How does the 3rd gen IS hold up on track?
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How does the 3rd gen IS hold up on track?
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Quick question about how the 3rd gen IS holds up on track (coolant/oil temps, brake fade, etc).
Quick question about how the 3rd gen IS holds up on track (coolant/oil temps, brake fade, etc).
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Not sure about the IS specifically (I'm sure it's similar to the RC). Reviews have been great on the suspension, but Motor Trend tested two RC350 F-Sports on the track and overheated both transmissions and complained stock brake pads became soft very quickly.
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Yeah, I did hear about MT's incident with the transmissions. The RC350 is about 200 pounds heavier though, but it still uses the same engine and transmission, as well as brake pads. I think now I might consider the IS350/RC350 more of Grand Tourers than sports sedans/coupes.
Last edited by Yri; 06-07-20 at 01:33 PM.
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I think, sporty road cars are not meant for tracks.
I once brought my A45 to the track, and my friend brought his little Suzuki
My brakes were done, and the engine too hot to continue after 2 laps. His little Suzuki kept going.
Her car had oil cooler, transmission cooler, and other performance mods.
It was fun, but I dont think it was meant to be tracked.
I once brought my A45 to the track, and my friend brought his little Suzuki
My brakes were done, and the engine too hot to continue after 2 laps. His little Suzuki kept going.
Her car had oil cooler, transmission cooler, and other performance mods.
It was fun, but I dont think it was meant to be tracked.
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I think, sporty road cars are not meant for tracks.
I once brought my A45 to the track, and my friend brought his little Suzuki
My brakes were done, and the engine too hot to continue after 2 laps. His little Suzuki kept going.
Her car had oil cooler, transmission cooler, and other performance mods.
It was fun, but I dont think it was meant to be tracked.
I once brought my A45 to the track, and my friend brought his little Suzuki
My brakes were done, and the engine too hot to continue after 2 laps. His little Suzuki kept going.
Her car had oil cooler, transmission cooler, and other performance mods.
It was fun, but I dont think it was meant to be tracked.
EDIT: I believe the Inline 4 has an engine oil cooler, but not the v6 engines.
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Yeah, I did hear about MT's incident with the transmissions. The RC350 is about 200 pounds heavier though, but it still uses the same engine and transmission, as well as brake pads. I think now I might consider the IS350/RC350 more of Grand Tourers than sports sedans/coupes.
04465-30500. MARK TEXTAR T4146,F SPORT - is350 f sport front pads
04465-30491 MARK TEXTAR T4146,TIRE & DISC WHEEL-235/40R19+265/35R19(F-SPORT) - rc350 pads
material is the same, but the size of rotors and brake pads is not, I bet... calipers most likely are different too.
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i dont think you statement about brake pads for is350 (3rd gen) being same as on rc350 is completely correct.
04465-30500. MARK TEXTAR T4146,F SPORT - is350 f sport front pads
04465-30491 MARK TEXTAR T4146,TIRE & DISC WHEEL-235/40R19+265/35R19(F-SPORT) - rc350 pads
material is the same, but the size of rotors and brake pads is not, I bet... calipers most likely are different too.
04465-30500. MARK TEXTAR T4146,F SPORT - is350 f sport front pads
04465-30491 MARK TEXTAR T4146,TIRE & DISC WHEEL-235/40R19+265/35R19(F-SPORT) - rc350 pads
material is the same, but the size of rotors and brake pads is not, I bet... calipers most likely are different too.
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Alright, did some research around the forums, found a forum post about a guy who took an AWD F sport to an autocross event. He said there was almost zero brake fade. He did not mention the engine temps or transmission temps. He also said there was almost no oversteer. The thing about autocross is that on a real race track, speeds are higher and so are braking distances, so autocross isn't a truly reliable source of brake fade, engine temps etc, since the speed is slow, most of those courses are in 2nd or 3rd gear.
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Alright, did some research around the forums, found a forum post about a guy who took an AWD F sport to an autocross event. He said there was almost zero brake fade. He did not mention the engine temps or transmission temps. He also said there was almost no oversteer. The thing about autocross is that on a real race track, speeds are higher and so are braking distances, so autocross isn't a truly reliable source of brake fade, engine temps etc, since the speed is slow, most of those courses are in 2nd or 3rd gear.
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I've seen reports of the transmission overheating. I did 3-4 hot laps on a 1m 25sec track and didn't have an issue. Brakes were also great with zero fade.
The car does tend to understeer. Stock tires with coilovers.
Help solve the understeer issue with a rear swaybar or square tire setup
The car does tend to understeer. Stock tires with coilovers.
Help solve the understeer issue with a rear swaybar or square tire setup
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I've seen reports of the transmission overheating. I did 3-4 hot laps on a 1m 25sec track and didn't have an issue. Brakes were also great with zero fade.
The car does tend to understeer. Stock tires with coilovers.
Help solve the understeer issue with a rear swaybar or square tire setup
The car does tend to understeer. Stock tires with coilovers.
Help solve the understeer issue with a rear swaybar or square tire setup
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