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"What is in that thing, a V-8"?......

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Old 09-23-06, 10:26 AM
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Talking "What is in that thing, a V-8"?......

I have to say I love getting this comment. Sometimes I get it when I start my car and someone walks by and comments. I also like it when I get engaged in some "spirited" driving and the other driver and I talk and they are basically clueless to Lexus offerings....

Nothing like a V-8.......even if a I-4 or V-6 makes V-8 power, I prefer the added cylinders...
Old 09-23-06, 11:03 AM
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imagine a v12? just kidding

but yeah, stock wise it's nothing, but as soon as you put on a nice exhaust, it really magnifies the v8 tone!
Old 09-23-06, 11:06 AM
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i love the startup sound of my borla exhaust. Espectually when you give it a bit more gas for acceleration. It's like it wants me to push it even more

The V8 gurgle is intoxicating.
Old 09-23-06, 12:12 PM
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I loved the sound of my L-SPORTLINE exhaust with the V8, I also used to love the look of shock on peoples faces after getting dusted by a sedan with 20" wheels and 15" TV monitor when I told it had a V8!! Always got the same response: "IN THAT LITTLE CAR??!!!" I'd just reply YES with a smile!
Old 09-23-06, 12:24 PM
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It makes you wanna push the gas pedal further and further everytime.
My around town gas efficiency has decreased significantly since the magnaflows.
I havnt had them for long, but so far people dont really seem to notice. Its probably bc there are so many trucks and mustangs with dumps around here. The couple reactions I have caught were great! Especially when starting up in a parking lot, or better yet, a garage
Old 09-23-06, 12:30 PM
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I get alot of whiplash cases when I drive by them in parking lots, or when I start my car up. I also have alot of Honda (fast and furious wannabees) in my area. They try and act like there so fast and just zigzaging in traffic, but when I feel the urge, I just start following them and they like to try and out run my GS400, but when Im done playing I just pull up next to them and smile just seconds before I take off and leave them in dust.
Old 09-23-06, 01:25 PM
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What it makes you want is more

HP that is
Old 09-23-06, 06:00 PM
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haha I was looking when I got my car the 6 or 8 ... I was thinking Mannnnn that 8 would be Nice and it is ahah


Morris post a video !!! we need to see that car moving .... so so Nice
Old 09-23-06, 06:33 PM
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Yep, gotta love that torque and yes the after market exhaust helps the ego. Mine is the L-Tuned, the more I drive it, the more I really like this exhaust.
Old 09-23-06, 06:38 PM
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I likes mine pretty quiet, but I love teh torque. even stock it has nice growl when you get on it. I think the GS430 is a great sleeper.
Old 09-24-06, 01:14 AM
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Man, I miss my car. Mike, as soon as I get back, we should grab a few chicks and take a road trip and get a chalet in the mountains.
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