyre (it always happens when you have new tyres!!!!). I then put the spare on SP9000 which had a large rim of rubber to protect the alloy. This is when I looked at the new SP9000's and found they didn't appear to have the rim protector. They are made in Japan so at least they are the right one for the car! Just need to fork out another £100+ at some point to change the spare!!!! V Frustrating!!!!!

How can you tell the difference? Are there markings on the tyre to say which one it is? ← D'oh......just read the link and that answers the question. Many thanks.

How can you tell the difference? Are there markings on the tyre to say which one it is?

Yes it does confirm....thank you!

Hi all I have found two listings for the Dunlop SP 9000 tyre. One is shown as "Dunlop SP9000" and one as "Dunlop SP 9000 Lexus". Can anyone confirm that the lexus one has a wider sidewall that covers the edge of the wheel rim to protect it? Many thanks. :)

Debadged my IS200 and I think that it cleans up the boot lid and makes the rear end much smarter. Used a hot air gun to remove the Lexus and IS200 badges leaving the centre "L". I have debadged my last 3 cars and not regretted it - look how many manufacturers now offer a badge delete option on new car options lists!!!

If you can't find mineral spirits and alcohol, I can recommend the Autoglym intensive tar remover. I used to live in a flat where the allocated parking space was under pine trees. The car was forever being covered in goo which went solid after a couple of days. I found it was best to put a bit of remover on the goo first and leave for a couple of minutes. Then go back and apply more remover and start to rub gently and the goo would start to rub off. I did this on my VW Bora for almost 2 years with no effect on the paintwork. Now I have a Lexus, I bought a house with no trees in the garden!!!! Problem solved! Hope this helps.

Will take a look - thanks very much! ← Just found the exact bracket I'm looking for - thanks very much Rodders UK. :) ← If you ask to pop down (there based in Chessington) and take a look you can get a cash deal ;) I got mine for a tenner! ← Thanks very much Jiberjaber, I will bear it in mind; I'm not far from Chessington. :)

Will take a look - thanks very much! ← Just found the exact bracket I'm looking for - thanks very much Rodders UK. :)

Will take a look - thanks very much!

Hi all I am trying to source a metal bracket that allows you to fit a phone holder to the dash of the IS200. The bracket fits in the gap between the edge of the radio and the dash so that you don't have to screw holes into the dash. The phone cradle is then attached to the bracket. I saw one on ebay a couple of months ago, but haven't seen one since. Any ideas where I can get them from? Many thanks.

Great, thanks for the advice.

Hi All I have got 4 reversing sensors on the rear bumper of my IS200. They are the big black plastic ones not the nice small colour coded ones. I am thinking of painting them. Is it as easy as using plastic primer and then painting? Has anyone tried this before? Thanks for your help.