Bad luck with the IS...
05-08-07 | 11:04 PM
#1
Bad luck with the IS...
It started Friday. I needed new tires for the car, so I thought I should also get new wheels. Something simple and different; I'm not into the performance aspect or anything like that. I just wanted something purely aesthetic. Chose something with a lip, and because of the size of the caliper and difference in offset, needed spacers. I guessed that it was no big deal.
So, the next day, I took a long drive from Long Beach to San Diego. Lo and behold, the nav system went haywire, and would not and could not keep track of my driving. (I haven't changed the Nav DVD since the TSIB, so I think that's the problem, but it has never happened as bad like this before.) I had the same size wheels and tires as OEM, but I guess the car wasn't liking it. For every five miles I drove, the nav system was only detecting about 4 miles of movement.
Then I realized that the tires were rubbing real hard on the wheel well. I guess it was because of the spacers, as it couldn't have been wheels because they were the same size as the 18" OEMs. Couldn't do anything about it until I returned back to L.A.
Finally, while I was doing my touristy thing, my car was banged by another person and left a pencil-eraser sized dent on the left rear passenger door.
No note -- just another inconsiderate person who won't step up and claim responsibility.
So, since then, I have changed the wheels to something else that doesn't rub. I still have an appointment with my dealer to (a) fix the Nav DVD and to (b) fix the dent (hopefully, for cheap).
Just needed to vent. Thanks guys...
So, the next day, I took a long drive from Long Beach to San Diego. Lo and behold, the nav system went haywire, and would not and could not keep track of my driving. (I haven't changed the Nav DVD since the TSIB, so I think that's the problem, but it has never happened as bad like this before.) I had the same size wheels and tires as OEM, but I guess the car wasn't liking it. For every five miles I drove, the nav system was only detecting about 4 miles of movement.
Then I realized that the tires were rubbing real hard on the wheel well. I guess it was because of the spacers, as it couldn't have been wheels because they were the same size as the 18" OEMs. Couldn't do anything about it until I returned back to L.A.
Finally, while I was doing my touristy thing, my car was banged by another person and left a pencil-eraser sized dent on the left rear passenger door.
No note -- just another inconsiderate person who won't step up and claim responsibility.So, since then, I have changed the wheels to something else that doesn't rub. I still have an appointment with my dealer to (a) fix the Nav DVD and to (b) fix the dent (hopefully, for cheap).
Just needed to vent. Thanks guys...
05-08-07 | 11:09 PM
#2
Lexus Connoisseur
Joined: Mar 2001
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From: USA
That's unfortunate. Luckily your mishaps are definitely repairable. How big of a dent do you have? Send me a pic of the damage if you have time. If there's no paint damage, PDR might be able to do the trick.
05-09-07 | 06:57 AM
#7
That sucks, hopefully everything will be better in no time! BTW theres a TSIB for the NAV?? Cause my NAV did that once and then it went back to normal like 10mins later.
What rims did you get?? Must be something nice to wait 4months 
Im in the middle of waiting 3months too.
Im in the middle of waiting 3months too.
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05-09-07 | 11:23 AM
#9
It started Friday. I needed new tires for the car, so I thought I should also get new wheels. Something simple and different; I'm not into the performance aspect or anything like that. I just wanted something purely aesthetic. Chose something with a lip, and because of the size of the caliper and difference in offset, needed spacers. I guessed that it was no big deal.
So, the next day, I took a long drive from Long Beach to San Diego. Lo and behold, the nav system went haywire, and would not and could not keep track of my driving. (I haven't changed the Nav DVD since the TSIB, so I think that's the problem, but it has never happened as bad like this before.) I had the same size wheels and tires as OEM, but I guess the car wasn't liking it. For every five miles I drove, the nav system was only detecting about 4 miles of movement.
Then I realized that the tires were rubbing real hard on the wheel well. I guess it was because of the spacers, as it couldn't have been wheels because they were the same size as the 18" OEMs. Couldn't do anything about it until I returned back to L.A.
Finally, while I was doing my touristy thing, my car was banged by another person and left a pencil-eraser sized dent on the left rear passenger door. No note -- just another inconsiderate person who won't step up and claim responsibility.
So, since then, I have changed the wheels to something else that doesn't rub. I still have an appointment with my dealer to (a) fix the Nav DVD and to (b) fix the dent (hopefully, for cheap).
Just needed to vent. Thanks guys...
So, the next day, I took a long drive from Long Beach to San Diego. Lo and behold, the nav system went haywire, and would not and could not keep track of my driving. (I haven't changed the Nav DVD since the TSIB, so I think that's the problem, but it has never happened as bad like this before.) I had the same size wheels and tires as OEM, but I guess the car wasn't liking it. For every five miles I drove, the nav system was only detecting about 4 miles of movement.
Then I realized that the tires were rubbing real hard on the wheel well. I guess it was because of the spacers, as it couldn't have been wheels because they were the same size as the 18" OEMs. Couldn't do anything about it until I returned back to L.A.
Finally, while I was doing my touristy thing, my car was banged by another person and left a pencil-eraser sized dent on the left rear passenger door.
No note -- just another inconsiderate person who won't step up and claim responsibility.So, since then, I have changed the wheels to something else that doesn't rub. I still have an appointment with my dealer to (a) fix the Nav DVD and to (b) fix the dent (hopefully, for cheap).
Just needed to vent. Thanks guys...
05-09-07 | 11:29 AM
#10
Lead Lap
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 476
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From: Los Altos,
I had the same size wheels and tires as OEM, but I guess the car wasn't liking it. For every five miles I drove, the nav system was only detecting about 4 miles of movement.
Find a wheel that is original equipment offset and avoid spacers.
05-09-07 | 11:43 AM
#11
Ouch!
didnt want to still your thunder phillip but ur bad luck wasnt as bad as mine when i was cruising down the highway at night around 10:30pm back in February. i noticed up ahead i saw a 18 wheeler swerve to the right, thinking that it had a flat tire. it was dark and the was a car next to me in the other lane, the car kept going so i followed and what i didnt notice it that the guy in the 18 wheeler lost TWO freakin tires... LOW AND BEHOLD the car next to me clearinly passes the tire and came straight for me i didnt even have time to react to loose tire and it side swiped me on the left side of my completely tearing of the left bumper and fog light.... its fixed now and the guy that lost his rims and tires paid for it tho through his insurance.....bad things happen to then best of us....
Last edited by WALDIS350; 05-13-07 at 09:59 AM.
05-09-07 | 11:46 AM
#12
Pole Position
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 200
Likes: 0
From: CA
It started Friday. I needed new tires for the car, so I thought I should also get new wheels. Something simple and different; I'm not into the performance aspect or anything like that. I just wanted something purely aesthetic. Chose something with a lip, and because of the size of the caliper and difference in offset, needed spacers. I guessed that it was no big deal.
So, the next day, I took a long drive from Long Beach to San Diego. Lo and behold, the nav system went haywire, and would not and could not keep track of my driving. (I haven't changed the Nav DVD since the TSIB, so I think that's the problem, but it has never happened as bad like this before.) I had the same size wheels and tires as OEM, but I guess the car wasn't liking it. For every five miles I drove, the nav system was only detecting about 4 miles of movement.
Then I realized that the tires were rubbing real hard on the wheel well. I guess it was because of the spacers, as it couldn't have been wheels because they were the same size as the 18" OEMs. Couldn't do anything about it until I returned back to L.A.
Finally, while I was doing my touristy thing, my car was banged by another person and left a pencil-eraser sized dent on the left rear passenger door. No note -- just another inconsiderate person who won't step up and claim responsibility.
So, since then, I have changed the wheels to something else that doesn't rub. I still have an appointment with my dealer to (a) fix the Nav DVD and to (b) fix the dent (hopefully, for cheap).
Just needed to vent. Thanks guys...
So, the next day, I took a long drive from Long Beach to San Diego. Lo and behold, the nav system went haywire, and would not and could not keep track of my driving. (I haven't changed the Nav DVD since the TSIB, so I think that's the problem, but it has never happened as bad like this before.) I had the same size wheels and tires as OEM, but I guess the car wasn't liking it. For every five miles I drove, the nav system was only detecting about 4 miles of movement.
Then I realized that the tires were rubbing real hard on the wheel well. I guess it was because of the spacers, as it couldn't have been wheels because they were the same size as the 18" OEMs. Couldn't do anything about it until I returned back to L.A.
Finally, while I was doing my touristy thing, my car was banged by another person and left a pencil-eraser sized dent on the left rear passenger door.
No note -- just another inconsiderate person who won't step up and claim responsibility.So, since then, I have changed the wheels to something else that doesn't rub. I still have an appointment with my dealer to (a) fix the Nav DVD and to (b) fix the dent (hopefully, for cheap).
Just needed to vent. Thanks guys...
!!! My car also got hit over the weekend in a grocery store parking lot of course no note was left. It was hit hard enough to slightly crumple the pasenger side fender... luckily the hood, bumper and headlight are fine. Very fustrated that I have to send a 2 month old car to get paint and body work done. Stuff like this makes me want to get an old hooptie and park anywhere and kick my doors open and basically be carefree....but then i come back to reality I wouldnt want a crap car and Im not inconsiderate enough to kick my own doors open
05-09-07 | 12:47 PM
#13
didnt want to still your thunder phillip but ur bad luck wasnt as bad as mine when i was cruising down the highway at night around 10:30pm back in February. i noticed up ahead i saw a 18 wheeler swerve to the right, thinking that it had a flat tire. it was dark and the was a car next to me in the other lane, the car kept going so i followed and what i didnt notice it that the guy in the 18 wheeler lost TWO freakin tires... LOW AND BEHOLD the car next to me clearinly passes the tire and came straight for me i didnt even have time to react to loose tire and it side swiped me on the left side of my completely tearing of the left bumper and fog light.... its fixed now and the guy that lost his rims and tires paid for it tho through his insurance.....bad things happen to then best of us....
breaks my heart just looking at the pic!
05-09-07 | 12:49 PM
#14
i really hate inconsiderate people !!! My car also got hit over the weekend in a grocery store parking lot of course no note was left. It was hit hard enough to slightly crumple the pasenger side fender... luckily the hood, bumper and headlight are fine. Very fustrated that I have to send a 2 month old car to get paint and body work done. Stuff like this makes me want to get an old hooptie and park anywhere and kick my doors open and basically be carefree....but then i come back to reality I wouldnt want a crap car and Im not inconsiderate enough to kick my own doors open
!!! My car also got hit over the weekend in a grocery store parking lot of course no note was left. It was hit hard enough to slightly crumple the pasenger side fender... luckily the hood, bumper and headlight are fine. Very fustrated that I have to send a 2 month old car to get paint and body work done. Stuff like this makes me want to get an old hooptie and park anywhere and kick my doors open and basically be carefree....but then i come back to reality I wouldnt want a crap car and Im not inconsiderate enough to kick my own doors open
05-09-07 | 02:33 PM
#15
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 32
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From: WA
The nav system is primarily GPS, of course, but I believe that it also uses the speed at the tires and perhaps the steering angle to help calculate your location when you're in areas with a poor signal from GPS satellites (e.g., under bridges, in the city, etc.).
Last edited by bnet504; 05-09-07 at 02:38 PM.