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New girl to modding, can anyone let me know what is main difference between all wheel drive and rear wheel drive?
Also, I have stock 18's now, and it says in manual that I can't put snow chains on these wheels. Is this true?
Thanks in advance guys
Also, I have stock 18's now, and it says in manual that I can't put snow chains on these wheels. Is this true?
Thanks in advance guys
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I may have an old set of chains for my IS laying around. They make chains specifically for low profile tires. I know lots of people who have used chains on their IS with no issues.
I never used mine b/c we bought an RDX and use that for the mountains.
I never used mine b/c we bought an RDX and use that for the mountains.
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If I'm not mistaken awd is more expensive? So I thought there must be benefits associated with it ..
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Oh, I'll look into that, thanks
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1. Most likely going to go with springs rather than coils. Altho most people recommend coils but I drive in CA and do not plan to go to track or anything. I just want a good look drop and do not like the look of tucked tires. Once I drop it it'll most likely stay that way forever so I don't see the potential benefit of coils.
2. EXHAUST! I really want an F sport, but I'm just after the sound so I don't see myself spending $1,000+ on an exhaust alone. Thinking to go with M2 + Invidia. Lots of people say fitment of M2 is off but I really don't want to spend too much money for "sound." And most people say this setup does not drone much. I might just need to pay for adjustments, etc ..
3. Are visors worth the money? I think they mainly just for looks..but for the money I'm still debating
4. Sway bar? Haha sounds like something a guy would want to get . . but I heard it improves handling by a lot!
More to be added in the future
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AWD is great to have. You can drive on any condition as long as you have the right tires for whichever condition you are in. I personally loved my evo because it was awd. Now i have a rwd, i must say i have to be extra cautious in the rain with rwd than awd.
Here's a link to a thread that would help benefit your understanding on AWD vs. RWD. Hope it helps.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...wd-vs-rwd.html
Here's a link to a thread that would help benefit your understanding on AWD vs. RWD. Hope it helps.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...wd-vs-rwd.html
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I have few things on mind already
1. Most likely going to go with springs rather than coils. Altho most people recommend coils but I drive in CA and do not plan to go to track or anything. I just want a good look drop and do not like the look of tucked tires. Once I drop it it'll most likely stay that way forever so I don't see the potential benefit of coils.
2. EXHAUST! I really want an F sport, but I'm just after the sound so I don't see myself spending $1,000+ on an exhaust alone. Thinking to go with M2 + Invidia. Lots of people say fitment of M2 is off but I really don't want to spend too much money for "sound." And most people say this setup does not drone much. I might just need to pay for adjustments, etc ..
3. Are visors worth the money? I think they mainly just for looks..but for the money I'm still debating
4. Sway bar? Haha sounds like something a guy would want to get . . but I heard it improves handling by a lot!
More to be added in the future
1. Most likely going to go with springs rather than coils. Altho most people recommend coils but I drive in CA and do not plan to go to track or anything. I just want a good look drop and do not like the look of tucked tires. Once I drop it it'll most likely stay that way forever so I don't see the potential benefit of coils.
2. EXHAUST! I really want an F sport, but I'm just after the sound so I don't see myself spending $1,000+ on an exhaust alone. Thinking to go with M2 + Invidia. Lots of people say fitment of M2 is off but I really don't want to spend too much money for "sound." And most people say this setup does not drone much. I might just need to pay for adjustments, etc ..
3. Are visors worth the money? I think they mainly just for looks..but for the money I'm still debating
4. Sway bar? Haha sounds like something a guy would want to get . . but I heard it improves handling by a lot!
More to be added in the future
3. If you dont want JDM ones for 400, then look into AVS on ebay for 85 shipped.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LUND-794008-...item27c1ec44b8
4. yes, do it!
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AWD is great to have. You can drive on any condition as long as you have the right tires for whichever condition you are in. I personally loved my evo because it was awd. Now i have a rwd, i must say i have to be extra cautious in the rain with rwd than awd.
Here's a link to a thread that would help benefit your understanding on AWD vs. RWD. Hope it helps.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...wd-vs-rwd.html
Here's a link to a thread that would help benefit your understanding on AWD vs. RWD. Hope it helps.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...wd-vs-rwd.html
IMHO AWD on a 200-300 hp car is a complete and utter waste of money unless you routinely have to climb very steep hills in the snow... (it will also win drag races in the snow with equal tires, but you probably ought not be drag racing in snow.... outside of snow it loses every race)
In virtually every other situation the AWD car is inferior in nearly every way. It's slower, it's heavier, it gets inferior mileage, and it's actually inferior for stopping and emergency handling in bad weather.
And that's assuming proper tires... things get even worse when most AWD owners just leave crappy all-seasons on their car year round, counting on their magic drivetrain to save them... while RWD owners actually switch to snow tires and literally drive circles around them, because tires are far more important than drivetrain in most situations.
Now, give me a car much north of 400 hp....AWD starts to show significant performance advantages in a lot more situations... ditto if you expect to drive off clean paved roads much (which is why AWD dominates the rally races where there's a lot of dirt/mud driving)... but otherwise? overhyped, overmarketed, oversold, waste of $.
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I have few things on mind already
1. Most likely going to go with springs rather than coils. Altho most people recommend coils but I drive in CA and do not plan to go to track or anything. I just want a good look drop and do not like the look of tucked tires. Once I drop it it'll most likely stay that way forever so I don't see the potential benefit of coils.
2. EXHAUST! I really want an F sport, but I'm just after the sound so I don't see myself spending $1,000+ on an exhaust alone. Thinking to go with M2 + Invidia. Lots of people say fitment of M2 is off but I really don't want to spend too much money for "sound." And most people say this setup does not drone much. I might just need to pay for adjustments, etc ..
3. Are visors worth the money? I think they mainly just for looks..but for the money I'm still debating
4. Sway bar? Haha sounds like something a guy would want to get . . but I heard it improves handling by a lot!
More to be added in the future
1. Most likely going to go with springs rather than coils. Altho most people recommend coils but I drive in CA and do not plan to go to track or anything. I just want a good look drop and do not like the look of tucked tires. Once I drop it it'll most likely stay that way forever so I don't see the potential benefit of coils.
2. EXHAUST! I really want an F sport, but I'm just after the sound so I don't see myself spending $1,000+ on an exhaust alone. Thinking to go with M2 + Invidia. Lots of people say fitment of M2 is off but I really don't want to spend too much money for "sound." And most people say this setup does not drone much. I might just need to pay for adjustments, etc ..
3. Are visors worth the money? I think they mainly just for looks..but for the money I'm still debating
4. Sway bar? Haha sounds like something a guy would want to get . . but I heard it improves handling by a lot!
More to be added in the future
4. I am putting on the rear sway bar here in a couple weeks. Everything I read says its a must. Plus the price isn't bad at all.
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Lexus Japan has chains for their car.
クルマを前後に移動させずに取り付けられる新構造。また、走り出すとゴムの力が働く自動増し締め機構により、装着後の面倒な締め直しの必要がなく、走行中は常にチェーンをタイヤへフィットさせます。取り外しも前面のレバーを引くだけで瞬時に行えます。
New structure is attached to the car without moving back and forth. In addition, the automatic clamping mechanism increases the power of the rubber works, without the need for tedious re-tighten after installed and start running, while driving will cause the tire chains to fit always. Can be done instantly by simply pulling a lever on the front is also removed. - using Google translate
Don't think it looks like its 18" from their picture.
Original can be seen here.
http://lexus.jp/models/is/specificat...on/safety.html
Originally Posted by Lexus Japan
クルマを前後に移動させずに取り付けられる新構造。また、走り出すとゴムの力が働く自動増し締め機構により、装着後の面倒な締め直しの必要がなく、走行中は常にチェーンをタイヤへフィットさせます。取り外しも前面のレバーを引くだけで瞬時に行えます。
New structure is attached to the car without moving back and forth. In addition, the automatic clamping mechanism increases the power of the rubber works, without the need for tedious re-tighten after installed and start running, while driving will cause the tire chains to fit always. Can be done instantly by simply pulling a lever on the front is also removed. - using Google translate
Original can be seen here.
http://lexus.jp/models/is/specificat...on/safety.html