New Chapter, New Journey 2013 #GSFsport Nebula Gray w/Cabernet
06-11-12 | 10:59 PM
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Week 1:
Miles driven - 1,000 mi (Exact!)
So far the car has been great. The mileage figures have been on par with my previous 07 GS 350. So far i've averaged 24-25 mpg mixed city and highway driving with 2 trips down to San Diego. The car is surprisingly quiet at highway speeds above 70mph. So far the biggest things that have stood out to me is the ODO readout turning on when you first enter the car (finally) and the exterior LED DRL's turning on when you unlock the car. Nice touches! I do wish that you are able to read the ODO if the readout is turned off. So far the only car that I know of where you can read the ODO when the readout is off is the 2013 Scion FR-S. You can press the ODO/TRIP button and the mileage indicator turns on. May not be a big deal for some but it helps when you're logging your mileage. Evening illumination is not bad with the standard HID projectors, but I did find a need for fog lights during a foggy evening drive. Hopefully someone can make a PNP foglamp retrofit kit to fill in the blanks.
Miles driven - 1,000 mi (Exact!)
So far the car has been great. The mileage figures have been on par with my previous 07 GS 350. So far i've averaged 24-25 mpg mixed city and highway driving with 2 trips down to San Diego. The car is surprisingly quiet at highway speeds above 70mph. So far the biggest things that have stood out to me is the ODO readout turning on when you first enter the car (finally) and the exterior LED DRL's turning on when you unlock the car. Nice touches! I do wish that you are able to read the ODO if the readout is turned off. So far the only car that I know of where you can read the ODO when the readout is off is the 2013 Scion FR-S. You can press the ODO/TRIP button and the mileage indicator turns on. May not be a big deal for some but it helps when you're logging your mileage. Evening illumination is not bad with the standard HID projectors, but I did find a need for fog lights during a foggy evening drive. Hopefully someone can make a PNP foglamp retrofit kit to fill in the blanks.
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06-11-12 | 11:14 PM
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This past weekend I went to visit my good friend and CL Mod Ay-nako in Las Vegas. If you have been following the CL FB, I have posted a pic of the first ever GS F Sport Meet in Las Vegas. Here are the pics and congrats to Ay-nako on his brand new special order Obsidian w/Cabernet GS F Sport! Here are some pics we took on the edge of town.
06-11-12 | 11:20 PM
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More of Nebula Gray GS F Sport:
And after all the dust & bug collection on I-15 and the drive around town, a badly needed wash was in order. Thank you Lexus of Henderson for the wash!
And after all the dust & bug collection on I-15 and the drive around town, a badly needed wash was in order. Thank you Lexus of Henderson for the wash!
06-12-12 | 12:04 AM
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I was there with Flipside 909 and I'll share some of the ones from my camera too
http://www.flickr.com/photos/moto_club4ag/7171719941/http://www.flickr.com/photos/moto_club4ag/7171719941/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/moto_club4ag/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/moto_club4ag/7171719339/http://www.flickr.com/photos/moto_club4ag/7171719339/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/moto_club4ag/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/moto_club4ag/7171719941/http://www.flickr.com/photos/moto_club4ag/7171719941/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/moto_club4ag/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/moto_club4ag/7171719339/http://www.flickr.com/photos/moto_club4ag/7171719339/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/moto_club4ag/, on Flickr
06-13-12 | 01:33 AM
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Ay-nako's Obsidian GS F Sport options can be found here: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...t-is-here.html
As for mine, I will go over those in the next update.
Thanks. The New GS is a looker. We got people giving us double takes as we cruised all over Las Vegas together.
06-13-12 | 10:12 PM
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Some pics to add from Instagram:
Nebula Gray Pearl @Lexus GS F Sport. #GSFsport #Lexus #FSport #LexusPerformance #SpindleGrille
Cruising in the #GSFsport on a warm SoCal evening. #Lexus #newgs #clublexus #NebulaGray #GSF #SoCal #Summer
For my Canada & Metric friends! #GSFsport #HUD @sciontist @stehophoto @_krew @carlchungunco @regencyauto
@Lexus GS F Sport Mini Meet in Las Vegas! #gsfsport #LasVegas @lexusofHenderson @Lexusoflasvegas #NewGS #SpindleGrille #GSF #GRL10
Hows that for #lensflare? Lol #GSFsport #Fsport #NewGS #SpindleGrille @joshv408 @hypermkiv @skyeflakes #clublexus
@Lexus GS F Sport with its older bro Gen 2 LS 400! #grl10 #Ucf20 #GSFsport #Fsport #Lexus #clublexus #LasVegas #CosmopolitanLV
Nebula Gray Pearl @Lexus GS F Sport. #GSFsport #Lexus #FSport #LexusPerformance #SpindleGrille
Cruising in the #GSFsport on a warm SoCal evening. #Lexus #newgs #clublexus #NebulaGray #GSF #SoCal #Summer
For my Canada & Metric friends! #GSFsport #HUD @sciontist @stehophoto @_krew @carlchungunco @regencyauto
@Lexus GS F Sport Mini Meet in Las Vegas! #gsfsport #LasVegas @lexusofHenderson @Lexusoflasvegas #NewGS #SpindleGrille #GSF #GRL10
Hows that for #lensflare? Lol #GSFsport #Fsport #NewGS #SpindleGrille @joshv408 @hypermkiv @skyeflakes #clublexus
@Lexus GS F Sport with its older bro Gen 2 LS 400! #grl10 #Ucf20 #GSFsport #Fsport #Lexus #clublexus #LasVegas #CosmopolitanLV
06-14-12 | 05:56 PM
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Nice pics!!! I gotta admit, I absolutely hated the new GS but your pics and its features makes it really appealing. I really do wish they stuck w/ some of the original Lexus cues that I've grown to love from the GS platform.
06-14-12 | 06:03 PM
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Thanks buddy! :thumbsup:
Thank you, will do. More coming for sure.
Have you driven one yet? If not, you should simply because it will change your perception of this GS compared to the previous generations. They really did an amazing job with steering feel/input and suspension feel. The car feels much more agile than it really does. Chassis rigidity and great suspension tuning are key to the New GS' success.
Thank you, will do. More coming for sure.
Have you driven one yet? If not, you should simply because it will change your perception of this GS compared to the previous generations. They really did an amazing job with steering feel/input and suspension feel. The car feels much more agile than it really does. Chassis rigidity and great suspension tuning are key to the New GS' success.
