Missing my 2IS
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Missing my 2IS
Long story short I recently went from an 08 IS350 to a 2015. The latter although definitely more comfortable and stable (handling wise) feels more like I'm driving a 250 than a 3 when it comes to acceleration and overall rev happiness. I'm also still trying to get use to the, from what I consider, unnecessary amount of gears. I feel like the car can never decide what gear it wants to stay in. Suffice to say, all new and amazing creature comforts/excellent handling aside, I'm kinda disappointed and definitely miss my bullet of a 2IS. Can anyone in a similar situation relate or am I just being whiny?
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That is true but first gear is less aggressive (4.596 compared to 3.52). I believe if you do the math they are about the same as far as low end take off.
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I do feel the car is slower than a 2IS, but I think it may just be a sensation due to gearing. The car has plenty of scoot in 3rd and 4th gears on the highway though. I find 2nd gear feels as though they built a little "slip" into it, as if the TC doesn't fully lock (even though it's supposed to lock in all gears). They could have made the rear end shorter without sacrificing much in terms of MPG. It makes me wonder if this car is putting down the same RWHP as the 2IS is? Maybe do to a less efficient transmission of crank power because of more gears?
FWIW, I find my Invidia mid-pipe livens up the car overall to help offset any lacking acceleration needs. I am satisfied with the acceleration now. Have you guys seen the OEM midpipe? That crossover section is terrible and not as well-designed in terms of flow as compared to the 2IS.
FWIW, I find my Invidia mid-pipe livens up the car overall to help offset any lacking acceleration needs. I am satisfied with the acceleration now. Have you guys seen the OEM midpipe? That crossover section is terrible and not as well-designed in terms of flow as compared to the 2IS.
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So basically I'm just being whiny. Lol.
I do love my new 3IS and do prefer it over my 2IS overall. I just wish Lexus hadn't sacrificed its pep for a few extra mpgs. Oh well.
I do love my new 3IS and do prefer it over my 2IS overall. I just wish Lexus hadn't sacrificed its pep for a few extra mpgs. Oh well.
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Long story short I recently went from an 08 IS350 to a 2015. The latter although definitely more comfortable and stable (handling wise) feels more like I'm driving a 250 than a 3 when it comes to acceleration and overall rev happiness. I'm also still trying to get use to the, from what I consider, unnecessary amount of gears. I feel like the car can never decide what gear it wants to stay in. Suffice to say, all new and amazing creature comforts/excellent handling aside, I'm kinda disappointed and definitely miss my bullet of a 2IS. Can anyone in a similar situation relate or am I just being whiny?
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Long story short I recently went from an 08 IS350 to a 2015. The latter although definitely more comfortable and stable (handling wise) feels more like I'm driving a 250 than a 3 when it comes to acceleration and overall rev happiness. I'm also still trying to get use to the, from what I consider, unnecessary amount of gears. I feel like the car can never decide what gear it wants to stay in. Suffice to say, all new and amazing creature comforts/excellent handling aside, I'm kinda disappointed and definitely miss my bullet of a 2IS. Can anyone in a similar situation relate or am I just being whiny?
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Have any of you ran a 2IS 350 and a 3IS 350 through the quarter mile? I am curious as to what gear you are in at the end in both cars.
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