Taste of Lexus returns to Chicago
09-25-06, 05:04 AM
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09-25-06, 01:01 PM
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I had to stop for about 20 seconds halfway through the course in the IS because the guy in the GS in front of me was going 15mph and I wanted to have fun through the slalom instead of just following him.
09-25-06, 04:17 PM
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Just my opinion... to the best of my recollection.
This was my 2nd TOL. I thought it was awesome last year. This year, though, the tracks seemed much shorter. Didn't 1 or 2 tracks extend into another parking lot last year (out of view of the waiting areas)?? I arrived at 9am on Sunday, and while it didn't rain, the pavement was already wet from the night before.
BMW 750 - my first ride. I was probably a little hesitant, since the car, the route, and the wet pavement were all unfamiliar to me. I can't say I was impressed
MB S550 - I loved this car! Looks good and feels good. It just feels... SOLID!
Lexus LS460 - From my limited LS experience, this seems to be a GREATLY improved driving machine. To me, it feels like driving a bigger, faster GS430
GS450h - smoother takeoff than my GS430, slightly faster. Then I caught up to the car in front of me (a recurring problem
)... I am slightly relieved to say that it doesn't feel like a huge leap above my current car 
SC430 - Not greatly impressed... mainly due to short track, as noted in a previous post.
IS350 - THE MOST FUN @ T.O.L.!!! I wish I could afford to build my own track with eight IS350's to race with friends
It is like a go-kart for adults 
BMW 750 - my first ride. I was probably a little hesitant, since the car, the route, and the wet pavement were all unfamiliar to me. I can't say I was impressed
MB S550 - I loved this car! Looks good and feels good. It just feels... SOLID!
Lexus LS460 - From my limited LS experience, this seems to be a GREATLY improved driving machine. To me, it feels like driving a bigger, faster GS430
GS450h - smoother takeoff than my GS430, slightly faster. Then I caught up to the car in front of me (a recurring problem
)... I am slightly relieved to say that it doesn't feel like a huge leap above my current car SC430 - Not greatly impressed... mainly due to short track, as noted in a previous post.
IS350 - THE MOST FUN @ T.O.L.!!! I wish I could afford to build my own track with eight IS350's to race with friends
It is like a go-kart for adults
09-28-06, 12:24 PM
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Okay so I would like to know who's going for sure on Sunday to the taste of Lexus so I know how to look for. If we are still going to meet up where at? There is a gas station about a mile down the road West on Euclid at the intersection of Rohlwing road and Euclid. I think it would be a good spot to meet and greet before we go in. This is my first so please understand my excitement. If needed my cell will be pm'd to those whom are going and not lucky enough to have navi or know the area (like my self). See you all there!
09-28-06, 01:39 PM
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I'll be there. My time is like 10 10:30 somewhere in there. Will be in the IS350, Granite with BBS RS-GT's, Indiana plate. Running a mapquest to get there since no NAV. Pretty excited also!! Just worried about construction. Don't want it to slow me down.
Last edited by G35TOIS350; 09-28-06 at 01:43 PM.
09-28-06, 02:26 PM
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I wouldnt worry about what time youre scheduled. We got there an hour early and no one said anything, its a very relaxed/loose atmosphere. Just bring your confirmation number and enjoy your day.
