Moved from a 13 Prius SE to 15 Lexus CT F Sport
#16
Driver
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The other obvious difference is the software tuning compared to the Prius. Though same motor and drive train, the tuning is clearly differentiates the CT. It's clearly oeppier off the line and easier to stay in EV mode overall.
A few easy fun mods completed;
XenonHID's Star Series kit installed. 35W AC Digital Ballast Kit, 5k. - Drastic improvement over halogen and cheap HID kit. Beam is smooth and brighter than factory.
LED Fog Light Bulbs - Matches 5k HID perfectly.
Front and rear hubcentric wheels spacers, 20mm Front, 25mm Rear.
Curt Hitch 1 1/4" - a must for bike rack.
Yakima Hold Up- modified to single tray.
A few easy fun mods completed;
XenonHID's Star Series kit installed. 35W AC Digital Ballast Kit, 5k. - Drastic improvement over halogen and cheap HID kit. Beam is smooth and brighter than factory.
LED Fog Light Bulbs - Matches 5k HID perfectly.
Front and rear hubcentric wheels spacers, 20mm Front, 25mm Rear.
Curt Hitch 1 1/4" - a must for bike rack.
Yakima Hold Up- modified to single tray.
#18
Nice. Post some pics of your mods. particularly the light ones. curious about the output and beam (make sure the camera doesn't overexpose so we get an accurate idea). It usually will if your surroundings is dark.
Can't wait to start a build thread. Maybe Friday when I have some time. I'm doing a light retrofit right now. cars been in the garage a few days while I use my IS to go around. i want to drive my CT already =(
Can't wait to start a build thread. Maybe Friday when I have some time. I'm doing a light retrofit right now. cars been in the garage a few days while I use my IS to go around. i want to drive my CT already =(
#19
Driver
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Nice. Post some pics of your mods. particularly the light ones. curious about the output and beam (make sure the camera doesn't overexpose so we get an accurate idea). It usually will if your surroundings is dark.
Can't wait to start a build thread. Maybe Friday when I have some time. I'm doing a light retrofit right now. cars been in the garage a few days while I use my IS to go around. i want to drive my CT already =(
Can't wait to start a build thread. Maybe Friday when I have some time. I'm doing a light retrofit right now. cars been in the garage a few days while I use my IS to go around. i want to drive my CT already =(
I just noticed the your profile name, "E46CT", does that have any reference to BMW's E46? I had 2, an E46 M3 and E46 Touring.
#20
And two E36 M3s.
Whole engine bay spotless, polished, and waxed. Every nut and bolt restored/replaced. No leaks of any sort. =) Sold it a long time ago.
#23
Looks clean. CSL reps? Miss the BMWs. but hated the constant upkeep. Even if completely reliable. I enjoy not having to think about my cars now... i'm too old to be monkeying around in the garage every weekend..
thats what i love about the CT. don't have to ever think about it. it's a Lexus.. and a prius all in one!
thats what i love about the CT. don't have to ever think about it. it's a Lexus.. and a prius all in one!
#24
Are you on prius chat? i vaguely remember this Prius. and I think i commented on how I liked the subtle tint job. years ago. Looking good.. i had a 2015 Prius as well. We seem to have similar taste in cars.
#25
Driver
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The BMW's I had were reliable while I owned them. I recall the worse problem was a window regulator and something with the sunroof where I had to remove the headliner... Even after the VF supercharger, I never had a mechanical issue. I think the E36 and E46 were fairly reliable. Once they introduced all the FI E90 models, durability and reliability got pretty bad.
Yes, I was on Prius Chat. If the Prius felt like the CT, I may still have it... but for me, the stigma and road noise after 5 years got tiring. I still think it's a good looking car.
Yes, I was on Prius Chat. If the Prius felt like the CT, I may still have it... but for me, the stigma and road noise after 5 years got tiring. I still think it's a good looking car.
#26
The BMW's I had were reliable while I owned them. I recall the worse problem was a window regulator and something with the sunroof where I had to remove the headliner... Even after the VF supercharger, I never had a mechanical issue. I think the E36 and E46 were fairly reliable. Once they introduced all the FI E90 models, durability and reliability got pretty bad.
Yes, I was on Prius Chat. If the Prius felt like the CT, I may still have it... but for me, the stigma and road noise after 5 years got tiring. I still think it's a good looking car.
Yes, I was on Prius Chat. If the Prius felt like the CT, I may still have it... but for me, the stigma and road noise after 5 years got tiring. I still think it's a good looking car.
#28
Looks clean. CSL reps? Miss the BMWs. but hated the constant upkeep. Even if completely reliable. I enjoy not having to think about my cars now... i'm too old to be monkeying around in the garage every weekend..
thats what i love about the CT. don't have to ever think about it. it's a Lexus.. and a prius all in one!
thats what i love about the CT. don't have to ever think about it. it's a Lexus.. and a prius all in one!
#29
Driver
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Any abnormal tire wear at 44psi?
#30
I think you can go up to 50 usually and not have any wear penalties. Whatever the manufacturer says is max. I have a feeling though 44 would be punishing.. i may try 40.