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tidester, host
In that calculation, Your radius is wrong. It is the radius of the curve in which your car is moving on. It is not 10". Sharper the curve, the smaller the radius...
Huh? What curve are you talking about?
The radius I used is the approximate
radius of a wheel.
I am calculating the centripetal acceleration
of a tire chain on a wheel. Not the vehicle in
a curve.
On the return trip to my hotel, I kicked in the nav system again just for kicks. It had no difficulty locating the hotel, but the routings were amusing. Nav said the shortest route was to drive a block and a half straight ahead, turn left for three blocks and find the hotel--a true routing. So, for more kicks, I asked for the quickest routing. Nav said to drive half a block straight ahead, turn RIGHT for about a half mile, turn left for one block, turn left again for about a half mile plus three blocks and find the hotel. All my optional settings seem to be fine here, no freeways, no tolls, just simple 35 MPH city streets, and the system sends me off in the opposite direction from my destination. This isn't the first time, just another time, the nav has provided a foolish answer. Anybody know anything about the algorithms the computer program uses?
My computer says the link is too long and won't let me post it. Just go to clublexus.com, click on forums, then click on RX 300. It's one of the first posts, and clearly shows the exterior and interior.
The link to magazine spy pictures of RX330:
http://www.clublexus.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=451107
The link to early RX330 brochure:
http://www.clublexus.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=65452
Good choice.
MY1998 AWD T&C LXi, 58k miles, Santa Cruz to Seattle, 850 miles, 22.3 MPG, 2250 RPM at 75 MPH.
MY2001 AWD RX300, 20k miles, Seattle to Lewistown MT and return, 1586 miles, 19.8 MPG, 3000 RPM at 75 MPH. 20.2 MPG outgoing on 87 octane, 92 octane on return.
Only snow/ice was on MacDonald pass, snowchains not needed.
Beautiful whitetail buck encounter, photoshoot, near Avon.
link: http://www.clublexus.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=65623
Thank you.
Thank you.
Pete
I agree with p, though; see what the best deal you can get between the CTXs and the Dueler H/L and choose accordingly.
She just had 50k service, which resulted in her most recent criticism. But she has carped about the handling and feel of every loaner RX (all have had the Goodyear ((sidewall)) Integrity ((of wet newspaper)) tires; I've checked) she's had since I put the Michelins on. And she's not a gearhead at all, to give you some idea of the difference.
Since I play golf alot, it would seem to be a pain to lift the bag over the cargo net. Can anyone provide some firsthand experience here.
Thanks,
Bill.
Tarik
Aftermarket Heated Seats
Aftermarket Steering Wheels
Steve, Host
Would mind if I asked where you got the side rails and brush guard? and cost? Thanks!
The Mannix Stainless Steel Nerf bars came from Best Darn Parts http://bestdarnparts.com/manikssnerf.html. They were also $400 shipped to the door.
The chrome hatchback handle bar ($95) and exhaust tip ($85) came from Auto Fashion http://store.yahoo.com/lexusparts/rx300.html
Installation was fairly easy for all accessories.
Pete
Take your RX to a Toyota Dealer next time. I've found the local Toyota Dealer to be much much less expensive than the Lexus Dealer is.
pschiffe, just had wifey's 99 in for 50k; fronts were at 30%, rears were down to 15%, so had them done......I'll check the service ticket when I get home, but that sounds about right for our good ol' dealer here. Still haven't quite figured out how the rears went sooner than the fronts, though.
I use an inexpensive off the shelf product: Eagle One Wet Look.
Here is the process I go through:
1 - Wash the car with Dawn liquid detergent. This removes the old wax and most wax/paint contaminants.
2 - If I notice any further contaminants (road grime, haze, etc.) I apply a paint cleaner/renewer. This is a Platinum Protection System product http://www.ecpinc.net/ecpframe.htm that was provided by the dealer. I had them to throw in a free paint protection system as an incentive to close the deal. Since my car is black and does not have a clear coat finish I was afraid of having paint problems caused by acid rain or bird droppings. I wax every 2 - 3 months and so far I have used the paint cleaner/renewer every other time
3 - I apply the Eagle One Wet Look polish. It goes on and comes off easily. I have never used more than one coat.
I have read and heard great things about the Zaino products and I plan to use them in the near future.
Question: Has anyone used a clay bar? How easy is it to use and is it effective as they advertise to be? Thanks!
It picks up the smallest particles that actually wedge themselves into the surface like tiny splinters.
You just have to make sure that you keep the surface lubricated with mild washing liquid solution (I use Zaino wash). If you don't, the clay will actually stick to the surface.
And if you ever drop clay - just throw it away.
Do you or anyone have any recommendations on which brand to get? I've seen a couple available at the local auto shops. Thanks again.
Stay away from Meguiar's clay (white color)
Also I heard good things about Erazer clay but never tried it - http://www.erazer.com/
1. The carpet on the passenger side has started to come out from under the plastic door stepin. I stuck it back in the first couple of times but now too much is out to do that. I think it needs to be glued.
2. When I turn the steering wheel the steering wheel shaft makes a slight clicking sound. Sounds like something rubbing inside the shaft. If you have the radio on or are talking to someone it can't be heard.
I plan to have both problems repaired when I next go to the Lexus dealer. I've got 38K miles on it and haven't had any other problems.
'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...)