How to connect my home theater system?

by P.Lindblom, 26-11-2018, 04:51 AM

Straight to the point... this is how it's all connected at the moment, which means I only get 5.1 sound when using the Samsung DVD player.



The TV, the TViX and the Xbox 360 all have optical sound outputs and I suppose the optimal solution would be to connect them via toslink to the DVD player. Unfortunately the DVD player only has one optical sound input and it doesn't have an HDMI input.

Do I need to get a new reciever with a lot of inputs or can I just use one optical cable between the TV and the DVD player? I suppose I won't be able to play music from my TViX without having my TV switched on but I can live with that for a while. More importantly though, do I get 5.1 sound from i.e. the TViX if I connect it that way? (TViX ---> TV ---> DVD player).

Lights dim and brighten when i press the pedal

by Lexuspat, 25-11-2018, 04:32 PM

as the title says is this an early sign of my alternator on its way out or battery.

i changed the belts not long ago could this just mean i didnt tighten the alternator belt far enough any help would be great

Do you think these wheels look nice?

by Anees, 25-11-2018, 12:15 PM

Hi guys,

Just after some opinions on a set of wheels I have seen going cheap.





They are Rays G07WT

GOWT 1880 +35 - 5 X 114 SILVER
Wheel weight – 9.4kg

I would have to get them powder coated in black/anthracite I think but they are on sale for a good price.

What do you think? I like the fact that they are pretty light weight for a cast wheel. The offset should be fine and they should clear the Brembo brakes too.

I know Rays are top quality wheels too.

wagon space and other things to look for.

by rob, 25-11-2018, 09:24 AM

hi all,

living in a country with real snow seasons has its downside as i own a lexus IS200, rear wheel drive even with excellent winter tyres can be a pain at times so im looking for a change.

i thought about a wagon - insurance is about the same as the IS so no real change.

whats the useable space in the boot? it loks a bit small TBH?

anyone driven the NA versions.. things to watch on the wrx versions? how does the cloth interior last?

i am looking at the 2004 onwards facelift models BTW

Fatty after xmas?

by Carpediem, 25-11-2018, 08:40 AM

How much weight did you put on after xmas?

i put on near enough a stone and went from 14st to 15st in a fortnight pretty much

lack of gym and eating discipline is what im blaming haha

possible ball joint or not?

by widnes_is200, 24-11-2018, 03:44 PM

hi folks, im having a horrid noise coming from my frount wheel like a rubber sqweek grinding noise, first noticed it on steering , sounded a bit like low steering fluid, but now it it on bumps when strait and at its worse when steering , does anybody know if the ball joint makes this noise when going, as i know there not easy to detect on a is play wise, also is it likely to be the bottom , cheers

Sports grill clips

by SHAHZ, 24-11-2018, 12:38 PM

By any chance does anyone have any of the plastic push clipy bits that go on the outer top ends of the sports grill?..... the dealer says you can only get them as part of the grill kit:Chair:

Ormi/Jay do you guys have any spares sitting around??

Thanks!

Happy new year everyone!

by parthiban, 24-11-2018, 10:08 AM

Hi everyone, just got back from a few weeks in the US so haven't been around here in a while, how is everyone?

Seems I've missed a bit, love the new forum layout, looks a LOT better! :thumbup:

My Lex had a nice surprise waiting for me when I got home in the form of a completely dead battery - just picked up a new one for £60 though so not too bad.

Hope everyone had a great xmas and happy new year! Here's to 2011 being a really good one :biggrin:

Thinking of buying a MK5 Golf GT TDI

by N2KHL, 24-11-2018, 07:16 AM

Hi Folks,

Its a sad day for me I'm thinking of trading in my Lexus for a MK5 Golf GT TDI.

ANy one had any experiance with the golf any advice would be great !

JDM my Headlights/Foglamps

by D6NGR.., 23-11-2018, 12:28 PM

Who would be kind enough to De-tango and paint my headlamps and foglamps black for me i am willing to pay as i am not a handy man and i wouldn't attempt to do that because i'm sure enough to pull them apart but never get them back on right again and also scared of making mess of it or do you know any one in the manchester area who could do this for me.