How do you launch the 350?
07-25-07, 08:44 AM
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First of all, I will NOT race my toy till after its break-in period. I have done oil change in 2,000 miles, 4,000 miles (Semi-Synthetic), and 6,000 miles (Full-Synthetic Mobil 1). Just to get raid off the fine metals flowing in the engine. 
IMO, to make your GS more responsive (After 6,000 miles), I drive it in higher RPM 4,000-5,500. So the engine would be accustom to the stree from running at high RPM.
From my experience with my GS, after 7,000 miles, it actually drives more responsive, and quicker.
To proof my point, last weekend I was messing with my friend with IS350. We gunned at the green light, to my surprise, our toys were dead even nose to nose all the way up to 70MPH. So I believe, once it is break-in, it would be quicker than when is new.
IMO, to make your GS more responsive (After 6,000 miles), I drive it in higher RPM 4,000-5,500. So the engine would be accustom to the stree from running at high RPM.
From my experience with my GS, after 7,000 miles, it actually drives more responsive, and quicker.
To proof my point, last weekend I was messing with my friend with IS350. We gunned at the green light, to my surprise, our toys were dead even nose to nose all the way up to 70MPH. So I believe, once it is break-in, it would be quicker than when is new.
07-25-07, 12:21 PM
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TRAC - Traction Control System - electronic traction control system uses both throttle and brake intervention to help control rear wheelspin.
VDIM - Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (GS430/450h Only) - is a system which integrates braking (ABS and BA = brake assist), steering (variable gear ratio steering = VGRS), Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) [and Traction Control (TRAC) systems to help minimize loss of traction in a turn.
VSC/TRAC disable
2006 - Pedal Dance -
2007 and Newer - Hold down TRAC button - https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...light=vsc+trac
Here's a really old but good thread for the 2nd Gen IS:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=260753
Here's the old thread I referenced:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...64&postcount=2
Vehicle Skid Control = with traction control, an electronic system that controls engine output and brake application on individual wheels to help control loss of traction in turns.
TRAC = electronic traction control system uses both throttle and brake intervention to help control rear wheelspin.
VDIM = is a system which integrates braking (ABS and BA = brake assist), steering (variable gear ratio steering = VGRS), Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) [and Traction Control (TRAC) systems to help minimize loss of traction in a turn.
Here are some good descriptions and demo clips of how VSC and TRAC is seamlessly controlled by VDIM:
http://www.lexus-europe.com/technolo....asp?model=All
http://www.lexus.com/models/is/demo_.../vdimDemo.html
Here's an older article from The Auto Channel:
http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2...14/125451.html
As for the pedal dance, it allows you to disable both TRAC and VSC simultaneously which in essence will allow you to spin your tires as needed. The pedal dance for the TRAC/VSC disable is not to be confused with calling it a "VDIM OFF" sequence. Since the pedal dance will work with most modern Toyota and Lexus vehicles i.e. Avalon, IS250/250AWD, GS300/GS300AWD, these vehicles listed do not have VDIM. The only vehicles that have VDIM in the lineup are the Toyota Highlander & Camry Hybrid versions, Lexus RX400h, GS450h, GS430 and IS350 only.
TRAC = electronic traction control system uses both throttle and brake intervention to help control rear wheelspin.
VDIM = is a system which integrates braking (ABS and BA = brake assist), steering (variable gear ratio steering = VGRS), Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) [and Traction Control (TRAC) systems to help minimize loss of traction in a turn.
Here are some good descriptions and demo clips of how VSC and TRAC is seamlessly controlled by VDIM:
http://www.lexus-europe.com/technolo....asp?model=All
http://www.lexus.com/models/is/demo_.../vdimDemo.html
Here's an older article from The Auto Channel:
http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2...14/125451.html
As for the pedal dance, it allows you to disable both TRAC and VSC simultaneously which in essence will allow you to spin your tires as needed. The pedal dance for the TRAC/VSC disable is not to be confused with calling it a "VDIM OFF" sequence. Since the pedal dance will work with most modern Toyota and Lexus vehicles i.e. Avalon, IS250/250AWD, GS300/GS300AWD, these vehicles listed do not have VDIM. The only vehicles that have VDIM in the lineup are the Toyota Highlander & Camry Hybrid versions, Lexus RX400h, GS450h, GS430 and IS350 only.
11-30-07, 09:48 AM
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This confuses me. If you are able to hold the gears longer under WOT when using ECT PWR, then why wouldn't that translate into higher 0-60 times?
11-30-07, 12:06 PM
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i find 'shifting with the stick' in pwr mode is the best, seems to shift faster and you can keep it in the power band for longer. i keep my traction on as i dont want wheel spin.
although... if its a quiet road with a long stop light, you can always turn off trac control completely and do a kwik burnout to warm the tyres, most of the competition cr@ps thenselves lol
although... if its a quiet road with a long stop light, you can always turn off trac control completely and do a kwik burnout to warm the tyres, most of the competition cr@ps thenselves lol
11-30-07, 12:11 PM
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agree
First of all, I will NOT race my toy till after its break-in period. I have done oil change in 2,000 miles, 4,000 miles (Semi-Synthetic), and 6,000 miles (Full-Synthetic Mobil 1). Just to get raid off the fine metals flowing in the engine.
IMO, to make your GS more responsive (After 6,000 miles), I drive it in higher RPM 4,000-5,500. So the engine would be accustom to the stree from running at high RPM.
From my experience with my GS, after 7,000 miles, it actually drives more responsive, and quicker.
To proof my point, last weekend I was messing with my friend with IS350. We gunned at the green light, to my surprise, our toys were dead even nose to nose all the way up to 70MPH. So I believe, once it is break-in, it would be quicker than when is new.
IMO, to make your GS more responsive (After 6,000 miles), I drive it in higher RPM 4,000-5,500. So the engine would be accustom to the stree from running at high RPM.
From my experience with my GS, after 7,000 miles, it actually drives more responsive, and quicker.
To proof my point, last weekend I was messing with my friend with IS350. We gunned at the green light, to my surprise, our toys were dead even nose to nose all the way up to 70MPH. So I believe, once it is break-in, it would be quicker than when is new.
and she feels and sounds (thanx fujita) like an animal.
this car just makes me smile
11-30-07, 12:14 PM
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bottom line, i think if the pwr button actually increase the speed to upshift / downshift (as flipside posted), then it WILL help the 0-60 speed, since you do have to shift at least once.
i don't know about the 3gs, but on the 2gs, the pwr mode just help to hold the rpm higher and change the throttle in general a bit. so that does NOT help 0-60, since if you are going full WOT already anyway, the pwr doesn't help anything.
so i guess the key is, does pwr button decrease the shift speed? if so, then it should help 0-60
i don't know about the 3gs, but on the 2gs, the pwr mode just help to hold the rpm higher and change the throttle in general a bit. so that does NOT help 0-60, since if you are going full WOT already anyway, the pwr doesn't help anything.
so i guess the key is, does pwr button decrease the shift speed? if so, then it should help 0-60
11-30-07, 12:14 PM
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11-30-07, 12:27 PM
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bottom line, i think if the pwr button actually increase the speed to upshift / downshift (as flipside posted), then it WILL help the 0-60 speed, since you do have to shift at least once.
i don't know about the 3gs, but on the 2gs, the pwr mode just help to hold the rpm higher and change the throttle in general a bit. so that does NOT help 0-60, since if you are going full WOT already anyway, the pwr doesn't help anything.
so i guess the key is, does pwr button decrease the shift speed? if so, then it should help 0-60
i don't know about the 3gs, but on the 2gs, the pwr mode just help to hold the rpm higher and change the throttle in general a bit. so that does NOT help 0-60, since if you are going full WOT already anyway, the pwr doesn't help anything.
so i guess the key is, does pwr button decrease the shift speed? if so, then it should help 0-60
11-30-07, 02:28 PM
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