bartkat

I've got the standard leather seats and they are just fine, smooth soft and not real shiny leather. I have halogen headlights and they are ok, but I would have gotten the HID if it had been available separately when I got my car. X-Package with Moonroof includes: - Moonroof - Sport pedals - 18-in Alloy wheels - Sport-tuned suspension - Illuminated scuff plates - Front air dam Additional Options: - Premium Package - Preferred Accessory Package (includes Cargo net, Trunk mat and Wheel locks) - Floor mats, all-weather $3,041.00

I really don't think us IS drivers really care how long it is. :chairshot:

You might could do it, but you'd still have to pay the Canadian taxes so there would be no benefit.

I think for 2007 there are more options available separately or in smaller packages. Just the HID AFS option and the X-package, that's it. That would be more, right?

On the ad thing. By the same token if you go to Google and search on a subject you've discussed here, the search is likely to turn up a post or posts from LOC, maybe even your posts. :pirate:

If you ease off the brakes really slowly they will groan a bit. This is true with most cars. After a stop, let off the brakes crisply and there should be no noise. I have not heard of anyone having this problem in normal use. Some have reported some squeeling, but not the grinding that you mention. I'd suggest really badgering the dealer about this as it is not normal and should not require a recall to fix. As for paint protection, I used one coat of Nano particle wax and then two coats of NXT protectant. I put a an extra coat on the hood and front bumper and fenders. So far my paint is holding up well after almost a year of driving. I do this wax/protectant about every four months, depending on how the weather has been.

I think for 2007 there are more options available separately or in smaller packages.

Eibach Pro Kit springs will lower the car almost an inch and stiffen up the ride and handling a bit. This is about the mildest drop you can do and you can still get the wheels aligned properly without problems.

Load rating is just what it says. It's the load carrying capacity of the tire at its maximum rated inflation pressure. The actual pounds load rating is also embossed on the tire sidewall along with all the other info. Back in the day threre were load ranges A,B,C, and D. The higher rated tires had more plies of rubber and fabric. The newer ratings have merely subdivided load capacities into more (narrower) weight categories.

The footnotes on the Lexus website point to around 15,000 miles or "substantially less" for tire wear with the 18 inch summer tires. On the 350Z boards, there is some very good buzz about these English tires called Avon. Specifically the M500 for summer tire replacement (over here on the left side, we don't have a lot of use for winter tires). The buzz is that they are unbeatable for the price. I've not tried them, so I have no real empirical knowledge; I'm just passing this along. Here's a link that my 350Z-owning friend sent me that describes the tires (with a big 'ol ton of customer reviews, which I like). http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Sizes.jsp?ma...model=Tech+M500 A 225/40WR18 runs about $117 (uninstalled), and the 255/40WR18 runs about $165 (uninstalled). Note that these are 'W' rated tires, as opposed to the 'Y' rated that come with the car. This means that they aren't rated for as high a speed. Fortunately, the 'W' rating is still 168 MPH, which is faster than the IS350 can go (unless you get rid of the speed limiter, and "do a few things"). The 'Y' rated tires that come with the car are good up to 186 mph, which is just wishful thinking... For fun, I threw two of each (thats the sizes I have on mine) into the shopping cart, and calculated shipping to Central California. Shipping was only $35 bucks from Tirerack.com. So that's about $600 +tax and installation, which looks to me to be a darn good deal. By comparison, the OEM Dunlop tires run $178 and $229 respectively (also from tirerack.com) Avon also makes an all season tire - the M550 A/S that is also hugely popular. Reviews for them at Tirerack.com rank them number 1 in AS tires. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?ti...Tech+M550+A%2FS I looked up pricing for them too (yeah, it's a slow morning at work so far). They're even cheaper at $115 and $134 respectively. Be careful when "changing" the load rating of a tire. The load rating is the "w" or "y" or "z" or "h" letter (ie:245/45/zr17 91Y) These LOAD ratings affect the way the car will handle and perform. Manufacturers spend lots & lots of money on R&D and tire design. Think that those Dunlops or Bridgestones ended up on your IS by accident? NO WAY .. it was carfully planned and executed by engineers. The tires might look like the same, smell the same and feel the same but in NO WAY will they perform the same IF you change the load rating. So if you want to change brands, be very very sure to get the exact same tire .. always compare apples to apples. Otherwise if everything is the same EXCEPT for the load rating then you are comparing apples to pineapples. The number, not the letter is the load index. The letter is the speed rating. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/tec...e.jsp?techid=35

The only option I got was 18" wheels. That's about all that was available in my area at the model introduction. Right after the break-in period I did a 600 mile trip to Ohio and back and the car was quite comfortable. In fact, I think I was less tired from driving the IS350 than any other car I've driven in the last 10 or so years. Had it been available I would have got a package with nav and HID, but since I wanted to be first on the block to have a new IS, I settled for what was available.

I passed on the new GS when it came out and waited till October for the IS to come out. I bought the IS.

All I've been able to find is that list from Lexus.com and magazine articles citing the press release for the x package. Nothing more firm anywhere.

I used one in my 2002 IS300 with no problems. I pretty much stay on channel 19 if that makes a difference. I have not tried it in my IS350 yet though.

Seat belt buzzers been in cars since 35 years ago.

LOC has a new sponsor who claims to have many wheels to fit Lexus. You might want to contact them. http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums/index...mp;#entry206379

Go to Lexus.com and click on prices/options and scroll. http://www.lexus.com/models/is/price_options.html

For what it's worth, there are 2 ways to do it in this thread on CL. http://www.clublexus.com/forums/showthread...0619&page=3

Maybe swap bulbs first, whichever is easier. Bulbs can do that too.

Snake oil too slimy. :(

I put Dynomat on the back of my rear plate. No rattles.

What if your car fell off the boat?

I wonder if the dealership would be able to adjust it? I would certainly think so. I'm not sure how it works, but there must be an adjustment.

My doors catch at half open and full open, no problem.