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Took my car up the strip today. 1st time since I fitted the induction kit and have lost 1/2 a second on the 1/4 mile. Car was serviced last week and a new battery installed. Re-set the ECU after half-a-dozen runs and it made no difference so it will be coming off tomorrow. I even took out my golf clubs and spare wheel (which I ran with the last time) to lighten the load. 15.88 is still my best time. Anyone else got any times for a MkII 300 sport?
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As the header says guys. I work overseas so my car lies idle for months. My nephew takes my car for a run every 2 weeks and it starts fine but if it's left for 3 weeks, the car is stone dead. It kicks in no problem with a jump start and charges up no problem. It sits, open (unlocked) in my garage so the alarm is not switched on. There isn't anything except the clock draining the battery. Anyone know if this normal or should I be looking at a new battery. Andy
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Maneesh, remember we had this conversation a few weeks back. My 40 quidder from fleabay came with a reducer to make the connection using the original hose clips (or needed maybe one new clip, can`t remember exactly). I sent you this pic but will add it for the others. I also shrouded the filter to prevent/cut down on heatsoak. This pic was obviously taken beforehand. As for the 'sound'. It actually sounded better with the original intake system but then again, I do have aftermarket tailpipes. I'll post a pic of the shroud next week if I remember. I'm off on my hols 3 days after I get home. Good luck with it though. Andy
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White with black graphic. Best to use the high temp paint, available from Halfrauds for a tenner. Overcoating time is about 15 mins and do 3 coats. I never done any prep at all and is still looking good. Also if possible, get the car up on a ramp (speaking from experience :winky: ) or calipers off. Andy
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Hi Gangsta and welcome to the club. As you're knew I'd just like to point out that emails written in capitals are deemed to be SHOUTING I can't help you on the location but there are a few breakers on the web who will deliver an Amp (if that's what you need) with a next day delivery. I've used them a few times with no problems. Saves the hassle of searching around the scrappies yourself to find it doesn`t work. You get a 30 day warranty from them. cheers.
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Hey Pimp.....howyadoin'. I thought you'd have got one organised when you were in the 'good ole US of A' :winky: There's a company in Scotland called 'freeflow' who would have custom made one for you for about 120 notes. The owner was trying to buy my Lexus before I stepped in and he got another one. I know he made one up for himself so reckon he'd make a good job of it. What goodies did you bring back then?????? I see you got interior blue lights. I ordered some off fleabay (from Germany) for about a fiver. Dunno what they're like yet. I get home next week though so will soon find out. ATB, Andy
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Without trying to dishearten you or anything but Lexus are one of the most famous makes for depreciation. Prices fall like snow off a dyke in spring but that`s no consolation. I bought mines a year ago at 10k and would struggle to make 7 on it. 30% hit in a year. Anyone notice depreciation only seems to come into play when you`re selling and not when you`re buying.
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C4MYC replied to bigjud's topic in Lexus GS 300 / Lexus GS 250 / Lexus GS 430 / Lexus 450h / Lexus GS 460 Club
Interesting thread this..... I`m only going from memory as I haven`t even sat in my car for weeks but mine`s supposed to be a UK model MkII with the sport box option switch and I think my handbook said the O/D switch was an over-ride switch to allow you to still select a gear if there was a gearbox problem. -
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C4MYC replied to wills's topic in Lexus GS 300 / Lexus GS 250 / Lexus GS 430 / Lexus 450h / Lexus GS 460 Club
I assume you mean part of the letter/number is missing from the LCD. Seems to be a common fault and you`re gonna have to live with it mate if you don`t wanna spend. Mine`s the same. -
Hi Paul, all depends on what kind of service you`re after. Any reputable garage should be able to do it. My nephew does mines as it`s only had a basic service since I got it. If you need to go into the diagnostics there`s a company in Glenrothes who can do a check for you. I fitted an induction kit and afterwards the engine cut out on me 3 times and he run it through the computer. Transpired it was a problem with the throttle sensor. He re-set the ECU and has been brilliant ever since. 37.50 it cost me. Dunno what Lexus would have charged but would have been a damned site more than that. RJM Auto engineers in Glenrothes 01592 631609 Andy
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I had 20'' chromes and granted they looked pretty smart but just caused damage to the front arches by constantly ripping off the moulding and subsequently taking chips out the paint. I swapped them for Lexus 18'' (dunno the name) and if you look at my wee website http://andrew-campbell.magix.net/ and click on new album, you`ll see a comparison of how the car looks with both sets of wheels. I think the Lexus are much better and the car handles and feels so much better with the 18s. They won`t do as much gamage to the suspension either. it has an Eibach 'pro' suspension as the only mod'. Andy 15.88 1/4 mile