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suspension by mcescher2
Feb 22, 2008 (10:32 pm)
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I just bought a 2008 LS 460 with regular (not air) suspension. It seems to register every small bump in the road. Is there any way of adjusting it to float more? Thanks for your responses.
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Re: suspension [mcescher2] by pat HOST
Feb 23, 2008 (4:47 am)
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Replying to: mcescher2 (Feb 22, 2008 10:32 pm)

Perhaps your tires are overinflated?
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Re: suspension [pat] by mcescher2
Feb 23, 2008 (11:09 am)
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Replying to: pat (Feb 23, 2008 4:47 am)

I also had that idea and discovered that the dealer had inflated them to 38psi cold. I reduced them to 33psi cold, which unfortunately resulted in no noticeable difference in the ride.
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Re: suspension [mcescher2] by pat HOST
Feb 23, 2008 (12:27 pm)
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Replying to: mcescher2 (Feb 23, 2008 11:09 am)

I'm not familiar with what the manufacturer recommends for your vehicle - is 33psi in line with what's in your manual?
 
Perhaps someone else here has a thought for you.
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Re: Wind Noise Problem [sierra7] by hage57
Feb 24, 2008 (6:51 am)
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Replying to: sierra7 (Feb 10, 2008 3:49 pm)

I also own an '07 LS 460L with very significant wind noise. In fact if the wind is strong enough, 30mph+, I have wind noise at 10 to 20 mph. The dealer preformed the work in the TSB, as to wind noise and I believe the problem is now worse. As Sierra7 stated it is an issue of cross wind, and the dealer can hear this, however he says it is not wind noise, but rather wind rush, a distinction without a difference! Between my wife and I, this is our ninth Lexus, and the only one that I have any real issue with. Perhaps I should have not bought the first model year, but frankly, I didn't think that this would be the case with Lexus. Because of this my next car decision will not automatically be Lexus and I will look at other products.
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Re: suspension [pat] by mcescher2
Feb 25, 2008 (2:38 pm)
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Replying to: pat (Feb 23, 2008 12:27 pm)

Yes, 33 is what is written on the door. Does anyone know how the air suspension option works? Does it allow for a "floatier" suspension than the normal one? All that Lexus says, as far as I can determine, is that it changes the level of the car. I am used to a 2003 Avalon which simply floats over nicks and cracks and holes in the road. Incidentally, this is a different problem from going over speed bumps (or speed humps as they are called here) which the shocks tolerate beautifully.
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Re: suspension [mcescher2] by ljflx
Feb 26, 2008 (7:22 pm)
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Replying to: mcescher2 (Feb 25, 2008 2:38 pm)

The air suspension has 3 settings:
 
Normal
Comfort
Sport
 
The height increase/decrease is a separate adjustment. The car rides very smooth in all 3 and floats the best in comfort. Sport tightens everything up and improves handling but the ride is still luxuriously smooth and perfect. My car, which is a LWB, handles bumps beautifully and the bump has to be a pretty good sized one to even feel it in the car.
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2007 LS460 owners by vcheng
Feb 27, 2008 (12:35 am)
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Just an FYI, there is a recall campaign 8LA that replaces drive belt pulleys due to a manufacturing defect that can cause pulleys to shatter. 27,000 vehicles are affected, but only 2007 models as far as I know.
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LS 460 which options are worth $$ by bobcat63
Mar 01, 2008 (7:17 pm)
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Is the Levinson stereo really worth $1,900? I like the NAV, even though you can't use it while driving. Are other options worth the price? Comfort package? $1,092 comfort plus $3,000.
 
I don't understand what is so worth the money in those items.
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Re: LS 460 which options are worth $$ [bobcat63] by tricky73
Mar 02, 2008 (11:49 am)
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Replying to: bobcat63 (Mar 01, 2008 7:17 pm)

The most worthwhile options on my 460L (which has been replaced) was the pneumatic suspension and larger brakes...both of which are part of the touring package. Without question the least useful gadget was the automatic parking feature; that option is a fraud in my opinion. To be fair, Lexus did refund the $700 cost after some squawking. The ML stereo is really a judgment call...I never listened to the non-ML package...I do know that is one of the first questions asked when getting rid of a Lexus L-series automobile.
 
Having moved into a GM product I am pleasantly surprised to find several options that work better than any of the 5 Lexi I have owned. Standard equipment on my new Buick is heated steering wheel, laminated glass all around, tilt mirrors that actually allow curb visibility for parking, logical seat deployment upon exit, and great seat heaters that allow a choice between seatback only or seatback and cushion. They cool the driver and passenger also, just like the Lexus.
 
I would give the advantage to Lexus for the NAV system and the ML stereo except the MP-3 port on the GM machine is much handier than the Lexus, which is placed in the rear of the center console in a black hole requiring a flashlight to find. Fit and finish is comparable and there is no need to look for those blasted fasteners Lexus uses on the engine covers which pop out and disappear whenever one must remove a cover to check what is underneath. Note also that Lexus techs are not too diligent in replacing those that are lost...holes are left empty, since most owners never raise the hood?
 
Finally, I cannot detect wind noise with the Buick...a frequent topic of complaint on this link.

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