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I went from Dunlop Sports Maxx to Sumitomo. I found that Sumitomo was a lot cheaper but had no RIM protection and since I damaged my RIM as it sticks out. I suggest you make sure you get tyres that have RIM protection. I also found the OEM Dunlop's were really good. Managed to get 45K out of the front and about 50K from the rear in terms of usage. Mainly city driving.
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Hi Guy's, I am due for some new tyres on the front. I was told to try the Sumitomo HTRZ-III. They are 290 each for the front, compared to the Dunlop Sports Maxx which I have now which are 450 each. I don't need to replace the rear at the moment so I am not sure if I should mix ?? Also has anyone tried these Sumitomo tyres? I have the same alloys as the X Series so I have wider tyres at the back and Sumitomo have the rears for 360 compared with Dunlop which is 650. Considering the cost and the reviews I am thinking it looks like a good deal compared to paying top $$$ for the Dunlop. Any advice or suggestions from your experieince? Thanks all :)
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Thanks Jom, How do you disconnect each sensor at a time? Do you have to find some sort of hub or ECU that the sensors are connected to? Or did you pull the bumper out? I pulled the spare wheel lid and had a look around and I could not see the unit that controls all the sensors so I am not sure where to look, I have not pulled out all the carpets in the boot yet. Any tips are appreciated :) Also any pictures of this rubber thing that fits on the sensors? I got the delaer to fit it before I got the car but I am not sure if it's covered by the car warranty?
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Insurance
Naz replied to LEX51S's topic in Lexus IS250 / Lexus IS250C / Lexus IS350 / Lexus IS350C Club / Lexus IS-F / IS300h
Wow I am getting jipped, I am with AAMI paying 1800+ with 500 odd excess and I am over 30, car is garaged, agreed value...., I got a good quote from Lexus insurance for around 1500 last year, I might switch to them this year. -
Hi Guy's, Someone has scratched my bumper when it was parked at the shops. It's a very minor scratch but I want to get it fixed as I can't stand seeing it all the time. Can anyone recommend one of those mobile bumper paint repair people around Sydney that you might have used? I can't have my car out of action for days so I don't want to take it in to a body shop. Thanks :)
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Hey Bluey! Yeah I actually do use two buckets exactly as you describe :). I saw this youtube video about a new bucket that holds all the grit at the bottom, cant remember what it's called. I wonder if you can get that in aus? I think it was called a grit guard ? Btw someone told me there is a laser car wash in Chatswood, I wonder how that works. Anyone been there?
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Hey Guys, I got my car done by these guys http://www.paintprotectiondirect.com.au/ It's a lot easier to look after and I find dust is not as bad a problem as it used to be. You can get a DIY kit aswell or otherwise get them to do it for you. I got them to do it as I did not have the time to do it myself, and the results were pretty good, on my old black IS200 when I first got it, I had the similar problems to uad but as soon as I got the 250 I got the protection done straightaway and it makes a big difference. However I never take my car to a car wash anywhere, always wash at home with a nice bucket :)
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Hi Guys, I am sure some people in here have done a fair bit of lighting mods on their IS250 :) I was considering changing my parkers to white LED and also getting brighter globes for my headlights. Does anyone know what I should get and where to get it from? I have read a bit about not getting cheap globes as they tend to burn out quickly. I don't want to rewire and put in HID's as I want to keep my 7 yr warranty. I have seen a few threads on the net where people have just changed the globes. Let me know what you guys think. A couple of links I have seen so far: http://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-second-...e-to-led-2.html http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/ind...mp;#entry655278
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F-sport Gear
Naz replied to Naz's topic in Lexus IS250 / Lexus IS250C / Lexus IS350 / Lexus IS350C Club / Lexus IS-F / IS300h
Thanks Project IS :) It's good to see some pics to see the differences. I will call Lexus to get some pricing. Keep you guys posted. -
Hey Guys! Hope all is well, I finally managed to get fast access back to this forum! I was just checking out the lexus site and noticed that they are offerring a sports suspension package. I am thinking of getting the FSport springs. Has anyone fitted these? I don't want my car to be ultra low, and the 1inch drop suits me fine, also since I want to keep my warranty I would rather get Lexus to do it. Just wanted to know if anyone else has done it, also do I need to change the absorbers too? Will this make the ride quality bad?? Thanks :)
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Welcome Lextrane!! and congrats on the new IS250. I have not heard of the L-Care product, but I have the same car as you. The first thing I did was get them to change my mats from ivory to black. That makes a big difference so the mat's don't look dirty all the time and since the interior of the car is two tone, it goes nicely. The other thing I did was to get a can of scotch guard and spray all the seats, door trims and carpet's. This makes it a lot easier to clean if there is a spill. The only other thing I did was to get a some paint protection done from a 3rd party for around 400 to avoid things like bird droppings leaving stains on the black paint. The rest comes down to carefully washing the car and a vacuum every now and again :) Check out the history on the forum as there are threads on maintaining your car and paint etc! Good luck :)