who really pushes their isf daily??
#1
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who really pushes their isf daily??
I've been with the second gen gs community for almsot 10 years now.. I love the 1uz/3uz platform.. unfortunately it seems like age is taking its toll on my car and i think it might be time for a new daily. Im still amazed that my 01 gs430 has taken almost 100K worth of city driving abuse. And at 220k miles i still redline it multiple times a day.. The reliability of lexus has made this car cheap to own and a blast to drive.. Now that im looking into an isf, im hoping i could have the same experience but with all the new gadgets
so who here really gets on it and only has positive things to say??
so who here really gets on it and only has positive things to say??
#2
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i've had my 09' since 2011. first year i had it, didn't really drive it too hard bc i just loved the car so much and wanted to 'save' it. but then i realized, 'what the hell i'm i doing??' drive it pretty hard everyday. hear that shift beep every other day. downshift to hear that exhaust pop/backfire every chance i get. get the back tires loose pretty often. no issues. still love the car and try and enjoy it for what it was made to do. good luck w/ your search and make the switch.
#3
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while it is so easy and tempting to push it, i have to control my right foot every now and then.. once in awhile, when i have a clear path in front i would push it but then back off almost immediately as soon as i hit 100- 110mph.. not worth it to get a ticket imho.. plus in my line of work, tickets are frowned upon.. it does make me smile when i feel compelled to be stupid once in awhile..
#4
I've never owned such a reliable car. I beat on it daily with over 300 passes at the drag strip. My car is an 08 with a 142k and haven't had a single issue. Pull the trigger and get one you will not be disappointed!
#6
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Guilty as charged. My last two years of ownership, I drove it in manual mode daily. I would cruise in 3rd or 4th and whenever possible 2nd, mash the kickdown swtich and redline the car. The downshifts were endless. In no time I would move the oil temperature gauge two bars over from normal operating temperature.
For the last few months, I've chilled out...not for the cars sake just for mine. I've already gotten 4 tickets and pretty close calls with the Fuzz. I look forward to tracking it someday and drive it with impunity. I definitely felt like a douchebag in some instances...telling myself, "I shouldn't have done that."...lol.
I only have an exhaust and I just love hearing it roar. I kid you not...I snap more necks than Steven Segal...lmao! The look of confusion on everyone's faces is priceless!
For the last few months, I've chilled out...not for the cars sake just for mine. I've already gotten 4 tickets and pretty close calls with the Fuzz. I look forward to tracking it someday and drive it with impunity. I definitely felt like a douchebag in some instances...telling myself, "I shouldn't have done that."...lol.
I only have an exhaust and I just love hearing it roar. I kid you not...I snap more necks than Steven Segal...lmao! The look of confusion on everyone's faces is priceless!
#7
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while it is so easy and tempting to push it, i have to control my right foot every now and then.. once in awhile, when i have a clear path in front i would push it but then back off almost immediately as soon as i hit 100- 110mph.. not worth it to get a ticket imho.. plus in my line of work, tickets are frowned upon.. it does make me smile when i feel compelled to be stupid once in awhile..
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#8
I daily my 2011 F I've had it brand new since Nov 2010. I work 4pm to 12 mid on my way home I'm able to drive aggressively I'm talk deep triple digits with no issues other than one which was Valley Plate leak that was covered under warranty. My F was and is still a beast and with Tune now available were at new beginning.
#9
Guilty as charged. My last two years of ownership, I drove it in manual mode daily. I would cruise in 3rd or 4th and whenever possible 2nd, mash the kickdown swtich and redline the car. The downshifts were endless. In no time I would move the oil temperature gauge two bars over from normal operating temperature.
#11
Ehh I wouldn't be worried. Service history is key. I don't beat the snot out of mine but a few pulls here and there won't hurt it one bit
#12
If I own an F, I would do the same thing but not drive it like stupid racing. Wooooottt the exhaut and max blow gear 1 are my favorite thing that I like to do .
#13
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I've been with the second gen gs community for almsot 10 years now.. I love the 1uz/3uz platform.. unfortunately it seems like age is taking its toll on my car and i think it might be time for a new daily. Im still amazed that my 01 gs430 has taken almost 100K worth of city driving abuse. And at 220k miles i still redline it multiple times a day.. The reliability of lexus has made this car cheap to own and a blast to drive.. Now that im looking into an isf, im hoping i could have the same experience but with all the new gadgets
so who here really gets on it and only has positive things to say??
so who here really gets on it and only has positive things to say??
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This seems like a good thread for my question.. so it wasn't me (ahhh hemmm) but I know a guy with a ISF and he was wondering if anyone has down to a science how low of a gear you can drop it in on a roll, maybe 60-70mph. This guy I know is not getting a good dig but is tracking them down in later gears (gotta love the F!), is it safe to get the rims up higher to 5k or more at launch then shift in 2 seconds or so or do you just jump the third honk in auto wot? Thanks all veteran isf'ers with any help