Just installed F-Sport Intake! My Opinion (+GFX Front Lip)
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F-Sport Intake System
Well, I was debating whether to purchase the Joe-Z Intake Pipe or the F-Sport Intake System, and I decided F-Sport. Considering no one at my dealership is a 2IS enthusiast, and also the fact that our sales department doesn't want to install the F-Sport intake or exhaust, I thought I'd go ahead and make the purchase. When it came to an intake, performance was not really on my mind, it was all about the sound, and the F-Sport Intake, in my opinion, delivers just that.
Installation was a piece of cake. Just take out the old pipe/air-box, and put in the new. It took a total of about 20 minutes.
After installation was complete, I started up the car and revved a bit to see just how loud it'd be while stopped. Quite simply, it didn't change. I'm used to
hearing my friend's IS300s with SRT intakes, and was expecting at least a different sound.
As expected, I followed-up with a drive. I pushed the car to about 3.5k-4.5k RPMs, and the sound really started to kick-in. Once you get past 4.5k RPMs, that's when the engine noise takes over. I was in regular Drive mode, and when you're pushing the gas a good amount, the intake has a deep, yet subtle growl. It's not too loud, but it is noticeable. It doesn't scream so much in first gear, but after that it's fun and games. I personally prefer it were a bit louder, but hey, exhaust will follow soon![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Later, I had a friend do a few drive-by's so I could hear it from the outside. While he was driving around the empty parking lot, I could definitely hear the distinguished sound of the intake, whether up-close or further away.
I wish the intake was slightly louder and kicked-in earlier, but I'm ultimately pleased with my purchase. I was looking for a different sound, and that's what it gave me. I purchased an OEM accessory that came with a new pipe, filter, and air-box (and two stickers if that counts), and it delivered what I was looking for.
Next step: Decide between the HKS Hi-Power Exhaust with Silencers, or go with the F-Sport Exhaust System ($500 price difference, with F-Sport being more expensive, and I can only assume that with either one of these I will hear them more than my intake for sure)![Wink](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
UPDATE: After driving around and watching my MPG drop, the intake is definitely loud enough. I still wish the timing were sooner, but when you're right between 3.5k-4k RPMs it really screams.
Pictures
All Covers On. Yeah, yeah, dirty![Frown](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif)
![](http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn149/chumsis250/is250/intake_frontgfx/IMG_4931.jpg)
There it is...
![](http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn149/chumsis250/is250/intake_frontgfx/IMG_4932.jpg)
Covers Off
![](http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn149/chumsis250/is250/intake_frontgfx/IMG_4936.jpg)
The pipe exposed, taken from the passenger side
![](http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn149/chumsis250/is250/intake_frontgfx/IMG_4937.jpg)
The whole system from the passenger side
![](http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn149/chumsis250/is250/intake_frontgfx/IMG_4938.jpg)
Gonna be driving without the main engine cover from now on
![](http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn149/chumsis250/is250/intake_frontgfx/IMG_4943.jpg)
I'll get pics of the GFX front lip uploaded when I get home later. Basically, our sales department damaged the bumper on a new car, so they parted out the fog lights, grille, and front GFX lip. It matched my color (212), so I asked the sales manager if I could take it. He said as long as I used it on my car, it'd be fine, so I took it home and installed it. Took about 20-30 minutes
Well, I was debating whether to purchase the Joe-Z Intake Pipe or the F-Sport Intake System, and I decided F-Sport. Considering no one at my dealership is a 2IS enthusiast, and also the fact that our sales department doesn't want to install the F-Sport intake or exhaust, I thought I'd go ahead and make the purchase. When it came to an intake, performance was not really on my mind, it was all about the sound, and the F-Sport Intake, in my opinion, delivers just that.
Installation was a piece of cake. Just take out the old pipe/air-box, and put in the new. It took a total of about 20 minutes.
After installation was complete, I started up the car and revved a bit to see just how loud it'd be while stopped. Quite simply, it didn't change. I'm used to
hearing my friend's IS300s with SRT intakes, and was expecting at least a different sound.
As expected, I followed-up with a drive. I pushed the car to about 3.5k-4.5k RPMs, and the sound really started to kick-in. Once you get past 4.5k RPMs, that's when the engine noise takes over. I was in regular Drive mode, and when you're pushing the gas a good amount, the intake has a deep, yet subtle growl. It's not too loud, but it is noticeable. It doesn't scream so much in first gear, but after that it's fun and games. I personally prefer it were a bit louder, but hey, exhaust will follow soon
![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Later, I had a friend do a few drive-by's so I could hear it from the outside. While he was driving around the empty parking lot, I could definitely hear the distinguished sound of the intake, whether up-close or further away.
I wish the intake was slightly louder and kicked-in earlier, but I'm ultimately pleased with my purchase. I was looking for a different sound, and that's what it gave me. I purchased an OEM accessory that came with a new pipe, filter, and air-box (and two stickers if that counts), and it delivered what I was looking for.
Next step: Decide between the HKS Hi-Power Exhaust with Silencers, or go with the F-Sport Exhaust System ($500 price difference, with F-Sport being more expensive, and I can only assume that with either one of these I will hear them more than my intake for sure)
![Wink](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
UPDATE: After driving around and watching my MPG drop, the intake is definitely loud enough. I still wish the timing were sooner, but when you're right between 3.5k-4k RPMs it really screams.
Pictures
All Covers On. Yeah, yeah, dirty
![Frown](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif)
![](http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn149/chumsis250/is250/intake_frontgfx/IMG_4931.jpg)
There it is...
![](http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn149/chumsis250/is250/intake_frontgfx/IMG_4932.jpg)
Covers Off
![](http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn149/chumsis250/is250/intake_frontgfx/IMG_4936.jpg)
The pipe exposed, taken from the passenger side
![](http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn149/chumsis250/is250/intake_frontgfx/IMG_4937.jpg)
The whole system from the passenger side
![](http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn149/chumsis250/is250/intake_frontgfx/IMG_4938.jpg)
Gonna be driving without the main engine cover from now on
![](http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn149/chumsis250/is250/intake_frontgfx/IMG_4943.jpg)
I'll get pics of the GFX front lip uploaded when I get home later. Basically, our sales department damaged the bumper on a new car, so they parted out the fog lights, grille, and front GFX lip. It matched my color (212), so I asked the sales manager if I could take it. He said as long as I used it on my car, it'd be fine, so I took it home and installed it. Took about 20-30 minutes
![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Last edited by chums; 05-15-08 at 12:09 PM.
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Thanks for the great write up, I am guessing you guys got the F-Sport parts in. I am still debating on what to get next. I'll be at your work place on saturday, I'll drop by and see if you are working.
Last edited by Hakaida; 05-13-08 at 09:57 PM.
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i love the intake. it sounds really nice. i am happy with it after installation. i thought you were getting tanabe??? you should hook me up with the plate holder or i will steal it from you
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I love the plate frame and thanks for the F-Sport intake pics. The welded logo looks nice, but Lexus asks a lot for this tube. If possible, can you list the priceing for the tube and plate frame?