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We need to get an ISF on The Smoking Tire

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Old 07-31-15, 08:26 PM
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Default We need to get an ISF on The Smoking Tire

Just like the title says, we need to get Matt Farah to drive a well modified ISF on The Smoking Tire. I would jump at the opportunity to have him review my ISF, but sadly I'm more than 3000 miles away from California.

...hopefully an ISF with well thought out performance oriented modifications...not show.

Any California or surrounding state ISF owners game to hit him up?
Old 07-31-15, 08:48 PM
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yeah would love to see that! keep seeing modified camry's and ****.. get an ISF on that show stat!!

I would offer my car but im in Australia.. lol
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They have a little of everything on that show. I think there were a few F Sports a few years back when he was doing reviews of new cars not just enthusiasts' vehicles. There has never been a truck F vehicle on the show as far as I know though.
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Matt Farah has reviewed the RC-F on the show.

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I'll let him do my car. I'm too lazy to search up how to do it and the whole process. Someone do it for me. Thanks! haha
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^I watch these videos and have been waiting for an ISF as well. But I'm lazier than you. Figure it out!

I know you gotta sign up and make a profile on wheelwell and then get on the waiting list.

He did have a video on TheSmokingTire recently where one of his colleagues took a 2014 ISF on the track and complained about the interior being from the same era of the Backstreet Boys lol
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already know what the ISF is capable of. no need for biased guys to bash on it. they will already talk about the auto transmission first and foremost and that the resale is too good on the F and that you can get a more "fun" car for cheaper.
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Not a fan of his reviews... or his driving ability. Plus, I wouldn't risk you car on his mountain driving.
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ever since i first started watching his videos i wondered if he would ever do an isf. Matt said he's drove one. it would be sick to see a modded one on one take.
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personally I think he would love a modded F..


looking forward to that video!
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Originally Posted by ISFPOWER
already know what the ISF is capable of. no need for biased guys to bash on it. they will already talk about the auto transmission first and foremost and that the resale is too good on the F and that you can get a more "fun" car for cheaper.
I doubt he'd bash on it. Maybe the youtube comment warriors would, but Matt Farah is generally a nice dude and is respectful to the owner who is usually in the car with him even if the car isn't to his taste. He tries to focus on the good points of the car, not where it falls short. I've probably watched most of these videos and the only times he's been obviously displeased (and yet still respectful) are on some Volkswagen and a Prius that both rubbed terribly any time they went around the slightest corner.

I'd let him drive my F if I was in SoCal. Josh's ride would be a great candidate. Just make sure there is no rub even with Farah's fat *** weighing it down!
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I know those roads where Matt testing them out pretty well, we did midnite canyon run a few years back with ours F. I enjoy his show , he can drive my F anytime
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Not a big fan of his commentaries but he seemed honest. His comparison between m4 and m235i was pretty interesting.
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if he does one then atleast be honest and if you have a lowered car that rubs around a track.. dont bother signing up, you'll just make the ISF look bad on the show.

Best type of ISF should be i/h/e, some wheels and VERY good suspension with LSD.. who knows.. if he says good enough things then more people will want it and itll raise the value of the car lol. supply < demand
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Originally Posted by ISFpat
if he does one then atleast be honest and if you have a lowered car that rubs around a track.. dont bother signing up, you'll just make the ISF look bad on the show.

Best type of ISF should be i/h/e, some wheels and VERY good suspension with LSD.. who knows.. if he says good enough things then more people will want it and itll raise the value of the car lol. supply < demand
+1 Pat

Like the one episode with the EVO. literally rubbed on every turn. I had to stop watching




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