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Old 06-23-10, 05:14 PM
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Exclamation 2011 IS F (updated, official news and pics) Suspension Revised

I was so close to buying a 2010 or 2009. 2011 USB with Alpine Leather, you're in my sights baby!

http://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-new...d-ar92374.html
http://lexusenthusiast.com/2010/06/21/2011-lexus-is/

The Lexus IS received its last updates for the 2009 model year, so it’s a little surprising that Lexus has already decided to offer a few more improvements. This information comes to us by a leaked brochure that shows those improvements. These improvements should appear alive and in color for the 2011 model year.

The list of new updates will include LED daytime running lights incorporated into the headlights, redesigned fog lights and bumper insets as well as new tail lights. For the interior Lexus will offer a new steering wheel with new accents, a chrome strip added above the glove box, a USB connector, and an aluminum trim.

In regards to the engine, Lexus revealed that all the engines will be 15% more fuel-efficient than the current model. However, the Japanese company announced the biggest changes will be made for the top version, the IS-F sports sedan. It will get the same wheel design as the Lexus LF-A, a new front fascia, and an updated suspension.
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Old 06-23-10, 05:22 PM
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very nice!
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oh gee my IS350 is outdated
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Pending what the new front end looks like...I hope it can bolt on to the older 08-10 ISFs!
Old 06-23-10, 06:00 PM
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figures...i just bought a '08...i'd like to see more pics...
Old 06-23-10, 06:07 PM
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Nice I dig the LED DRL's...
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LFA wheels? NICE. I want!! I hope the front fascia isn't too different.
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Originally Posted by PurduePete
In regards to the engine, Lexus revealed that all the engines will be 15% more fuel-efficient than the current model. However, the Japanese company announced the biggest changes will be made for the top version, the IS-F sports sedan. It will get the same wheel design as the Lexus LF-A, a new front fascia, and an updated suspension.
Nice!!!

Wow the 2010 IS-F wheel didn't last long lol
Old 06-23-10, 07:24 PM
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These should bolt right up to any year 2IS - 250,350, F.
Headlight style and shape has stayed the same.
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I'm going to call it now and say the suspension update includes the ability to adjust settings.
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VERY EXCITING! I bet the LEDs will look sick.
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Looks nice.. Always switching things up...
Old 06-23-10, 08:49 PM
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Actually that F-Sport car is the factory tuned IS350 F-Sport. It's unclear if it will be a 250 model as well here in the states. But for the record, that is NOT a 2011 ISF.
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cant wait to see what the final result will be. i had a feeling there would be a little LFA in the new IS F.
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I'm curious what the "updated suspension" means. I really like the original, it's very effective at Carolina Motorsports Park for HPDE. If updated means less sport, I'd be disappointed. If it means a more sport focused solution, I'm all ears.


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