help needed-bought a RX350
03-18-13, 06:45 PM
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03-18-13, 08:20 PM
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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.
03-18-13, 10:57 PM
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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:
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:
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03-19-13, 09:22 AM
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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
03-19-13, 09:23 AM
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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
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
03-19-13, 10:48 AM
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No, I don't play soccer!
+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.
03-19-13, 04:51 PM
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im really liking this car even tho its not for me 
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?
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?
03-19-13, 06:39 PM
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03-19-13, 08:52 PM
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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.
03-20-13, 04:59 PM
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