Lexus Owners (To share driving experience and advise)

[Theoldjaffa]

2 hours ago, Toeknee_33 said:

My Mark Levinson amplifier kaput-ed. Anyone has similar experience and how was it remedied?

Or anyone got kangtow for a replacement amp, new or old?

The part number is 86280-0WA10.

Can’t help u out bro, I think this is gonna be hard to find.

another way is to connect ur ML speakers to an integrated amp/DSP from Helix?

[Theoldjaffa]

22 minutes ago, Jasjas said:

Hi driving a 2016 lexus is200t here.

when u guys change to aftermarket rims, do you guys transfer the stock tpms sensor as well? Any warning on dashboard if the tpms are not present? Cheers

Hi I drive the same car as you and also changed to aftermarket rims.

the stock TPMS sensors goes to the new rims as well. Else the TPMS light on the dashboard will light up constantly.

[Toeknee_33]

4 hours ago, Theoldjaffa said:

Can’t help u out bro, I think this is gonna be hard to find.

another way is to connect ur ML speakers to an integrated amp/DSP from Helix?

I am a noob when it comes to these stuff, but I was told that tracing the signals from the ML system and integrating with another amp may or may not be possible. Takes a couple of days to trace and tune.

How/where to do the Helix thing?

Edited November 6, 2019 by Toeknee_33

[Theoldjaffa]

8 hours ago, Toeknee_33 said:

I am a noob when it comes to these stuff, but I was told that tracing the signals from the ML system and integrating with another amp may or may not be possible. Takes a couple of days to trace and tune.

How/where to do the Helix thing?

That’s true also. When I changed he also asked my if I’m using ML.

think a simpler way is to change speakers and amp. Let Kuang recommend? I think it can be done for a small budget.

[Freeder]

15 hours ago, Toeknee_33 said:

My Mark Levinson amplifier kaput-ed. Anyone has similar experience and how was it remedied?

Or anyone got kangtow for a replacement amp, new or old?

The part number is 86280-0WA10.

  Look for Ken @ 9699 6444

He salvaged 3 of my old amps..

good luck,,

[Toeknee_33]

42 minutes ago, Theoldjaffa said:

That’s true also. When I changed he also asked my if I’m using ML.

think a simpler way is to change speakers and amp. Let Kuang recommend? I think it can be done for a small budget.

Then the Bluetooth, GPS voice guidance and the mouse sound dunno whether will still be there anot..hehe

[Theoldjaffa]

43 minutes ago, Toeknee_33 said:

Then the Bluetooth, GPS voice guidance and the mouse sound dunno whether will still be there anot..hehe

Yes all still there. Mine is like that ah. I changed to a full 3 way system and still use the stock Bluetooth.

although not ML but it’s still the stock Lexus 10 speaker system. 
 

The phone Bluetooth will connect to the stock head unit (All the stock features are in there like GPS, CD player). The shop will wire the HU to the integrated processor/amp via Low level inputs. The amp will output to the new speakers.
 

[Natnut]

Went to HEVshop as suggested to check out the high FC of my GS450h. They did a computer check for 120 and claimed the transmission fluid was due for change and charged me additional 120 to change it.

 

No improvement to my FC. Went back to them and now they say they need to check my spark plugs but have to charge me additional 150 for hardware check. Previous check was software check and that was 120. Got a little fed up and went off to think and ask you guys for advice. 

[The_sartorialist]

How 'high' is your FC?

[Theoldjaffa]

On 11/8/2019 at 1:55 PM, Natnut said:

Went to HEVshop as suggested to check out the high FC of my GS450h. They did a computer check for 120 and claimed the transmission fluid was due for change and charged me additional 120 to change it.

 

No improvement to my FC. Went back to them and now they say they need to check my spark plugs but have to charge me additional 150 for hardware check. Previous check was software check and that was 120. Got a little fed up and went off to think and ask you guys for advice. 

I won’t go back there again if I were u

[Toeknee_33]

On 11/8/2019 at 1:55 PM, Natnut said:

Went to HEVshop as suggested to check out the high FC of my GS450h. They did a computer check for 120 and claimed the transmission fluid was due for change and charged me additional 120 to change it.

 

No improvement to my FC. Went back to them and now they say they need to check my spark plugs but have to charge me additional 150 for hardware check. Previous check was software check and that was 120. Got a little fed up and went off to think and ask you guys for advice. 

More pertinent, what does the $120 report say about the condition of your battery pack??

[JX83]

I took the plunge and ordered through Prime Ezbuy for the aftermarket Fsport bumper with grille. I would said quality wise is good, fitment is 9/10. Bought it at about $860+ including shipping & delivered, spray and installed about $260 and eventually had to go another workshop to fix up the gap of both side for $100 so I would said still worth it. Still a fair amount of savings compare from getting the original one.

Edited November 15, 2019 by JX83

[Theoldjaffa]

11 hours ago, JX83 said:

I took the plunge and ordered through Prime Ezbuy for the aftermarket Fsport bumper with grille. I would said quality wise is good, fitment is 9/10. Bought it at about $860+ including shipping & delivered, spray and installed about $260 and eventually had to go another workshop to fix up the gap of both side for $100 so I would said still worth it. Still a fair amount of savings compare from getting the original one.

Nice! F Sport bumper looks so much better. Does yours come with fog lamp covers? Any mesh that covers the 2 holes near the spindle? Where the 2 arrows are.

heres mine before and after.

 

[Theoldjaffa]

The license plate holder is different also. You need to get the F Sport Bracket if it doesn’t come with your kit.

 

[JX83]

On 11/16/2019 at 10:29 AM, Theoldjaffa said:

Nice! F Sport bumper looks so much better. Does yours come with fog lamp covers? Any mesh that covers the 2 holes near the spindle? Where the 2 arrows are.

heres mine before and after.

 

Umm ya mine comes with fog light cover but The 2 arrow part which u pointed there is no mesh to cover the spindle. Any idea where can I customised to cover it?

On 11/16/2019 at 10:37 AM, Theoldjaffa said:

The license plate holder is different also. You need to get the F Sport Bracket if it doesn’t come with your kit.

 

Mine no bracket but not sure how my installer can put up the license plate holder.

[Theoldjaffa]

On 11/18/2019 at 1:21 PM, JX83 said:

Umm ya mine comes with fog light cover but The 2 arrow part which u pointed there is no mesh to cover the spindle. Any idea where can I customised to cover it?

Mine no bracket but not sure how my installer can put up the license plate holder.

Mine also no wire mesh.

bought fog lamps to cover the hole and it didn’t work so I disconnected it.

lastly, I bought the license bracket holder meant for the F Sport bumper.

 

 

[JX83]

4 minutes ago, Theoldjaffa said:

Mine also no wire mesh.

bought fog lamps to cover the hole and it didn’t work so I disconnected it.

lastly, I bought the license bracket holder meant for the F Sport bumper.

 

 

Oh.. I thought the fog lamps would cover nicely. How come u remove it? Haha I think I won’t get the bracket since the number plate fits nicely

[Theoldjaffa]

13 minutes ago, JX83 said:

Oh.. I thought the fog lamps would cover nicely. How come u remove it? Haha I think I won’t get the bracket since the number plate fits nicely

Oh my fog lamps are still there ah. Just disconnected 🤣

And it passed inspection. Fog lamps are not part of the tests.