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I was wondering what can be done to make the forum even more attractive

They are AUS based. Does anybody tried them? The figures seem to good to be true. Lexus - IS300 3.0 6cyl Make Lexus Model IS300 3.0 6cyl Fuel Required (More info) 98 RON Only Power Standard 157 kW Power Powerchip Gold 98 (More Info) 174 kW (i.e. plus 17kW/23hp) Torque Standard 288 Nm Torque Powerchip Gold 98 319 Nm Gold 98 Powerchip (Inc GST) AUD $1989.9 + Shipping/Handling Order Now (secure) http://www.powerchipgroup.com/interact/dat...asheets_one.asp

A few months ago I replaced my tires with Yokohomas AVS ES100. They have a very nice tread and perform well (same price class as Falken ST115 and Dunlop FM901), both on dry and wet. I feel that the control of my car has improved a lot, I also think that the steering feels more direct. However, these tires are very noisy <_< . Even in my car (a GS300) with its praised low noise level, I hear them. Next time I will try to get another tire. Alex

Hi Matt, I would suggest to make a seperate subforum for reviews. Some of the products, like tires, are suitable for more than one model type. Alex

What pads are you guys using and how much did you pay for them? Do you recommend your pads?

I was just wondering how many IS300/IS200 there are in AUS or NZ. Are these all official imports? I assume the no of Altezza's is very limited, since I doubt that the Lexus/Toyota importer does not sell these. Alex

I currently installed new pads, in front Axxis Ultimates and in the back Axxis Deluxe Plus. Very satisfied with them. Stopping power is great. Brake dust is moderate in the front, almost none for the back, and the Ultimates squeel a little bit. I noticed that some US forums strongly recommend these Axxis pads, and some claim that the Ultimates have even better stopping power than EBC Greenstuff After doing some research I found out that the Axxis pads are produced by Bendix AUS and so you can also get them, and probably even cheaper than the guys in the US. Tell us your experiences with these or other pads :o

I know the C-One distributor for Hong Kong and China. If there is enough demand, perhaps I can even arrange a groupbuy with them.

Probably you should try Bendix, they have several different types, but if you want low dust, you should pick the deluxe plus. By the way, these pads are the same pads as the famous Axxis pads in the US. (they are produced in Oz)