Bartek

yeah i havent come across wood trim yet

If you see one - please let me know. Thank you :)

are you thinking about wood trim?

Yes I am.

Yo, looks good actually. I'm looking for those inlays for my My09 made of wood (any wood, prefer brighter). Do you know someone who could supply me with that?

OK my turn for some feedback about Meguiar's product experience.

I contacted the local rep about their products and selection (for VIC - Ossie Palma @ 0419 590 699) - very good product support and knowledge. I was given absolutely every single instruction on how to wash (!) and apply different layers of different products with what cloths/micro-fibres etc.. Also - a list of products to buy, where to best buy them from, when, who to speak to to get the right price and everything. Ossie's help was just great. I've got a complete list of products to use from scratch to final finish if anyone needs it - I can e-mail it.

Anyway - I equipped myself with Ultimate Car Wash + NXT Gen Tech Wax 2.0 Liquid, some cleaning cloths, wheel cleaner and drying materials. Since it was my first full car wax manually - I spent a long time on the complete process but the result - blown away. The car looks like new. Please note - let nobody tell you that the liquid wax can be applied in less than 30 minutes because it can't, unless you're using a professional AC powered applicator and on a small/compact car. Together wish full car wash, wax, wheel cleaning and interior cleaning - it took me ±2.5 hours. I'm sure with more experience the waxing procedure will take less and less time. Anyway - I'm not going anywhere else, the Meguiar's products have got me completely and the car looks just stunning (black Lexy 250 is a treat to look at when sparkling / mirror clean).

Its not a competition in which you are turning it into bartek [cut]

LOL, this was a sample of a bad taste in judgment, I didn't like it and I wasn't trying to make a competition. If you feel this way - my apologies. I was only trying to push things forward instead of creating 5 threads about the same subject.

(sarcasm mode on) BTW: it is Bartek, it is a name, a real one, not a nick-name. (sarcasm mode off)

Bartek, I have hidden the original pole for now. I agree with Chris in that he should be given the opportunity to put forward his best designs, as well as your self! If Atlantis is going to put some ideas forward, he should be able to choose his aswell.(Your best work fellas.... 3 designs each). Who knows, I might represent with the last design or another member might come out of the woodwork.

Your position sounds fair. I'm glad I've sparked this whole discussion so that others can finally pull the fingers out and start making quality logos because MS Paint created things just don't cut it anymore these days so I hope to see more quality logos too here.

Lets agree on one thing - the deadline. Any suggestions from Chris and Atlantis please? I'm flexible on this so it doesn't bother me.

At the end of the day - like I wrote before - if I or other minority don't like the selected sticker - it won't land on the car(s). Not a great deal and we can't satisfy everyone so... do we need to put extra "!" and stress over it? I don't think so so relax people. I was only trying to help. If however my assistance is not required - please let me know, I'll be happy to sit back and observe others' creations and suggestions with a good ol' Blue Johny in my glass ;) (I'm having a big laugh because I turned PRO in bowling on Wii Sports and got my ball with stars now... no need to be stressed as you can see ROFL).

Have a good night.

hmmm. why did you choose those ones. When i was designing last few days there was alot of input into what people want the last few and hardly any of those are in.

any way, im out. admin should be setting the poll not one of the designers.

I randomly selected the logos, since there is only 10 positions available. The last few that you have designed are in the poll, together with a few of mine so not sure what you're referring to.

With respect to the polls - there are no rules actually that Admin/Mod only can do the polls, as far as I'm aware of. If the rules exists on this forum, I'd be happy to have them quoted from a particular link and to these rules of course I will adjust my actions.

Since I've done a few pro designs - I do not wish to go into details about the quality of some of works, I will leave the decision on the logo for others. At the end of the day - we can either agree or not agree to a certain design on our car (read: have the sticker or not).

Since one "designer" is out, I'm still alive and kicking (until I get a warn for something that I'm not aware of lol).

Patience is a virtue.

^

Edited due to tears.

OK I'm opting for the 2nd version of my sticker/logo which I have just attached in the previous message.

Im in Melbourne - and we've had them for years, and nearly caused me to have an accident last week. Had someone right up my tail approaching an intersection with this type of camera. I was doing just under 70km/h in a 70 zone (wary of the camera ahead), Then the light turns amber. Either I speed up to get through on amber and get fined, I stay at the same speed and run the risk of entering on the red (fine), or I slam on the brakes and nearly get a Commodore kissing my back seat! Chose the latter and heard the 'squelch of fear' behind me - fortunately he pulled up in time.

Sometimes the cameras cause more danger on the road than they're meant to alleviate.

We all have our opinions and rights to write them here and I have to say in your particular case - the cameras haven't got much to do with it. Yes they are there and they are there for safety. Sometimes they work / "serve the community" in a weird way but they are designed to keep us safe (no, not only to catch us speeding or driving like idiots through a red light). You can't blame a camera on the intersection because some random driver was tailing you in a nasty way. I know exactly what you mean and it frustrates the hell out of me too when someone in their $5k is driving like they don't care and putting your little pride and joy in dangerous situation. Of course - some people panic when they see a camera and do funny things, which cause accidents too but it is up to drivers to keep the safe distance. You can always write a letter to the local authorities if you get a fine explaining the situation and see what the outcome would be, since there are exceptions from rules but it is a gamble.

My suggestion to you - next time you get an idiot like that - try pressing and releasing the brake pedal very softly so that the stop lights flash but the car doesn't slow down drastically. This way the guy behind (if he/she is smart enough, or he/she is not a P-plater LOL) would see something is wrong and start slowing down carefully or simply go mad and slam the brakes and start waving their hands like it is the end of the world. Works every time.

Anyway, my 5c worth on the subject.

Drive carefully and watch for other people like these (and something else I hate and not tolerate at all - people not using indicators).

Can you send me the original PSD (that is if you do them in Photoshop)? I'll see what I could do with it as I'm not really a big fan of the above examples, would prefer the original one.

Drilling a hole is the old method of getting some more "oomphy" noise. Yes sure do it, on a '95 Magna or something else, not on a Lexus. You are making the car cheaper by doing so, voiding the warranty (if anything goes wrong).

Congratulations on the new/future car, good choice but please don't make it cheaper with cheap mods. We understand you don't have much money while being at a uni but please - do it the right way. Maybe it is worth waiting and saving some $$$?

Anyway, my 5c worth.

At the end of the day it is your car and you will do whatever you like to it so don't take our recommendations as must-do things, we can only suggest/advise to the best of our knowledge (but still in my opinion Lexus with drilled holes to make it sound better is simply a ruined car).

no it wasnt me it was from earlier on before i joined im not sure who designed it. i think the writing should be gold or silver maybe

Gold? NO thank you. Silver or the current ;)

Nice one guys, I hope when the Melbourne meet comes up, we will have the people showing up in their beauties too!

Hello All,

Just wanted to send this link here as some people just omit the Australian Meets area so there it is - the Melbourne meet. For people interested in it - please let me know.

You can however program them manually. I am very suprised that the "How to program Speed Camera warning" instructions aren't pinned with the other how to's.

Or did most of you not know you can program them?????

I don't know how to program them. How do you do this? Is there a method except for manual marking the spot on the map?

Bartek I have a Novemeber 08 MY09 model does this mean they all came with V 14,

Are the main difference between 14>15 just later maps/camera locations ? or is just maps

I have exactly the same car and my came with V14 maps, had to "equip" the car with V15 separately. Like dis-lex-sic wrote below - only the maps change. I have no camera locations on my My09 though. Have you got camera locations on yours? How do you find / activate them?

What version Map data disc you run has no impact on changing the graffics of the screen.

You could run a V12 disc in a MY10 IS250 and it will still have the same newer screen layout & functionality. Just won't have newer roads like the M7 etc.

Unfortunately the reverse is true, older car with the latest disc will still have the older screen layout.

Its not just the screen graffics that are different on the MY10 but also the functionality. You can do more things whilst on the move, the "I Agree" screen goes away without you pressing "I Agree" after about 10-15 seconds.

Plus the phone works better with better functionality too.

Exactly.

I find overspeed was an issue in the IS. Becos it is so smooth and quiet, i'm constantly thinking and feeling i'm going 60 when it's actually 80.

That is correct. I went on holidays with family and when I was driving 160 km/h for about 5 minutes straight, my partner actually said she didn't believe the car was going that fast, it is so smooth and quiet. I absolutely love Lexus for making such a sweet ride.

Important matter as well - what about the "clever" camera detectors? Do they work? Which one is a good one to buy? Is it like software piracy and antipiracy actions. Is one new camera invisible to those detectors? Does anyone know anything about the subject? I'm referring to the fixed on intersection and mobile (unmarked cars) cameras.

ok. i assume that will go for toyotas too...but at this stage the only way to get it is to buy a new car? lol..sounds expensive.

Nothing to panic about. Give or take few weeks and it will be available for separate sale. Its not like it will take 6-12 months etc. :)

Too much problems and mucking around for it and trust me - Lexus would support you with your problems if need be but these days you need to stick to terms and conditions, otherwise you have no leg to stand on. Maybe you would have problems with Lexus Australia, maybe not - compliance wise. Either way - check with Lexus directly to see their response on warranty matters on an imported car.

Import tax - double check with Australian Customs because I know there is such a way that if you're moving your own property/items you don't pay some fees, but it has something to do with relocation of goods as owned property or something like that. Not sure on it so please don't quote me on it but worth looking into it definitely. I know for a fact that a guy I used to work with has moved from London to Melbourne, bringing a Lotus Elise with him and paid a very little amount (talking about a few grand, no import tax % like 25-26 etc.). Unfortunately I lost his number so can't confirm what operation he has done. I remember speaking to him and he said he had to do some research on the procedure, it was time-consuming but possible.

Subject of resale value - you would need to show a very good value for sale on an imported IS-F. Otherwise you're starting from a bad foot already when trying to equal the sale price with cars made strictly for Australian market. Aussies are tough with that when it comes to market and only a die-hard fan looking for a specific vehicle would buy it then. Not worth the stress unless you find someone willing to buy it here 100%.

I wish you all the best in the procedure though and hope you work something good out.

If someone has V16 original DVD, can't you just make a copy?

I have V16 :D

when was it released?

It hasn't been released. Trick is - all new Lexus cars come with it but the separate $396 AUD version of it will be released within next few weeks so yes - if you own a new Lexus you will have the V16 in it.

i cant download the file

need to pay and stuff?

is this stuff safe?

Runs OK, trust me.

Hey all,

I really want to leave this with all of you! The effort that you guys have put in thus far is an absolute credit to you both! Great designs!!

Look, I think if you read back when this topic first started you will find that the majority of members prefered a some what simple design. Like tonage just mentioned, both elegant and sleek. I personally think simplicity is the key.

I really don't want a white rectangle adhered to my window. My preference would just be the logo or better still the silhouette in a half tone with the website through it. And as a member mentioned back then, max 2 colours. (Silver and black B/G or Gold with black B/G)

Chris, the outlines are pretty sweet if you ask me! I actually like the rear end where you can see the exhausts and what looks like wide rubber!

Bartek, nice design work!

Again fellas, great effort, that was my 5c worth, back to all of you! ;)

Thanks for your kind words ProjectIS, really good to hear that someone is looking at our "hard work" and appreciates the time and efforts.

I personally would like something small and stylish too. I would love to see the below one on my car but then again, it can't be too big as it would spoil the looks:

Eventually would settle down for the below one:

Others?

OK Guys now you got me all interested in the Meguiar's stuff and excited about it and I would like to try it. What would you recommend? Where do I start? Any pointers?

Please let me know! Either here or on PM if possible.

Bucket of water, sponge, Protech Car Care cleaning fluid, microfiber cloth to dry. My car is black and I hate to say it but once per fortnight is a must for me :( at least. Previously I owned a sand/beige/bright gold coloured car and washing... once per 3-4 weeks :) but the look of a black Lexy is.... stunning.

Anyway - welcome to the forum and check out this thread about the decals/stickers and also this one about Melbourne meet if you're interested.