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Old 12-11-17 | 08:32 PM
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is the mesh area in center rear bumper a vent?
I just looked and there's a piece of plastic about 1" behind the mesh. Can't tell if there is any airflow or not going thru there...
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Ya I never experienced that. The guys that PPFd my car took off the doors' factory PPF and re-did them. For a WHITE Lexus it might be worth it...
Did they redo the same pattern or they did the entire door?
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Did they redo the same pattern or they did the entire door?
Entire 4 doors - think I previously posted on your thread that I got almost the entire baby done except for the trunk and roof.

You're in LA right? Check your PM for info - Mark @ Starr Autoworks will give you a better deal than ~$300 per door.
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Originally Posted by LaZeR
EVERY TIME I turn off Traction Control, after a while, it just automatically kicks back in again. Many YouTube videos show the same. Is this the same for all IS350 FSport RWD?
Anybody ever try the Lexus Pedal Dance in our generation of cars to disable all the electronic nannies in the car?

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Originally Posted by LaZeR
EVERY TIME I turn off Traction Control, after a while, it just automatically kicks back in again. Many YouTube videos show the same. Is this the same for all IS350 FSport RWD?
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Anybody ever try the Lexus Pedal Dance in our generation of cars to disable all the electronic nannies in the car?
That's the best!! frickin awesome ~ must try it ASAP!!
Old 12-12-17 | 03:42 PM
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I thought the pedal dance from the earlier years simply did what holding the traction control switch down for several seconds does now, no?
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Originally Posted by JDR76
I thought the pedal dance from the earlier years simply did what holding the traction control switch down for several seconds does now, no?
Well, I just did the pedal dance tonight because I was curious. The sequence in the above IS F video works fine on my 2016. Other than the fact that the traction control is completely disabled and CANNOT be re-enabled, I couldn't really tell any difference between pedal dance and holding the traction control button. Now, that being said, I didn't have an empty parking lot, or some other such place with no risk where I could play, to really tell. I did give it a decent amount of gas with the wheel turned and didn't even break the tires loose - which I suppose makes sense on the AWD model. On the RWD ones, you might be able to have more fun - if done responsibly of course.

Again, not sure if there's really any reason to do the pedal dance though.
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Originally Posted by arentz07
Well, I just did the pedal dance tonight because I was curious. The sequence in the above IS F video works fine on my 2016. Other than the fact that the traction control is completely disabled and CANNOT be re-enabled, I couldn't really tell any difference between pedal dance and holding the traction control button. Now, that being said, I didn't have an empty parking lot, or some other such place with no risk where I could play, to really tell. I did give it a decent amount of gas with the wheel turned and didn't even break the tires loose - which I suppose makes sense on the AWD model. On the RWD ones, you might be able to have more fun - if done responsibly of course.

Again, not sure if there's really any reason to do the pedal dance though.
It won't re-enable all the nannies when u stop/start the car again?
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Originally Posted by skiracer
It won't re-enable all the nannies when u stop/start the car again?
If you mean turning the ignition off and then on again, then yes, it will re-enable.
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Originally Posted by Raghza
If you mean turning the ignition off and then on again, then yes, it will re-enable.
Correct, this morning traction control was back on again. I've heard if you drive for less than 5 minutes, it'll stay off, but I haven't tried that yet.
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Anybody know if a Weathertech cargo/trunk liner from a 2017 IS will work with the 2018 models?
Old 12-14-17 | 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by skiracer
Anybody know if a Weathertech cargo/trunk liner from a 2017 IS will work with the 2018 models?
i'm absolutely positively sure that the trunk size/shape didn't change.
Old 12-14-17 | 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by skiracer
So, the OEM clear bra on the rear doors seems to get a ton of dirt buildup on the seams due to the rocker panel directing air towards the area. Tried to clean it off, but the visible lines come back after 1-2 days of driving. How did you guys deal with this?
Should i just clear bra my entire rear door so there's no seams?

I just peeled mine off the day I brought the car home. Been a year, no marks or scratches. peeled it off the bumper too. those things just make the car look bad IMO. peel it off!
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Just ordered this . Carbon Fiber = 5HP??

https://www1.thelexuscollection.com/.../fsport/200074

Use Promo Code: LEXOWNERS at checkout to receive a 20% discount.

Regular Price $79

20% off Price =$63.20
Shipping =$9.50
Tax =$4.50

Total: $77.20


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Originally Posted by skiracer
Just ordered this . Carbon Fiber = 5HP??

https://www1.thelexuscollection.com/.../fsport/200074

Use Promo Code: LEXOWNERS at checkout to receive a 20% discount.

Regular Price $79

20% off Price =$63.20
Shipping =$9.50
Tax =$4.50

Total: $77.20


Nice... I have this one:
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The butt dyno doesn't indicate any HP gain though.


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