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So winter + IS = ?

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Old 10-10-12 | 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Offspring
i refuse to drive it in winter due to all that salt and fear of rust.
rust proof + winter prep + coin wash + underbody spray and you're good to go for many years
Old 10-10-12 | 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by zydus
What about AWD...? I always thought LSD was mandatory for AWD cars
Old 10-11-12 | 04:31 PM
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If it snows hard and they dont clean the streets fast enough then it is hard to drive, especially on turns, but manageable. When roads are clean no problem, and I use all-season tires (IS350 RWD). Did not put any salt or sand to the trunk last year but this year I probably will.
So it depends how good your area is at plowing the snow from the streets.
Old 10-12-12 | 10:53 AM
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Yeah it'll be tough. Throw some dedicated Blizzak snow tires on there. If your in NJ... honestly should've just stuck to a IS250 AWD. Yes i know, less power, less fun, but hey.. your in a state that snows and gets cold more often then others. With dedicated winter tires and like a 200LB bag of salt, you will be okay, far from easy.
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Originally Posted by reyoasian
What about AWD...? I always thought LSD was mandatory for AWD cars
No 2IS models come with LSD except the 2010+ IS F.

(That is speaking of the rear differential, the AWD Transfer Case does have a Limited Slip Differential).

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