Alphard Club

i would get a AC bomb and run it through your system

I would also use AirVidox ( https://airvidox.com/ ) which is a potent odour eliminator, can get rid of dog smell or tobacco and other nasty niffs, basically you mix the 2 compounds and leave overnight in the car, then air out car totally. many car dealers use it to get rid of smells from used cars.
 

if you get the fragrance be careful not to spray and sniff.. its very concentrated. so use little bit on car first.

i do remember when doing mine i had done it wrong a couple of times. Forget what it was now. Have you tried it without the "dash"?

On 12/6/2023 at 8:18 PM, dave murrell said:

with an android head unit already fitted in the car I am at a loss as to what to do about the redundant roof monitor, its the wide screen type, is it suitable for anything at all?

Would prefer to take it out and put something useful up there instead, any ideas, the car is all dark interior with lounge seats.

i cannot think of anything that could replace it and I guess leaving it there is better than having an imprint in the roof lining.

more like professionally fitted kits.. similar to LPG. The tank would be most major hurdle.

But not likely to happen until we get the infrastructure first

if you intend to buy then i would get a CARVX report done here

you will need a VIN number from the seller, you can get a proper report.
 

Not doubting your fitter but have you asked the same question to other fitters around your area? just to confirm this?

great turnout, we had 70 altogether, some left early and some arrived later, so it was a great event.

Still in need for that 100 car turnout, maybe next year  

Thanks to everyone for coming.

2 hours ago, Picasso said:

I hope everyone has a good day went last year and it was brilliant won't be able to do this year as just had 2 heart stents done so got to take things easy see you next year 

get well soon lee

going to be a real bumper day, hopeully will have 120 registered members by the end of the day

2 hours ago, kristoff said:

I hope not to upset anyone but was thinking to bring along with me diagnostic tool  if someone will be interested . 

thats fine mate

On 6/22/2023 at 12:36 AM, Michael Brown said:

Unfortunately I am not going to make it now as I had a Mini Stroke this last Sunday evening 18th June and was taken via ambulance to Coventry University Hospital because they have a Stroke Unit there. When you have a Stroke I was told that I must not drive for a month in case of relapse. I lost the power of speech, all my words came out not in the right order ( and no I had not been drinking ). I had a CT brainscan, everything appeared okay. I stayed in overnight and was released on monday morning, power of speach restored. I had to go back on Tuesday morning for another check over and don't have to go back, but I am still not allowed to drive. So sorry I am going to have to miss this get together.

 

Unless I can help in some way on the day, if someone coud pick me up from Stratford upon Avon south of the river near the Banbury Road. I am disabled and on crutches.

hope you get better soon @Michael Brown

72 sign ups so far

53 Cars registered.. get your name down guys

Recently finished a 4 stage detail on the paintwork (i am not a detailer so don't beat me up)

2 x wash with tfr and snow foam jet wash off
Meguiars Clay bar decontimination (Amazing how much comes off)
Meguiars Compound with machine and hand wiped off
Megiuars Polish with machine and hand wiped off
Meguiars Liquid Wax (Polymer wax) sponged on and hand wipe off
Final buff with sheepskin buffer

took around 8 hours not including roof, that still needs doing as too hot.

arms like popeye now. But wow, the car looks sooo deep black now and had loads of comments from passers by

35 have registered in first 12 hours

this is officially announced. I will start listing members who are joining soon.

Lets get 100 Alphards in one place.. help us and come along!

Now that is funny

Transmission Fluid Change for the 3.5 V6 (Not 2.4) ANH20 Alphard / Vellfire uses ATF WS and has been quite hard to get hold of.

I have seen a Toyota Dealer selling it for £25 a litre on amazon, yes you read that right. As its hard to get hold of they are making the most out of it.

I have just bought 7 litres for my Series 2 Alphard (bear in mind Alphard 1st series uses different fluid!!!) 

https://lexuspartsdirect.co.uk/product/lexus-genuine-ws-atf-fluid-1l/

Lexus Parts Direct sell it for just over £10 a litre with a few quid delivery. A pound cheaper that Toyota Parts Direct. lol

Sometimes this does go on back order as there is a shortage ( an additive shortage)  so get some now or put yourself on back order if they run out. Other prices i have seen are £15 per litre, so Lexus Parts Direct have a decent price.

adrian flux £365 for the ANH20... 1st series they can be quite competitive, not so much for the 2nd series, it first came back at 700. But i told them that is unrealistic and the lady went off to get a better price and came back at 365 with a 400 excess... was 500 but negotiated that down. Excess is a bit higher than i normally have it so took out excess protect to pay the excess.

On 9/27/2022 at 10:24 AM, drahpla said:

Hi Chris. Yes it is. I haven't advertised it anywhere, as I don't really want it to go because I love it so much. It just doesn't make any sense to keep it, so I'm quite torn. I'll put some photos up on the web shortly and send you a link.

 

Cheers,

 

Mark.

Upload some photos Mark, when replyig to a post you will see a paperclip icon, hit that and load up a few pics. may help your sale.

Good luck

Best have a transmission service. Replace fluid and filter. You will need either a garage or transmission specialist to do this for you. 

I would do it sooner than later

@Island limo Did Picasso's answer solve your problem?

We should also consider camping spots nearby or actual camping areas if we get permission.

Howdy folks!

It's time we start planning for another large club meet up. If any of you remember our inaugural meet last year we had a cool convoy and over 60 Alphards & Vellfires turned up to our really successful meet at the British Motor Museum.

This year we are going to attempt a much larger event and would be a good idea to get some ideas on Venues ideally mid country like midlands area. Does anyone have any good suggestions of location that can handle (and accept of course) over 100 vehicles?

For me I will stick down the British Motor Museum but will list any other suggestions here for everyone to have a bit of a vote. Also if anyone would like to help us then send me a message.

1. British Motor Museum (Gaydon)

2. Castle Coombe

3. Bank House Farm Camping Site (Suggested by John L)

We were also thinging of a bring your own picnic style meet where we can join in and make friends with fellow members. It was suggested at the last meet that this would be a great idea.

Let's get the ball rolling, please have your say and leave a comment below.

welcome to the club Alasdair.

Enjoy the Alphard when you get it.