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Jul 5, 2006 | 09:43 AM

#31

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Originally Posted by Bichon

Not with traction control, as on the IS. When one wheel slips, the ABS controller will detect it, reduce engine power, and apply the brake ONLY on the wheel that is spinning. In doing so, it is effectively transfering torque to the wheel with traction. It is no where near as unobtrusive as a real limited slip, but it does accomplish the objective.

I wasn't sure if the IS had such a system, although I suspected that it did. Like you mentioned, the electronic system can be (and usually is) very obtrusive, and hurts performance by applying brakes and reducing engine power. The preferred way to go is a mechanical LSD, and in my opinion, is a must-have if the option is available and affordable. For most people that never track their car, or even drive in a spirited manner from time to time, they'll never know the difference. For the rest of us, though...

Jul 5, 2006 | 09:55 AM

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kensteele

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Originally Posted by Sexi_Lexi

If I were you, I wouldn't take $500 and "settle" for the Lux. The dealer would be getting away with a big screw up if you took the $500 and be done with the deal. Even with $1500, I'd MAYBE think about it. If however, they told you that they'd swap out the suspension, install sport pedals AND give you $500 then ok that sounds like a deal. But if it's just a straight up $500 cash, no way!

It's not about the dealership....

Jul 5, 2006 | 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by kensteele

It's not about the dealership....

I guess I should clarify and say that it was the SALESMAN that is at fault here. Regardless of what any of us say though, the ultimate decision is up to the thread creator to decide what he should do. It is after all HIS money.

Jul 5, 2006 | 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by gshb

you want to swap out the wood trim for plastic? its not metallic btw...

The "wood" is plastic too, BTW... And for the record, I agree with Philip's approach to this 100%.

Javier

Jul 5, 2006 | 10:35 AM

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kensteele

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Originally Posted by Sexi_Lexi

correct. and he's asking us for advice. you're telling him to react to how he feels about the salesman. i'm saying forget about the salesman and what he did or didn't do.

Jul 5, 2006 | 12:31 PM

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Bichon

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Originally Posted by javylsu

The "wood" is plastic too, BTW... And for the record, I agree with Philip's approach to this 100%.

Javier

Not true. It may be a paper-thin veneer glued to a plastic substrate, but it's real wood.

Jul 5, 2006 | 12:39 PM

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Well, technically paper is wood...

but point taken.

Javier

Jul 5, 2006 | 01:20 PM

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TimboIS

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Originally Posted by Bichon

Not true. It may be a paper-thin veneer glued to a plastic substrate, but it's real wood.

Then technically the "metallic" trim is metal, it has metal power mixed to tint the plastic material/finish.

Jul 5, 2006 | 01:53 PM

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4TehNguyen

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Originally Posted by reus2000

Point is he is living in "CANADA" and "we" don't!!!! have special order~~~
so ask dealer to find sport package for you!

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Originally Posted by c5mtl

Get to the dealer today to pick up my is350 and what do i see to my disbelief....the car i ordered was a 350 with sports option what i see is a 350 with luxo option!!!!!The dealer offers me the same price as the sport....my questions

sounds like he special ordered to me

Jul 5, 2006 | 05:59 PM

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From: quebec

looks like i'm gonna take it....i'm very handy with modifing cars so swapping the pedals will be easy for me...the only thing really left is if i dont like the ride i will swap to a set of sport springs that i'm sure i'm be able to pick up for super cheap from someone that upgraded...same goes for the metal/plastic painted trim ....lsd.....whatever i'll live without it .....the sunshade is a better go fast item

Last edited by c5mtl; Jul 5, 2006 at 06:01 PM. Reason: why not