producer97 Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 When I drive my 05 LS on the highway, I have to downshift twice to go from 6th to 4th if I need passing power. Kind of a paint in the butt, but no the end of the world. On the new LS, though, am I going to have to go from 8th to 4th to get the passing power I need? That sounds like a major pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rx330driver Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 i heard its a smart shifter, meaning if you press further down on the pedal on the freeway, it will automatically shift from 8 to like 4 lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 Why do you have to downshift to get passing power? The automatic transmission selects the proper gear based on the throttle position. I've never felt the need to downshift manually to get power, even in my ES which is MUCH less powerful than an LS. i heard its a smart shifter, meaning if you press further down on the pedal on the freeway, it will automatically shift from 8 to like 4 lol. Thats how all automatic transmissions work... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rx330driver Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 lol but what i mean is that it wil shift down like 4 of the gears if it has to...the most ive seen in my car is like down 2 gears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 Your car only has a 5 speed, 2 gears gets you to the same gear ratio at 4 gears in an 8 speed. What I don't understand is why he thinks he needs to manually downshift... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rx330driver Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 maybe he keeps it on that "tiptronic" thing all the time...who knows... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 AH, I didnt even think about that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mehullica Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 Just drove a LS460 and the 8-speed is killer, super low 4.59 for quick takeoff, closer range 2-6 gears for almost seamless shifting and 7-8 overdrive for better fuel economy. Great LS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
producer97 Posted October 5, 2006 Author Share Posted October 5, 2006 Just drove a LS460 and the 8-speed is killer, super low 4.59 for quick takeoff, closer range 2-6 gears for almost seamless shifting and 7-8 overdrive for better fuel economy. Great LS. That's good to hear...Tell us more about the car: the ride, quietness, handling, comfort, etc,etc,etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mehullica Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 Too much stuff to type, my hands would cramp up. Lots of options, best one is the executive rear seat package with the recliner chair and shiatsu massage, infrared body sensors for the rear A/C, power trunk opener/closer, VGRS, EPS. Nice brake HOLD button. Push it and it lock the brakes, so you can release the brake pedal at a stop, step on the gas and it releases the brakes. Electric parking brake that releases automaticly, when you go into gear. Lots of torque from the motor. over a hunderd horsepower more than the 430, with .3 liters bigger motor and better fuel economy. Electric intake VVt-i, hollow cams, 0w-20 oil, engines are balanced, balanced with a trans, then with the drivetrain, then with the car, 4 times total. Lots of stuff, too much to list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patric Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 Good read. I wonder when Lexus is going to update their site? Perhaps they have too many 430s they want to move first. Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rx330driver Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 they will probably update it on the 20th of october, thats when you can buy the car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indiasfinest Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 how did u get ur hands on an LS460?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mehullica Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 I work for a dealer, so we get to go to the product launches. Drove the LS460 vs BMW and Benz on a road course to see how the Lexus product domniates the S-class and 7-series last week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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