The V8 is back: IS 500 F SPORT Performance
12-01-21, 04:49 PM
#3361
You can bet the first pic I'll post (if not already posted) will be the trans cooler! 😂
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12-01-21, 05:00 PM
#3362
Lead Lap
^^ Can't wait to 'not' see it (LOL)
12-01-21, 05:05 PM
#3363
Racer
My guy is off today so I won’t get an update till tomorrow at the earliest. I have a question for those getting the car and planning on keeping it for many years. Are you going to do the 1000-1200 mile break in or are you just going to drive it from the get go how you would normally?
12-01-21, 05:13 PM
#3364
Lead Lap
^^ That is also another controversial subject - I never did an oil change right after the break in period but I heard many people do. In the end, there is nothing wrong in providing extra care for our toys, but I won't go into the conversation saying things like "you are wasting your money blah blah" - People tell me I am nuts for not driving my cars in the rain or adverse weather condition and that they are design to be enjoyed at all times, but I do what matters to me 
That being said, why am I not surprised you love a more frequent lube job?!?! (LMAO)
That being said, why am I not surprised you love a more frequent lube job?!?! (LMAO)
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12-01-21, 05:13 PM
#3365
For what it's worth, I always go a bit easier on the throttle with any new car I get - Not doing hard launch or hard stops in my opinion, are never a bad thing. Is it necessary, probably not but it makes me feel better I did hence I am planning on keeping doing it.
Ditto
I can't even imagine how excited you guys must be knowing your delivery is so imminent!
Ditto
I can't even imagine how excited you guys must be knowing your delivery is so imminent!
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12-01-21, 05:27 PM
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My guy is off today so I won’t get an update till tomorrow at the earliest. I have a question for those getting the car and planning on keeping it for many years. Are you going to do the 1000-1200 mile break in or are you just going to drive it from the get go how you would normally?
Save it for the 5k mile first interval
I’m sure the IS 500 is still using DINO 5w30
Different Synthetic Oil and OCI for any V6 / IS 350 buyers
Joe Z
Last edited by Joe Z; 12-01-21 at 05:36 PM.
12-01-21, 05:28 PM
#3368
Lead Lap
Yaro - Those are great pics!! Thanks for sharing
EDIT - Seriously, these really are great pics for those of us trying to get a good gauge of the Incognito color and damn, it is looks pretty good in these pics I have seen some video footage at a car show and the thing almost greenish...
EDIT - Seriously, these really are great pics for those of us trying to get a good gauge of the Incognito color and damn, it is looks pretty good in these pics
I have seen some video footage at a car show and the thing almost greenish...
Last edited by wthrman2; 12-01-21 at 06:04 PM.
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12-01-21, 05:31 PM
#3369
Racer
plus I’ve seen way too many videos of metal shavings in the oil after a break in. I’m trynna protect my baby. I was even considering doing oil changes at 5,000 miles instead of the 10,000 mile interval recommended for the IS350
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12-01-21, 05:53 PM
#3370
Lead Lap
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12-01-21, 06:19 PM
#3371
I'm actually a big fan of those BBS wheels, so I'll most likely keep those. Just wish there was a slightly more unique design for the IS500 compared to IS350 w/DHP.. even the "ash wood trim" being in the LE only seems dumb due to being available in the IS350.
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12-01-21, 06:21 PM
#3372
Instructor
12-01-21, 06:21 PM
#3373
Instructor
I'll be using them for summer, but for winter my plan is to get some 18s as there is much better tire availability.
12-01-21, 06:26 PM
#3374
Lead Lap
^^ I understand wanting to run smaller tires for winter but couldn't you find a good aftermarket wheel with a black design and keep the overall look the same? Incognito and gold/broze is not a good pairing in my eyes...
Compromise - I agree, I know the 500 is an upgrade from the 350 but why put the wheels from the 350 on the LE?!?! It seems odd to me - If they wanted to keep the black wheel theme, why not use a different pattern from either BBS or Enkei to make it a bit different. I agree that it feels off to see the LE be closer to the DHP than the non-LE (and pay more for it!!) - I am curious if the Enkei wheels would have actually looked better as they look good on the cloudburst grey which is the same shade
Compromise - I agree, I know the 500 is an upgrade from the 350 but why put the wheels from the 350 on the LE?!?! It seems odd to me - If they wanted to keep the black wheel theme, why not use a different pattern from either BBS or Enkei to make it a bit different. I agree that it feels off to see the LE be closer to the DHP than the non-LE (and pay more for it!!) - I am curious if the Enkei wheels would have actually looked better as they look good on the cloudburst grey which is the same shade
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12-01-21, 06:29 PM
#3375
The Japan, EU, and OZ markets are offering the same combo on all LC 500 convertibles. Sadly, the US market didn't get it for 2022.