The V8 is back: IS 500 F SPORT Performance
12-21-21, 09:27 PM
#4381
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Cold start video I made today. It is short but sweet, I let it run a bit to let you hear it once the idle settles. Hopefully, you all enjoy it!
https://youtu.be/hk7NnyCOw5M
https://youtu.be/hk7NnyCOw5M
But not anymore. They both have Antigravity LiFePo4 batteries and sound like this:
It never gets old.
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12-22-21, 01:51 AM
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That was quick, she probably got overwritten on the 3k markup. Still not as bad as the Toyota dealership in Florida I dealt with when I tried to get a Rav4 prime for my kid, they wanted 10k over MSRP plus 3k in paint, wheel, key fob, rust protection.
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12-22-21, 04:45 AM
#4386
Pole Position
^^^ YAY! I was waiting for his review. Now to get the coffee, boot up the computer, and get comfortable.
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12-22-21, 05:22 AM
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Lead Lap
I would say that your wife has good car color taste (lol) - I am biased toward a white vehicle as everyone here knows, however, Incognito certainly has my attention, at least in some situations...
12-22-21, 05:40 AM
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Lead Lap
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12-22-21, 05:47 AM
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Pole Position
Not that I needed his stamp of approval, but it doesn’t hurt! 😜
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12-22-21, 05:48 AM
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Lead Lap
^^ The more I listen to reviews, the more I feel this car is perfect for ME....I am so happy Lexus came out with this car when it did!
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12-22-21, 06:07 AM
#4391
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With regards to the IS 500 review by Brian Makse above... He mentions how bad the pumped-in engine sound is. To this, I say, fear not, IS 500 buyers. You can defeat the engine sound. It took me several days to figure this out on my IS 350, but it's possible to turn off the ASC.
Turn the little dial to the left of the steering wheel all the way down. If you didn't hear a "click", keep turning it down! There's a little detent in the dial that, when passed, turns it completely off. Most people don't seem to know this, especially car reviewers, who say they wish the sound could be turned off.
See the below video where I demonstrate this.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/v2hj2k4ZkaZT2iAB9
Turn the little dial to the left of the steering wheel all the way down. If you didn't hear a "click", keep turning it down! There's a little detent in the dial that, when passed, turns it completely off. Most people don't seem to know this, especially car reviewers, who say they wish the sound could be turned off.
See the below video where I demonstrate this.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/v2hj2k4ZkaZT2iAB9
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12-22-21, 06:22 AM
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Lead Lap
^^ Short answer is no....As they arrive at the dealers, we find out about the numbers.
12-22-21, 06:26 AM
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Lead Lap
arentz - well I'll be - I had no idea I could turn it off totally....I would turn the dial all the way down but didn't find that "click" point but I will check for it now 
Much appreciate the tip
Much appreciate the tip
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