i havent looked into lsd yet, is the oem one or an aftermarket one the way to go?

 

They probably make an aftermarket one.
But people on CL always buy and sell OEM ones
Check out the CL and my.is classifieds, people are always selling differentials
(just make sure you find out the # for auto with LSD)

 

i found mine in a random junkyard. its oem and works great. i would go oem just for the cost

 

im in the same debate im trying to buy an IS but not sure auto or manuel but i really want the navigation from factory if i find one manuel with it ill buy it
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Manual is funnn !!! i drive through that crappy orlando traffic for work ssooo im fine with my auto IS300 ... for now =(

 

I have owned several lexus vehicles with the Nav system and I'll take a TomTom, or A good Garmin any day over the systems in a Toyota. First off I can transfer it to another car, second they are next to nothing (Some have free updates) to update, and can be used while the vehicle is in motion Unlike the lawyered up renditions available from Toyota!.

 

Yeah factory nav blows on just about every car....

For the IS300 you can always find people selling the nav screen & motorized housing for usually around $300-$400
Just buy one of those, and take out the screen, then get an aftermarket navigation to mount in the motorized housing!!
Much much better, easier to use, a ton more features & better picture quality!!

 

I believe the ratio is something like 10:1 or 11:1 auto to manual.

I drive my IS like an old man. I leave the hard driving to my 240SX.

 

OMG you too!?

Wow I can't believe it, another IS300 & 240sx driver...
I thought i was the only one

 

i guess ill need to buy a 240SX and join the crew :P

 

No don't do that you'll be ashamed like they are secretly

 

More like, he will put us to shame with his endless bank account and great custom car building imagination.
He would get a S15 and drop in a twin turbo LS1 with NAWWWWS!!

 

This is my 3rd 240sx, I've had it since 2005. I've always wanted one since 1998.

Once i get a rebuilt stock motor for the S13 (bad head gasket), the IS will probably only be driven once or twice a month.

 

SR swap it! Ive had 6 s14s and swapped all but 2. They are fun and much better to beat the crap out of, because when they break they are fairly inexpensive to fix..

 

Although my IS is automatic transmission, i had a lot of fun with it after i had my LSD installed. I noticed it gives you more torque and also make my transition smoother when i go sideways =D