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Old 10-13-10, 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Nospinzone
......you should look in to getting a donut as a spare

Nope, won't work. I've carried jelly, chocolate frosted and Boston creme in the trunk, but I ended up eating them long before I got a flat.
Besides, the bolt pattern is different on the jelly than the stock LS wheel.
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Old 10-14-10, 04:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Nospinzone
Other weight saving tips are to remove all the doors (they are incredibly heavy), the hood and the trunk lid. Also, remove any unused seats as they are also heavy.

However you should replace the doors and trunk lid when there's a chance of rain.
That could really help. By the way, do you recommend putting the seats back in if you have passengers? My feeling is that if it hurts mileage then they can sit on the carpet.
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Carpet????
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Originally Posted by Nospinzone
Other weight saving tips are to remove all the doors (they are incredibly heavy), the hood and the trunk lid. Also, remove any unused seats as they are also heavy.

However you should replace the doors and trunk lid when there's a chance of rain.

Yeah, fold the mirrors in too, they've gotta be creating a lot of drag...

I'd expect this question on a Prius forum, but Lexus? You bought the car but can't afford to drive it...what'd you do...steal it?



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Old 10-14-10, 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by WhitBaby
Yeah, fold the mirrors in too, they've gotta be creating a lot of drag...

I'd expect this question on a Prius forum, but Lexus? You bought the car but can't afford to drive it...what'd you do...steal it?



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lol, actually mirrors are gone already if doors removed
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Old 10-14-10, 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by WhitBaby
Yeah, fold the mirrors in too, they've gotta be creating a lot of drag...

I'd expect this question on a Prius forum, but Lexus? You bought the car but can't afford to drive it...what'd you do...steal it?



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Well, the LS isnt on the lower end of the scale of the monthly payment spectrum so I guess every penny helps. My brother has an Escalade and one particular female told him that she wouldnt go out with him because she knew he was broke due to the payments on the truck. . I know he's not but it was just funny to hear her say that.
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Wow this thread took a turn. I bet the OP regrets listing it! LOL
By the way, no one mentioned to go to the bathroom before starting a trip, that has to be worth a pound or two!
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Originally Posted by daryll40
Carpet????
sure, that stuff's heavy. get some ear plugs after though. it's ok, they're cheap.

but tell me, since you list over 100k's worth of vehicles in your sig, how much gas are you looking to save?

maybe you should just trade it in and get a prius?
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
sure, that stuff's heavy. get some ear plugs after though. it's ok, they're cheap.

but tell me, since you list over 100k's worth of vehicles in your sig, how much gas are you looking to save?

maybe you should just trade it in and get a prius?
Possibly paying off the loan or leasing both vehicles?

The LS460 gets great gas mileage especially for its size and considering its a 4.6 Liter V8. If you want to maximize your Miles Per Gallon pump Premium Gasoline and try to keep your rpm's on the lower side.

Darryll40, in terms of the spare wouldn't you be in more trouble if you got a flat than if you saved a couple bucks on some gas? Its not a smart idea to ever take your spare out.

By the way no one mentioned it, but if you really wanted to save on gas you should've bought the LS460 RWD not AWD . You get 1 MPG more both city and highway all the time with RWD vs AWD which would save a lot more than removing the spare tire.
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Does the LS even have a full size spare or is it a doughnut?
 
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Old 10-17-10, 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
Does the LS even have a full size spare or is it a doughnut?
Full size spare.
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Old 10-17-10, 09:24 PM
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I would pee and poo before driving.

That way, the whole car is lighter...
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Originally Posted by rominl
remove the carpet, roof lining, and most of the dash as well. all the insulation adds a lot of weight. wiring has also become big part of the overall weight, remove all unnecessary electronics
I did all of this and my car wont start, what's wrong??
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the OP may be the cheapest LS460 owner I know...congrats!
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Originally Posted by CDW91
I did all of this and my car wont start, what's wrong??
you need to leave the engine in!
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