IS-F Maintenance and Performance Test Video
12-08-14, 09:05 PM
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+1 on the positive train - great job overall, well done! 
The only bit of constructive criticism/feedback I'd suggest would be to include things like recommended torque values (of the oil filter and drain plug, maybe even wheel lugs since you popped those off too) and the steps referenced for how to reset the maintenance light/indicator - I recall a previous poster asking about that. I feel like you add those and it would make a video like this sticky worthy! Again, only intended to be positive feedback - overall you did an excellent job man
Btw, nice trick with the exhaust. Did you pick that up here on the forum or did you come up with that idea on your own? Definitely an idea for those that want the sound without sacrificing too much of their budget. Not to mention it opens the door for multiple options/possibilities; which it sounds like you exercise - smart man
The only bit of constructive criticism/feedback I'd suggest would be to include things like recommended torque values (of the oil filter and drain plug, maybe even wheel lugs since you popped those off too) and the steps referenced for how to reset the maintenance light/indicator - I recall a previous poster asking about that. I feel like you add those and it would make a video like this sticky worthy! Again, only intended to be positive feedback - overall you did an excellent job man
Btw, nice trick with the exhaust. Did you pick that up here on the forum or did you come up with that idea on your own? Definitely an idea for those that want the sound without sacrificing too much of their budget. Not to mention it opens the door for multiple options/possibilities; which it sounds like you exercise - smart man
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12-09-14, 05:18 AM
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+1 on the positive train - great job overall, well done!
The only bit of constructive criticism/feedback I'd suggest would be to include things like recommended torque values (of the oil filter and drain plug, maybe even wheel lugs since you popped those off too) and the steps referenced for how to reset the maintenance light/indicator - I recall a previous poster asking about that. I feel like you add those and it would make a video like this sticky worthy! Again, only intended to be positive feedback - overall you did an excellent job man
Btw, nice trick with the exhaust. Did you pick that up here on the forum or did you come up with that idea on your own? Definitely an idea for those that want the sound without sacrificing too much of their budget. Not to mention it opens the door for multiple options/possibilities; which it sounds like you exercise - smart man
The only bit of constructive criticism/feedback I'd suggest would be to include things like recommended torque values (of the oil filter and drain plug, maybe even wheel lugs since you popped those off too) and the steps referenced for how to reset the maintenance light/indicator - I recall a previous poster asking about that. I feel like you add those and it would make a video like this sticky worthy! Again, only intended to be positive feedback - overall you did an excellent job man
Btw, nice trick with the exhaust. Did you pick that up here on the forum or did you come up with that idea on your own? Definitely an idea for those that want the sound without sacrificing too much of their budget. Not to mention it opens the door for multiple options/possibilities; which it sounds like you exercise - smart man
Thank you! I tell ya, all of the support I've recieved by folks on here has been really cool!
Thank you also for the suggestion/feedback, I kinda purposely leave out torque figures and such as I'm always afraid I'm going to forget a step or tidbit that will result in someone kersploding their car. I don't intend for these videos to be tutorials, I just like describing a process or a build journey. I make these videos as fast as I can in my spare time and adding that level of "step-by-step" detail doubles or triples the time it takes to make them. Also FYI the oil light instruction are in your owners manual.
I'm glad you got a kick out of the exhaust setup, it's just something that popped in my head when I was thinking about a nice option that could be modular depending on my mood. I've been very pleased with it and swapping different muffler setups is easy. V-bands would make it easier to swap mufflers out, but I chose this route for a few reasons. Here are some more photos and detail on the setup:
http://isf.turbomirage.com/DIY_isf_muffler_delete.html
Thanks again and have a good one!
-Tom
12-09-14, 06:57 AM
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OP: You have done a true service to both the ISF community and to the car enthusiast crowd at large by making this video. Your editing skills are very good and the video is highly informative while being "watchable" at the same time. I tip my hat to you, sir!
Watching this video makes me like my ISF even more. It's truly a special car in my opinion. I realize that there are other cars that are faster and better on a track, but really, if you want a well-rounded car that can be high performance, good on gas, and reliable, I swear I don't know what else does it better than the ISF.
I'd originally planned on keeping my car a few years and then maybe trading it in on something else, as has been my habit throughout most of my 19 years of driving, but this car is a keeper for good long while.
Watching this video makes me like my ISF even more. It's truly a special car in my opinion. I realize that there are other cars that are faster and better on a track, but really, if you want a well-rounded car that can be high performance, good on gas, and reliable, I swear I don't know what else does it better than the ISF.
I'd originally planned on keeping my car a few years and then maybe trading it in on something else, as has been my habit throughout most of my 19 years of driving, but this car is a keeper for good long while.
12-09-14, 04:17 PM
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OP: You have done a true service to both the ISF community and to the car enthusiast crowd at large by making this video. Your editing skills are very good and the video is highly informative while being "watchable" at the same time. I tip my hat to you, sir!
Watching this video makes me like my ISF even more. It's truly a special car in my opinion. I realize that there are other cars that are faster and better on a track, but really, if you want a well-rounded car that can be high performance, good on gas, and reliable, I swear I don't know what else does it better than the ISF.
I'd originally planned on keeping my car a few years and then maybe trading it in on something else, as has been my habit throughout most of my 19 years of driving, but this car is a keeper for good long while.
Watching this video makes me like my ISF even more. It's truly a special car in my opinion. I realize that there are other cars that are faster and better on a track, but really, if you want a well-rounded car that can be high performance, good on gas, and reliable, I swear I don't know what else does it better than the ISF.
I'd originally planned on keeping my car a few years and then maybe trading it in on something else, as has been my habit throughout most of my 19 years of driving, but this car is a keeper for good long while.
12-09-14, 08:51 PM
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Thank you! I tell ya, all of the support I've recieved by folks on here has been really cool!
Thank you also for the suggestion/feedback, I kinda purposely leave out torque figures and such as I'm always afraid I'm going to forget a step or tidbit that will result in someone kersploding their car. I don't intend for these videos to be tutorials, I just like describing a process or a build journey. I make these videos as fast as I can in my spare time and adding that level of "step-by-step" detail doubles or triples the time it takes to make them. Also FYI the oil light instruction are in your owners manual.
I'm glad you got a kick out of the exhaust setup, it's just something that popped in my head when I was thinking about a nice option that could be modular depending on my mood. I've been very pleased with it and swapping different muffler setups is easy. V-bands would make it easier to swap mufflers out, but I chose this route for a few reasons. Here are some more photos and detail on the setup:
http://isf.turbomirage.com/DIY_isf_muffler_delete.html
Thanks again and have a good one!
-Tom
Thank you also for the suggestion/feedback, I kinda purposely leave out torque figures and such as I'm always afraid I'm going to forget a step or tidbit that will result in someone kersploding their car. I don't intend for these videos to be tutorials, I just like describing a process or a build journey. I make these videos as fast as I can in my spare time and adding that level of "step-by-step" detail doubles or triples the time it takes to make them. Also FYI the oil light instruction are in your owners manual.
I'm glad you got a kick out of the exhaust setup, it's just something that popped in my head when I was thinking about a nice option that could be modular depending on my mood. I've been very pleased with it and swapping different muffler setups is easy. V-bands would make it easier to swap mufflers out, but I chose this route for a few reasons. Here are some more photos and detail on the setup:
http://isf.turbomirage.com/DIY_isf_muffler_delete.html
Thanks again and have a good one!
-Tom
12-10-14, 04:08 AM
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Thank you again everyone for taking the time to check out the video and to tell me that you enjoyed it!
Thank you also to Digger08 for listening to our new Podcast and for the feedback! Just in case anyone would like to take a listen to our new weekly "car guy" podcast, here 'tis!
Apple iTunes: https://itun.es/i6BY4Ln
MP3 Download: http://traffic.libsyn.com/tomandjoes...dJoe120814.mp3
RSS Feed for podcast applications: http://tomandjoeshow.libsyn.com/rss
Stream it via a player on my website: http://www.turbomirage.com
Thanks again!
Thank you also to Digger08 for listening to our new Podcast and for the feedback! Just in case anyone would like to take a listen to our new weekly "car guy" podcast, here 'tis!
Apple iTunes: https://itun.es/i6BY4Ln
MP3 Download: http://traffic.libsyn.com/tomandjoes...dJoe120814.mp3
RSS Feed for podcast applications: http://tomandjoeshow.libsyn.com/rss
Stream it via a player on my website: http://www.turbomirage.com
Thanks again!
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12-14-14, 01:06 PM
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Quick question Tom, how does your dash LED screen read 'F' in between the gauges while you're driving? I can't seem to find that option when I toggle through the screen options. I usually just keep a blank screen but that would be cool.
12-16-14, 01:10 PM
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Extremely well done! I agree that the IS F is an amazing and fun sport sedan. Both my '09 and '12 were Star Fire Pearl White and while I no longer own either, they were both great and, yes, the gas mileage was very good for the engine size and performance. If I had more room I definitely would have kept the '12.