3IS Simple/"Dumb" Questions Thread - Ask away and get answers!
#1201
Lexus Test Driver
Thread Starter
#1202
Pretty clean, not any build up or anything like that. They work fine and as intended, just wish they were a tad brighter. Compared to my g37, which once you turn on the high beams, they give a significant light output, my 350's seem to only give a smidget more.
#1203
When you change the battery, does the maintenance interval get reset?
Just curious because I always just took a picture of my mileage when I changed it before so I would know exactly when I did it. But last time I decided to just use the trip odometer. My battery was getting weak, so I swapped it out and my trip odometer reset to zero.
Just curious because I always just took a picture of my mileage when I changed it before so I would know exactly when I did it. But last time I decided to just use the trip odometer. My battery was getting weak, so I swapped it out and my trip odometer reset to zero.
Unfortunately I just replaced the battery on my Tundra and did the same thing and forgot where I stand on that oil change as well. I guess I will just go ahead do both for peace of mind.
Last edited by Tungstn-IS; 03-30-23 at 04:10 PM.
#1204
Pit Crew
That is what Sport mode is designed to do. If the transmission has 8th gear engaged at lower speeds, the engine will be spinning at low RPM. Lower RPM means less power available to you. If you've selected Sport mode, you are asking the car to give you enhanced performance - and being at a very low RPM is not good for performance.
So, to answer your question, no. The car is working as intended! Just enjoy it.
So, to answer your question, no. The car is working as intended! Just enjoy it.
#1205
Does anyone know if the trunk dimensions are the same from a 2014 is350 to a present day is350? I want to get the trunk spoiler on the newer is350's and put it on my 2014 model but I'm not sure if it would fit.
#1206
drives cars
I still think it's normal, though.
#1207
How long are front brake pads and rotors lasting on the IS350?
#1208
Advanced
Question on GS/RC Lower Cntrl Arm BUSHINGS
Hi, time for another dumb, stupid, question, but would appreciate responses & comments nonetheless...
1) finally got the GS/RC lower control arm BUSHINGS installed on an is350 fSport rwd & just wondering - am i supposed to FEEL a difference when driving - what do you FEEL that's different?
2) is it necessary to get an Alignment ASAP even if i got one around ~1,500 miles ago? (Reasoning is based on the arms get moved around / lowered / raised when trying to install the bushings).
THANKS IN ADVANCE!!
1) finally got the GS/RC lower control arm BUSHINGS installed on an is350 fSport rwd & just wondering - am i supposed to FEEL a difference when driving - what do you FEEL that's different?
2) is it necessary to get an Alignment ASAP even if i got one around ~1,500 miles ago? (Reasoning is based on the arms get moved around / lowered / raised when trying to install the bushings).
THANKS IN ADVANCE!!
Last edited by LaZeR; 04-06-23 at 03:44 PM.
#1209
I got these maybe a couple months ago and I did not feel anything different. I was expecting a drastic change. I was seriously contemplating if the ones I purchased were just OEM bushings for the IS...
#1210
Advanced
You don't know if you got the GS/RC ones... can you post the part #s you got?
Last edited by LaZeR; 04-06-23 at 04:02 PM.
#1211
I briefly owned a '06 IS350 several years ago. I sold it. One thing I didn't like about the car was the different size tires on the front and the back. I understand the current gen IS's are the same way. How do you manage the wear of the tires when they can't be rotated without putting on hard tires or driving like a grandmother?
#1212
drives cars
I briefly owned a '06 IS350 several years ago. I sold it. One thing I didn't like about the car was the different size tires on the front and the back. I understand the current gen IS's are the same way. How do you manage the wear of the tires when they can't be rotated without putting on hard tires or driving like a grandmother?
Square setups are pretty common on these cars, for what it is worth.
#1213
You simply maintain tire pressures and replace as needed. There is no other option other than swapping to a square setup (i.e., both front and rear tires and wheels are the same size). You could also shop based on tire wear characteristics. For instance, I wouldn't buy some Pirelli P Zero tires if I was considering wear as my top priority - I'd probably go with some Michelin Pilot Sport All-Season 4 tires instead.
Square setups are pretty common on these cars, for what it is worth.
Square setups are pretty common on these cars, for what it is worth.
#1214
I got my 2016 IS200t in base trim (non f-sport), and it comes with square setup on all four corners from factory, I could rotate front and back and even though I changed to aftermarket wheels not long after getting the car, I decided on square setup as rotating tires was impt to me.
I briefly owned a '06 IS350 several years ago. I sold it. One thing I didn't like about the car was the different size tires on the front and the back. I understand the current gen IS's are the same way. How do you manage the wear of the tires when they can't be rotated without putting on hard tires or driving like a grandmother?
#1215
Advanced
If tires have "OUTSIDE" stamped on them it's OK to swap them from one side to the other, which doesn't do a helluva lot, but the fact that they're now rotating in the opposite direction has a tiny impact / effect.
Last edited by LaZeR; 04-17-23 at 05:08 PM.