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Recently had an IS-F loaner and prefer x pack

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Old 04-28-09, 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by t0e
I'd take the ride of an IS-F over a 350 anyday....

But then again, I run the stiffest setting, on all four corners, with my JIC's

And it's still to soft
Yeah, my JICs are softer than my F-Sport Suspension. I am running the stiffer springs on the JICs too!

An IS-F member on here switched to JICs and he said it is softer than stock.
Old 04-28-09, 11:33 AM
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I certainly did not want to cast a negative shadow on the IS-F. It is awesome. I am 47. If I was in my 30's as I was when I bought my 1995 M3 or early 40's when I bought my S2000 then I would have bought the IS-F. Back then the tighter the suspension the better. This time around I was searching for compromise and the x-pack was the perfect answer.
Old 04-28-09, 11:42 AM
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BTW, I love the IS-F seats. I slide around in my IS350 seats all the time. Had anyone done the swap?
Old 04-28-09, 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Keppie
I certainly did not want to cast a negative shadow on the IS-F. It is awesome. I am 47. If I was in my 30's as I was when I bought my 1995 M3 or early 40's when I bought my S2000 then I would have bought the IS-F. Back then the tighter the suspension the better. This time around I was searching for compromise and the x-pack was the perfect answer.
WOW IMHO, AGE has nothing to do with this. I'm 70, and have been driving high performance machinery all my life. For me, the ride is perfect. I've actually stiffened it up a wee bit by adding the thicker F-Sport rear sway bar. When I know I'll be going somewhere with rough roads, I'll take the truck.

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this thread is going to get locked soon.
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Originally Posted by AM1
this thread is going to get locked soon.
Sadly, I think it may just come to that. Let's hope not.
Old 04-28-09, 12:26 PM
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Lock it. I am fine. It is going nowhere at this point.
Old 04-28-09, 12:34 PM
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I don't think there's any reason to close this thread. As long as the discussion remains focused on the topic and NOT the members (i.e. - don't make it personal), there's currently no reason to close it.

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Old 04-28-09, 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by sinister2c
lexus of west palm gave you this??? thats the only fl Lexus I know that is autonation. I think orlando, pines, and countyline are Zin Autogroup. not sure about kendall and west kendall but they are the same owner.
I think Lexus of Tampa Bay and Lexus of Clearwater are Autonation too.
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i'ts true you can get an IS-F loaner. theres probably 1 at least in a dealership
Old 04-29-09, 06:55 AM
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damn your lucky!! In Jacksonville they only have is250/es350/rx330
Old 04-29-09, 07:42 AM
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Wednesday was correct when she said, "I think Lexus of Tampa Bay and Lexus of Clearwater are Autonation too."
Old 04-29-09, 02:28 PM
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Pop lock and drop it or something like that.

But I would like a F loaner too.
Old 04-29-09, 03:02 PM
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Totally believable, my cousin got an 09' BMW M3 4-door w/ the new SMG system as his loaner when his 7-series was in service.
Old 04-29-09, 03:24 PM
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ur getting old lol its time for a buick buddy lol


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