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2008 IS 250/350 to benefit from IS-F R&D?

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Old 12-29-06, 10:24 PM
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Default 2008 IS 250/350 to benefit from IS-F R&D?

The consensus is that the IS-F is coming out at the end of 2007.

I wonder if Lexus will apply some of the learning from all the testing at the Nurburgring to not only the IS-F, but the IS 250/350. Maybe there will be suspension improvement that leads to better steering feel and handling..... etc.

Anybody wants to take a guess? Or better yet, anybody has any insider info?

It may be silly to ask such question since we are all speculating, but oh well....
Old 12-30-06, 06:47 AM
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I doubt. Mabye, maybe not...only time will tell. I would like to see and active suspension or at least FDS dampers available though
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Let's see if they even do it for the IS-F....than start talking about the 2IS.
Old 12-30-06, 07:52 AM
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I think so, it's the trickle down effect. Where do you think the IS-F gets most of it's technology? Toyota F-1 would be the answer..I definitely think that bits and pieces of "know how" from developing the IS-F will be reflected in future Lexus vehicles, it only seems like natural for vehicles to progress this way.
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