F Sport vs Luxury
03-16-15, 01:13 PM
#31
I don’t really feel much of a difference between sport and sport+ mode on my 2013 Lexus GS 350 Luxury package.
In sport+ the suspension MIGHT be slightly firmer. I don’t notice any changes in the steering feel.
My 2006 E90 BMW 325 with sports package corners MUCH better. But at the same time, the BMW is a smaller car and it wouldn't be fair to compare the two.
Overall I’m happy with the Lexus, but I wish I could tell the difference between sport and sport+.
In sport+ the suspension MIGHT be slightly firmer. I don’t notice any changes in the steering feel.
My 2006 E90 BMW 325 with sports package corners MUCH better. But at the same time, the BMW is a smaller car and it wouldn't be fair to compare the two.
Overall I’m happy with the Lexus, but I wish I could tell the difference between sport and sport+.
03-16-15, 01:20 PM
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But I’m still surprised to not feel too much difference between sport and sport+ settings.
Last edited by kevinm123; 03-16-15 at 01:31 PM.
03-16-15, 01:27 PM
#33
Hmm, because on my F-sport I feel a 40% stiffer ride and heavier steering feel with decrease body roll that makes this car super tight in the turns compared to my 5 (due to programming of the f-sport suspension to be more aggressive then the Luxury tuning). The ride is awesome and the seats are so comfy with the lumbar and thigh support and side bolsters that I felt it was better then the 18 way in the Luxury, Heck they are 16 way seats which is fantastic. Sorry you didn't feel the need for the F-Sport, it may make you so happy.
03-16-15, 02:00 PM
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I know the IS F Sport also stiffens up the frame with some extra bracing/welding. I never really came across any write up confirming the GS F Sport had this going for it as well prior to deciding to go with the GS F Sport but perhaps it does have a little extra "beefing up" of the frame to make the Sport+ setting that much more exciting.
03-16-15, 03:45 PM
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Gotta throw a challenge flag on this one. The Luxury seats are the same as the seats in the F-Sport, they just have an articulating backrest and butterfly adjustable headrests. Less adjustments are not better than more adjustments.
03-16-15, 03:58 PM
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The other difference being the semi-aniline leather in the luxury.
03-16-15, 04:07 PM
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That was another incentive that made me buy the Luxury instead of the F Sport.
Another thing is the adaptive headlights. Initially I didn’t care much about it. But now I like it and think it’s much better than the adaptive headlights I have on my BMW. On the Lexus you can actually see the light turn with your steering wheel (not so much on my BMW that also has this option).
Another thing is the adaptive headlights. Initially I didn’t care much about it. But now I like it and think it’s much better than the adaptive headlights I have on my BMW. On the Lexus you can actually see the light turn with your steering wheel (not so much on my BMW that also has this option).
03-17-15, 06:02 PM
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all the claiming about f sport outperforms luxury makes me wonder how a difference it would be if we changed the brake and wheels.
I bet it wont be that noticable.
03-18-15, 05:09 AM
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Just thought of hitch hiking onto this thread.
What about the brakes? Ever thought of replacing the luxury front brakes with the f sports? You get 4 pistons and 2 piece rotors
Or it cant be done?
What about the brakes? Ever thought of replacing the luxury front brakes with the f sports? You get 4 pistons and 2 piece rotors
Or it cant be done?
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03-18-15, 07:46 PM
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Standard comes with 2 piston calipers with 13.1 inch standard rotors. F Sport RWD comes with monoblock 4 piston calipers with 2 piece 14 inch rotors consisting of the lightweight aluminum hat that is fastened to the sliding section using an integrated pin for added airflow. Not many cars come with 2 piece rotors from the factory. Especially proper ones with aluminum hats.
Oh. And VGRS is nice too.