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Old 12-29-13, 12:25 AM
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Took the new 350 F to the track. Friends invited me to a day at Thunderhill Raceway. So much fun, definitely recommend unleashing this thing! You truly get to experience the awesome of this machine! Kept up with some big boys.

I know i know, need to drop it and make few mods... coming soon!
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Old 12-29-13, 12:27 AM
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Lots of really nice cars there...
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Rock on man! \m/

Looks like two M5s, 1 M3 convertible, an R8, and a 911 GT3. That right? I'm not good at picking the different Porsche models.
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Definitely an uncommon sighting, but this is just the beginning for Lexus. Nice shots and glad you had fun and showed the competition what Lexus has accomplished
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Ive taken my 2IS to the track a couple times and holding my own there, however the TC is incredibly invasive without the pedal dance. I will take my 3IS to the track sometime however I do not like the stock tires. Would rather go to the track after these junk ER33s wear out and I get some real tires. Hah gotta love the temporary dealer front plate still on the car at the track.
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Originally Posted by Slust
Rock on man! \m/

Looks like two M5s, 1 M3 convertible, an R8, and a 911 GT3. That right? I'm not good at picking the different Porsche models.
996 with a TechArt kit. No idea what model.
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Nice pictures. Makes me want to go to the track. Thanks!
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Originally Posted by Slust
Rock on man! \m/

Looks like two M5s, 1 M3 convertible, an R8, and a 911 GT3. That right? I'm not good at picking the different Porsche models.
It was a GT2 modded, and i believe you may have missed the black M6 vert. Had the track to ourselves, here was the lineup.

F10 M5
M6 vert
GT2 (modded)
F10 M5
BMW 335i
Z06
E36M3
C63 AMG P31
RS4
R8
E60 M5
E36 M3
F10 M5
BMW 335i vert
IS350 F

Thanks for compliments guys. Hope to go back with a better set up and really push it to the limit.
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That is nice! I would love to go to a track like that
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nice gathering of vehicles
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Looks like fun
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LOL at dealer plates still on the car. I did that as well (albeit in a way lower priced car) and people would not stop staring haha.

Awesome to see the IS out there keeping up with the big dogs..
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