Tips and Tricks you might not know about your LS
#182
Lexus Fanatic
Keep in mind that I do not have the power trunk (meaning, it doesnt open and close by itself. I have the power trunk RELEASE that just pops the trunk and the springs take over.
#183
Lexus Fanatic
If you need to replace the nav unit, it's about 700
Last edited by roadfrog; 03-13-17 at 08:06 AM.
#184
Lead Lap
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It's actually not too bad anymore, and you can get a replacement head unit for about 349 bucks (or about the same cost as a decent aftermarket head unit).. http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEXUS-LS460-LS600H-MARK-LEVINSON-RADIO-STEREO-AUDIO-CD-DVD-PLAYER-CHANGER-/152462960215?hash=item237f802657:g:gKYAAOSw-0xYlj50&vxp=mtr
If you need to replace the nav unit, it's about 700
If you need to replace the nav unit, it's about 700
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cryptodonis (07-15-23)
#185
Lexus Test Driver
I figure slamming the door will wear on the internals more over time, let the technology do the work and keep everything inside from getting rattled around.
THIS IS AWESOME!!! I have a first aid kit just floating around in the envelope cargo net, will be nice to have a proper place for it.
#187
Lexus Test Driver
Mine is not the Lexus kit, it's Army CIF issue. Put it in the strap yesterday
I have noticed, since seeing the tip for lowering your mirrors when in reverse, that I'm not a huge fan of this feature. I tend to look well behind me when I'm backing up and anticipate what's coming, the mirrors dropping is more of a distraction for me than anything. Will be nice to have if I'm in a tight spot next to a curb, but I'll likely leave them stationary for daily duties.
I have noticed, since seeing the tip for lowering your mirrors when in reverse, that I'm not a huge fan of this feature. I tend to look well behind me when I'm backing up and anticipate what's coming, the mirrors dropping is more of a distraction for me than anything. Will be nice to have if I'm in a tight spot next to a curb, but I'll likely leave them stationary for daily duties.
#188
Pole Position
I have noticed, since seeing the tip for lowering your mirrors when in reverse, that I'm not a huge fan of this feature. I tend to look well behind me when I'm backing up and anticipate what's coming, the mirrors dropping is more of a distraction for me than anything. Will be nice to have if I'm in a tight spot next to a curb, but I'll likely leave them stationary for daily duties.
#189
Lexus Test Driver
Mine is not the Lexus kit, it's Army CIF issue. Put it in the strap yesterday
I have noticed, since seeing the tip for lowering your mirrors when in reverse, that I'm not a huge fan of this feature. I tend to look well behind me when I'm backing up and anticipate what's coming, the mirrors dropping is more of a distraction for me than anything. Will be nice to have if I'm in a tight spot next to a curb, but I'll likely leave them stationary for daily duties.
I have noticed, since seeing the tip for lowering your mirrors when in reverse, that I'm not a huge fan of this feature. I tend to look well behind me when I'm backing up and anticipate what's coming, the mirrors dropping is more of a distraction for me than anything. Will be nice to have if I'm in a tight spot next to a curb, but I'll likely leave them stationary for daily duties.
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toyo5oh (08-28-22)
#190
Intermediate
Mine is not the Lexus kit, it's Army CIF issue. Put it in the strap yesterday
I have noticed, since seeing the tip for lowering your mirrors when in reverse, that I'm not a huge fan of this feature. I tend to look well behind me when I'm backing up and anticipate what's coming, the mirrors dropping is more of a distraction for me than anything. Will be nice to have if I'm in a tight spot next to a curb, but I'll likely leave them stationary for daily duties.
I have noticed, since seeing the tip for lowering your mirrors when in reverse, that I'm not a huge fan of this feature. I tend to look well behind me when I'm backing up and anticipate what's coming, the mirrors dropping is more of a distraction for me than anything. Will be nice to have if I'm in a tight spot next to a curb, but I'll likely leave them stationary for daily duties.
Parallel parking against curbs daily, several times a day in downtown Toronto.
Keeps the wheels safe.
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dlbuckls10 (03-14-17)
#192
#193
If I am driving the Ls a lot I get used to them. But then if I drive our Tundra or 4runner I sometimes forget and dont close the doors hard enough. Even ran down the Tundra battery one night with the dome light still on.
All my life closing a door came second nature, did not have to think about it before.
#194
I keep a can of tire shine for when i can't make it home and use the wipe on kind.
So much good info in this thread
You're not kidding! I'm now to the point where I get irate when someone slams the doors, pretty sure my youngest daughter (9) does it just to push my buttons :P
I figure slamming the door will wear on the internals more over time, let the technology do the work and keep everything inside from getting rattled around.
THIS IS AWESOME!!! I have a first aid kit just floating around in the envelope cargo net, will be nice to have a proper place for it.
You're not kidding! I'm now to the point where I get irate when someone slams the doors, pretty sure my youngest daughter (9) does it just to push my buttons :P
I figure slamming the door will wear on the internals more over time, let the technology do the work and keep everything inside from getting rattled around.
THIS IS AWESOME!!! I have a first aid kit just floating around in the envelope cargo net, will be nice to have a proper place for it.
#195
Lexus Test Driver
Manumatic gear skipping
If, when you move the shift lever to "M", you then hold it forward, it will jump from 4th to 8th. Conversely, if you pull back and hold, the transmission will shift from the gear you're in down to 4th.