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The intake changes the car totally. To hear the induction makes the car so much more appealing and you just want to press the accelerator more and more.
Good to hear it mate. Enjoy !!!!
Btw....have you noticed any power loss at low rev?
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Congrats Chris!
How did you go with the intake?
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my 350 has rattle too. I dropped it to Chatswood Lexus 3 times just purely for the rattle fix. Unfortunately, its still negative outcome.
I can tell the technician started to feel annoyed on me on the third visit. Honestly, i don't want to waste my time to keep dropping the car to dealer. I'm just trying to live with the rattle now....I dropped my car 4 times to the dealer last year (including the cam gear change). I think its more than enough for me!!!!!!!
and yea...what a joke !!!!! we are talking about Lexus !!! its classified as luxury car (correct me if am wrong). Its not the noise we are expecting.
Not sure if 3IS would have this kinda rattle.
good luck guys for the fix.
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did you hit a pot hole or something recently? It's possible that your alignment is out - specifically, your toe. For something more serious, you may have bent something.
No. i didn't hit everything. Monday was raining. i thought it happened due to the wet type plus the carpark surface.
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Hi guys, am not sure if my IS has the steering problem.
The steering is now very very light. It has started since Monday. There is no warning light and oil leaking at all. Also, no change for the typre pressure.
Is it something wrong with the power steering? But.... If in case the power steering has failed, the steering should be very heavy rather than light (correct me if i'm wrong). I am a bit worry about driving it on highway, considering i always have a new born in the car.
Any input would be appreciated.
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i actually just emailed Lexus the change of ownership form earlier this week. I also mentioned about the recall in the email.
The guy from Lexus Customer Service called me within an hr after sending the email. What a great service !!!!!
But......the bad news is ...He confirmed my car is in the recall list. He said i will receive the letter by this week.
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I got mine detailed by one of the guys at car care products, I can pm you his details if your interested. He can come to you if it's convenient and did a great job on my 350.
Hi Vukie, Would you mind PM me the details or post it here.
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Well if you haven't updated your address they won't know who you are...
I changed owner details straight away for the encore benefits etc
Still no letter yet.
Well....i have been received all the promotion and update letters from Lexus. That's why i presume they have my car details and personal info etc.... in the customer database. (Correct me if am wrong) ...
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Lexus Chatswood. Hm...i would doubt the facelifted model we have here is issue-fixed. (like excessive brake dust, cam gear etc....) They claimed those known issues are all fixed for the facelifted model. But...maybe just for US ? i dunno.
As for the recall, i just realized i didn't change the owner details when i bought it. Its been serviced by Lexus chatswood tho. Would that be a risk that i don't receive the letter?
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DO IT: I was referring to 350. I believe the recall is ONLY for 350 & RX anyway right (correct me if am wrong). With the cam gear issue, apparently, i believe its not the case. I had the cam gear replaced due the start up rattle. I had the 250 before, and am fortune enough that the 250 had the same cam gear issue as well haha. Having said that, Lexus fixed both without a question.
You mentioned the facelifted model shouldn't hv the rattle issue. Does it mean my car has already completed the recall coz the cam gear has been replaced?
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Has anyone received any further update on this? Is this recall related to the cam-gear issue? I have no clue about that honestly. Actually, i just had the cam-gear replaced due to the start up rattle. The guy from Lexus told me i might not be affected on this recall because i just have the modified part in
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Hi FrankyX. congrats for your new ride. Also, thx for the info, and great points.
hm...actually if the price is still staying at high 70k next year, i might consider other options (S3, CLA45 AMG, A45).
Mine was 71k drive away btw........its 11 model. The first 2IS was released in 2006 right? So, Lexus is stripping off 1.3k from the initial
price each yr lol.
We have had only one 3IS (350F) owner on this forum so far ?
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Like i said, if the change over is 30k, its no way i will trade it in.Considering am not that impressed after the test drive. especially for 0-100 acceleration. I feel that my car is even faster on that. So, practically, (if i do trade in) that 30k is just for the new look, gauge, and better handling. I can't justify to spend 30k on these. Any forum member here is at the same situation?
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I just test drove the new IS (350 F sport). I like it, it looks more refined and aggressive than my 2IS (350 F sport too). No need to mention about the gauge and the new interior design, its brilliant.
But... am i trading in my 2IS for this at this point. Nope.........
Not sure if the demo car is still breaking in or not, i could somehow
feel its kinda sluggish. And yes, i could actually feel the extra weight
as well. Having said that, the cornering is better than mine tho. Also, the Sport
mode works as well ( i could feel the difference straight away).
For members whose have ordered the 3IS 350 F-sport, would you mind to
share the deal price? The rep quoted me 81k drive away (with sunroof).
If so, the change-over of my deal would be around 30k (presuming they
can give 50k for my car). Mine is 11 model, and its relatively new and
good condition. Is that 30k worth? For me, maybe NOT. I would think about if the change-over is 20k (i know am dreaming haha) -
The live traffic is spot on. On the M2 this morning and the traffic markers were exactly where the traffic started and the notification changed from red to yellow when it started to flow again.
Very impressive
Nice. its good to hear that function is working...........just wondering how would the system collect the live traffic data? where is it linked to ?
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hopefully no more rattling issue on 3IS. I might get one when the price is dropped to early 70K (drive-away). so maybe another 2-3 yrs lol
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i really dun like those headlight washer thing below the DRL.
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damn, i thought am the only one, same *BLEEP* happened to me few mth ago. i took it back to dealer, the boy fixed it in 5 mins.
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I had the Bendix one in the past. Brake dust wise, its way better than the OEM one. It also resolved the squeaking noise as well. However, performance wise, its basically the same as the OEM, actually i would say its a bit worse.
Am about to change the pads for my IS350 too. I would like the know the review for EBC as well. I think Redstuff is better on performance.
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Hi guys....i finally installed the intake. What i can say is....money well spent. I love the noise. My 350 sounds so aggressive now when its 3000rpm +. Luckily i don't have the bad smell as some ppl claimed....
Performance wise ? lol.....honestly, not even 0.111111111 HP is gained i would say.
For those whose after the intake (for noise), i would recommend this.
btw.....how often do i need to clean the filter? When Lexus services my
car, do they clean it? i dun think they would touch any after market
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i got them fitted at Tempe Tyres.
i wanted to fit PSS at first. However, its like all Tyre Shops dont hv it in stock. They all claimed PSS is not available in Aust somehow.
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how does it work? I don't think courtesy light is pointing to the ground.
btw. its way overpriced.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/330860128526?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
i think it does the same thing. but ONLY $20 !!!! -
Thanks for the info Danny. Do you have any shop that you recommend?
Approx. Cruising Range (Kms) Is250 (18" Wheels)
in Lexus IS250 / Lexus IS250C / Lexus IS350 / Lexus IS350C Club / Lexus IS-F / IS300h
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how could you guys get such a low fuel consumption? Mine is IS350, the fuel light is on at 380Km. (14km drive per day + city drive tho)
98 fuel always !!!