RX330 Vehicle Training
03-25-03, 05:11 PM
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Originally posted by 04rx330
Just courious, how would you rate the other cars?
Did you get a chance to take some pics?
Just courious, how would you rate the other cars?
Did you get a chance to take some pics?
I personally liked the FX35 quite abit. The styling is unique (I question if it will still be popular in 5 years), the handling is great and the engine/exhaust give off a great sound. In my opinion this is a very niche car and is not a volume vehicle that can compete with the RX330 to the masses.
I was anxious to see the Volvo, but I was left underwhelmed. This vehicle has a very poor steering feel and turning circle. The engine felt underpowered for the vehicle's size (loud).
The biggest surprise of the day for me was the steering of the X5. I found, in sharp turns on the track, the steering to be very heavy and it required major input on my part to stay within the pylons.
Sorry, no pics.
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03-25-03, 08:08 PM
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Re: The bar has been raised...again!
Originally posted by CDN_Lexus
The new four-wheel drive system for the 330 is simpler and lighter than the one used in the 300. During normal (no slip) driving, torque is split 50/50 front to rear. Like the RX300, the RX330 uses a centre differential to split engine power evenly between the front and rear wheels. The RX330 , however, uses all open differentials.
If wheelslip occurs, VSC and TRAC re-distribute engine power front-to-rear and side-to-side, eliminating the need for the viscous coupling used on the previous model.
The new four-wheel drive system for the 330 is simpler and lighter than the one used in the 300. During normal (no slip) driving, torque is split 50/50 front to rear. Like the RX300, the RX330 uses a centre differential to split engine power evenly between the front and rear wheels. The RX330 , however, uses all open differentials.
If wheelslip occurs, VSC and TRAC re-distribute engine power front-to-rear and side-to-side, eliminating the need for the viscous coupling used on the previous model.
03-26-03, 07:54 AM
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Re: viscous coupling
According to the in-class training and the literature I was given the viscous coupling system has been replaced with the system that uses VSC and TRAC to re-apportion engine power.
I will check into this for verification and report back.
According to the in-class training and the literature I was given the viscous coupling system has been replaced with the system that uses VSC and TRAC to re-apportion engine power.
I will check into this for verification and report back.
03-26-03, 08:18 AM
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CDN Lexus:
Thanks for your report. How different were the sport/regular models in regular driving conditions? My husband wanted the performance package, but we are unable to get it here in the midwest with a Nav system ... just wondering what we'll be missing.
ALso, how was the room in the backseat compared to the x5???
Thanks!
Jennifer
Thanks for your report. How different were the sport/regular models in regular driving conditions? My husband wanted the performance package, but we are unable to get it here in the midwest with a Nav system ... just wondering what we'll be missing.
ALso, how was the room in the backseat compared to the x5???
Thanks!
Jennifer
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