GentlemanJack

Well people, here in little New Zealand we are paying $1.62 per litre (96 octane) which is about $6.80NZ per gallon. Now my maths sucks but i figure with the exchange rate @ $1NZ= $0.72US which means we are paying equivalent to $9.80US per gallon. So in LS400_Fan's case, 19 gal's @ $9.80/gal = $186.20US....ouch

It costs me $135.00NZ approx to fill my tank.

To RGUTOW who asked:

"Could you tell me where I can purchase the 5 spoke 18 inch replicas in chrome for $200 each for my 2003 LS 430 Ultra? Thanks! Chrome wheels are expensive! Sincerely, Ross"

Try Capital Wheels

I paid NZ$400 which is about US$250 for a set of genuine SC430 wheels.

As per my Avatar pic, I've fitted SC430 18's to my LS400. They have same stud pattern (5x114.3) and close enough offset. LS400 needs positve 30-38 offset.

Yes, the bolt pattern is the same. 5 on 4 1/2 is one of the most common 5 lug pattern out there. Those 430 wheels should give your car a nice facelift:) They will fit for sure!

5 on 114.3 to be presise, positve 30-38 offset from memory.

They should fit like a glove. Same stud pattern..

As in my Avatar pic, I've fitted a set of 18" alloys from a SC430

Try www.tiretown.com and do a search for possible brand and model options.

I replaced the catalytic converters and removed the resonators which were positioned in front of the rear axle, now it sounds like a V8 with the window down, but is still whisper quite inside with windows up.

Thought about fitting some small free flowing resonators back where the factory ones were and replacing the rear mufflers with some quality Lukey free-flows with a pair of 2.5" dump tail pipe. I want to keep it quiet but make it sound like its balls have dropped.

They may be used to create a negative air pressure in the engines valve covers, the PCV valve works in all normal driving conditions, but at full throttle when the manifold vacuum is zero, these pipes would prevent any positive crankcase pressure.

But then they could be attached to sensors for the engine management system....

I have a 95 LS400 and every time I go to turn the car off, the key stops dead at the position where it allows the radio and some other electrical features to stay on......it wont turn any further than that and allow me to remove the key from the ignition. HOWEVER, if I very quickly turn the key to the right, barely hear the engine fire, then even quicker, turn it back to the left...it will go all the way to the left and allow me to remove the key.

This is just maddening to me and for me and would like to know if anyone has encountered a similar problem in your Lexus (doesnt have to be an LS400 model) and what causes this or how it can be fixed.......and for how much!!!! Thanks very much.

Are you sure its not a fault with the inhibitor solenoid or the activation switch on the shifter that stops the key being put into the "lock" position unless the auto shifter is in the "park" position?

Try applying some forward pressure to the shifter while trying to turn the key into the "lock" position.