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I tried to get my dealer to get the Alenzas but they wouldn't do it. Oh well. I got the Energies for free anyways. There is a God!

Thanks! I was told the dealer pumped the tires up to 38 psi. My BadYears were hovering at 32 psi before the swap.

You're welcome. Like I said though, do not clay unless you are going to polish by machine because the claying will induce scratches on your soft Lexus clearcoat. Oh, you can get clay magic at any local autozone or other auto parts store. As usual, great advice ddoc! Do you recommend that I get the Ultima Elastrofoam Paint Cleaner instead of the clay bar? Do I still have to machine polish after the UEPC?

I'll see how far these babies go... I'm so happy the dealer did not charge me parts nor labor to swap out my BadYears!

Well, well, well. My dealer put on brand-spankin' new Michelins, replacing the BadYears FOR FREE. I swapped my HyBaby last night for an '09 RX350 Loaner AT MY HOUSE (the dealer sent his men down so I didn't have to drive there) and am getting back my HyBaby tonite!!!! WOOOHOOOOOO!!!!!! Glory Glory Glory!!!!! I'm SO ECSTATIC Anyone who's trying to find a Lexus dealership in SD, GO TO CARLSBAD. I guarantee you won't be disappointed in their customer service. BTW, I definetely like the 400h. The 350 is much noisier. The '09 NAV is much different. I likey the '06 better. I don't know the history of the NAV systems in RXs, but they should have kept the old one. Just my opinion. Otherwise the entire RX looks the same, same leather seats, same dash, same buttons. Not much difference except the NAV.

Thanks everyone! (including JT LexusOwner & of course, detaildoc) detaildoc, you gave me some great advice on starting out. I'm gonna order my first clay bar, Ultima wash, and UPGP from autopia!!!!! WOOOHOOOO!!!!!

Gee, whatever possessed you to choose blue? :P Tom Oh tanks for noticing It goes well with all my outfits and shoes ... My 400h is my favorite accessory ... LOL

Yeah I know, Tom. I get that ALL the time. Teehee. I'm actually a post graduate of UC Davis and UC Irvine but my blood runs deep in Blue & Gold. I understand well the rivalry with y'all. I can't escape the THRILL of being a BRUIN! (even if we've been rebuilding our football program for nearly 2 decades) But without getting too off topic, I am disappointed in the OEM Goodyears for my 400h. I'm probably leaning towards Bridgestone now. But the question is, are there any non-dealership service centers familiar with 400h tire replacement in San Diego? I'll find out Saturday how much my dealer charges .... yikes, I don't want to know! :o

Hubby & I knew that the color we wanted wasn't offered in 2008 or 2009 versions, so we looked for a CPO and got what we wanted, all the perks of platinum CPO purchase, AND got an extended warranty upon signing! The low mileage on the CPO was the deal-maker (just shy over 19k). Woohoooo! :D

Hello, Newbie on this board... Just wondering ... detaildoc, do you do house calls? .... San Diego area? So much to learn from you and others. My goal is to get my 2006 400h looking like new until it croaks. My definition ---> "Like New" = glassy, shiny, slick. Right now, I only have ONE waterless carwash (chemicalguys.com) for exterior and Meguire's leather cleaner/conditioner for interior. Sometimes I take out the Cali-duster. Gawd, I'm so new to this detailing stuff. I used to <gasp!> go to those quickie auto carwash/detailing centers and wonder where da heck all the Lexus cars are! BTW, I think I'm the only WOMAN on this board. *eeeeeeekkkk* just be gentle.... :o

Sounds like the consensus really likes the Bridgestone Alenzas (with Michelin trailing a distant? second). I'm on Goodyear RS-A Eagles and I've got some uneven cupping action going on in the front and back left tires, but the right side tires are not as worn nor cupped as bad. That is strange! I'm dropping my HyBaby off at the dealer this Saturday for an opinion, to see if I need to change them before my 25k service (I'm at 20.5k right now). I suspect bad alignment issues or alignment service differences between dealers. Does anyone have any opinions on the Yokohama Geolanders for the 400h? Hubby has them on his Element & he is stunned at how quiet and smooth his ride has been since replacing his Goodyears!