C&D, Edmunds, MT Test: Lexus IS-F (RS4 vs. IS-F Comparo)
10-26-07, 03:40 PM
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I don't know why people have such a hard time remembering but here it is again for everyone....
C&D adjusts for altitude and temp so their 0-60 and quarter mile numbers are as close as possible for comparison purposes.
So if the others tested on a hotter or more humid day, their times are slower. Many IS-F drivers will NOT get C&D's numbers - they just live too high up or in too hot of a climate - others will because of the temp and humidity they run in.
* I know they adjust for sea level, but not sure what humidity they adjust to.
C&D adjusts for altitude and temp so their 0-60 and quarter mile numbers are as close as possible for comparison purposes.
So if the others tested on a hotter or more humid day, their times are slower. Many IS-F drivers will NOT get C&D's numbers - they just live too high up or in too hot of a climate - others will because of the temp and humidity they run in.
* I know they adjust for sea level, but not sure what humidity they adjust to.
10-26-07, 03:58 PM
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Well, I had high hopes for the IS-F with speculating prices soaring in the $60K's. The Performance - its good but not not great.. I say screw this - I'm getting a IS350 loaded out at $42K and get a Tom's Hyper Charger rated after install at 353 RWHP for $8000K and then customize the car how i see fit.. Gonna be cheaper and faster than the ISF..
Heres the Link to the Tom's Supercharger for the 350.. http://www.tomsracing.co.jp/e/comp/l...13600-tge.html
Heres the Link to the Tom's Supercharger for the 350.. http://www.tomsracing.co.jp/e/comp/l...13600-tge.html
It's a deja vu when Lexus launch the 06 GS and the IS350...So, you're spending $42K on car and $8k on supercharge,but you forget the bigger brakes upgrade, the tighter suspension, the transmission and oil cooler and so on...After all those add on you're a well over $60K without warranty and you're still driving the IS350 not the IS-F, don't get me wrong I'm driving the IS350 too.)
10-26-07, 07:12 PM
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It's funny that I know you're gonna post in here at some point... It's a deja vu when Lexus launch the 06 GS and the IS350...
So, you're spending $42K on car and $8k on supercharge,but you forget the bigger brakes upgrade, the tighter suspension, the transmission and oil cooler and so on...After all those add on you're a well over $60K without warranty and you're still driving the IS350 not the IS-F, don't get me wrong I'm driving the IS350 too.)
It's a deja vu when Lexus launch the 06 GS and the IS350...So, you're spending $42K on car and $8k on supercharge,but you forget the bigger brakes upgrade, the tighter suspension, the transmission and oil cooler and so on...After all those add on you're a well over $60K without warranty and you're still driving the IS350 not the IS-F, don't get me wrong I'm driving the IS350 too.)
Instead of adding TRD sways, coils, rims, BBK etc and not even sure if it helps (butt feeling meter) we KNOW the IS-F was built to be the baddest Lexus out from day #1.
Nuum, I can't wait for this car and I'll be calling Jack when you get some.
10-26-07, 08:34 PM
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It's funny that I know you're gonna post in here at some point... It's a deja vu when Lexus launch the 06 GS and the IS350...
So, you're spending $42K on car and $8k on supercharge,but you forget the bigger brakes upgrade, the tighter suspension, the transmission and oil cooler and so on...After all those add on you're a well over $60K without warranty and you're still driving the IS350 not the IS-F, don't get me wrong I'm driving the IS350 too.)
It's a deja vu when Lexus launch the 06 GS and the IS350...So, you're spending $42K on car and $8k on supercharge,but you forget the bigger brakes upgrade, the tighter suspension, the transmission and oil cooler and so on...After all those add on you're a well over $60K without warranty and you're still driving the IS350 not the IS-F, don't get me wrong I'm driving the IS350 too.)
HAHAHA - Nuum, you know me too well.. LOL I'm not knocking the ISF - just listing alternative solutions.. I can't argue with you because you are right.. I just wish the ISF was alittle more powerful and a bit faster..
10-27-07, 06:25 AM
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10-27-07, 06:39 AM
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0-60 times depend on a number of factors......air temperatire/pressure/humidity, tire type/rubbertemperatire/condition, type and condition of the road surface, amount of load in the car, skill of the driver and how willing the driver is to abuse the drivetrain, wind direction and speed, slant of the road surface uphill or downhill, mechanical condition of the car before or after break-in, brand and octane of gas being used, synthetic vs. non-synthetic oil..........many different factors. That's why runs are often made in both directions and the best times averaged out.
10-27-07, 12:22 PM
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0-60 times depend on a number of factors......air temperatire/pressure/humidity, tire type/rubbertemperatire/condition, type and condition of the road surface, amount of load in the car, skill of the driver and how willing the driver is to abuse the drivetrain, wind direction and speed, slant of the road surface uphill or downhill, mechanical condition of the car before or after break-in, brand and octane of gas being used, synthetic vs. non-synthetic oil..........many different factors. That's why runs are often made in both directions and the best times averaged out.
10-27-07, 02:38 PM
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I don't understand what some of you are complaining about. These reviews have been pretty great and the performance times are really good. They're even better than the times I was expecting, and I had optimistic expectations.
This isn't just the fastest Lexus ever; it's the fastest production vehicle Toyota has ever made period. 0 - 60 in 4.2s? 1/4 mile in 12.7s? Amazing braking and skidpad grip over 0.9g? Those times are good enough to keep up with a Corvette, pretty amazing.
The transmission seems to be positively great and the fuel mileage is pretty amazing given the performance and weight of this vehicle.
Sure there are some flaws, but considering this is the first serious performance effort from Lexus, I'd say they did really well for their first F vehicle.
This isn't just the fastest Lexus ever; it's the fastest production vehicle Toyota has ever made period. 0 - 60 in 4.2s? 1/4 mile in 12.7s? Amazing braking and skidpad grip over 0.9g? Those times are good enough to keep up with a Corvette, pretty amazing.
The transmission seems to be positively great and the fuel mileage is pretty amazing given the performance and weight of this vehicle.
Sure there are some flaws, but considering this is the first serious performance effort from Lexus, I'd say they did really well for their first F vehicle.
10-27-07, 03:46 PM
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I don't understand what some of you are complaining about. These reviews have been pretty great and the performance times are really good. They're even better than the times I was expecting, and I had optimistic expectations.
This isn't just the fastest Lexus ever; it's the fastest production vehicle Toyota has ever made period. 0 - 60 in 4.2s? 1/4 mile in 12.7s? Amazing braking and skidpad grip over 0.9g? Those times are good enough to keep up with a Corvette, pretty amazing.
The transmission seems to be positively great and the fuel mileage is pretty amazing given the performance and weight of this vehicle.
Sure there are some flaws, but considering this is the first serious performance effort from Lexus, I'd say they did really well for their first F vehicle.
This isn't just the fastest Lexus ever; it's the fastest production vehicle Toyota has ever made period. 0 - 60 in 4.2s? 1/4 mile in 12.7s? Amazing braking and skidpad grip over 0.9g? Those times are good enough to keep up with a Corvette, pretty amazing.
The transmission seems to be positively great and the fuel mileage is pretty amazing given the performance and weight of this vehicle.
Sure there are some flaws, but considering this is the first serious performance effort from Lexus, I'd say they did really well for their first F vehicle.
10-28-07, 02:04 PM
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10-28-07, 05:28 PM
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