hgill02

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Hello everyone.

I am a proud new owner of a 2009 Lexus ISF. My Pontiac G8 GT was totaled last monday after the individual behind me stated his brakes failed. Rear ended my car and pushed it into the tow hook of a pickup in front of me. Wife said get something that will make you happy - BOOM ISF.

Here are a few photos of previous cars and my two current vehicles - 06 4Runner V8 & 09 ISF V8 = my 16 cylinders of fun.

hgill02

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Some shots of the ISF now

LexusNN

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Nice rides! Sorry about your G8 but glad to see another F. You'll love it

bnizzle87

Congrats on the IS F! You'll really enjoy it. Any plans to mod during the summer?

hgill02

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I was a little bummed out because I had just finished modding it (exhaust, hfc, intake, custom engine and trans tuning). oh well, everything happens for a reason. Cant really complain since State farm paid me for my mods

The car is actually already lowered about an inch from the previous owner. It has a Joe Z intake and HAD an exhaust (the previous owner took it off thinking no one will want it with the exhaust). It had the PTS Joe Z exhaust which he ended up selling to someone else before I could get to it to include in the car purchase. Actually bought the car from another member on here "SHOT" license plate. Extremely cool guy and he had meticulously maintained this beautiful car.

Summer mods will most likely be:
1. Clear bra - for the front end, hood, fender area behind front wheels and side mirrors
2. Joe Z Exhaust - been through countless threads and decided on the Joe Z exhaust. This is my daily driver, so will be putting tons of miles on it.
3. S4Play Diffuser - just like the design and overall clean look.

dannyk8232

Sweet! Looks gorgeous.

Glad you're all right from the accident. That's the kinda thing that causes back/neck issues indefinitely.

But......I was kinda hoping you had invented some sort of W12 for the F

Rickna

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As long as you wren't hurt. I have been dealing with spine damage for the past 5 1/2 yrs from a driver side t-bone. Congrats and enjoy the F!

tgui

Damn, sorry to hear! I love me some GTOs. They have such smooth and nice body lines. The 6.0 is naaasty as well.

Welcome to your 4 door, luxury edition GTO!

TranV

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Congrats and Welcome to the F'amily!

4everkidd

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How does the F line up against the G8?

I was shocked by a modified G8 on the highway, hung at my rear door for a bit

MjThind

Congrats on the F! It's fun as hell. Are you Punjabi?

hgill02

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The power output is similar to my g8 since my g8 was modded. The g8 was more raw. It was quite loud with the exhaust hfc intake and custom engine and trans tuning. Use to make my garage door rattle in the morning (miss that). It was a fun car but the stock suspension was not great for the power output of that car. I was very cautious in the corners. It also didn't have all the bells and whistles that the isf has.

The isf is a more elegantly designed monster. No one really hears you coming until you hit about 4k on the rpms (at least mines since its still stock). I'm still blown away and how well this car corners. When I'm driving it definitely feels like a big upgrade (which it should since its almost twice the price of what I paid for my g8). Drove around town last night in sport mode, this thing goes!!!

It's my daily driver so it's going to be doing about 15-20k miles a year.

I definitely need to make it a little louder. It has an intake already so now looking into the Joe Z exhaust. Can't really do headers being in the wonderfully **** state of California. I can get away with the exhaust and intake though

hgill02

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Thanks bro. Yes I am Punjabi. Born in India but been in the states since I was around 8. Good to see there are some other desi members besides me . Will probably bother u for help with mods

hgill02

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I feel your pain. I've had back injuries in the past and they are absolutely the worst. I hope you continue to feel better.

When the guy in front of me stopped and I stopped I looked in my rear view mirror and saw him coming and didn't see him braking at all. Just held my steering wheel and braced for impact. I honestly think since the car is so huge it took the bulk of the impact. If I was in a Kia Rio or something it would have been a lot worse. The guy didn't even have insurance. It was expired since Fevruary and the wonderful local police didn't even give him a citation. It was a frustrating day.

I8ABMR

congrats on the new F. You will love it