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Old 11-21-05, 12:14 AM
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Thank you XanaduSC for the video...

I thought it was great, a glowing 'review' for the IS, understeer excepted. I thought that Patrick Dempsey was being very generous, particularly about the room (although for the front seats he was accurate). I loved the shots of the car in motion. Aside from Taste of Lexus and a brief, brief glimpse, I haven't seen the IS in motion much. And I enjoyed this vid a lot...!
Old 11-21-05, 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by saleem
450 horsepower IS350 race car my lord .. Chuck Goldsborough reminds me of something in the line of Dr evil doing crazy drifts in that 600hp IS300 .. I hope we can get our hands on some of those parts to tweak our IS350's .
From what I've heard the IS350 V6 is good for 460hp
After that you're in untested waters
Old 11-21-05, 12:02 PM
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So I finally got around to watching this video. And I must say I am truely impressed. They did a great job of covering this car. I soooo need one now.
Old 11-21-05, 04:31 PM
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Well, I missed the show. But in a way I'm glad because I already want this car in a BAD way and I think the show would have just made it worse.
Old 11-21-05, 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by magneto112
So I finally got around to watching this video. And I must say I am truely impressed. They did a great job of covering this car. I soooo need one now.
indeed, looked pretty good for the IS. It is hard not to like guys just beating the hell out of IS, and grinning all the time. Thats what is all about...
Old 11-21-05, 10:13 PM
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Default New Video Format (ipod and Quicktime)

I put together the Speed Channel IS350 review for Ipod and in Quicktime format.

IS350 Stream (QT)

Video Ipod Ready (choose m4v file)

Enjoy!

Oh yah! Just in case!

This is Speed Channel's show and I am just giving another option to Lexus Enthusiast's to see it. There is no intention to sell or make profit from this but will only help promote Speed Channel and Lexus.
Old 11-22-05, 01:34 AM
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Originally Posted by XeroK00L
"The standard 17-inch alloy ten-spoke wheels fitted with low profile all season tires, featuring larger 245/45 rears with a staggered tire setup helps give the new IS a more aggressive look"

Just want to point out that they have some misinformation there. Don't think it'll take anything away from the show though.
From lexus.com:

17 x 8.0-in alloy wheels with 225/45VR17 all-season tires front, 245/45VR17 all-season tires rear
Old 11-22-05, 05:13 AM
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Thanks Izzyracer for proving those other formats.

I could always try to upload my high quality version of this show for broadband users, the file would be over 100 MB. In case anyone wanted to preserve it on DVD or VCD. Let me know if anyone is interested.
Old 11-22-05, 08:38 AM
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Thanks for the tip. Tivo will catch it all for me. Can't wait to see it on thur. when I'm off.
Old 11-22-05, 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by dkfchan
From lexus.com:

17 x 8.0-in alloy wheels with 225/45VR17 all-season tires front, 245/45VR17 all-season tires rear
Doh... I was under the impression that only 18" tires get a staggered setup. Thanks for the correction to my incorrect correction.
Old 11-22-05, 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by XanaduSC
...I could always try to upload my high quality version of this show for broadband users, the file would be over 100 MB. In case anyone wanted to preserve it on DVD or VCD. Let me know if anyone is interested.
yes, please...the better quality the better...are some people still concerned with file sizes ?
Old 11-22-05, 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Lexus3oi
yes, please...the better quality the better...are some people still concerned with file sizes ?
Totally agreed!! 160MB is nothing nowadays seriously. Thanks again to XanaduSC for all the work.
Old 11-22-05, 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by AgBlue
Yes top gear is a really good show. I can't seem to find the torrents anymore, my original source got shut down. Care to share this site? BTW, did Top Gear cover the IS350 yet?
www.mininova.org

Season 7 started two weeks ago so there are two new episodes from season 7 out

last monday's showcased the new B7 Audi RS4
Old 11-22-05, 05:40 PM
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thanks for uploading the video, too bad they didn't put the 330 in the review, so we can see how much different on performance when both car hit the track
Old 11-22-05, 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by IS 350
thanks for uploading the video, too bad they didn't put the 330 in the review, so we can see how much different on performance when both car hit the track
How's this?


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