No more oscillating vents?
09-20-06, 12:46 PM
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No more oscillating vents?
In this image, taken from the Lexus Europe site, there is no longer a button to activate the oscillating vents. Does that mean it's gone in the LS 460? That was one of my favorite features on the LS 430...
09-20-06, 01:01 PM
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I am sad.
The vents were really a conversation piece and I liked them a lot.
This is a step backwards and if there is not an option for it, I do not expect to see this car in the garage in the future.
No, I'm not kidding. Who wants to buy a car where the previous generation had more features?
The vents were really a conversation piece and I liked them a lot.
This is a step backwards and if there is not an option for it, I do not expect to see this car in the garage in the future.
No, I'm not kidding. Who wants to buy a car where the previous generation had more features?
09-20-06, 01:15 PM
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From the Toyota Pressroom Site. See quote and link below. Looks like the swinging vents are here to stay.
Intelligent Climate Control
All Lexus models come equipped with automatic climate control. The system in the LS 460 features temperature- and sun-sensing intelligent swinging registers. If sunlight is concentrated on one side of the car, the registers will automatically deliver more cooling air to that side. Seatbelt buckle sensors indicate the presence of passengers, and the system directs air accordingly.
http://pressroom.toyota.com/Releases...T2006091109765
Intelligent Climate Control
All Lexus models come equipped with automatic climate control. The system in the LS 460 features temperature- and sun-sensing intelligent swinging registers. If sunlight is concentrated on one side of the car, the registers will automatically deliver more cooling air to that side. Seatbelt buckle sensors indicate the presence of passengers, and the system directs air accordingly.
http://pressroom.toyota.com/Releases...T2006091109765
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09-21-06, 03:23 PM
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I am quite sure new LS has oscillating vents ... if it didn't, it would sort of defeat the purpose of that super crazy 4 zone air conditioning with body temperature sensors 
09-21-06, 05:24 PM
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Oscillating vents rock. It's such a unique feature among modern cars that it'd be a shame if the new LS comes without it. I'd imagine it doesn't add that much cost either. Keep it, Lexus!
09-21-06, 06:33 PM
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From that quote is sounds like it would just direct more air to the hot side of the car maybe by closing/opening vents, not oscillating the actual vents.
That would be a shame, I thought that was one of the coolest features...
That would be a shame, I thought that was one of the coolest features...
09-22-06, 09:46 AM
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^^what he said (except for the typo).
Although oscillating vents aren't anything high-tech, the fact that they're not seen in any other modern car and are the only moving parts inside the cabin grabs anyone's attention quickly and constantly reminds the passengers that they're sitting in a premium luxury car.
Although oscillating vents aren't anything high-tech, the fact that they're not seen in any other modern car and are the only moving parts inside the cabin grabs anyone's attention quickly and constantly reminds the passengers that they're sitting in a premium luxury car.
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