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Old 09-17-18, 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by E46CT
michelin is always the best brand. but its the best money too. go for hankooks if you want a good balance between quality and price. our cars wear out front tires fast so no sense in spending mega bucks unless you constantly beef on the streets

and no doesn't have to be the same brand. preferred but not necessary. at least get similar class/type though.
+1 for hankooks ventus v12 evo2.
Old 09-17-18, 12:40 PM
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Does anyone have any documentation on the DRL's? Specificlly opening them up and replacing the boards inside?
Old 09-17-18, 04:48 PM
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Dumb question. How does the G-force indicator read?
For lateral Gs, does the plot appear for the direction of the turn,
or direction of the force. Like if you are making a hard left, the G reading
will increase on the right side of the graph?
Old 09-18-18, 05:39 PM
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Dumb question ... searched the forums and didn’t get any hits on this one...


Is there a way to pre-program a destination on my phone and “load” it into my navigation remotely using Enform? This is so I don’t have to get in my car, sit in park and type in the destination manually. Would rather load it in ahead of time. Is this possible?
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Old 09-19-18, 07:52 AM
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Originally Posted by mdk77
Dumb question ... searched the forums and didn’t get any hits on this one...


Is there a way to pre-program a destination on my phone and “load” it into my navigation remotely using Enform? This is so I don’t have to get in my car, sit in park and type in the destination manually. Would rather load it in ahead of time. Is this possible?
I believe I used to be able go to drivers.lexus.com and input my "eDestinations" there. I seem to recall that got discontinued though. Anyone know for sure?

If nothing else, I use Destination Search if I am wanting to find a destination. It works wayyyyyyyyyy better than the in-car nav system's search functionality. You can then save it as a preset, IIRC.
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Old 09-20-18, 05:38 AM
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Originally Posted by mdk77
Dumb question ... searched the forums and didn’t get any hits on this one...


Is there a way to pre-program a destination on my phone and “load” it into my navigation remotely using Enform? This is so I don’t have to get in my car, sit in park and type in the destination manually. Would rather load it in ahead of time. Is this possible?
Yes, enter the address in your Lexus Enform app, once you're in the car go into the Enform App Suite and it will be listed under Saved Destinations. I still get the window that pops up and says you have to have a paid subscription, etc. - I just click ok and then it show the saved destinations.
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Old 09-21-18, 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by doodlebug
Yes, enter the address in your Lexus Enform app, once you're in the car go into the Enform App Suite and it will be listed under Saved Destinations. I still get the window that pops up and says you have to have a paid subscription, etc. - I just click ok and then it show the saved destinations.
You mean that Lexus Enform App Suite that has 2.6/5 stars on Google Play? Is it that bad?
Old 09-21-18, 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Former5SFE
You mean that Lexus Enform App Suite that has 2.6/5 stars on Google Play? Is it that bad?
No, I mean the Lexus Enform App Suite that has 1.7/5 stars in itunes. I honestly don't know how bad it is or isn't since I never use it, but you can load directions into the navi unit from it.
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Old 10-03-18, 12:22 PM
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Question.... I own a 2017 IS300... Being that a 300 is a de-tuned 350... is there a way I can have the car tuned to its full potential? Would like a few more horses if the engine is capable? Thanks ahead of time!
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Originally Posted by luiave
Question.... I own a 2017 IS300... Being that a 300 is a de-tuned 350... is there a way I can have the car tuned to its full potential? Would like a few more horses if the engine is capable? Thanks ahead of time!
Yes. Last I checked, you would have to go and have it tuned in-person by RR Racing.

See here for more information: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/per...ml#post9984247

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Is the 2017 IS300 a six cylinder?
I know the 2018 IS300 is a turbo assisted four cylinder.
Old 10-03-18, 12:43 PM
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Yes 6 cyl.
Originally Posted by MorrisGray
Is the 2017 IS300 a six cylinder?
I know the 2018 IS300 is a turbo assisted four cylinder.
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Originally Posted by luiave
Yes 6 cyl.
To be clear, there are now two IS 300 models. Here we go...

The IS 300 is a turbocharged four-cylinder car.
The IS 300 AWD has the 3.5-liter V-6 engine from the IS 350, but with reduced power output.
Old 10-03-18, 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by arentz07
To be clear, there are now two IS 300 models. Here we go...

The IS 300 is a turbocharged four-cylinder car.
The IS 300 AWD has the 3.5-liter V-6 engine from the IS 350, but with reduced power output.
IS 300 RWD is 4 Cyl 2.0T just adding in the RWD part d:
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Anyone else have noticeable wind noise above 45mph with the sunroof closed but interior sun shield slid back? Is my seal sticking out too far, or is that just the design? My '14 ATS never had any wind noise from the sun roof even at 80+. Kind of a bummer having a sunroof, but having to close the sun shield most of the time or deal with the noise. Pretty much the only complaint I have about this car...


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