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My only gripe with the little pump is that it is too light to sit still while it's running and tends to move around a bit like those table football players on the electric field. In addition, I wonder how much gas I'm burning while I mess with the tires. You have to leave the engine running when the pump is engaged. Nevertheless, it is a handy gadget.
I have used a nose mask on my last 4 cars for any driving out of town, I believe it has save me a lot of chips. Just remember to take it off frequently to clean out any dust and dirt that may build up behind, keep the inside of the mask surgically clean so that dirt isn't rubbed into your paint making scratches, and don't use it in the rain.
Went to fill up yesterday, 92 octane is now $2.39. Just shook my head and filled up with 89. I alternate between the two, and NEVER with 87. Is that okay to do??
Big pistons mean more power but drawback is they use more gas. One of the minuses for being able to go 144 mph. Im looking at this car too, and in Northern Calif, its selling at 34.600 + options that run it up to around 38+ out the door. Its starting to be a choice between it and a 330I...
I like the post about using the claybar, been using one for years on my cars and it really gets all the dirt out of the paint that is sticking in it. What we want is a smooth to the touch finish. Combine that with a good quality wax that doesnt dull the smooth finish, and you have absolutely an incredibly reflective finish that just glows...Ill look up the Zaino product, around here, we have a really good one called Carbuf (Carbuf.com) and is absolutely the best Ive seen in years, way better than any Meguiars or Zymol, althought Zymol gives a superior shine, it just doesnt last long enough.
DanF
Do you have a yellow nsx?
DanF
Good luck here in Sacramento, 92Octane is 2.07 at Chevron, the cheapest place around for name brands
Ive been putting 92 Octane in a Integra GS for a few years, so I know the feeling, however it gets consistent 30mpg so its not too bad. If I can ever decide, I may join the ranks of all you smiling people with the IS300.. DanF
b4cats
45 PSI is a little high. Tires can also be damaged by over-inflation. They will wear in the center, and can break internally from impacting potholes, etc. Better to run in the mid-30's unless they are designed for it.
Gas Octane
The new cars have computer controlled timing, and will not ping or knock even with low octane gas. They will, however run with severely retarded timing resulting a poor performance and poor gas milege.
By the way, the compression ratio has nothing to do with the size of the pistons, it is the ratio of maximum volume of the cylinder to the minimum volume. Higher compression does usually mean more power, but requires higher octane gas to work.
Anybody tell me about your mileage now? Getting better? Thanks ! DanF
Regarding compression ratio, piston size, was thinking of those big dogs that were in my 350ci. In my experience with american cars, the bigger compression motors always had big and bigger pistons, thats all I know about it. Thanks for setting it straight.
No, I don't have a yellow NSX. That and the Ferrari 550, in Fly Yellow, of course, are my dream cars!
Glad to hear that those tires are rated that high. I dont have any experience with "17 rims yet, so I have to learn. Im going to try a Lexus dealer in a smaller town south of here about 1 hr or so and see if they may be closer to reality on the IS300.
Was reading posts last night from the S2000 site, some of those people paid like 41$ for their car! Holy Markup!!
DanF
stokdgs: Are you saying that in Sacramento, theya are charging over MSRP? The MSRP of mine loaded with everything including spoiler and tint was about $35,800 or so. Just curios how you got the $38+ figure. Even if it is about as much as a 325, the IS is still a much better buy IMO. But, by my calculations, if you spec out a 325 exactly like a IS (including HID lamps, 17" wheels, etc), the 325 will be much more.
Mileage: I am on my 4th tank of gas and gas mileage has improved everytime. Started at about 17 and change and last one I got 20 in the city with lots of stop and go and hills.
It's important to go with the FACTORY reccommended settings. It's also CRUCIAL to check them COLD! I.E. After the vehicle has sat overnight ideally.
Higher Pressures will cause the tire to wear down the middle. You'll also get much faster tire wear, poorer wet traction, and possibly unpredictable emergency handling. Also, Grossly overinflated tires are a lot more susceptible to damage from impacts with potholes and the like. In Short, it's a bad idea!
Bill in Orlando
However, a word on that...
The suspension and exhaust parts are covered as well, IF installed by a Lexus dealer. We did have a customer purchase the suspension kit from us for his GS400, but found that A chain tire shop would install it for a few hundred dollars less. A piece of the rear suspension on that same car came apart and I believe that it ended up being totalled. I also know of a few other cars that have been damaged by improperly installed L-Tuned or aftermarket parts (Generally GSs and IS300s). One I know of had frame damage from an improperly installed front shock tower brace for example... Not good!
So pick your installer carefully!
Bill
So a Vehicle with Leather/Escaine, Moonroof, Wheel Locks and Trunk mat that was $33,805 is now $34,160.
We recently dealer exchanged a couple of Yellow cars from dealers in Jacksonville, FL and Mobile, AL where the Yellow cars do not sell well. They were still $33,805 cars. They sold before the $34,160 cars that we got in in our normal allocation from Lexus!
It also helps determine the age of the unit..
Bill
Here's a MT article
Any more owner reviews for this topic?
'21 Dark Blue/Black Audi A7 PHEV (mine); '22 White/Beige BMW X3 (hers); '20 Estoril Blue/Oyster BMW M240xi 'Vert (Ours, read: hers in 'vert weather; mine during Nor'easters...)
High Demand cars..are....Maybe. I got my MB C from him and I didn't have to wait 5 mo. got it in three days. But... it was really hard to find.
'21 Dark Blue/Black Audi A7 PHEV (mine); '22 White/Beige BMW X3 (hers); '20 Estoril Blue/Oyster BMW M240xi 'Vert (Ours, read: hers in 'vert weather; mine during Nor'easters...)
Greg
She also has a new BMW 330i The new BMW 330I has the skid control option and it makes an amazing difference. The BMW is much much better in snow even with all seasons on it vs the IS 300 with winters. It is very difficult to make it go out of control. The anti skid really makes a difference. Even better..get the Xi with both skid control and all wheel drive.
Having driven both, the IS is more fun, the BMW more refined. Both are very very nice cars. My wife tends to drive the BMW more because she feels safer, while my 17yr old son can't keep his hands off the IS (me neither)!
As for snow...I have the 17" Potenzas and as soon as we get any snow in the Seattle area, I'm parked. Once I wear this set out I'll change off to something like P7000s from Pirelli (All seasons generally do it up here.) I have the limited slip differential. Markham51, does your wife have that?
I got stuck on a road able to move only in reverse when it started snowing.
My 17" tires didn't do much good.
Ended up getting 205/55R16 Bridgestone Blizzak LM22 tires (130 MPH rated) and 16" aftermarket rims from my Lexus Dealer. Tirerack.com has a good choice of rims for the IS.
With the snow tires installed IS handles pretty well on snow. At first, it seems that traction control isn't working well when accelerating while turning. After getting used to it, it is "fun" to do a little fish-tailing (until traction kicks in).
Having Limited Slip Differential option makes it easier to accelerate, although, the rear-end is wandering a little bit.