F Sport Intake or Not?
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Holiday seasons coming. Want everyone's take on the F Sport Intake. Is this going to provide my 14 IS350 F Sport ANY improvements? I do not want to be overwhelmed with sound. Let me know....
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No. Simply because it will remove the sound generator, you will miss it and switch back to stock...the stock is good enough...I got it and wasted 300$.
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Soundwise you actually downgrade slightly. There is not much difference though. F Sport intake will look better under the hood and it will also slightly improve throttle response. I don't know for sure but F Sport intake may provide with up to 5hp increase. I installed it and I still keep it. But I would not buy again if did not have one. I guess the main reason for intake upgrade if the new intake sounds awesome (like V8) but F Sport intake doesn't sound than the stock intake.
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I work at a Lexus Dealership and will say that it does improve throttle response, acceleration, and the sounds ever so slightly better. It does take away the resonator, but the F-Sport Performance Intake makes up for it from the other benefits. I just recently installed the axle-back F-Sport exhaust, and with the intake the car sounds even better. I could have gone aftermarket, but I keeping with the Lexus F-Sport theme out of pride.
If you feel the intake isn't worth it, get the Lexus Key Card for that price. It can come with a key shank that is as thin as the Key card. People love seeing it!
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If you feel the intake isn't worth it, get the Lexus Key Card for that price. It can come with a key shank that is as thin as the Key card. People love seeing it!
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Thanks for the responses. The last reponse makes sense, just not sure I want to lose the sound resonator. Do like the idea of keeping it all f sport gear.
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I have the Joe Z intake and exhaust and the Lexus performance air filter and I think it is a great sound.
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I opted for the F Sport Performance exhaust and I am enjoying thus far. The sound is average but I have noticed at 3000-3500 RPM it kicks in. I am a sucker for sticking with the all F-Sport them. I'll be adding the F Sport Performance exhaust next!
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I also had the F-Sport intake first, and then upgraded the exhaust to F-Sport a few weeks later.
The sound is just right. Deep growl at low RPMs, and at high RPMs, the exhaust and intake become harmonious! I LOVE the sound!
It's probably one of the quieter exhaust out there, but I think it's perfect....because I still want to enjoy listening to music in detail without blasting it at double the volume with an aftermarket exhaust.
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Good choice on the intake! Looks exactly like mine. lol. Here is my thing with the resonator...It sounds artificial. If you want it to feel more complete. Exhaust and intake!
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