Best Motoring Video: IS-F vs. M3 coupe vs. S2000 vs. Nismo Fairlady Z
03-10-08, 11:22 AM
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Best Motoring Video: IS-F vs. M3 coupe vs. S2000 vs. Nismo Fairlady Z
Wish they had used the M3 sedan instead and did a time attack with the same driver, but the race is still fun to watch.
http://www.dailymotion.com/search/bm...4_%3Cbr%3Eauto
http://www.dailymotion.com/search/bm...4_%3Cbr%3Eauto
Last edited by XeroK00L; 03-10-08 at 11:50 AM.
03-10-08, 11:55 AM
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Agreed. Didn't seem like he showed any slightest idea of the shift timings. Just over-revving and over-revving all the way.
Wish they'd let Tsuchiya drive the IS-F.
Wish they'd let Tsuchiya drive the IS-F.
Last edited by XeroK00L; 03-10-08 at 12:36 PM.
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03-10-08, 12:28 PM
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Compared to the previous test by the beloved Tsuchiya this guy was 1.1 secs faster in the IS-F. The new M3 was 2.2 secs faster than the old M3. I agree with the fact that everyone seems to have quite a bit of a problem with the paddle shifters. Also, for being fairly tail happy I didn't see the IS-F hang out the tail once.
So maybe the first test was as bad as we thought and perhaps there is more left to find in the IS-F.
Strange but a good time. Can't wait to see more C63, M3 Sedan and IS-F.
So maybe the first test was as bad as we thought and perhaps there is more left to find in the IS-F.
Strange but a good time. Can't wait to see more C63, M3 Sedan and IS-F.
03-10-08, 12:28 PM
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time of is-f would be definetely better in D mode 
what does that japanese think of when holding rews on limiter??? and how can M3 be faster in straight line than IS-F?? i guess it was driven of some guy that didn't know IS-F has 8 gears...
what does that japanese think of when holding rews on limiter??? and how can M3 be faster in straight line than IS-F?? i guess it was driven of some guy that didn't know IS-F has 8 gears...
03-10-08, 12:36 PM
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Compared to the previous test by the beloved Tsuchiya this guy was 1.1 secs faster in the IS-F. The new M3 was 2.2 secs faster than the old M3. I agree with the fact that everyone seems to have quite a bit of a problem with the paddle shifters. Also, for being fairly tail happy I didn't see the IS-F hang out the tail once.
So maybe the first test was as bad as we thought and perhaps there is more left to find in the IS-F.
Strange but a good time. Can't wait to see more C63, M3 Sedan and IS-F.
So maybe the first test was as bad as we thought and perhaps there is more left to find in the IS-F.
Strange but a good time. Can't wait to see more C63, M3 Sedan and IS-F.
if this is the time from the is-f with that horrible driving, i can only see it doing better
03-10-08, 01:20 PM
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If the paddle shifters are a problem for soem ppl why not just use the stick in M mode liek a manual instead of tying up your fingers and hands while the sterrign wheel moves as the car goes around corners. Just use your right hand. I know you know both hands soemtimes but I think on a trck you migth get better shifts just using the stick especially around the twisties.
03-10-08, 02:30 PM
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If the paddle shifters are a problem for soem ppl why not just use the stick in M mode liek a manual instead of tying up your fingers and hands while the sterrign wheel moves as the car goes around corners. Just use your right hand. I know you know both hands soemtimes but I think on a trck you migth get better shifts just using the stick especially around the twisties.
plus by just looking at him STARTING the car, you can see he has issues shifting even on straight
03-10-08, 02:41 PM
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Hmm let's see. M3 is 250lbs lighter, has same power, better diff ratio and better gearing. How could M3 be faster???
03-10-08, 03:35 PM
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Even the coupe is half that, the sedan even less.