New 400H Owner
01-17-11, 11:55 PM
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New 400H Owner
Hello, I'm new to posting but have been lurking for a while.
I recently picked up an 06 RX400H AWD. I'm not new to car modding, and although I'm not planning on building another trophy winner, I do want to do a couple mods to really make this pop.
I had a couple questions.
Are body kits for the RX330 compatible with the 400H? Is there any adjustments that need to be made or anything? I am really liking how the Wald kit makes the RX look, and would be leaning towards that.
Is the stock Navi unit worth it? I mean, should I bother buying the upgrade disc and on top of that getting an iPod integration kit? Or should I just rip the whole thing out and go with an aftermarket system?
Springs. I would like to lower the vehicle. I just don't like the wheel gap it has stock. Airbags/Coils are going a bit far for my tastes as this is a daily driver. What springs provide a mild drop without making the ride too harsh?
It's a hybrid, and I don't want to really mess with power mods in any way, but is there a bolt on I should be getting that no RX owner should be without?
Is there any other maintenance issues I should be looking out for? I got the jist of resetting the ISC, anything else I should check on?
Thanks for the info in advanced, and my apologies if I could've found this info by using the search forum function, I did try to scour the forums before posting.
I recently picked up an 06 RX400H AWD. I'm not new to car modding, and although I'm not planning on building another trophy winner, I do want to do a couple mods to really make this pop.
I had a couple questions.
Are body kits for the RX330 compatible with the 400H? Is there any adjustments that need to be made or anything? I am really liking how the Wald kit makes the RX look, and would be leaning towards that.
Is the stock Navi unit worth it? I mean, should I bother buying the upgrade disc and on top of that getting an iPod integration kit? Or should I just rip the whole thing out and go with an aftermarket system?
Springs. I would like to lower the vehicle. I just don't like the wheel gap it has stock. Airbags/Coils are going a bit far for my tastes as this is a daily driver. What springs provide a mild drop without making the ride too harsh?
It's a hybrid, and I don't want to really mess with power mods in any way, but is there a bolt on I should be getting that no RX owner should be without?
Is there any other maintenance issues I should be looking out for? I got the jist of resetting the ISC, anything else I should check on?
Thanks for the info in advanced, and my apologies if I could've found this info by using the search forum function, I did try to scour the forums before posting.
01-25-11, 09:04 AM
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Hello, I'm new to posting but have been lurking for a while.
I recently picked up an 06 RX400H AWD. I'm not new to car modding, and although I'm not planning on building another trophy winner, I do want to do a couple mods to really make this pop.
I had a couple questions.
Are body kits for the RX330 compatible with the 400H? Is there any adjustments that need to be made or anything? I am really liking how the Wald kit makes the RX look, and would be leaning towards that.
Bodykits will fit, the car has the same dimensions. I am sure you are aware the 400h and 330/350 have different front grills.
Is the stock Navi unit worth it? I mean, should I bother buying the upgrade disc and on top of that getting an iPod integration kit? Or should I just rip the whole thing out and go with an aftermarket system?
We have an 06 as well and the gen 4 NAV is just old and grainy compared to the newer NAV. We have a 2009 Disc. We do prefer the OEM look and we don't use it that much so we'll just stick with it. We are pondering the iPod kits though.
Springs. I would like to lower the vehicle. I just don't like the wheel gap it has stock. Airbags/Coils are going a bit far for my tastes as this is a daily driver. What springs provide a mild drop without making the ride too harsh?
I am unsure if anyone has dropped their 400h. It is heavier than the 330/350 due to the hybrid pats. TTE provides a good 1" drop, contact Sewell Lexus.
It's a hybrid, and I don't want to really mess with power mods in any way, but is there a bolt on I should be getting that no RX owner should be without?
Not really, even if it wasn't a hybrid not much for the 3.3 liter engine. K&N filter is your best bet.
Is there any other maintenance issues I should be looking out for? I got the jist of resetting the ISC, anything else I should check on?
Issues seem to be few and far between
Thanks for the info in advanced, and my apologies if I could've found this info by using the search forum function, I did try to scour the forums before posting.
I recently picked up an 06 RX400H AWD. I'm not new to car modding, and although I'm not planning on building another trophy winner, I do want to do a couple mods to really make this pop.
I had a couple questions.
Are body kits for the RX330 compatible with the 400H? Is there any adjustments that need to be made or anything? I am really liking how the Wald kit makes the RX look, and would be leaning towards that.
Bodykits will fit, the car has the same dimensions. I am sure you are aware the 400h and 330/350 have different front grills.
Is the stock Navi unit worth it? I mean, should I bother buying the upgrade disc and on top of that getting an iPod integration kit? Or should I just rip the whole thing out and go with an aftermarket system?
We have an 06 as well and the gen 4 NAV is just old and grainy compared to the newer NAV. We have a 2009 Disc. We do prefer the OEM look and we don't use it that much so we'll just stick with it. We are pondering the iPod kits though.
Springs. I would like to lower the vehicle. I just don't like the wheel gap it has stock. Airbags/Coils are going a bit far for my tastes as this is a daily driver. What springs provide a mild drop without making the ride too harsh?
I am unsure if anyone has dropped their 400h. It is heavier than the 330/350 due to the hybrid pats. TTE provides a good 1" drop, contact Sewell Lexus.
It's a hybrid, and I don't want to really mess with power mods in any way, but is there a bolt on I should be getting that no RX owner should be without?
Not really, even if it wasn't a hybrid not much for the 3.3 liter engine. K&N filter is your best bet.
Is there any other maintenance issues I should be looking out for? I got the jist of resetting the ISC, anything else I should check on?
Issues seem to be few and far between
Thanks for the info in advanced, and my apologies if I could've found this info by using the search forum function, I did try to scour the forums before posting.
01-28-11, 11:13 PM
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Thanks, that helps.
As for wheels, I've been searching like for hours on here, and it seems pretty common that people are finding it a bit difficult to get some answers on what size we can go with before rubbing.
My question is, how wide can we go before we rub? I am thinking of 19x8.5+30 and 19x10+38 staggered. What tires should I go with and what size spacers?
Also you said:
I know the grills are different, but does mean they aren't interchangable? I was planning on buying a 330 grill as well.
Thanks again!
As for wheels, I've been searching like for hours on here, and it seems pretty common that people are finding it a bit difficult to get some answers on what size we can go with before rubbing.
My question is, how wide can we go before we rub? I am thinking of 19x8.5+30 and 19x10+38 staggered. What tires should I go with and what size spacers?
Also you said:
Thanks again!
Last edited by AztecLG; 01-28-11 at 11:18 PM.
02-03-11, 09:17 PM
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Staggered on AWD is not really suggested b/c the computer is expecting all the wheels to be the same size and it might throw it off. Not sure but a 19x8.5 should clear since its a SUV with a lot of room for wheels.
I prefer Michelin tires, that is what is on the 400h and both GSs have PS2s
Grills are interchangeable.
I prefer Michelin tires, that is what is on the 400h and both GSs have PS2s
Grills are interchangeable.
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