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Old 02-17-12, 05:55 AM
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Well it's been two weeks now since I made the move from my 2009 SFP to the 2011 USB. While it took some time to warm up to the new dash layout, I have to say I am incredibly happy I made the move. The ride on our terrible Wisconsin roads is so much smoother, and less harsh. I am excited to get back to Road America this summer and see what that means when the car is thrown some curves it's way.

In addition to the improved suspension, the new Nav system is quite nice, as is the USB port for audio. I really like the Alcantara inserts on the seats, I feel they keep you put a little better than the straight leather did.

Next steps will be to pick up a S4Play diffuser and possibly a Joe Z exhaust.
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Old 02-17-12, 06:28 AM
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Nice USB my friend.
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Nice USB! FTW!
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nice upgrade!
Old 02-17-12, 08:20 AM
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Great looking ride! Where did your 09 end up?
Old 02-17-12, 09:16 AM
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Loooking good now let the mod bugs begin lolz
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Looking hot, youve had two great colors! Didn't you just get the white one this summer??
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Car looks great! I love that color and the 2011 wheels. The is a lot of improvements to the 2011 that really makes it a better car and it's no longer looked at as being behind the BMW M3. Great car
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Very nice! Enjoy!

May I ask what they ended up giving you for your '09 IS-F? (if you traded it in at a dealer)
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Looks like your old car is up for sale already:

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...standard=false
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Originally Posted by CaptAwsm
Looking hot, youve had two great colors! Didn't you just get the white one this summer??
Yea I did, but the right opportunuity popped up to get this one. USB was always my first color choice, with SFP right behind. ( I love Obsidan, however I know how ridiculous it is to keep a black car clean, drives me crazy). The upgrades in the 2011 are great as well. Looking back at the pic of my SFP, I think I like the look of those wheels a little better.
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Originally Posted by blitz_714
Loooking good now let the mod bugs begin lolz
Haha, yea the mod bug has got to me, however I need to hear this Joe Z exhaust in person. I would like more of a rumble from the V8, however I don't want any droning or an excessivley loud interior as I spend a good hour in the car each day, and really, thats what the NSX is for
Pretty set on starting with the S4Play rear diffuser though. We'll see where it goes from there.
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Love the color!!! If you dont mind me asking, why did you sell the SFP and get the USB (besides liking the color better). Was the test drive of a newer F that much of a difference for you to upgrade to something newer?
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Originally Posted by F1nALMSfan
Haha, yea the mod bug has got to me, however I need to hear this Joe Z exhaust in person. I would like more of a rumble from the V8, however I don't want any droning or an excessivley loud interior as I spend a good hour in the car each day, and really, thats what the NSX is for
Pretty set on starting with the S4Play rear diffuser though. We'll see where it goes from there.
i can assure u joez exhaust has no drone and while u at it, get the intake too also from carson call and ask luis...
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