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Stealth Nitrous for Dv8

Old 02-08-12, 05:08 AM
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The #1 mod for an IS-F IMO is a LSD.

Like the OS... Even if you put ET streets on, you are going to have 1 tire burn because it's an open diff unless you have a 10+. My car already spins completely stock all the time... It's actually quite useless.... Really wonder why lexus went the cheap route on a sports sedan.

LSD's aren't only good for dry, but when it's snowing or wet, helps me alot since I can predict how the cat will react instead of doing all sorts of wild **** because one tire has grip and the other doesn't.

Good job on the run though I gotta get my F out to the track!!
Old 02-08-12, 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by zazzn
The #1 mod for an IS-F IMO is a LSD.

Like the OS... Even if you put ET streets on, you are going to have 1 tire burn because it's an open diff unless you have a 10+. My car already spins completely stock all the time... It's actually quite useless.... Really wonder why lexus went the cheap route on a sports sedan.

LSD's aren't only good for dry, but when it's snowing or wet, helps me alot since I can predict how the cat will react instead of doing all sorts of wild **** because one tire has grip and the other doesn't.

Good job on the run though I gotta get my F out to the track!!
Does anyone know how compatible the 2011 Torsen LSD is to install on a 08-10 ISF or the OS Giken? I've been contemplating dropping one of these in for a while. Does the LSD use a different differential case? I can't seem to find it on Sewell parts.

I know a lot of the BMW 335 guys installed M3 LSDs in their cars but they had to a fair amount of modification.

Is it safe to assume that the drivetrain components are the same in pre 2011 cars? (Drive shaft and rear axle components?)

edit: I just remembered they added the LSD in 2010 models. So 08s and 09s are the only ones without one.

edit to my edit: Just figured out that diffs are interchangeable but the price appears to be more than what you would pay for an OS Giken. http://www.lexusfforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1871

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Old 02-08-12, 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by MRxSLAYx
I wouldn't worry too much about the transmission slipping. Though ive never run more than 500whp at the track, my transmission hasn't slipped yet. If you like to roll race like me, you'll be good all the way up to 600whp and more
O seriously doubt when I pull the trigger on this F I found that I will ever crest past 380whp But it's nice to know tranny slippage isn't as big of a deal as I've made it in my head.
Originally Posted by zazzn
The #1 mod for an IS-F IMO is a LSD.

Like the OS... Even if you put ET streets on, you are going to have 1 tire burn because it's an open diff unless you have a 10+. My car already spins completely stock all the time... It's actually quite useless.... Really wonder why lexus went the cheap route on a sports sedan.

LSD's aren't only good for dry, but when it's snowing or wet, helps me alot since I can predict how the cat will react instead of doing all sorts of wild **** because one tire has grip and the other doesn't.

Good job on the run though I gotta get my F out to the track!!
I agree. Tis why I've been looking for a 2010
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