GS AWD System Superior to the Germans?
04-26-14, 09:58 AM
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Lexus Fanatic
The behind the scenes was cool.
I find it interesting that it was co-sponsored by Pirelli, and that the cars had Pirelli winter tires...yet I have never ever seen a Lexus come from the factory with Pirelli tires lol
I find it interesting that it was co-sponsored by Pirelli, and that the cars had Pirelli winter tires...yet I have never ever seen a Lexus come from the factory with Pirelli tires lol
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04-26-14, 03:22 PM
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I have a 2008 Acura RDX with SH-AWD. It is that good. Although I like the AWD in my 4GS too. To attract more housewives, Acura stupidly dropped SH-AWD from the RDX this past model year, and substituted regular AWD. They also removed the turbo charger. That's how I ended up in a Lexus showroom for the first time in my life. I was going to get new RDX, but when I saw what they did to it, I decided to look around at other companies. So I leased my 4GS (my first ever lease) because I wasn't familiar with Lexus quality, and just in case kept my 2008 RDX.
09-20-19, 05:26 AM
#19
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The top 2 links are broken, I found the updated ones:
http://blogs.youwheel.com/2014/04/04...review-part-1/
http://blogs.youwheel.com/2014/04/04...review-part-2/
http://blogs.youwheel.com/2014/04/04...review-part-1/
http://blogs.youwheel.com/2014/04/04...review-part-2/
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09-20-19, 08:47 AM
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The top 2 links are broken, I found the updated ones:
http://blogs.youwheel.com/2014/04/04...review-part-1/
http://blogs.youwheel.com/2014/04/04...review-part-2/
http://blogs.youwheel.com/2014/04/04...review-part-1/
http://blogs.youwheel.com/2014/04/04...review-part-2/
Actually the IS/GS AWD are similar to an off road SUV – they have a separate transfer case to enclose the differential and the limit slip clutch unit.
09-20-19, 02:08 PM
#21
Instructor
That's what makes it absolutely horrible...
Trying to do donuts with 1 feet of fresh snow, empty parking lot, DSC off, WOT, and this thing just refuses to spin and takes off in a straight line like nothing.
Such a horrible system when you just want to have some fun.
Trying to do donuts with 1 feet of fresh snow, empty parking lot, DSC off, WOT, and this thing just refuses to spin and takes off in a straight line like nothing.
Such a horrible system when you just want to have some fun.
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09-20-19, 02:14 PM
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Do a big snow drift instead of small donuts maybe?
09-20-19, 05:53 PM
#23
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I was kidding. With enough speed, of course you can slide it, but the AWD with snow tires makes it a monster in the snow. Have never got stuck with this car in Canadian winter.
09-20-19, 07:05 PM
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09-20-19, 07:08 PM
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09-20-19, 07:19 PM
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09-20-19, 07:23 PM
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09-20-19, 07:31 PM
#29
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) and a major reason why I chose the IS350 was because of the AWD system as described above. It just seemed like a superior system that is robust and reliable.
09-20-19, 07:33 PM
#30
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My IS and GSs have been incredible in the snow, even on stock all seasons.