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70mph scratching sound

70mph scratching sound

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andymunro
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76
06-03-2019, 01:27 AM
#1
I've just started driving the card today, all sounds and feels great with the card until I'm on the motorway and hit 70mph there is an intermitant scratching sound coming from the front passenger side wheel area.

Is that the brake indicator? Because if it is, I find it odd that in only starts at exactly 70mph and when I ease of the accelerator it goes off.
andymunro
06-03-2019, 01:27 AM #1

I've just started driving the card today, all sounds and feels great with the card until I'm on the motorway and hit 70mph there is an intermitant scratching sound coming from the front passenger side wheel area.

Is that the brake indicator? Because if it is, I find it odd that in only starts at exactly 70mph and when I ease of the accelerator it goes off.

Sparkystav
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14,683
06-03-2019, 03:36 AM
#2
the IS doesnt have brake indicators so scrub that idea.

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Sparkystav
06-03-2019, 03:36 AM #2

the IS doesnt have brake indicators so scrub that idea.


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toxo
Posting Freak
4,843
06-03-2019, 04:19 AM
#3
Loose arch liner contacting tyre? I've had that before, where the air pressure at 70mph pushes the plastic liner back into the tyre. You'll be able to spot it fairly easily if it is that as it will be wearing through the liner in front of the wheel.
toxo
06-03-2019, 04:19 AM #3

Loose arch liner contacting tyre? I've had that before, where the air pressure at 70mph pushes the plastic liner back into the tyre. You'll be able to spot it fairly easily if it is that as it will be wearing through the liner in front of the wheel.

lex2oos
Member
138
06-03-2019, 06:54 AM
#4
must be arch liner, or loose engine cover being pushed down...
lex2oos
06-03-2019, 06:54 AM #4

must be arch liner, or loose engine cover being pushed down...

andymunro
Member
76
06-03-2019, 07:08 AM
#5
Cheers guys, I'll have a good look at that this evening. When I got to work earlier I nipped to the Toyota dealer across the road from us, they checked the brakes and could see the fronts had just recently been done so glad this doesn't sound like an expensive fixSmile
andymunro
06-03-2019, 07:08 AM #5

Cheers guys, I'll have a good look at that this evening. When I got to work earlier I nipped to the Toyota dealer across the road from us, they checked the brakes and could see the fronts had just recently been done so glad this doesn't sound like an expensive fixSmile

andymunro
Member
76
06-03-2019, 11:22 AM
#6
Well guys, your your diagnosis was pretty much bang on. I'm missing a screw from one of the plastice protective covers, directly under the passenger seat.

Anyone got a clue how big the bolt is or where I can order one from? I literally have no time to go looking for an IS in a scrapyard.
andymunro
06-03-2019, 11:22 AM #6

Well guys, your your diagnosis was pretty much bang on. I'm missing a screw from one of the plastice protective covers, directly under the passenger seat.

Anyone got a clue how big the bolt is or where I can order one from? I literally have no time to go looking for an IS in a scrapyard.

toxo
Posting Freak
4,843
06-03-2019, 11:34 AM
#7
There are 3 or 4 different types of fixing used for arch liners and undertrays. Could you point them out on a parts diagram? Or can you cable tie it? Smile
Edited 16-04-2012, 09:08 PM by toxo.
toxo
06-03-2019, 11:34 AM #7

There are 3 or 4 different types of fixing used for arch liners and undertrays. Could you point them out on a parts diagram? Or can you cable tie it? Smile

andymunro
Member
76
06-03-2019, 11:48 AM
#8
I've had a look and can't find a diagram I can put a link on. I'll get it jacked up and take a picture when it's light and I'm not dressed up for work.

I had cable ties on the undertray on the Celica so if I can get that done on the Lexus then happy days! Cheers Toxo
andymunro
06-03-2019, 11:48 AM #8

I've had a look and can't find a diagram I can put a link on. I'll get it jacked up and take a picture when it's light and I'm not dressed up for work.

I had cable ties on the undertray on the Celica so if I can get that done on the Lexus then happy days! Cheers Toxo

andymunro
Member
76
07-03-2019, 10:52 AM
#9
Took it to a garage round the corner from work, for a £5 note he got it on the ramp and tie wrapped anything that looked like it needed it.

And got a quote for £120 to fit the lowering springs and shocks. He's got a nice clean garage, had a couple of decent cars he was working on in there, think I'm quite happy with that quote.

Just need the Exhaust to be delivered and he can do that all in one go too and I won't have to take the day off work either!
andymunro
07-03-2019, 10:52 AM #9

Took it to a garage round the corner from work, for a £5 note he got it on the ramp and tie wrapped anything that looked like it needed it.

And got a quote for £120 to fit the lowering springs and shocks. He's got a nice clean garage, had a couple of decent cars he was working on in there, think I'm quite happy with that quote.

Just need the Exhaust to be delivered and he can do that all in one go too and I won't have to take the day off work either!

Sparkystav
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07-03-2019, 01:59 PM
#10
£120 for changing 4 shocks?

Are you buying the full shocks and springs or just lowering springs?

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Sparkystav
07-03-2019, 01:59 PM #10

£120 for changing 4 shocks?

Are you buying the full shocks and springs or just lowering springs?


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