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Old 08-13-12, 12:18 PM
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I notice the TPMS on the new LS shows the pressure of the location of the tires instead of a list of pressure. Now you don't have to guess which tire, pretty cool improvement.
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I notice the TPMS on the new LS shows the pressure of the location of the tires instead of a list of pressure. Now you don't have to guess which tire, pretty cool improvement.
much needed one imho
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Originally Posted by SBlexus
I notice the TPMS on the new LS shows the pressure of the location of the tires instead of a list of pressure. Now you don't have to guess which tire, pretty cool improvement.
You know on my 07 it's not listed but I know which tire is which. For me it's always the spare first because that's stock and has 35lbs of pressure and I know that the left rear is last because I have a slow leak in that wheel. The 2nd and 3rd are my fronts and the 4th is my right rear.
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Also is it me or does it look like the new front end will mate up with the 07-12 body? I almost feel if you get everything from the fenders forward it could probably bolt up. The rear too...for those who like the 13 style
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The new 2013 front grille looks terrible compared to the 2012. I love the new interior on the 2013, but I'd rather have a 2012 LS. Something just isn't right about that new grille.
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Originally Posted by lbintab
Also is it me or does it look like the new front end will mate up with the 07-12 body? I almost feel if you get everything from the fenders forward it could probably bolt up. The rear too...for those who like the 13 style
The 2013 is the same USV40 chassis, so theoretically yes those new parts will bolt on to an older model but because the hood, front bumper, headlights, taillams, decklid and etc are different, you would need to buy all the adjacent bolt on parts in order for the parts to line up and fit together.
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Originally Posted by lbintab
You know on my 07 it's not listed but I know which tire is which. For me it's always the spare first because that's stock and has 35lbs of pressure and I know that the left rear is last because I have a slow leak in that wheel. The 2nd and 3rd are my fronts and the 4th is my right rear.
inflate the tires to have the same pressure, and then do a tire rotation, then you are completely lost
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Originally Posted by flipside909
The 2013 is the same USV40 chassis, so theoretically yes those new parts will bolt on to an older model but because the hood, front bumper, headlights, taillams, decklid and etc are different, you would need to buy all the adjacent bolt on parts in order for the parts to line up and fit together.
front fenders are different, which makes it impossible almost (for reasonable price).
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Love the new look! Much more contemporary than the 2012 (and prior). Can't wait to order mine...
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Originally Posted by rominl
inflate the tires to have the same pressure, and then do a tire rotation, then you are completely lost
Lol that's funny. Wow, wow!!!
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Originally Posted by lbintab
You know on my 07 it's not listed but I know which tire is which. For me it's always the spare first because that's stock and has 35lbs of pressure and I know that the left rear is last because I have a slow leak in that wheel. The 2nd and 3rd are my fronts and the 4th is my right rear.
I think when I change my tires I'm gonna put a sticker label on my rim so I will no which tire is 1-4. That will take the guessing out the game.
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Originally Posted by flipside909
The 2013 is the same USV40 chassis, so theoretically yes those new parts will bolt on to an older model but because the hood, front bumper, headlights, taillams, decklid and etc are different, you would need to buy all the adjacent bolt on parts in order for the parts to line up and fit together.
The rear exhaust tips looks like the went back to the 07-09 tips.
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Originally Posted by SBlexus
I think when I change my tires I'm gonna put a sticker label on my rim so I will no which tire is 1-4. That will take the guessing out the game.
actually that's one way to go
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Originally Posted by rominl
inflate the tires to have the same pressure, and then do a tire rotation, then you are completely lost
I'm staggered so no rotation will ever be done....until I run the same size wheels front and rear I'll never be lost hahaha
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