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Got my car from sutherland, done my first free service there but had continuous problems (seat and steering noise issues) though it's both under warranty. First time they took my car to checkthe seat rattle noise, they brought the car back but noise still exist. Second time they took my car after i've told them the noise still exist plus steering noise, they fixed the seat rattle noise but the steering noise still exist ... and I can't be stuffed to call them again ... I've done 25k so far but i'm reluctant to give it to sutherland again ... I've got my eye on IS-F before but after all the hassles I had to go through with my IS250 ... pfff

I actually like the standard "17 on my IS250, not planning to go for aftermarket

I just wanna say welcome and ouch!

Comes to think about it my car produces large amount of white smoke when i first start up my car, for about 5 - 10 mins, is that normal? That's how it was when i first got the car, and now it has done 22k but still the same.

Lets just say the Newcastle Lexus is doggy.

I think you understood me the wrong way, what I meant was the car wobbles front and back too much but it is what the suspension is suppose to do, not left and right or steering wheel shake or whatever. Sensitive brake and soft suspension are what I am trying to point out, people don't realise brake and suspension do rely on each other simultaneously (i'm talking about stopping comfort), no matter you are a big footer or try take it easy with the brake. I kinda regret not getting the BMW 3 series when it comes to comfort, especially when they have 50:50 weight distribution. Suspension? Fine, I can change it to a set of coilover but brake isn't something that can be mod easy unless I change the whole brake system, and if I were to spend money on the brakes I would rather change it to a 4 piston brake, brembo etc ... not worth it on a 2.5L V6.

I think I get it, as in he could still press the buttons on the menu while the car is moving? Yeah i'd like to know too!

I'm a little confuse, what's the point of disable the telephone/bluetooth menu?

SL = ? I've been told by the dealer the sports version has a different suspension to the sports luxury, maybe he was just trying to convince me to buy the comfort version then ... I care about comfort more than anything nowadays since i'm a family man . I've always been a performance person before so straight after 15k on the clock I took the IS down to Eastern Creek and I was impress with the (stability control off) handling on track for a family car. Without going off track such as comment on the power or brakes overheating ... what I'm trying to say is with all the cars I had before, doing a comparison, I find the IS brakes quite sensitive and in combination with the suspension, it wobbles too much when it comes to a complete stop. I know I shouldn't compare it with my coilover before but I do expect similar or better suspension (comfort wise) comparing cars in the same range like 3 series or A4. Has anyone else own a C class/3 series/A4? Maybe you will know what I'm talking about if you have driven say a 3 series before.

The car has only done 21k so I doubt I need to bleed my brakes, it's too responsive in fact ... I want to change the brake pad because of the high level of dust but I don't know whether it will change the responsiveness. I thought about putting coil overs and i know a few people here have changed their suspension already. What does everything think about the sports luxury standard suspension?

I know the sports version uses a different suspension, i'd rather have a stiffer suspension compared to the stupid sports luxury model. What i'm trying to determine is whether it is the brake pressure or it's the actual suspension. What i'm trying to say is does anyone find the suspension on the sports luxury model a bit too soft which it feels like there is too much body roll? When I press on the brake to make a complete stop the car wobbles too much, that is even comparing with my old C class Merc! Is there anyway to adjust the brake pressure? Like make it brake when I step on the brake lower instead of so high up? Would changing brake pads make any difference? I feel like a noob when it comes to brakes ;)

I can't see any differences in v15 anyway lol

Maybe i'm just expecting too much, at lease more bass. I guess I can't compare it with my old JL 12" + mono amp.

Thanks to Bluey now i've got v15, I don't see any differences at all lol

I need a torrent link too. And stupid Warez-BB forum doesn't even send me a activation code so I can't log in to grab the links, anyone kind enough to share it here?