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Old Sep 14, 2004 | 02:26 PM
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Im new to the IS and I hear people talking about 'LSD'? I am not sure what LSD is nor what it does.


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Old Sep 14, 2004 | 02:50 PM
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Limited slip differential.

It transfers power to the wheel that has traction. A form of posi-trac.

Here's a loooooooooong definition.

http://www.wordiq.com/definition/Lim...p_differential
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Default Re: stupid question...
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Im new to the IS and I hear people talking about 'LSD'? I am not sure what LSD is nor what it does.


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If you grew up in the 60's you would sure know what LSD is.

Just kidding...as you can see, it is a special type of differential that allows little or no wheelspin when one wheel loses traction.
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Default Re: Re: stupid question...
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If you grew up in the 60's you would sure know what LSD is.
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Hahahah!!
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boy i must be happy that i am still young and know a bit about lsd

it's a good thing to have. got it on my is3 and i can totally tell when it's working
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Default Re: Re: stupid question...
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If you grew up in the 60's you would sure know what LSD is.
good one!
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I have a stupid question too! I'm a noob to Is 300s

I've been looking for my own Is 300 and noticed that some dealers/sellers advertise *** as a sports sedan. Aren't all Is 300s sports models? If they aren't, what's the difference between a sports type and a non-sports type?
And if you get a chance, can you tell me if this is a sports type?
http://ppg.buysell.com/ppgphotos/CT2...4165928155.jpg

Thanks in advance
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The IS is Lexus' sport sedan model. All IS300's come in one trim level only...no Premium, Premium Plus and etc. Only Nav and non-Nav models.
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Default Re: I have a stupid question too...
Originally posted by tacotime
I have a stupid question too! I'm a noob to Is 300s

I've been looking for my own Is 300 and noticed that some dealers/sellers advertise *** as a sports sedan. Aren't all Is 300s sports models? If they aren't, what's the difference between a sports type and a non-sports type?
And if you get a chance, can you tell me if this is a sports type?
http://ppg.buysell.com/ppgphotos/CT2...4165928155.jpg

Thanks in advance
There is also a Sportcross IS.

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There is also a Sportcross IS.
hell yeah, the best sports wagon... not that i am bias or anything.
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