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04-22-12, 06:37 PM
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I believe this is accurate for the normal IS, however the believe IS-F is different.
Press it once to turn off traction control (it will turn back on).
Press it and hold to turn everything off, it wont come back on. (except the electronic lsd)
Do the "pedal dance" to turn everything off + turn off the electronic lsd (leaving you with the inside wheel doing a nice burnout in corners)
PAGING LOBUXRACER TO SET THE RECORD STRAIGHT!!!!
Press it once to turn off traction control (it will turn back on).
Press it and hold to turn everything off, it wont come back on. (except the electronic lsd)
Do the "pedal dance" to turn everything off + turn off the electronic lsd (leaving you with the inside wheel doing a nice burnout in corners)
PAGING LOBUXRACER TO SET THE RECORD STRAIGHT!!!!
It's as simple as pushing a button... It's the VDIM that isn't meant to be turned off.
Sorry to hear of the crash but glad all ok. Would never recommend turning off the TRAC or VSC in heavy rain, but indeed sounds like you hydo-planned. You have decent tyre tread depth still?
Disable the VSC and traction control.
This feature is useful if you like to drive your IS-F like a hot rod and enjoy scorching your tires and burning rubber. You bought a sports car, but at the same time, you bought a Lexus. This means you are going to go out of your way to disable these features. If you happen to get stuck in snow / mud, I would suggest turning the engine off and turning it back on if you have disabled these two features.
To turn off TRAC:
Simply press the Off button with the image of a vehicle with swirling tire tracks in front of it, located right next to the "Sport Mode" button. Simply press the button again to turn it back on.
To turn off TRAC and VSC:
Push and hold the TRAC button for 3 seconds while the vehicle is stopped. You will see "VSC* off" if it has been successfully disabled.
Why do I need this?
There really is no other reason to turn these modes off unless you are drag racing or racing on a track, and want to feel the natural sport capabilities of the vehicle. The tires will slip at full throttle. Please note that if you only turn off TRAC, this mode will be re-enabled when you approach a higher speed, yet again another Lexus feature.
Disabling VDIM
The vehicle dynamics integrated management (VDIM) system automatically prevents excessive wheel spin and fishtailing. If you deactivate the system by pushing the button on the dash, the system automatically restores itself after passing 30 mph. The overly protective Lexus engineers most likely did this to lower our insurance rates, but it simply takes out the sport feel of the ride. If Toyota wants to really compete with Mercedes, BMW and Audi then it needs to allow drivers to make more decisions and assume the risks of driving. After all, it is a performance car.
If you wish to temporarily disable the VDIM completely, Lexus programmed a trick. This code disables the VDIM until the car is turned off.
1. Push in the parking brake and then start the car
2. Tap the break twice, second time hold the break down
3. Tap the parking brake twice
4. Repeat until the traction control (the car with the sliding marks) warning light appears on the dash
5. It may take some practice. Try again if not successful.
Why do I need this?
I highly do not suggest doing this. This theoretically disables sport mode as well, since VDIM includes sport mode. This means you are losing the features of sport mode. I would only suggest this if you have a throttle controller.
Sorry to hear of the crash but glad all ok. Would never recommend turning off the TRAC or VSC in heavy rain, but indeed sounds like you hydo-planned. You have decent tyre tread depth still?
Disable the VSC and traction control.
This feature is useful if you like to drive your IS-F like a hot rod and enjoy scorching your tires and burning rubber. You bought a sports car, but at the same time, you bought a Lexus. This means you are going to go out of your way to disable these features. If you happen to get stuck in snow / mud, I would suggest turning the engine off and turning it back on if you have disabled these two features.
To turn off TRAC:
Simply press the Off button with the image of a vehicle with swirling tire tracks in front of it, located right next to the "Sport Mode" button. Simply press the button again to turn it back on.
To turn off TRAC and VSC:
Push and hold the TRAC button for 3 seconds while the vehicle is stopped. You will see "VSC* off" if it has been successfully disabled.
Why do I need this?
There really is no other reason to turn these modes off unless you are drag racing or racing on a track, and want to feel the natural sport capabilities of the vehicle. The tires will slip at full throttle. Please note that if you only turn off TRAC, this mode will be re-enabled when you approach a higher speed, yet again another Lexus feature.
Disabling VDIM
The vehicle dynamics integrated management (VDIM) system automatically prevents excessive wheel spin and fishtailing. If you deactivate the system by pushing the button on the dash, the system automatically restores itself after passing 30 mph. The overly protective Lexus engineers most likely did this to lower our insurance rates, but it simply takes out the sport feel of the ride. If Toyota wants to really compete with Mercedes, BMW and Audi then it needs to allow drivers to make more decisions and assume the risks of driving. After all, it is a performance car.
If you wish to temporarily disable the VDIM completely, Lexus programmed a trick. This code disables the VDIM until the car is turned off.
1. Push in the parking brake and then start the car
2. Tap the break twice, second time hold the break down
3. Tap the parking brake twice
4. Repeat until the traction control (the car with the sliding marks) warning light appears on the dash
5. It may take some practice. Try again if not successful.
Why do I need this?
I highly do not suggest doing this. This theoretically disables sport mode as well, since VDIM includes sport mode. This means you are losing the features of sport mode. I would only suggest this if you have a throttle controller.
04-23-12, 06:08 PM
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It is impossible to disable VDIM without pulling some fuses and then you'll have a Christmas tree of warning lights on the dash.
The piece on TRAC is right - tap off, turns back on at 30 mph.
The piece on VSC is confused. Press and hold for 3+ seconds, and VSC (vehicle stability control) turns off. This means none of the stability controls work. ABS, brake assist, and the electronic differential are still working - they are part of VDIM. Sport mode is completely unaffected by this - sport mode changes throttle response and steering feel. If you have VSC on, then you get more room to play before the nannies kick in while in sport mode.
The pedal dance disables all the things VSC off disables, and turns off the electronic differential. You still have ABS and brake assist. You also have sport mode throttle and steering capabilities.
So, to learn from what happened here - if you want more freedom but want a safety net (which you should always have while street driving) press the SPORT mode button and call it a day. Iff you are at the track, press and hold VSC to turn it off, ALSO press SPORT mode to improve how the car responds to driver inputs and how the car provides feedback to the driver. Pressing VSC off in the rain is more than foolish, it's really difficult to predict road conditions and the stability controls will catch you as long as you don't completely violate the laws of physics.
BTW, excel is a spreadsheet and has nothing to do with accelerator pedals.
The piece on TRAC is right - tap off, turns back on at 30 mph.
The piece on VSC is confused. Press and hold for 3+ seconds, and VSC (vehicle stability control) turns off. This means none of the stability controls work. ABS, brake assist, and the electronic differential are still working - they are part of VDIM. Sport mode is completely unaffected by this - sport mode changes throttle response and steering feel. If you have VSC on, then you get more room to play before the nannies kick in while in sport mode.
The pedal dance disables all the things VSC off disables, and turns off the electronic differential. You still have ABS and brake assist. You also have sport mode throttle and steering capabilities.
So, to learn from what happened here - if you want more freedom but want a safety net (which you should always have while street driving) press the SPORT mode button and call it a day. Iff you are at the track, press and hold VSC to turn it off, ALSO press SPORT mode to improve how the car responds to driver inputs and how the car provides feedback to the driver. Pressing VSC off in the rain is more than foolish, it's really difficult to predict road conditions and the stability controls will catch you as long as you don't completely violate the laws of physics.
BTW, excel is a spreadsheet and has nothing to do with accelerator pedals.
Last edited by lobuxracer; 04-23-12 at 06:15 PM.
05-12-12, 03:01 AM
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Help me out!!
just got a quote from insurance 27,942 mile 2008 isf for $40,186,
is there room for more? or am i good?
They estimate it costs $29,000 to fix, what should i do? thanks.
just got a quote from insurance 27,942 mile 2008 isf for $40,186,
is there room for more? or am i good?
They estimate it costs $29,000 to fix, what should i do? thanks.
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So rather than paying 29k to fix they are offering you 40k for write off? Can't be sure but from other posts looks a reasonable amount for the car.
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