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And on the Aristo, the "L" is replaced by a Toyota emblem

I used the FolaTek kit on my calipers over 2 years / 50,000 miles ago - still perfect

I have greenstuff pads and EBC turbo-broove rotors on the front. I found that using EBC pads on stock lexus rotors wears the pads EXTREMELY quickly. I got through a set of REAR pads in about 6,000 miles. The front ones are still going strong at over 20,000 miles (because they're greenstuff pads on EBC rotors) Hope that makes sense

You should ask your dealer if this is a CBEST setting that can be altered.

I have 140k on my 99 GS and it's still perfect 77K on a LS is barely run in :D

Had exactly the same problem on mine - only when very warm. Gotta be a dry bearing or something I guess.

I'd suggest that you should just replace your speakers first - go to a good audio shop and get the biggest ones that will fit in the holes. As an example, I replaced the stock 4inch speakers on my GS with 6.5 inch ones (and new tweeters). The improvement in sound quality is astonishing - didn't touch the head unit at all (which would have been tricky because of the satnav touch screen)

I had a similar problem on my GS, but the same may apply to a LS. the leak turned out to be in the rack, as someone else said. Although mine couldn't be repaired and cost nearly 2000 bucks to fix, there was a seal kit available for LOADS cheaper which might have worked. You might want to check out whether you can get a seal kit before your part with the cost of a new rack.

I'm looking to get this done - anyone got any pics of a Blue GS with tints please - I want to get a feel for what shade to go for.

Some of these things have a cover on - lever the cover off with a small screwdriver and then pull the grommet out with pliers

Done I've created a new thread called "Grommet Removal"

Easiest way is to disconnect the battery for 10 minutes or so. Make sure that you know your radio code (if you have one) though.

You can temporarily solve this by resetting your ECU. It's not the problem that Trand4 was asking about though. I have a 98GS300 and have not had this problem.

The quietest I've found is the Bridgestone Potenza S03 ;)

I ised the MB Quart components, a matching set of tweeters, woofers and crossovers - Kicker duals in the back. The MBQ tweeters are very bright, you can turn them down a bit on the crossovers - I'd recommend the -6dB setting, but adjust to your own taste obviously. The MB Quart tweets go straight in, and the MB Quart crossovers fit in the door no problem at all. The stock passive crossover is only a VERY small capacitor in the wiring - it's in the door too - just wire it out. I don't have any pics, sorry - hardest part is making the MDF panels and finding the hidden screws on the door panels :D - but the whole thing is really not difficult. Feel free to yell if you need any help

Yup - I got 6.5 inch MB Quart components in the front and 6.5 inch Kickers in the back. Sounds superb using the stock head unit, sub and amp. You lose some sound voulme, as the stock speakers are 2 ohms and most replacament ones are 4 ohm - but the lack of distortion at higher volumes more than makes up for it. Losing the stock passive crossover helps a lot too. Most of the distortion on the stock system comes fron the tweeters - I'd recommend swapping them out too. The stock speakers are mounted in plastic "pods" which come right out and leave a gaping hole. Make up some MDF panels and 6.5 inch speakers will fit in there pefectly. Mount the crossovers in the doors. In summary, if you want a reasonably low price and easy to do upgrade, just change the front door speakers, front tweeters and rear door speakers for decent 6.5 inch replacements and you're all set. Good luck!!

Hiya I responded to your question in the Euro forum

A very big job I reckon. You'd prolly find it easier and cheaper to swap the whole car for one with a factory SatNav if you're determined to have the OEM machine. You might want to have a look at some of the aftermarket devices

It's Electronically Controlled Transmission - basically a computer controls when the car changes gear. In "Power" mode, the car changes gear at higher revs - which makes you accelerate quicker, but uses more gas. I generally leave mine in normal, and put it into power if I need to overtake in a hurry. I have a snow mode on mine too. HTH

The MK2 is pretty much bomb-proof. Check the condition of the wheels (if they're still stock). Also check for vibration through the steering and warped rotors. Definitely look for a full Lexus service history. Pretty much these cars don't go wrong though

Sorry - I misunderstood your question (doh)

I've replaced all mine with PIAA Xtreme whites - highly recommended

Had a similar problem on my GS - just go to a good hardware store and buy some self tapping screws - get under there with a wrench and you're all set

Pretty though - got some Aston envy in there I reckon

hubba hubba!!! - me wantum :o