IS250 F-Sport in Sport mode

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01-16-15, 12:54 AM

Jbreezie

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IS250 F-Sport in Sport mode

It's just the throttle response? Is steering or brakes enhanced or is it just me? I know the Is250 didn't get the suspension option like the IS350.

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01-16-15, 10:35 AM

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There are a few subtle changers:

1 - Revs stay higher
2 - Increased throttle response
3 - Steering becomes heavier
4 - Traction control is less intrusive
5 - Gear mapping is changed

The IS350 has the adaptive dampers which stiffen the car up but its not available on the IS250

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01-16-15, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Glock47

It's just the throttle response? Is steering or brakes enhanced or is it just me? I know the Is250 didn't get the suspension option like the IS350.

So, did you try this for the 1st time today??? I haven't had the chance to try mine yet. Probably tomorrow on the speedway

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01-16-15, 04:13 PM

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+1 This is exactly what I was told by my salesman and technology specialist.

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01-16-15, 04:30 PM

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The adaptive dampers definitely improve the handling. The IS350 drives like a BMW in Sport+. So fun in the canyon. IMO it was worth giving up a bit of the throttle response for the amazing handling.

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01-17-15, 10:47 AM

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So, did you try this for the 1st time today??? I haven't had the chance to try mine yet. Probably tomorrow on the speedway

Nope, I just wondered. I thought the suspension got stiffen but i guess not the case with the IS250's.

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01-17-15, 10:48 AM

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Thanks! 6. drinks more gas 7.more fun! haha I hate driving in eco mode because it feels like i have a tank!

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01-17-15, 05:50 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Glock47

Nope, I just wondered. I thought the suspension got stiffen but i guess not the case with the IS250's.

Oh ok.

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Thanks! 6. drinks more gas 7.more fun! haha I hate driving in eco mode because it feels like i have a tank!

+1 Funny

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01-18-15, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by rayaans

Mine is IS250 and the suspension does stiffen in Sport+ mode... Or r u just talking about specifically on the Sport mode only 😅😅

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01-18-15, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr3ISNova

Mine is IS250 and the suspension does stiffen in Sport+ mode... Or r u just talking about specifically on the Sport mode only 😅😅

I see you're in a different market. As far as I'm aware, Sport + mode is only available on the IS350 F-Sport in North America and Canada and only the IS300h in the UK gets it if its specified with the adaptive dampers.

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