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Old 09-20-14, 02:45 PM
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Hey guys and girls just wanted to introduce myself around here as im about to take hold of a Blue 2011 ISF with only 10k miles on the clock! Trading in my 08 EVO and 11 WRX and looking forward to a luxury sports car and after driving the C63 AMG and a M3 I knew the Lexus was for me! (I actually sell Toyota's so keeps my boss happy)

So first off any suggestions on mods any must buys i need to know about I have heard there isnt many aftermarket parts out there like the Evo.
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Oh now i find the ISF section! Il just move over there...
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Default Hi new around here.. ISF next week!

Hey guys and girls just wanted to introduce myself around here as im about to take hold of a Blue 2011 ISF with only 10k miles on the clock! Trading in my 08 EVO and 11 WRX and looking forward to a luxury sports car and after driving the C63 AMG and a M3 I knew the Lexus was for me! (I actually sell Toyota's so keeps my boss happy)

So first off any suggestions on mods any must buys i need to know about I have heard there isnt many aftermarket parts out there like the Evo.
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Congrats! Sounds like a great F to pick up, especially considering the year and with such low mileage. I've had several "B" level cars in the past too like the STi/Evo and, while the F isn't as supported by the aftermarket, I think that's partly due to the fact that it really doesn't need as much. It's a pretty well sorted car from the factory, and this is coming from someone who has modded every car I've ever owned.

It's just nice being in lap of luxury and having that power at your fingertips. Car is dynamically quite capable as well. As far as mods or must buys go, IMO some sort of intake, header, and exhaust is a must to really open up the motor and hear that V8 roar. Otherwise you have a really new car so might as well just enjoy it as is, it'll feel great stock. Congrats again

I just bought mine too so I know how much fun you're about to have!
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Grats! I'm sure its going to be a looong few days until you get the car. LOL

You're correct regarding the low aftermarket support, but there are still quality options. Exhaust and Headers are the two main power mods. They'll be the recommended "must buys." There are a few intake options but any gains will be minimal.

Where in Florida are you located by the way?
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USB is the best color for the IS-F! So jealous.
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Welcome to CL. IS-F is a great car. Btw is this the one your'e getting?

http://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/de...9039/overview/
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Originally Posted by jdm_altzza
Welcome to CL. IS-F is a great car. Btw is this the one your'e getting?

http://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/de...9039/overview/

This is my ISF lol just waiting to be delivered allready put deposit down and hopefully Monday!
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Originally Posted by ISFBEN
Yeah thats my ISF!! lol ive put deposit down got my loan sorted and just waiting for it to be delivered to dealership!!
Cool, what part in FL are you?
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Yeah thanks for the warm welcome!! Melbourne
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I will most likely keep it stock for a while but have been waiting for the USB colour for SOOO long now and when this came up i was like yep thats the one! 1 owner clean car fax and has records of it visiting Lexus dealership for the services....
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Congrats and welcome c heck out the build threads to give u some ideas
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LOVELY!

Mazel Tov!

IMO get the exhaust EXACTLY the way you want it to sound...that puts a smile on my face daiuly. Lots of fans of headers (which I completely understand) and intake (which I completely do NOT understand)....if I weren't chicken-***** of CEL lights with header installation, I'd probably look into it (although the F is plenty fast enough).
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Originally Posted by dannyk8232
LOVELY!

Mazel Tov!

IMO get the exhaust EXACTLY the way you want it to sound...that puts a smile on my face daiuly. Lots of fans of headers (which I completely understand) and intake (which I completely do NOT understand)....if I weren't chicken-***** of CEL lights with header installation, I'd probably look into it (although the F is plenty fast enough).
Mazel Tov...I like that. BTW Shanah Tovah!


Originally Posted by ISFBEN
Hey guys and girls just wanted to introduce myself around here as im about to take hold of a Blue 2011 ISF with only 10k miles on the clock! Trading in my 08 EVO and 11 WRX and looking forward to a luxury sports car and after driving the C63 AMG and a M3 I knew the Lexus was for me! (I actually sell Toyota's so keeps my boss happy)

So first off any suggestions on mods any must buys i need to know about I have heard there isnt many aftermarket parts out there like the Evo.
Congrats on the new ride. Be prepared to get compliments on the USB color.
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Thanks guys looking forward to picking it up mon or tues... I am trading in a Evo which has 502hp at the crank and 449 at the wheels but I'm over the fact at 80mph it's at 4000 rpm lol


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