Sport owners: What was your last car?
03-10-06, 06:05 PM
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Mine was a Mazda RX-8 with sport-tuned suspension. The IS sport suspension (combined with the plush leather seats) is noticeably more comfortable and less harsh. I found the RX-8 comfortable enough, but, frankly, with a couple more years of age on the ol' keester, the increased plushness is not unwelcome. 
03-10-06, 06:09 PM
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'00 Audi A4 1.8t Quattro w/sport suspension.
Our new IS350 feels a tad harsher, but I think it's the 18s and the stiff sidewalls. Doesn't bother me, but over rough pavement you can definitely feel it. The Lexus is so tightly put together (nary a rattle or squeak) that it's fine. Before the A4 we had a '90 300ZX 2+2 that was stiffer than either sedan.
Our new IS350 feels a tad harsher, but I think it's the 18s and the stiff sidewalls. Doesn't bother me, but over rough pavement you can definitely feel it. The Lexus is so tightly put together (nary a rattle or squeak) that it's fine. Before the A4 we had a '90 300ZX 2+2 that was stiffer than either sedan.
03-10-06, 10:40 PM
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2002 Bmw 330cic, sport package. The Bmw had a bit more of a stiffer ride, but
it absorbed big bumps well. The bmw "gave me a feeling" of better handling, but
i doubt it actually handled better than my IS..
it absorbed big bumps well. The bmw "gave me a feeling" of better handling, but
i doubt it actually handled better than my IS..
03-10-06, 11:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Tony1
The bmw "gave me a feeling" of better handling, but
i doubt it actually handled better than my IS..
i doubt it actually handled better than my IS..
03-11-06, 05:49 AM
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I plan to get a sport package IS350 later on. I currently have a 2000 prelude lowered about .75" with 18" 215/35/18 tires. That had a somewhat rough ride I was used to it. The IS350 felt super smooth to me when I was driving it, so it will be an improvement
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03-11-06, 09:41 AM
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Had a 2001 330ci modded, including suspension. Stock vs stock (both with sport susp) I feel the BMW was a little less harsh but had a tighter / better feel. The IS is a little rough but certainly not too bad and exactly what I would expect from a sport sedan. My wife's 2005 Mustang (not the GT) has a MUCH harsher ride.
I agree with Tony1 - I don't really know if the IS would be that much behind the BMW in handling. Not as much as people say anyway. I'll let you all know in the spring with I'm out with my racing group on the 2 mile roadcourse. Most of the other cars are Porsche and BMW. Should be interesting.
I agree with Tony1 - I don't really know if the IS would be that much behind the BMW in handling. Not as much as people say anyway. I'll let you all know in the spring with I'm out with my racing group on the 2 mile roadcourse. Most of the other cars are Porsche and BMW. Should be interesting.
03-11-06, 10:39 AM
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Had a 2003 modded G35 6MT coupe. Sold her last Tuesday to Carmax 
But the IS350 will be here in a week so its all good. God that car had a lot of low end torque....
Heres a pic
Eibach Pro Kit springs
Eibach front and rear sway bars
Injen Intake
Kazera KZ-A wheels 18x8.5 front 18x9.5 rear
Kumho MX tires 245's front, 275's rear
Clear Corners
Aluminum Pedals
Greddy air diversion panel
Unorthodox pulley set
But the IS350 will be here in a week so its all good. God that car had a lot of low end torque.... Heres a pic
Eibach Pro Kit springs
Eibach front and rear sway bars
Injen Intake
Kazera KZ-A wheels 18x8.5 front 18x9.5 rear
Kumho MX tires 245's front, 275's rear
Clear Corners
Aluminum Pedals
Greddy air diversion panel
Unorthodox pulley set
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03-11-06, 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by G35TOIS350
Had a 2003 modded G35 6MT coupe.
03-11-06, 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Bichon
Nice looking car. No offense to former (and present) owners, but I don't understand how Infiniti could get the styling of the coupe so right, and the styling of the sedan so wrong...
I think for 04 or 05 they put a more aerodynamic-looking, body-colored kit on it which helped quite a bit.I'm a former Cavalier Z24 (be gentile, I'm embarrased as well) and a current ES300 owner. So I've really been all over the spectrum with ride quality. The Z24 rode like a skateboard (when it actually worked) and the ES300 rides like a boat on calm water.
03-11-06, 03:59 PM
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BMW handling vs. Lexus
Originally Posted by Jimmer350
Had a 2001 330ci modded, including suspension. Stock vs stock (both with sport susp) I feel the BMW was a little less harsh but had a tighter / better feel. The IS is a little rough but certainly not too bad and exactly what I would expect from a sport sedan. My wife's 2005 Mustang (not the GT) has a MUCH harsher ride.
I agree with Tony1 - I don't really know if the IS would be that much behind the BMW in handling. Not as much as people say anyway. I'll let you all know in the spring with I'm out with my racing group on the 2 mile roadcourse. Most of the other cars are Porsche and BMW. Should be interesting.
I agree with Tony1 - I don't really know if the IS would be that much behind the BMW in handling. Not as much as people say anyway. I'll let you all know in the spring with I'm out with my racing group on the 2 mile roadcourse. Most of the other cars are Porsche and BMW. Should be interesting.