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#8080 of 8333 Lexus Link by mheni1 Apr 17, 2007 (4:56 am)
I have a 2006 LS 430 with no Lexus Link--it was not an option.Has anyone installed digital Lexus Link after new car delivery? Thanks.
#8081 of 8333 replacement tires LS 430 by mrcleaner Apr 18, 2007 (4:26 pm)
I am getting ready to replace my Dunlops sp 5000 tires. My thought was to buy "michelin mxv4 plus", called tire rack for their opinion and they advised me to buy "continental contiProContact" they seemed to think the Continental scored better in all categories. My main objective is soft and quite ride with good tread wear. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks!
#8082 of 8333 Replacement tires by jfz Apr 18, 2007 (5:27 pm)
I replaced the OEM Dunlap 5000 with the new Turanza Serenity. On smooth asphalt surfaces, these tires are as quiet, if not more, than new 5000s. Over seams and sharp bumps, they are significantly quieter. in heavy rain and standing water, they are absolutely extraordinary. Highway fuel economy may be about 0.5 mpg less.   Just as the Turanza LS-H, these tires do flat-spot in cold weather. I suspect this is due to nylon in the belt. This resolves in about 2 miles.   Whatever tire you choose, have them balanced, and the alignment checked at your Lexus service department.   Note that 225-55-17 Serenity tires have been back-ordered for most vendors. I installed 235-50-17 because they have the same RPM of 794. Replies to this message: mrcleaner (Apr 19, 2007 3:59 pm) nvbanker (Apr 20, 2007 9:21 pm) mrcleaner (Apr 21, 2007 8:50 am)
#8083 of 8333 Re: Replacement tires [jfz] by mrcleaner Apr 19, 2007 (3:59 pm)
Replying to: jfz (Apr 18, 2007 5:27 pm) Thanks so much for your input on the replacement tires. I have read about the turanza LS-H and they sound great. I was just curious about the continental procontact, since tire rack recommended them over the michelin mxv4 plus. After reading the lexus forums it sounds like the OEM 5000 can be beat as far as ride and quiet, that is my main reason for a different tire. Thanks! Replies to this message: nvbanker (Apr 20, 2007 9:21 pm) mrcleaner (Apr 21, 2007 8:50 am)
#8084 of 8333 Re: Replacement tires [mrcleaner] by nvbanker Apr 20, 2007 (9:21 pm)
Replying to: mrcleaner (Apr 19, 2007 3:59 pm) I have no experience with Turanza tires, but I have plenty with Continental, and next to Firestones, I think the continentals are pretty much junk. You'll get a soft, quiet ride alright - until the air starts bleeding through the cracks in the sidewalls....   Personally, I'll take a Michelin or the Dunlop anyday over the Continentals. I'll take the Turanzas too, untried and unseen over the Continentals. I'll take anything but Firestones over continentals. Just my opinion, YMMV. Replies to this message: mrcleaner (Apr 21, 2007 8:50 am)
#8085 of 8333 Re: Replacement tires [nvbanker] by mrcleaner Apr 21, 2007 (8:50 am)
Replying to: nvbanker (Apr 20, 2007 9:21 pm) I appreciate your response to my tire replacement post. I think you are probably right on the michelins, I had them the mxv4 plus on my ES and thought they were great. I now have an LS and it came with Dunlop SP5000 and I am getting ready to replace them, so I will probably go back to michelin, my home town tire dealer said michelin ever so often has rebates on a set, so he is going to notifiy me when this happens. Thanks again!
#8086 of 8333 Regular Gas by mheni1 Apr 30, 2007 (3:14 am)
Is it OK to use regular gas use in my 2006 LS 430? Any negatives? Thanks. Replies to this message: nvbanker (Apr 30, 2007 3:27 pm) rgsw (Apr 30, 2007 6:18 pm) wwest (May 02, 2007 8:23 am)
#8087 of 8333 Re: Regular Gas [mheni1] by nvbanker Apr 30, 2007 (3:27 pm)
Replying to: mheni1 (Apr 30, 2007 3:14 am) It won't hurt the car. It will (by my experience) diminish the performance slightly, and your mileage will suffer some. Not sure in the end, you save much. Of course, I always have to say; "If you can afford one of these fine machines, gasoline is the cheapest part of driving one, so why are you so cheap?", however, as I said, it won't damage anything.
#8088 of 8333 Re: Regular Gas [mheni1] by rgsw Apr 30, 2007 (6:18 pm)
Replying to: mheni1 (Apr 30, 2007 3:14 am) My problem with regular gas is if the engine starts pinging or denotating, I can't hear it. Too many hours flying recips. I agree with NVBanker, why not use what the car manual stipulates. They must have specified premium for a good reason. Replies to this message: wwest (May 02, 2007 8:23 am)
#8089 of 8333 2001 Lexus LS 430 Ultra -FOR SALE- by lexuslx May 01, 2007 (6:48 pm)
2001 Lexus LS 430 Ultra   Navigation Mark Levinson Audio 6-CD Park Assist Lexus Link Heated & Cooled Seats Rear Heated Power Reclining and Massaging Seats Rear Climate Control (4 separate climate zones in car) Rear Refrigerated Storage (6 cans) Rear Power Sunshade Height Control Sport Suspension Xenon HID Headlights w/Washers Automatic Wipers 17" Factory Lexus Chrome Rims Sunroof   Black Onyx w/Black/charcoal interior   108k miles w/Lexus Service History Perfect except cracked Dynamic Cruise Control Lens...have replacement one not yet installed.   $22,300 obo   Email for pictures or further info.   THANKS!   Matt rxstudentsbcglobal.net"> Replies to this message: nvbanker (May 01, 2007 8:11 pm) lexuslx (May 02, 2007 5:50 am) pat (May 02, 2007 7:09 am)

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