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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 07:08 PM
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Got this 70 degree day coming tomorrow, Saturday I' ll be out early shining baby up so I can ride I can enjoy the ride later. Yea that what I'll do.
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Old Mar 10, 2012 | 09:49 AM
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We've got rain this weekend.
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Old Mar 10, 2012 | 10:20 AM
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Personally, I think a 70 degree day is a day for a top down cruise, not a day for an LS430 cruise.
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Old Mar 10, 2012 | 01:22 PM
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It was in the 40s today and the Prius got a bath. The LS was already cleaned as it just came home from the body shop with a newly painted hood yesterday. The LX was washed at the Lexus dealer when they programmed a key this week.

Temps are supposed to be in the 60s tomorrow, but my schedule is filling up with other activities.
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Old Mar 11, 2012 | 05:45 AM
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I changed out the rear brake wear sensor on this nice day. That light is finally off...
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Old Mar 11, 2012 | 07:38 AM
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Prolly hit her with a quick coat of wax maybe a 1/2 hour job, then ride the bike for next weeks trip skiing to Tahoe.
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Old Mar 11, 2012 | 12:52 PM
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quick rinse in the am
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Old Mar 12, 2012 | 07:34 AM
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It got up to about 60 on Sunday afternoon. I loaded the LS430 with food, opened up the sunroof, cranked up the tunes, and wheeled over to my GF's place for a walk and dinner.
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Old Mar 12, 2012 | 07:43 AM
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Originally Posted by hiimphilll
quick rinse in the am
oh that's beautiful... excellent job. You have the aftermarket LED taillights too... very nice.
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Old Mar 12, 2012 | 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by AlexusAnja
oh that's beautiful... excellent job. You have the aftermarket LED taillights too... very nice.
Looks like you have a small trunk spoiler like I do.
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Old Mar 12, 2012 | 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by JSDND1980
Looks like you have a small trunk spoiler like I do.
Yes, that does look like a small trunk lip spoiler. I wonder if those things adversely affect the cars aerodynamics...
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Old Mar 12, 2012 | 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by AlexusAnja
Yes, that does look like a small trunk lip spoiler. I wonder if those things adversely affect the cars aerodynamics...
I'm guessing yes, b/c the new Porsche 911 keeps its spoiler retracted for normal driving but automatically deploys at 70mph!
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Old Mar 12, 2012 | 06:42 PM
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The only purpose of a spoiler is to reduce the drag. But, for normal driving, they are maily just a visual effect for those that like them.
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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 07:44 PM
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You guys are quite the detective
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