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Just make sure that the roof mounting system is quality - Thule make good kit - otherwise you risk damage to the roof

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.

Ah, well if you searched you would have found!  :P

Seriously though I know what this site is like as it has loads of info.

I posted about this a few months ago as I was confused as my IS200 has SP9000's on it.

See for yourself  ;)

The one on the left is the Lexus type with a wider rim protector and the right is the standard.

What confused me even more is the Lexus type is made in Japan and the standard made in Germany. Last week I needed a new tyre, ordered the Lexus type (Japan), and guess what it was the standard thinner rimmed tyre but was made in Japan!!!

I'm not sure about the future of the SP9000 as I've been told by a couple of garages that it has been superseeded by the Maxx (as Fluff has mentioned). But a number of garages have also said that isn't true - so who knows!

Anyway, hope this helps.

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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!!!!!

The difference between the Lexus OEM and standard isn't the rim protector, both have that. The Lexus OEM has a stiffer sidewall.

http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/knowledge...ex_v2&id=88&c=5

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

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D'oh......just read the link and that answers the question.

Many thanks.

The difference between the Lexus OEM and standard isn't the rim protector, both have that. The Lexus OEM has a stiffer sidewall.

http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/knowledge...ex_v2&id=88&c=5

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

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. :)

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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. :)

Thinking of debadging the rear of my car to leave just the L in the middle. anyone debadged and regretted it? how easy is it to put right (ie get it looking proper) eg for resale, anyone debadged and loved it? just like to hear some opinion

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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!!!

Thanks folks... to quote...

Removing tree sap from a car's finish is a bit more difficult than tar, as hardened sap can easily scratch your paint.  I've found that by hand-rubbing the sap spots with mineral spirits or denatured alcohol, I'm able to easily remove the sap without damaging the finish.  Mineral spirits and denatured alcohol act as a solvent to break up and dissolve the sap.

Now to find some alchohol and spirits!

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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.

Have a look here mate

http://www.dashmount.co.uk/leatherette_con...lexus/lexus.htm

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Will take a look - thanks very much!

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Just found the exact bracket I'm looking for - thanks very much Rodders UK. :)

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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!

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Thanks very much Jiberjaber, I will bear it in mind; I'm not far from Chessington. :)

Have a look here mate

http://www.dashmount.co.uk/leatherette_con...lexus/lexus.htm

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Will take a look - thanks very much!

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Just found the exact bracket I'm looking for - thanks very much Rodders UK. :)

Have a look here mate

http://www.dashmount.co.uk/leatherette_con...lexus/lexus.htm

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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.

myself and a lot of other members have had the sensors painted, try and get an etch primer or one designed for plastic,  as long as the paint is on thinly you will be fine, ie, dont slap loads on so u have a thick coating

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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.

Hi All

The time has come for me to accept that my pride and joy is to be the family transport for wife and baby.

I need to see if anyone has info on the following to help me make up my mind as to whether I should get an isofix child seat.

Has anyone used the ISOFIX fittings for securing a child seat?

Do they work well?

What brand of seats have you used?

Are the isofix fittings the same on all cars that state they are isofix?

Your help is much appreciated.

Many thanks.

Hi everyone.

Just having a few niggles with the alarm (of the going off at 3 in the morning variety..!)

I've read on some earlier posts that locking the car with the Key rather than the fob will not activate the alarm...

Can anyone confrim this ?

Cheers.

Brutus.

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Hi

I have got a 2001 200 se, and as far as I know, the only way not to set the alarm is to lock the passenger front and rear doors by using the locking button on each door and then finally locking the drivers door with the key. Other members have spoken about pressing the key fob button twice to disable the interior sensor, but on mine pressing twice sets the deadlocks.

Get the wiring checked out as there is a known problem with alarm wiring failure. My 200 had to have part of the wiring loom replaced to sort out false alarming. Hope that helps.

please help ! my is 200 alarm system goes off for no reason occasionally , lexus in hull say they think that the cable between the alarm ecu and the main ecu is faulty but they are not 100% sure ,. they still want to charge me £300 to do it anyone out there had the same problems or any advise would be a great help to me and the neighbours

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Hi

Had a similar problem on my 2001 200se about 2 years ago. Problem traced to faulty wiring in the headlining near to interior light and had to be replaced under warranty. At the time the dealer said that this was known to have happened in other cars.

There was no pattern to when the alarm went off - just random.

Anyone seen the advert for this new Fairy Car Wash? Says you just spray something over the car to dry it  ;)

How does it work? 

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Hi. I've seen adverts for flash car wash, which may be the same thing. Apparently it uses de-ionised water for the rinsing the shampoo off, which means that no streaks are left on the paintwork etc.

Not sure that it would beat a flexi-aqua blade and a good old chamois leather though!!!!!!

I've done a couple of oil and filter changes on my IS200 , read on....

1) Jack up front of car , put on axle stands.

2) Remove under belly pan, this includes the 4" splash trim each side under the front.

3 ) Once under bell pan off, the oil filter is mounting on N/S of engine, up over the alloy engine mounting and also in line with the crossmember, its mounted in a very tight spot, once undone, remove old filter from back side of cross member.

3), before fitting new oil filter ,top up filter with new engine oil, let the level drop then top up again.( reason for doing this is help get full oil pressure on first start up , old motor trade trick !).

4) Fit new filter ,try to keep it up right , untill you screw it on .

5) Undo drain plug and drain out oil, ( if still hot , TAKE CARE ! )

if your buying your filter from Toyota/Lexus dealer , ask for a new drain plug seal.

6 )The rest of the job is like any other car, tighten filter, double check sump plug, refit under belly pan, add engine oil, start and run engine keep an eye on dash oil light, turn back off ,top up oil to correct level.......job done , just saved yourself a small fortune and have the satisfaction the the jobs been done correctly.

Bob .

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Thanks Bob, you've made it sound straight forward. May well give it a go when I've got some spare time. Thanks for the advice.

Hi all.

Can anyone recommend a local garage in the Surrey area (UK) as I want to do an oil and filter change inbetween major servicing and wish to avoid main dealer costs.

Many thanks.

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where abouts in surrey ?

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Epsom area

Hi all.

Can anyone recommend a local garage in the Surrey area (UK) as I want to do an oil and filter change inbetween major servicing and wish to avoid main dealer costs.

Many thanks.