Tayne Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 I still think the e60 looks like Dame Edna Everidge with those headlights.EFA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 If that's true, given I like Saab 9-5's (including the Dame Edna version) I guess it about sums up my taste in cars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted November 15, 2016 Author Share Posted November 15, 2016 Aye Big JohnK has upgraded to an E60 BMW 525d Auto (that I actually bought for myself so this is the second car he's pinched off me) and I got the Lexus back in part ex- I've been using the Lexus for the last week or so and put about 600 miles on her until I dropped it at WW's tonight and it's a much better car than the BMW. I've got tabs on some later LS430's on my eBay watch list... Apparently the LS430s can be a bit more electrical faily than the older LS400s. However, they're probably still rock solid. There are a few about for shed money, but they're utterly hanging and you'd need big brass bollocks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
They_all_do_that_sir Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Is there gonna be a bit of gang warfare between the Scottish Volvo Mafia and the emergence of the Scottish Lexus Yakuza? Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk Supernaut, 17-Coffees, cms206 and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted November 15, 2016 Author Share Posted November 15, 2016 The only battlefields are Crail and Knockhill. They_all_do_that_sir, dome, The Moog and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cms206 Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 The only battlefields are Crail and Knockhill.They're a shite battlefield for a Volvo. I nominate Ikea and a Council Tip for the Volvo battlefields. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk DeeJay, Supernaut, The Moog and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17-Coffees Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Is there gonna be a bit of gang warfare between the Scottish Volvo Mafia and the emergence of the Scottish Lexus Yakuza? Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk The Volvo Mafia ruled Scotland, but now the Lexus Yakuza have taken control of Aberdeen & the North East... dome and overrun 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefag Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 I had an LS430, without doubt, the best car I've ever owned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5speedracer Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Oh yes, a V8 auto bit of luxury should be just the thing for a N.E. winter! I presume some sideways japes are a given.... Sent from my X17 using Tapatalk Supernaut 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted November 15, 2016 Author Share Posted November 15, 2016 Oh yes, a V8 auto bit of luxury should be just the thing for a N.E. winter! I presume some sideways japes are a given.... Sent from my X17 using Tapatalk Och aye! Maybe I shouldn't sell the Xantia just yet... Meeeh, fuck it! They_all_do_that_sir 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted November 15, 2016 Author Share Posted November 15, 2016 I do find myself wondering if Toyota RAV4 steel wheels would fit, if I could find some with mud and snow tyres fitted already... Actually, wheels and tyres from a Land Cruiser would probably have a more appropriate load rating. After some extensive* ebay research, it may be possible. This LS400 uses 225/60/16 tyres, while the RAV4 uses 215/70/16 tyres. Pretty damn close! Now to keep an eye out for some steelies with mud/snow tyres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 There's some on the 'Weardale Noticeboard' on facebook, though I'm not sure they'd fit in the Toledo when 3 1/2 up when we're travelling north next. Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted November 15, 2016 Author Share Posted November 15, 2016 Aye, but 235/65/17 is somewhat bigger than 225/60/16! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Sorry! I was sure they had been 16s but obviously not! Supernaut 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted November 15, 2016 Author Share Posted November 15, 2016 Sorry! I was sure they had been 16s but obviously not! I'm just amazed at the size of wheels a mk2 RAV4 uses. I guess I need some from a mk1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbenn Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Amazing how much car you can get for so little money! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted November 16, 2016 Author Share Posted November 16, 2016 Somebody over on RR informed me that I can cut big holes in the air box and make it sound like this: I know what I'm doing on Saturday! Brodders, tooSavvy, Tickman and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Is there gonna be a bit of gang warfare between the Scottish Volvo Mafia and the emergence of the Scottish Lexus Yakuza? Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalktoo late The only battlefields are Crail and Knockhill. M6 southThe Volvo Mafia ruled Scotland, but now the Lexus Yakuza have taken control of Aberdeen & the North East...only nae fecker wants to go up their They_all_do_that_sir 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 I know what I'm doing on Saturday! All that noise below 10mph! overrun and billyboy406v6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted November 16, 2016 Author Share Posted November 16, 2016 All that noise below 10mph! I do like the quality* edit of the speedometer in the video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatharris Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Barry! Jim Bell and richardthestag 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17-Coffees Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 With an LS400, you need the right balance for the sound it makes. Mine is fine enough when going around town, unless you boot it up letting the V8 sing and letting onlookers looking for something much different! Only hit that it's not the original exhaust & it's making that sound is if you spotted it's not the original exhaust's. That said, since Supernaut is using his more "For the lulz" than as a luxury cruiser, I actually can't wait to hear it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rml2345 Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 They're a shite battlefield for a Volvo. I nominate Ikea and a Council Tip for the Volvo battlefields. Sent from my SM-G930F using TapatalkMove a wardrobe 400 miles and average 28mpg.Game. Set. Match. Supernaut and cms206 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 Somebody over on RR informed me that I can cut big holes in the air box and make it sound like this: I know what I'm doing on Saturday! And when the novelty has worn off a week later, you'll be searching for an air box made from unobtainium. Lacquer Peel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted November 17, 2016 Author Share Posted November 17, 2016 And when the novelty has worn off a week later, you'll be searching for an air box made from unobtainium. Well, I figured I could just remove the front half of the airbox and hold the filter in place somehow, thus not damaging the front cover of the airbox. I also have a massive barry cone filter sitting about that I could try as a temporary measure... I also reckon the novelty won't wear off for me, because V8, and I'm a massive child. xtriple 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bub2006 Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 Love how the speedo on the video doesn't barely move! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayne Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 I have autoshite dealer stickers for this. Supernaut 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w00dy Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 Awesome purchase. Didn't realise these could still be had so cheap. I've had the Mercs, BMWs and Jag, but need to try the Japanese option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted November 17, 2016 Author Share Posted November 17, 2016 I have autoshite dealer stickers for this. YYEEEEEESSSSS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayne Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 Ruffgeezer payment for Datsun spares stripping. Supernaut 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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