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07-08-09, 11:38 AM
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SC430 vs IS-C
How fast do their roofs go up/down?
What are some cool features on the IS-C that the SC doesn't have?
Can you open/close the IS-C roof while moving?
And can a 6'3 person fit in them (or at least the SC) without the closing roof banging their head?
Can you please make comparisons between the two. Thanks 
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07-08-09, 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by lex
How fast do their roofs go up/down?
What are some cool features on the IS-C that the SC doesn't have?
Can you open/close the IS-C roof while moving?
And can a 6'3 person fit in them (or at least the SC) without the closing roof banging their head?
Can you please make comparisons between the two. Thanks |
(1) I believe the roof goes down around 20 secs.
(2) For one, usable back seats and a up-to-date nav system.
(3) Please tell me you're not serious.
(4) Don't know.
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07-08-09, 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by D.Jobin
(3) Please tell me you're not serious.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3hoKHx3rp4
6:13
look how cool it is 
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07-08-09, 12:00 PM
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There are quite a few 6'3" or above owners in the SC430 forum, one is even as tall as 6'7" IIRC and have no problem with the car, he posted a picture of himself next to his car too.
So I don't think it's a problem for most drivers that are quite tall, but it also depends on the length of your legs relative to the body, you really have to sit in the car yourself to see if you're comfortable in it ...
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07-08-09, 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Gojirra99
There are quite a few 6'3" or above owners in the SC430 forum, one is even as tall as 6'7" IIRC and have no problem with the car,
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Damn, 6'7" and hes comfortable? Im a little over 6' and I cant get in a comfortable driving position. He must have little legs.
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07-08-09, 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by GFerg
Damn, 6'7" and hes comfortable? Im a little over 6' and I cant get in a comfortable driving position. He must have little legs. |
Okay, looked it up, he's actually 6'6", but close enough, here's the picture :
http://www.clublexus.com/forums/4250738-post31.html
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07-08-09, 01:22 PM
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1) new is-c i don't know. the sc430 it's about 30 seconds, on the slow side for today's standard
3) opening / closing the top when moving? why would you want to do that, it's a horrible idea. hard top convertible will let you do that, the weight and wind will kill the system
4) height is not as issue like andrew said. you should be adjust it to make you fit comfortably in most cases, as long as you are the one in the front.
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07-08-09, 01:40 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rominl
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3) opening / closing the top when moving? why would you want to do that, it's a horrible idea. hard top convertible will let you do that, the weight and wind will kill the system
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Originally Posted by lex
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That video features a soft top...but even still.
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07-08-09, 01:43 PM
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a 135 convert can take the top up or down as long as you're going under 30 mph
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07-08-09, 01:59 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by f=ma
a 135 convert can take the top up or down as long as you're going under 30 mph
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Lexus and their lawyers won't let that happen  
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07-08-09, 06:25 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by f=ma
a 135 convert can take the top up or down as long as you're going under 30 mph
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again, soft top vs hard top, VERY VERY different. hard top = a lot heavier
most soft top you can operate them when it's under 30mph. hard top, horrible idea.
and if you look at cars from same manufacturer.
1 series = soft top = operate at under 30mph
3 series = hard top = operate around 4-5mph (something like that)
must be for a reason
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07-08-09, 07:33 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rominl
again, soft top vs hard top, VERY VERY different. hard top = a lot heavier
most soft top you can operate them when it's under 30mph. hard top, horrible idea.
and if you look at cars from same manufacturer.
1 series = soft top = operate at under 30mph
3 series = hard top = operate around 4-5mph (something like that)
must be for a reason
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A very simple reason. A hard top, and its mechanism, is a lot more expensive for the manufacturer to repair or replace under warranty if you go too fast while raising or lowering it. That's why some convertibles make you come to a complete stop, put the transmission in Park, put your foot on the brake, and THEN the mechanism will operate.
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07-08-09, 09:45 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by f=ma
a 135 convert can take the top up or down as long as you're going under 30 mph
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I had a POS mustang V6 convertible in Hawaii and it would let you go maybe 1-2 mph before the system would shut off. Got to love the american design integrity  
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07-08-09, 02:37 PM
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07-08-09, 09:33 PM
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