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May 31, 2007 | 07:16 PM

#16

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I think the biggest joke of all is Lexus using plastic paddles, when Mazda and all these other econo makes now are using METAL paddles.

Correct me if I'm wrong anyone, but if I'm not, come on Lexus! Can't we at least have "magnesium" paddles too?

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May 31, 2007 | 07:32 PM

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Ramon

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Originally Posted by y2ks2k

Massive difference in the 2 if you drive the car like its supposed to be driven. Aka, why buy a 300 HP car and drive it like grandma?
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Just because you have a 300HP car, doesn't mean you're suppose to drive it like an idiot all the time.

May 31, 2007 | 07:39 PM

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llamaboiz

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From: Windward, Oahu

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Originally Posted by Ramon

Just because you have a 300HP car, doesn't mean you're suppose to drive it like an idiot all the time.

pssh, thats just crazy talk

Aug 24, 2007 | 09:34 AM

#19

noenoe_pro

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is there any way you can change the shifting reaction? ECu MAybe? sory Im a noob..

Aug 24, 2007 | 09:52 AM

#20

KOOLFELLA

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Originally Posted by PhilipMSPT

S mode a joke? Not really. It is functional.

Hoever, I think S mode is more of a gimmick than anything else. I don't know of anyone who uses it all the time. I use it once in a while for peppy acceleration, but nonetheless, it's only a gimmick...

I use it all the time when i drive my 350!!

Aug 24, 2007 | 10:20 AM

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y2ks2k

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Ramon

Just because you have a 300HP car, doesn't mean you're suppose to drive it like an idiot all the time.

Well that’s just an idiotic statement. You fundamentally broke just about every auto enthusiast rule with that statement. Basically single handedly saying that anyone who enjoys their ride and pushes it is driving it like an idiot (of course, its almost a given if you are 18 in a supped up Intergra with a fart can exhaust). Ridiculous.

You don’t buy a 300 hp car to be Purdy. If you do, then you are hairdresser.

aka... you bought the car to look purdy in it.

Aug 24, 2007 | 10:23 AM

#22

seoulstyle

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Originally Posted by llamaboiz

Hehe, i drive my is350 like a grandma, when i take my mom to Daie (don quioxe***w/e) on senior discount day

She even told me, no camry when i told her i was gonna buy a new car, yes a old japanese lady in hawaii said emphatically, 'NO CAMRY' ITS A MIRACLE!!!

I hate Tuesdays at Don Quiote, the lines are so long and there are too many pushy seniors. lol

Aug 24, 2007 | 11:18 AM

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llamaboiz

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From: Windward, Oahu

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Originally Posted by seoulstyle

I hate Tuesdays at Don Quiote, the lines are so long and there are too many pushy seniors. lol

LOL, i goto the kailua store NOT town

You'd be crazy to go there on tues

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Aug 24, 2007 | 01:51 PM

#24

Larry96815

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Originally Posted by seoulstyle

I hate Tuesdays at Don Quiote, the lines are so long and there are too many pushy seniors. lol

Hey! I resemble that remark!

Aloha,
Old Fart Larry

Aug 24, 2007 | 02:25 PM

#25

ben_r_

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From: Sacramento, CA

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Originally Posted by noenoe_pro

is there any way you can change the shifting reaction? ECu MAybe? sory Im a noob..

Hey guys no one bothered to address the reason this thread was bumped in the first place... Someone help out the noooooooob

Aug 24, 2007 | 03:06 PM

#26

ABC

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do you guys who use S mode all the time worry about putting stress and potential future issues into your trannies? I constantly worry about that when i'm in a spirited mood driving in S mode. I don't want a busted tranny at 100k miles because i was a dumbass with S mode.