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carfan1111 03-18-13 06:45 PM


Originally Posted by kickin8 (Post 7829481)

which is the most popular option of those?

RX330inFL 03-18-13 08:20 PM


Originally Posted by carfan1111 (Post 7830021)
yea i could tell the difference

very impressed with the snow performance today, we got pummeled with snow today

I have a 2004 FWD RX330 and have been up north to PA on several occasions, out on the back roads (insert Springsteen Backstreets references here) with 6" of unplowed snow and not had any problems using either the OEM Michelin or the current Bridgestone Alenzas. Do not even remember using the ECT SNOW button to be honest. Driving in the snow has never bothered me. Just use some common sense as best possible, such as staying off the roads when things get real bad if you can. Have pictures in the album of years past with cars in the driveway which cannot be seen from all the snow.

Chocolate 03-18-13 10:57 PM

They're going to have to drop the front bumper to replace the fog light. While they have it off, you might want to replace both fog light bulbs with an LED bulb, which will never burn out and put out a cleaner, white light that more closely matches the HID headlights.

According to the Sylvania bulb finder:
https://www.sylvania.com/en-us/appli...n.aspx#fldYear

Your RX uses a 9006 bulb, so search for a LED equivalent like these with good reviews. As these are main headlight bulbs for some cars some people will not like that the lumen output is a little less than halogens, but for fog lights they will be fine.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_no...=5336108637-20
These are halogen, but look good too:

carfan1111 03-19-13 09:22 AM


Originally Posted by RX330inFL (Post 7830235)
I have a 2004 FWD RX330 and have been up north to PA on several occasions, out on the back roads (insert Springsteen Backstreets references here) with 6" of unplowed snow and not had any problems using either the OEM Michelin or the current Bridgestone Alenzas. Do not even remember using the ECT SNOW button to be honest. Driving in the snow has never bothered me. Just use some common sense as best possible, such as staying off the roads when things get real bad if you can. Have pictures in the album of years past with cars in the driveway which cannot be seen from all the snow.


the alenza is one of my fav tires

this car has the micheline mxv4 all season
seem fine

carfan1111 03-19-13 09:23 AM


Originally Posted by SaigaX (Post 7830530)
They're going to have to drop the front bumper to replace the fog light. While they have it off, you might want to replace both fog light bulbs with an LED bulb, which will never burn out and put out a cleaner, white light that more closely matches the HID headlights.

According to the Sylvania bulb finder:
https://www.sylvania.com/en-us/appli...n.aspx#fldYear

Your RX uses a 9006 bulb, so search for a LED equivalent like these with good reviews. As these are main headlight bulbs for some cars some people will not like that the lumen output is a little less than halogens, but for fog lights they will be fine.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_no...=5336108637-20
These are halogen, but look good too: Philips 9006 CrystalVision Ultra Headlight Bulbs (Low-Beam), Pack of 2 : Amazon.com : Automotive

so the main headlights are ok to use? i hope so cuz i just ordered a pair from amazon in above link

kickin8 03-19-13 10:37 AM


Originally Posted by carfan1111 (Post 7830028)
which is the most popular option of those?

depends on how much money you want to spend! LOL :D

kitlz 03-19-13 10:48 AM

+1 on Vais. Easy installation and no problems during the four years I had it in the 330. That was after trying a few other systems. And enjoy playing in the snow.

carfan1111 03-19-13 04:42 PM

silly question:: does the center console slide back and forth?

Rainbird 03-19-13 04:51 PM


Originally Posted by carfan1111 (Post 7832237)
silly question:: does the center console slide back and forth?

To the rear of the bottle (cup) holders is a little grip you pull up on. Do that and move the console were you want.

jfelbab 03-19-13 04:55 PM


Originally Posted by carfan1111 (Post 7832237)
silly question:: does the center console slide back and forth?

Yes, just reach in to the open front compartment and grip the latch near the back and squeeze. This will release the console to slide back and forth.

carfan1111 03-19-13 06:39 PM

im really liking this car even tho its not for me :woohoo:

the brake feel isnt what Im used to but i'll get comfortable with it


are there any mods you guys do on these lexus?

carfan1111 03-19-13 06:39 PM


Originally Posted by kickin8 (Post 7831416)
depends on how much money you want to spend! LOL :D

well, i just need a aux input to play my ipod and phone

i have the connection cable already

Chocolate 03-19-13 08:52 PM


Originally Posted by carfan1111 (Post 7831197)
so the main headlights are ok to use? i hope so cuz i just ordered a pair from amazon in above link

Those are the proper bulb for the fog light, according to Sylvania's bulb finder, which I have found to be accurate.

Chocolate 03-19-13 08:53 PM


Originally Posted by carfan1111 (Post 7832521)
im really liking this car even tho its not for me :woohoo:

the brake feel isnt what Im used to but i'll get comfortable with it


are there any mods you guys do on these lexus?

First mod to do would be custom wheels. That would be the most noticeable and practical modification, anyway. You could keep the original set as winter wheels.

carfan1111 03-20-13 04:59 PM

http://www.vaistech.com/dev/sl2u.php

or

http://www.isimplesolutions.com/ipho...n-GateWay.aspx


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