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Old 12-07-17, 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by dizlex
What they should do, in my opinion, is re-calibrate the engine for LESS peak HP, instead giving it some "big motor torque in the lower RPM's were it's useful 99% of the time. It's just not good to have (by far) the best torque above 4000 RPM, combined with a transmission that does it's best to keep you below 4000 RPM.
But, of course, that wouldn't allow their silly marketing that claims things like it's more powerful than a "300HP" BMW turbo 3-liter, which is a bad joke.
Just keep it in manual mode and ring the engine out when driving enthusiastically. It has great pull after 4K and you can hang with many cars in that range. I appreciate the NA nature of this car and will miss NA when everything is turbo charged.
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Compass in my rear view mirror is not working. I tried to turn it on/off using the instructions in the owners manual, but no luck.

Wonder if the guy whom did my tint did something when he removed the mirror to install the windshield tint....

Anybody know how to remove the rear view mirror? I want to try to remove it, re-install it to see if the compass comes back alive...
Old 12-08-17, 07:52 PM
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Driving home from Mexico thru the canyons at night. Motor has about 500 miles on it. I think the highest i rev'd it was to 6K RPM. Funny thing is you can see the GPS screen of the road in front of me which i didn't mean to record, but it worked out nicely.

Driving in Sport+ mode, manual shifting. Intelligent High Beams are on, but don't work too well in tight turns.


Here's my G-Meter from tonight


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Old 12-09-17, 07:37 AM
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It seems that new 2018 redlines higher than <2017.
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Originally Posted by skiracer
Driving home from Mexico thru the canyons at night. ...
Damn only 1 lane to/from Mexico must suck!!
Old 12-09-17, 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by jkonquer
It seems that new 2018 redlines higher than <2017.
it might because the 2018 has the new engine with refinements
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So, the OEM clear bra on the rear doors seems to get a ton of dirt buildup on the seams due to the rocker panel directing air towards the area. Tried to clean it off, but the visible lines come back after 1-2 days of driving. How did you guys deal with this?
Should i just clear bra my entire rear door so there's no seams?

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Originally Posted by skiracer
So, the OEM clear bra on the rear doors seems to get a ton of dirt buildup on the seams due to the rocker panel directing air towards the area. Tried to clean it off, but the visible lines come back after 1-2 days of driving. How did you guys deal with this?
Should i just clear bra my entire rear door so there's no seams?

i hate that too!! dirts always caught there for me and kinda ruins the look of the USB paint, idk why they can’t just use the door edge guards without that
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i hate that too!! dirts always caught there for me and kinda ruins the look of the USB paint, idk why they can’t just use the door edge guards without that
Ugh, clear bra guy told me $295/door if i want to clear bra the entire rear door... Hmmm
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Originally Posted by skiracer
Ugh, clear bra guy told me $295/door if i want to clear bra the entire rear door... Hmmm
jesus over $500 for that... i might have to look into it too, i can’t stand that thing on my door
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jesus over $500 for that... i might have to look into it too, i can’t stand that thing on my door
I'm going to guess LA Prices > Joisey prices...
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Originally Posted by skiracer
So, the OEM clear bra on the rear doors seems to get a ton of dirt buildup on the seams due to the rocker panel directing air towards the area. Tried to clean it off, but the visible lines come back after 1-2 days of driving. How did you guys deal with this? Should i just clear bra my entire rear door so there's no seams?
Ya I never experienced that. The guys that PPFd my car took off the doors' factory PPF and re-did them. For a WHITE Lexus it might be worth it...
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Default Looks amazing, is that a vent (mesh) in rear bumper?

Looks amazing, i really like the lines (vs my 2014) and the exhaust tips.

Question: is that a vent (mesh) in rear bumper?


Originally Posted by skiracer
Only drove it home 5 miles since it was getting late...


My price $48,800



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Default is the mesh area in center rear bumper a vent?

is the mesh area in center rear bumper a vent?

Originally Posted by arentz07
Compared to the 2017? I don't see anything new.



(from: http://st.motortrend.com/uploads/sit...c-rear-end.jpg)
Old 12-11-17, 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by skiracer
So, the OEM clear bra on the rear doors seems to get a ton of dirt buildup on the seams due to the rocker panel directing air towards the area. Tried to clean it off, but the visible lines come back after 1-2 days of driving. How did you guys deal with this?
Should i just clear bra my entire rear door so there's no seams?

These is a reason for this, high risk zone for rock chips. I have a white car too, and it is what it is. If you have the patience, you can probably clean it very well, and apply a thin layer of wax around it. This can probably help prevent dirt from sticky as much. Note, I had never tried this... yet.


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