Need advice

#21

On 14 Dec 2006 03:35:14 -0800, "kitzler" <njanus (AT) optonline (DOT) net> graced
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Quote:

stu wrote:
Anyone have any ideas on how much we pay in advance for the warranty on a
new car?
"toyomoho" <toyomoho.2ilbyz (AT) no-mx (DOT) forums.yourdomain.com.au> wrote in message
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Regarding insurance, statistically insurance carriers pay out about 50%
of the premiums they take in, otherwise they lose money..... so already
if you are collecting 50% of what the policy is costing you, you are
technically speaking breaking even. Then when time comes to collect,
you are at the mercy of the carrier's decisions and whims.

I much prefer buying the mandatory insurance, and paying for the repair
work out of pocket. In this case you are the boss, you determine if
you are satisfied, etc. Let insurance take care of catastrophic
incidents. As so many suggest, assume you will pay an extra $100 or so
a month in premiums, and put that money in a savings account instead.
I think you'll come out ahead, statistically speaking.

Also, has anyone ever replaced Lexus run-flat tires with regular radial
tires. Run-flats are nice though noisy, but if I ever get a flat, I
need to replace the tire. Replacing a tire that is almost 75% worn
means I have to replace four tires, should I ever have a flat, that's a
very expensive proposition. So I would like to opt out of run-flat
tires, any ideas out there????

/Nick

typically, suspension systems are different that are set up for run
flat tires. If you change to non flat tires without changing the
suspension you may have handling problems and an unsatisfactory
ride.

I've been told conversion of the suspension systems involves a lot
more than just changing the stuts and is quite expensive (read
thousands of $).

YMMV of course.

#22

Quote:

typically, suspension systems are different that are set up for run
flat tires. If you change to non flat tires without changing the
suspension you may have handling problems and an unsatisfactory
ride.

I've been told conversion of the suspension systems involves a lot
more than just changing the stuts and is quite expensive (read
thousands of $).

YMMV of course.

I never thought of that, thanks YMMV, and I will definitely try to
pursue that line of argument. I also I heard that Lexus increased the
horsepower of the GS300 for 2007 by replacing the 3 Litre engine with
a 3.5 L. .This is welcome news as my 2006 sometimes does not shift
down during slow hill climbs and that causes the engine to labor and
the car to lose speed. A bigger engine would trump that problem.
HOWEVER, I have a sneaky feeling that for 2007, Lexus dropped the All
Wheel Drive option on the GS350. Anyone hear anything like that?

#23

On 16 Dec 2006 12:15:28 -0800, "kitzler" <njanus (AT) optonline (DOT) net> graced
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Quote:

typically, suspension systems are different that are set up for run
flat tires. If you change to non flat tires without changing the
suspension you may have handling problems and an unsatisfactory
ride.

I've been told conversion of the suspension systems involves a lot
more than just changing the stuts and is quite expensive (read
thousands of $).

YMMV of course.

I never thought of that, thanks YMMV, and I will definitely try to
pursue that line of argument. I also I heard that Lexus increased the
horsepower of the GS300 for 2007 by replacing the 3 Litre engine with
a 3.5 L. .This is welcome news as my 2006 sometimes does not shift
down during slow hill climbs and that causes the engine to labor and
the car to lose speed. A bigger engine would trump that problem.
HOWEVER, I have a sneaky feeling that for 2007, Lexus dropped the All
Wheel Drive option on the GS350. Anyone hear anything like that?

I don't recall on the GS's but doesn't the GS300 have the ability to
either manually downshift and/or disable the overdrive function? On
most cars, the overdrive can be disabled by a button on the shifter
knob. That would probably help you a lot on the hill climbs. We have
a 00 ES300 and even on steep hills, if we manually take it out of
overdrive, we have no problem with hills. Of course, my LS430 doesn't
care much about hills. :-)

The GS350 is the next generation GS (hint, the number denotes the
liter size of the engine 300 = 3.00 litre, 350= 3.5 litre.
Subsequently, the 430's are 4.3 litres).

One thing to look at instead of run flat tires is something that
Michelin has developed and is now selling that technology to other
manufacturers. It's call PAX.

here's an article that explains what PAX tires are:

http://tinyurl.com/ygqzu9

I suspect however, conversion to PAX type tires may be expensive since
mostly likely the rims must have specially developed lips to hold the
tire firmly in place but I may be wrong.

#24

<max (AT) dontspam (DOT) me> wrote

Quote:

On 16 Dec 2006 12:15:28 -0800, "kitzler" <njanus (AT) optonline (DOT) net> graced
this newsgroup with:

typically, suspension systems are different that are set up for run
flat tires. If you change to non flat tires without changing the
suspension you may have handling problems and an unsatisfactory
ride.

I've been told conversion of the suspension systems involves a lot
more than just changing the stuts and is quite expensive (read
thousands of $).

YMMV of course.

I never thought of that, thanks YMMV, and I will definitely try to
pursue that line of argument. I also I heard that Lexus increased the
horsepower of the GS300 for 2007 by replacing the 3 Litre engine with
a 3.5 L. .This is welcome news as my 2006 sometimes does not shift
down during slow hill climbs and that causes the engine to labor and
the car to lose speed. A bigger engine would trump that problem.
HOWEVER, I have a sneaky feeling that for 2007, Lexus dropped the All
Wheel Drive option on the GS350. Anyone hear anything like that?

I don't recall on the GS's but doesn't the GS300 have the ability to
either manually downshift and/or disable the overdrive function? On
most cars, the overdrive can be disabled by a button on the shifter
knob. That would probably help you a lot on the hill climbs. We have
a 00 ES300 and even on steep hills, if we manually take it out of
overdrive, we have no problem with hills. Of course, my LS430 doesn't
care much about hills. :-)

The GS350 is the next generation GS (hint, the number denotes the
liter size of the engine 300 = 3.00 litre, 350= 3.5 litre.
Subsequently, the 430's are 4.3 litres).

All Toyota/Lexus models have the ability to lock out overdrive.

Quote:

One thing to look at instead of run flat tires is something that
Michelin has developed and is now selling that technology to other
manufacturers. It's call PAX.

here's an article that explains what PAX tires are:

http://tinyurl.com/ygqzu9

I suspect however, conversion to PAX type tires may be expensive since
mostly likely the rims must have specially developed lips to hold the
tire firmly in place but I may be wrong.

According to the article, the PAX tires are for OEM only because of the need
for specially designed wheels (not just the rims) and for a tire pressure
monitoring system.

BTW, the rim is the "lip" of the wheel.
--

Ray O
(correct punctuation to reply)

#25

On Sat, 16 Dec 2006 16:20:06 -0600, "Ray O"
<rokigawaATtristarassociatesDOTcom> graced this newsgroup with:

Quote:

I suspect however, conversion to PAX type tires may be expensive since
mostly likely the rims must have specially developed lips to hold the
tire firmly in place but I may be wrong.

According to the article, the PAX tires are for OEM only because of the need
for specially designed wheels (not just the rims) and for a tire pressure
monitoring system.

BTW, the rim is the "lip" of the wheel.

I was referring to the entire rim (or wheel if you wish). Not just
the "lip".

#26

<max (AT) dontspam (DOT) me> wrote

Quote:

On Sat, 16 Dec 2006 16:20:06 -0600, "Ray O"
rokigawaATtristarassociatesDOTcom> graced this newsgroup with:

I suspect however, conversion to PAX type tires may be expensive since
mostly likely the rims must have specially developed lips to hold the
tire firmly in place but I may be wrong.

According to the article, the PAX tires are for OEM only because of the
need
for specially designed wheels (not just the rims) and for a tire pressure
monitoring system.

BTW, the rim is the "lip" of the wheel.

I was referring to the entire rim (or wheel if you wish). Not just
the "lip".

One my pet peeves is that "rim" is often incorrectly used as a synonym for
"wheel." ;-)

--

Ray O
(correct punctuation to reply)

#27

On Sun, 17 Dec 2006 13:40:52 -0600, "Ray O"
<rokigawaATtristarassociatesDOTcom> graced this newsgroup with:

Quote:

max (AT) dontspam (DOT) me> wrote in message
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On Sat, 16 Dec 2006 16:20:06 -0600, "Ray O"
rokigawaATtristarassociatesDOTcom> graced this newsgroup with:

I suspect however, conversion to PAX type tires may be expensive since
mostly likely the rims must have specially developed lips to hold the
tire firmly in place but I may be wrong.

According to the article, the PAX tires are for OEM only because of the
need
for specially designed wheels (not just the rims) and for a tire pressure
monitoring system.

BTW, the rim is the "lip" of the wheel.

I was referring to the entire rim (or wheel if you wish). Not just
the "lip".

One my pet peeves is that "rim" is often incorrectly used as a synonym for
"wheel." ;-)

LOL you say potato, I say tomato ;-)

#28

<max (AT) dontspam (DOT) me> wrote

Quote:

On Sun, 17 Dec 2006 13:40:52 -0600, "Ray O"
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max (AT) dontspam (DOT) me> wrote in message
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On Sat, 16 Dec 2006 16:20:06 -0600, "Ray O"
rokigawaATtristarassociatesDOTcom> graced this newsgroup with:

I suspect however, conversion to PAX type tires may be expensive since
mostly likely the rims must have specially developed lips to hold the
tire firmly in place but I may be wrong.

According to the article, the PAX tires are for OEM only because of the
need
for specially designed wheels (not just the rims) and for a tire
pressure
monitoring system.

BTW, the rim is the "lip" of the wheel.

I was referring to the entire rim (or wheel if you wish). Not just
the "lip".

One my pet peeves is that "rim" is often incorrectly used as a synonym for
"wheel." ;-)

LOL you say potato, I say tomato ;-)

The engineers I used to work with took no prisoners and were sticklers for
using correct terminology when referring to parts of the car. I guess some
of that rubbed off on me.
--

Ray O
(correct punctuation to reply)

#29

Ray O wrote:

Quote:

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max (AT) dontspam (DOT) me> wrote in message
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On Sat, 16 Dec 2006 16:20:06 -0600, "Ray O"
rokigawaATtristarassociatesDOTcom> graced this newsgroup with:

I suspect however, conversion to PAX type tires may be expensive since
mostly likely the rims must have specially developed lips to hold the
tire firmly in place but I may be wrong.

According to the article, the PAX tires are for OEM only because of the
need
for specially designed wheels (not just the rims) and for a tire
pressure
monitoring system.

BTW, the rim is the "lip" of the wheel.
I was referring to the entire rim (or wheel if you wish). Not just
the "lip".
One my pet peeves is that "rim" is often incorrectly used as a synonym for
"wheel." ;-)

LOL you say potato, I say tomato ;-)

The engineers I used to work with took no prisoners and were sticklers for
using correct terminology when referring to parts of the car. I guess some
of that rubbed off on me.
I have a major peeve.. The automotive world always noted the pressure in

the intake manifold as "Vacuum". I go ballistic when I hear an
automotive teacher refer to manifold pressure as a vacuum. The proper
term is manifold pressure. That way it is always correct if it is above
or below atmospheric pressure.

#30

"mikestp" <mikestp (AT) yahoo (DOT) com> wrote

Quote:

Ray O wrote:
max (AT) dontspam (DOT) me> wrote in message
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On Sun, 17 Dec 2006 13:40:52 -0600, "Ray O"
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max (AT) dontspam (DOT) me> wrote in message
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On Sat, 16 Dec 2006 16:20:06 -0600, "Ray O"
rokigawaATtristarassociatesDOTcom> graced this newsgroup with:

I suspect however, conversion to PAX type tires may be expensive
since
mostly likely the rims must have specially developed lips to hold
the
tire firmly in place but I may be wrong.

According to the article, the PAX tires are for OEM only because of
the
need
for specially designed wheels (not just the rims) and for a tire
pressure
monitoring system.

BTW, the rim is the "lip" of the wheel.
I was referring to the entire rim (or wheel if you wish). Not just
the "lip".
One my pet peeves is that "rim" is often incorrectly used as a synonym
for
"wheel." ;-)

LOL you say potato, I say tomato ;-)

The engineers I used to work with took no prisoners and were sticklers
for using correct terminology when referring to parts of the car. I
guess some of that rubbed off on me.
I have a major peeve.. The automotive world always noted the pressure in
the intake manifold as "Vacuum". I go ballistic when I hear an automotive
teacher refer to manifold pressure as a vacuum. The proper term is
manifold pressure. That way it is always correct if it is above or below
atmospheric pressure.

Good point!
--

Ray O
(correct punctuation to reply)

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