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Old 07-12-14, 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by STILLEN
After looking at the minor differences between the F-Sport and Non we didn't feel it necessary yet. When we start looking at body components we will probably bring in a F-Sport. The front bumper seems to be the only thing we would have to change for F-Sport parts (or is there something else we are missing)?
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Old 07-13-14, 12:51 AM
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looks like brakes and discs are first to be out, so first to R&D?
Old 07-13-14, 12:56 AM
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Originally Posted by SonyHome
Along with reasons you listed, RWD F-Sport also gets power tilt and telescopic steering wheels that remember it's position and retracts when engine is shutoff is the reason why I decided to go with RWD IS350 F-Sport even living in MN.
It does???

Mine doesn't do that!
Old 07-13-14, 05:35 PM
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Well with the brake system being removed....do i hear BBK
Old 07-14-14, 07:54 AM
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Originally Posted by CTLG
AVS (Active Variable Suspension) is only available on the IS350 F-Sport (RWD and AWD). It is not available on the regular IS350 or the IS250 F-Sport. This the main reason to get an F-Sport and again, it's only available IS350 F-Sport. AVS is activated when in the Sport+ mode.

VGRS (Variable Gear-Ratio Steering) is only available on the IS350 RWD (either base or F-Sport), although it's more common on the F-Sport varient.

The 8-Speed transmission is only available on the IS350 RWD (base and F-Sport), with everything else getting the 6-Speed tranny.

That being said, I own a IS350 F-Sport RWD with VGRS and it's awesome.���� The AVS and VGRS in conjunction with the great 8-Speed tranny makes the F-Sport worth the extra money.
Those are great things to know. Though most to raise a major concern for us at this point (might need to look into the tranny differences as it relates to tuning in the future). For most of the parts we are looking at these differences shouldn't cause an issue.

Is there anyone local here in SoCal that wasn't to bring by an IS350 F-Sport so we can see if the suspension with AVS is something we need to take into consideration for some parts we might be making?

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