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Platform and Drivetrain sharing (or just swapping a badge over in Toyota's case) is nothing new, with rebadging other manufacturers cars as their own, recent example/s: Aygo & Proace (Peugeot Citroen), GT86 (Subaru). Their latest Family car (Avensis. Verso, Auris) Diesel Engines are BMW. Also Toyota Exchanging Hybrid Tech with BMW for their Hydrogen Tech. It seems to be becoming more common with Toyota's vehicle range now (as with many other manufacturers). Which for me kind of takes the shine off the brand knowing it's other manufacturers (who's quality of vehicle/s I'm not too keen on tbh) potentially unreliable poor quality tech instead of Toyota's own predictably good quality & reliable tech, which is why I've always purchased earlier Toyota's on that basis, that I know what I'm paying for and that it'll last with no ridiculous achilles heel faults, as it were. Considering how compitant as a company for producing some brilliant & reliable cars it seems odd, imo. The economics & politics involved must be that tight they feel the need or require to resort to this method of vehicle development in order to sustain the brand.

I'll agree with Pete on the possiblity of dodgy speedo converter or it's wiring, as after having searching on the interwebz I found a VVTI Supra EWD http://wilbo666.pbworks.com/w/page/57949268/2JZ-GTE%20VVTi%20JZA80%20Supra%20Engine%20Wiring#JZA80ElectricalWiringDiagramBook6742505 , (admittidly in Japanese but using the pre facelift wiring diagram for the abbreviations and circuit symbols worked out which circuit was what) It appears the Snow warning Light Circuit runs between the Engine ECU & Speedo (as shown on the diagram) if followed up from the Engine ECU (Left Middle) SNWO Terminal to the SNOW Bulb follow that past the Fuse and along to the right of the diagram, then down to the Unit I'm assuming is the Speedometer (Gauge Symbol) as when following the other output (not earth/ ground) it leads back to the Engine ECU terminal SP1 which to me looks like Speedometer Terminal.

Advert Updated as all items now SOLD .

Going by mates in the trade Part Worn Tyres of similar wear/ condition, sizes & brands I'd say they were worth approx £27 each tbh.

Advert Updated as Following Items Sold so far: Carpet Mats, TTE Front Bumper Lip Spoiler, TTE Rear Bootlid Lip Spoiler. Following Items Still Available: Tein S Tech Dress Up Master Lowering Springs, TTE Front Grille inc Lexus Emblem/ Badge.

That's not good about useless Shop assistant . Usually fairly helpful there times I've been . No drama's dude , glad to shed some light on your enquiry as have been in same situation. Yeah must try get together, just bogged down with Work & DIY at the moment which has kept me from the Basingstoke meets . Doubt I'll have my Supra out this year again tbh other than for MOT and awaiting a bit of future proofing TLC.

Yeah it's Vat Free (20%) on Clarke Products & 10% on other brands. I think (go in store and double check/ ask) to get the voucher you have to initially purchase something from them and sign up to mailing list to get an invite/ Discount voucher (Which must be presented upon purchase) for the specific days they have it. The next one they have at the Portswood Branch in Southampton is Sunday 23rd April & Sunday 30th of April. The Voucher can only be used once so I tended to make a list of stuff to buy and wait for the VAT Free offers come through via Email or post. Other Items I use and recommend is the Clarke Welding Gloves (prevents the ol' hands getting too toasty) as they are cheap and effective https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/rodo-red-welding-gauntlet-gloves/ The Blue Peter stylee Welding sheild supplied with the welder is very crude and poor to work with. Would recommend a welding mask with an auto dimming Viewing lens as will make welding soo much easier to see when initially positioning prior to pulling the trigger & whilst welding. I can't comment on Clarkes own brand auto dimming Masks, never used them so maybe worth a look. I however had a Snap On Dealer at work who had a Speedglas 9000F (Shade 3/11) which I purchased on a clearance Sale and have been very happy with it. The batteries for it are normal watch/ Remote Key batteries which have never died on my mates one in the same time/ 15yrs approx yet, although I change them in mine every 2yrs out of habit.

Oh and just to add, Machine Mart have VAT Free/ discounted offers which when purchasing something as expensive as the welder etc can make a considerable saving.

Another Clarke Owner here too. I've used/ owned a Clarke 150TE Welder and had done me well on all of the Vehicle Body repairs & General Metalwork repairs I've carried out over the 15 years approx I had it. Found it to be a very good welder to start with (compared with other welders I've used that Friends have had) and ideal for home Vehicle resto/ hobby use. Does'nt take up too much room/ easy to store and move about/ put in car, runs on normal 3 pin plug 240v mains etc. and Gas bottles & Welding Wire easily availible from Machine Mart. Manual had useful recommended settings chart for Different Wire Gauge & Metal Gauge. Was also Auto Express Best Buy. Only minor complaint with the 150TE I had is keeping an eye on the welding wire reel drum as not driven/ just a drum on a threaded post (the wire is pull fed through) as sometimes found some welding wire would un wind from the drum like a clockspring, but found other wire ok so could be down to how tightly it had been wound when packaged?. Anyways the 150TE has been upgraded to 151TE as per attached link https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/151te-turbo-mig-welder/ .

Ok cool, Cheers dude. After some colourfull language I eventually managed to resized them to upload the pics to the thread. Will send the Pics requested to the requested E-Mail address. No deposit required. will PM.

All items have now SOLD, no longer for sale. Here are a load of parts spares I have left over from my old Lexus RX400h For sale. Looking to make room as no longer have the car. [ATTACH=CONFIG]218163[/ATTACH] Item For Sale: Leather Steering Wheel Rim Item Condition & Description: Used. Minimal to no cosmetic wear, but virtually new and in sound condition. Price: £90 SOLD Payment & Shipping Details: Cash on Collection only. Item Location: Southampton, Hants. Pictures: [ATTACH=CONFIG]218158[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]218159[/ATTACH] Item For Sale: N/S/F or Front Left/ Passenger side Headlamp assy. (for later Facelift RX400H with slight Blue tint to headlamp reflector/ lens) Item Condition & Description: Used. Very Slight cosmetic wear/ scratches ( slight scratch on lens, see photo,) but otherwise sound condition. No bulbs or wiring included. Price: £60 SOLD Payment & Shipping Details: Cash on Collection only. Item Location: Southampton, Hants. Pictures: [ATTACH=CONFIG]218160[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]218161[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]218162[/ATTACH] Item For Sale: N/S/F or Front left/ Passenger side Door Mirror, inc Glass, assy. Item Condition & Description: Used. Very Slight cosmetic wear/ scratches, slight chip on Black part of Mirror Mount, but otherwise sound condition. Price: £100 SOLD Payment & Shipping Details: Cash on Collection only. Item Location: Southampton, Hants. Pictures: [ATTACH=CONFIG]218166[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]218167[/ATTACH] Item/s For Sale: Gear Lever Trim & Surround. Center Console Storage Box Lid Trims. Item Condition & Description: Used. Very Slight cosmetic wear/ scratches ( slight scratch on Center Console large trim for Cupholder door, see photo,) but otherwise sound condition. Price: £60 SOLD Payment & Shipping Details: Cash on Collection only. Item Location: Southampton, Hants. Pictures: [ATTACH=CONFIG]218164[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]218169[/ATTACH] Item For Sale: Lexus RX400h Hybrid System/Engine ECU Item Condition & Description: New/ Old. Minimal to no cosmetic wear, but virtually new and in sound condition. Was originally purchased when original keys for vehicle were lost and new lock set required, after purchase found ECU does not contain immobiliser, so wasn't required. So was kept as a spare as unable to return part. Price: £50 SOLD Payment & Shipping Details: Cash on Collection only. Item Location: Southampton, Hants. Pictures: [ATTACH=CONFIG]218170[/ATTACH]

I'm off work/ availible this week & next for Purchasing collections for anyone interested. After that will be certain weekend due to long/ shift working hours.

No drama's . Yeah can be collected by Courier, however would have to arrange Day/ Time to collect and would have to be Cash in hand still. Would prefer purchaser in person to inspect and confirm they are satisfied with item purchase/s, as not really wanting a headache of people moaning about having misinterpreted, damaged or missing parts collected/ delivered. Call me old fashioned but I like to be physically present at a purchase and see cash money change hands as it were. Cheers, GM.

Here are a load of parts spares I have left over from my old GS430 & GS300 For sale. Looking to make room as no longer have both cars. [ATTACH=CONFIG]218146[/ATTACH] Item For Sale: Lexus GS Floor Mat Set. Item Condition & Description: Used. Very slight wear on Drivers Floor mat. Passenger Front and Both Rear Mats like new hardly any wear at all. Price: £10 SOLD Payment & Shipping Details: Cash on Collection only. Item Location: Southampton, Hants. Pictures:[ATTACH=CONFIG]218140[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]218141[/ATTACH] Item For Sale: Tein S Tech Dress Up Master Lowering Springs Item Condition & Description: Used. Very Slight cosmetic wear/ corrosion on Springs but otherwise sound condition. Price: £80 SOLD Payment & Shipping Details: Cash on Collection only. Item Location: Southampton, Hants. Pictures: [ATTACH=CONFIG]218143[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]218144[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]218145[/ATTACH] Item For Sale: TTE Front Bumper Lip Spoiler (Genuine TTE) Item Condition & Description: Used. Very Slight cosmetic wear/ chips/ scratches, could do with respraying, but otherwise sound condition. Price: £50 SOLD Payment & Shipping Details: Cash on Collection only. Item Location: Southampton, Hants. Pictures: [ATTACH=CONFIG]218147[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]218155[/ATTACH] Item For Sale: TTE Rear Bootlid Lip Spoiler (Genuine TTE) Item Condition & Description: Used. Very Slight cosmetic wear/ chips/ scratches, could do with respraying, but otherwise sound condition. Price: £15 SOLD Payment & Shipping Details: Cash on Collection only. Item Location: Southampton, Hants. Pictures: [ATTACH=CONFIG]218149[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]218150[/ATTACH] Item For Sale: TTE Front Grille inc Lexus Emblem/ Badge (Genuine TTE) Item Condition & Description: Used. Very Slight cosmetic wear/ chips/ scratches, could do with respraying, but otherwise sound condition. Price: £50 SOLD Payment & Shipping Details: Cash on Collection only. Item Location: Southampton, Hants. Pictures: [ATTACH=CONFIG]218151[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]218153[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]218148[/ATTACH]