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Old 01-14-13, 12:16 PM
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Looks like only heated, no cooled seats like the current fsport......hope the isf will have the cooled seat option..........
Old 01-14-13, 12:38 PM
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One thing I noticed, only 1 speaker on the (front) door now? So the car goes from a 12 speaker + Sub system (base) to (what looks like) 6 speaker?
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Originally Posted by GiantsFan
One thing I noticed, only 1 speaker on the (front) door now? So the car goes from a 12 speaker + Sub system (base) to (what looks like) 6 speaker?
Yup I noticed this several days ago and no one else seemed to care at the time. And this is the ML-equipped model (there's a clearly visible ML logo on the center console)! Really a shame that the ML system is getting such a big downgrade. I'm still hoping that they're hiding the speakers in some unconventional places though.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/7696706-post352.html

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Originally Posted by ydooby
Yup I noticed this several days ago and no one else seemed to care at the time. And this is the ML-equipped model (there's a clearly visible ML logo on the center console)! Really a shame that the ML system is getting such a big downgrade. I'm still hoping that they're hiding the speakers in some unconventional places though.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/7696706-post352.html
oh wow, I didn't realize this was ML!!! My BASE audio has 13 speakers! This would be a serious downgrade if the high end ML system only has 7 speakers

Lets hope they are hidden speakers somewhere Gonna be paying attention to the reveal!
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^ I was just thinking about the speakers today too. It looks like the tweeter sits on top of the mid range speaker(is that possible?) on the front doors. Looking at the back, there's a mid at the bottom, and a tweeter to the right of the door handle. I'm hoping they don't downgrade the speaker amount either.
Old 01-14-13, 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by eoph
Looks like only heated, no cooled seats like the current fsport......hope the isf will have the cooled seat option..........
Bummer. I really like heated and cooled seats but what's the main reason for omission of cooled seats on Fsport? To save weight? Does it really weight that much?
Old 01-14-13, 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by ydooby
Yup I noticed this several days ago and no one else seemed to care at the time. And this is the ML-equipped model (there's a clearly visible ML logo on the center console)! Really a shame that the ML system is getting such a big downgrade. I'm still hoping that they're hiding the speakers in some unconventional places though.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/7696706-post352.html
lol, it wont have 7 speakers, chill, enjoy life.
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Originally Posted by dojoman
Bummer. I really like heated and cooled seats but what's the main reason for omission of cooled seats on Fsport? To save weight? Does it really weight that much?
Dunno if it is true, but I consider it just cost cutting. Seeing how FSport and IS-F should have the same seats, I'm not keeping my hopes up either...........
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Originally Posted by chowner
Anyone know how the backseat legroom is in the new IS ? Is it the same as current models? If so, that's pretty ****ty.
they say it is class leading.
Old 01-14-13, 02:16 PM
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don't know if anybody posted this video....

is it me or is the "I" in the IS350 a little crooked?

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Originally Posted by Individual
^ I was just thinking about the speakers today too. It looks like the tweeter sits on top of the mid range speaker(is that possible?) on the front doors. Looking at the back, there's a mid at the bottom, and a tweeter to the right of the door handle. I'm hoping they don't downgrade the speaker amount either.
I think there are 2 speakers at the bottom corners of the windshield. Looks like some grills in there.
Old 01-14-13, 03:22 PM
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cmon guys just wait for the reveal tomorrow, all you can do now is speculate
Old 01-14-13, 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by bagwell
don't know if anybody posted this video....

is it me or is the "I" in the IS350 a little crooked?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mt8k327SD3A
Yeah I noticed it too, but since they said it is a prototype; will let that one slide!
Old 01-14-13, 04:08 PM
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I like the "powerfully flared wheel arches" it's gonna look mean lowered on some wide wheels
Old 01-14-13, 04:27 PM
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They better have a manual option.


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