Finally got to drive an ES
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Finally got to drive an ES
So I needed to get my radar installed at my dealership and was heading to the gym so they gave me a loaner. I got an ES and I must see it drives way better than the outgoing ES. There is definitely torque steer when you floor it which is expected with a FWD car. The car looks really good inside compared to the older ES. I think Lexus did a good job with the design, was really impressed by it. My father had a ES so I can recall the difference and its gotten better that's for sure. I think if they really do come out with an AWD model it would be perfect for this car. The only issue I noticed was when I slammed the door there was a hollow sound, I think that was the only issue I encountered.
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Lexus Test Driver
Interesting your comment about the door. My FSport has a solid pinpoint sound when you close the door. I wouood expect the same from the non FSport.
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Originally Posted by mikemu30
Interesting your comment about the door. My FSport has a solid pinpoint sound when you close the door. I wouood expect the same from the non FSport.
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Driver School Candidate
It’s not just the case with a loaner vehicle. I had to damp my doors to get rid of the hollow sound. If you’ll look closely you can see the sheet metal vibrate when it is closed. It’s because the sheet metal is not attached to the crash beam inside the door and acts as a giant speaker when we close it. I had to damp the door to get rid of the sound.
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It’s not just the case with a loaner vehicle. I had to damp my doors to get rid of the hollow sound. If you’ll look closely you can see the sheet metal vibrate when it is closed. It’s because the sheet metal is not attached to the crash beam inside the door and acts as a giant speaker when we close it. I had to damp the door to get rid of the sound.
#7
Driver School Candidate
By damping the door i was reffering to using adhesive sheets which sticks to sheet metal.
I have ML sound system in my ES. And this small piece of damping sheet was installed by Lexus.
Generic Damping sheet. One side is adhesive and other side is aluminium.
Covered inner layer of the door.
Covered inner door panel.
Now, the metal of the door does not vibrate from the resonant frequency produced by the woofer improving bass response and also providing “thunk” sound when we close the door.
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By damping the door i was reffering to using adhesive sheets which sticks to sheet metal.
I have ML sound system in my ES. And this small piece of damping sheet was installed by Lexus.
Generic Damping sheet. One side is adhesive and other side is aluminium.
Covered inner layer of the door.
Covered inner door panel.
Now, the metal of the door does not vibrate from the resonant frequency produced by the woofer improving bass response and also providing “thunk” sound when we close the door.
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#9
Driver School Candidate
It really was! Had many cuts and bruises on my fingers . My other car is W212 E-class, so i was quite used to it's vault like door closing sound and was quite fed up with the doors of the ES.
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Lexus Test Driver
I suspect the current body is ready for AWD and that's why there's a large hump in the back middle of the floor. Me - I don't need it and don't want it.
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I don't need the hunp itself. But I like the overall space behind the rear drivers' seat, and passenger's seat.
I've been able to transport things in that space, that I couldn't do if the space was smaller.
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By damping the door i was reffering to using adhesive sheets which sticks to sheet metal.
I have ML sound system in my ES. And this small piece of damping sheet was installed by Lexus.
Generic Damping sheet. One side is adhesive and other side is aluminium.
Covered inner layer of the door.
Covered inner door panel.
Now, the metal of the door does not vibrate from the resonant frequency produced by the woofer improving bass response and also providing “thunk” sound when we close the door.