GS400 vs GS430
02-21-05 | 05:43 PM
#31
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Just curious.....why did Lexus decide to get rid of e-shift on the GS430s? I'm sure there is a logical answer to this.
I'm reading "The Lexus Story", but I haven't finished it......I'm just starting it. For those who finished it, do they give a reason.
I'm reading "The Lexus Story", but I haven't finished it......I'm just starting it. For those who finished it, do they give a reason.
02-21-05 | 05:48 PM
#32
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Originally Posted by Cadd
I'm reading "The Lexus Story", but I haven't finished it......I'm just starting it. For those who finished it, do they give a reason.
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02-21-05 | 06:28 PM
#33
Originally Posted by chuckb
what did you call me?.......... 
j/k
what is your complaint w/sc430 ecu? I have noticed under normal light throttle driving, it lets off the gas a little between shifts, but it's smooth and no big deal. the more on the gas you are, the less it does it.
here's what I've noticed about 430. I have adapted to it slightly. When you want to get on it, you do have to push the pedal down farther than you would expect, but as long as you're used to how it's gonna respond, it's ok. It's kinda like you have to stay one step ahead of it. And learning how far you have to push the pedal to make it downshift or not, depending what you want it to do.
If in a race situation, you definately wan't to have it locked in gear and ready to go (pref around 3000-3500rpm) and if it is it will pull the instant you hit the gas. It also seems like Rom said, that it is getting used to me driving it like that and anticipating how I like to drive. I haven't reset my ECU for about 6 months.
GS430 doesn't have that Ford or Chevy muscle car feeling of barely pushing the gas and going fast, but neither did the GS400 I drove. I don't think Lexus want's them to be like that, they want the car to be more on the smooth and relaxing side.
j/kwhat is your complaint w/sc430 ecu? I have noticed under normal light throttle driving, it lets off the gas a little between shifts, but it's smooth and no big deal. the more on the gas you are, the less it does it.
here's what I've noticed about 430. I have adapted to it slightly. When you want to get on it, you do have to push the pedal down farther than you would expect, but as long as you're used to how it's gonna respond, it's ok. It's kinda like you have to stay one step ahead of it. And learning how far you have to push the pedal to make it downshift or not, depending what you want it to do.
If in a race situation, you definately wan't to have it locked in gear and ready to go (pref around 3000-3500rpm) and if it is it will pull the instant you hit the gas. It also seems like Rom said, that it is getting used to me driving it like that and anticipating how I like to drive. I haven't reset my ECU for about 6 months.
GS430 doesn't have that Ford or Chevy muscle car feeling of barely pushing the gas and going fast, but neither did the GS400 I drove. I don't think Lexus want's them to be like that, they want the car to be more on the smooth and relaxing side.
anyway, yes, that's how i feel about the throttle. how much you want, you gotta push it in more to get it. and you have a wait a bit longer (imho) to get the response too. once you are used to driving the car then it's ok, you know what to expect and know when to punch in. but when i switch between the gs4 and the sc430 it's indeed quite a nightmare for the first couple of mins. my wife told me the same too (since she's enjoying the two cars every day now...)
02-21-05 | 06:28 PM
#34
Originally Posted by Cadd
Just curious.....why did Lexus decide to get rid of e-shift on the GS430s? I'm sure there is a logical answer to this.
I'm reading "The Lexus Story", but I haven't finished it......I'm just starting it. For those who finished it, do they give a reason.
I'm reading "The Lexus Story", but I haven't finished it......I'm just starting it. For those who finished it, do they give a reason.
02-21-05 | 06:33 PM
#35
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Originally Posted by rominl
i think it probably has something to do with the emission of the car, to make it more restrictive. but i could be wrong
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