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resurrecting this thread... Zin, here's the link to WAAG to the side step. Currently they are the only manufacturer that have listed side step for 07-08 (I one point didn have '08). Booyah, thanks for the reply. I had expected the side-step for '07 would fit '08, but other things came up and nevered purused this...curious why they said it would not fit (too early to say at the time, perhaps). If anyone knows any other (good?) brands besdies WAAG that makes the side/nerf/step bar fo '08 RX350, I'd appreciate the info. TIA.

It's been awhile since I've been here...and didn't have tracking on...but yes, you can get ML with RX (but you may have figured that out by now )

1) There is the dash light dimmer knob (next to the "trip/odo" button) located to the left of the steering wheel column. If you do NOT set the brightness to the max this will auto dim the Nav screen when the lights are on (by lights, I don't mean your driving lights) The knob "clicks" in the max position, so you can set it at the max position before it clicks. This also dims the dash lights slightly, but I like it as the Nav screen is not bright at night. 2) Not sure, haven't had the "need". Let us know if you find out. The reason to turn off the radio during guiding: when you are listening radio (music or news) it's difficult to hear guiding voice (unless you set up max volume off guiding) and therefore there is the chance to miss guiding instruction (again unless you push "vioce buton" and repeate guide instruction. Thanks for response. LOL. I meant I personally didn't look in to it, but I understand/know the reason why one would would need it. I meant let us know if/when you figure it out how to do it.

1) There is the dash light dimmer knob (next to the "trip/odo" button) located to the left of the steering wheel column. If you do NOT set the brightness to the max this will auto dim the Nav screen when the lights are on (by lights, I don't mean your driving lights) The knob "clicks" in the max position, so you can set it at the max position before it clicks. This also dims the dash lights slightly, but I like it as the Nav screen is not bright at night. 2) Not sure, haven't had the "need". Let us know if you find out.

Weeks back I had the same question too; I found on the Lexus site that the speakers in the rear doors a woofer containing a tweeter, so they count it as two/side - that's how they get a total of 11.

If I understand you correctly, they are willing to go 4K off MSRP? Depending on what options you're getting, that's NOT bad at all. I just got a quote that is very close to $4K off MSRP within a couple hundred so I am getting close to where I want to be...a couple hundred isn't going to be a deal breaker but it all adds up in the end......I simply advised the dealers that I wanted to finalize pricing before even stepping on the lot...some dealers said no and others started sending pricing. One has been particularly helpful and from what I can tell, actually taking time before replying with new numbers realizing I am doing a lot of research....he even has quoted me the new 7 spoke wheels which I didn't think were readily available.. I totally get it, a few hundred isn't a deal breaker, but everything counts in large amounts. If it's roughly 4K under MSRP, I am guessing not knowing your options, that's should not be any more than $2000 - 2,500 over invoice, right? 7 spoke liquid graphite 18"? As mentioned above, I have those so indeed available. Good luck.

Hi Folks - Anyone familiar with the WAAG side step bar? I saw one for '07 on their site, but the rep stated they didn't have one for '08. I was under the impression that it would fit. I like the way the WAAG bar looks. Any other recommendations? I went to Jaos, but didn't see anything for '08 RX. Any feedback would be appreciated.

If I understand you correctly, they are willing to go 4K off MSRP? Depending on what options you're getting, that's NOT bad at all.

The RXh actually has a ~75HP electric (extraordinary low speed torque) drive motor dedicated to rear drive whereas the RX350 has a somewhat fluid viscous clutch/coupling for rear drive that mostly remains "flaccid" until a quite significant level, certainly tens of milliseconds, possibly hundreds, of front wheelspin ocurrs. The whole matter gets a bit confusing if you start to look at the history of the RX's AWD system. Up until 2001 a viscous clutch was used, mounted across the two outputs of the center diff'l, along with a mechainical LSD at the rear. A totally non-functional LSD since seemingly there was/is no way to get enough drive torque to the rear to result in rear wheelspin/slip. The fronts, recieving the clear majority of engine torque, at least at the initial instance of onset, would always be the first to develop wheelspin/slip and thereby significantly limit the engine torque level to the rear, but overall in reality. In 2001 VSC/Trac was added which mostly made the viscous clutch redundent (it was likely non-functional to begin with anyway) since the instant front wheelspin/slip was detected Trac would apply braking and dethrottle the engine. The mechanical LSD was also dropped in favor of a virtual LSD via use of Trac braking (Yeah, like that's likely to happen). On a 4 wheel dyno the most we could get from my 2001 was a 75/25 F/R torque split and that was only by disabling VSC/Trac (pulled the ABS fuse) and ~10-15 seconds of front "wheelspin" (overspeed vs the rear) developed by dyno braking of only the rear wheels. Otherwise it seemed to meaure ~95/5 F/R, if even that. Part of the mystery for me, but at the same time something of a confirmation of my theory, is that the use of the viscous clutch was discontinued for the entire RX330 product run but is apparently back in play/use for the RX350. I can only assume the Trac firmware was modified for the RX350 to provide a Trac dethrottling delay as they now have on the Trac system for the RWD Lexus models. While I'm stuck here at Eastside Group Health ICU for a least another day I'll likely be back at the office by Wednesday. Our offices are located directly behind the Redmond Brown Bag Cafe if you would like to drop by sometime and I can explain in far more detail, c-best options, flawed climate control design, hazards of FWD, 1-2 second engine/transaxle delay/hesitation, etc. I appreciate all the information, WWEST - I'm a lexus newby so need to absorb it all...may be I'll see you around...

Jim and WWEST - appreciate the feedback... Well, I wouldn't conisder this a "special" order (althought the dealer has claimed this), and, is more of what Jim had stated and that it was allocated for the dealership and they merely added additional options while in production...symantics I guess. Interesting about the issues - guess I should research the issue and the timeframe for the updated firmware to be applied to production. Dumb question, what are "C-best options", WWEST? Also, how does the 400h offer substantially better winter performance? Conisdering my old truck and car are rear wheel drive, I am sure the 350 will be better for light winter driving :D The sales rep called yesterday, and said the car has arrived...wife and I will be taking a trip tomorrow. Open to any tips during the pick-up process...

bump...anyone?

Hi Folks, I'm a newby and thought I'd join to learn a thing or two and contribute when possible. Just ordered an '08 for my wife, although, I like to ride for an SUV and do plan on driving it a lot too. My question: The sales rep said it should take 3-4 weeks before the car arrives. My question is it's been close to two weeks so what kind of information should the dealership be able to provide for me at this time? That is, I just want to ensure all the right options were ordered and if there's a VIN, yet. I've emailed him a few times, but yet to get any solid information. Any inputs would be much appreciated.