2009 IS post-U.S. release discussion thread
Ok here are the URLs (hope it works) for the New features for the 09
ISx50 PDF
Just to give a preview, it looks like this:
Click here for the full documents:
http://www.mediafire.com/?5akzkhmktpr
http://www.mediafire.com/?z0k1ehcm7ia
ISx50 PDF
Just to give a preview, it looks like this:
Click here for the full documents:
http://www.mediafire.com/?5akzkhmktpr
http://www.mediafire.com/?z0k1ehcm7ia
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Here I have attached an outline of the "new features" for the 09 IS350/250- I had another one but it was too large to attach 
It lists the Outline of new features for the 09 model year for the following:
Exterior,Wheels, Interior, 4GR-FSE/2GR-FSE Engine, A760E/A760H/A960E Automatic Transmission, Differential, Suspension, Brake, Body, Lighting, Combination Meter Assembly, Power Window System, Smart Access System with Push button Start, Sliding roof system, Pre-Collision System and Cruise Control/Dynamic Radar type Cruise Control System
I find that a lot of time the names of the colors are wrong in this thing, so you might want to ignore that
This document contains drawings of the differences from the 08 to the 09 *Similar to the drawings you find in repair manuals*, Does not contain photos (sorry)
I have another PDF as well that was too large to attach, but if you'd like it, just PM me
Sorry if its been posted already! I didn't look through every post!
It lists the Outline of new features for the 09 model year for the following:
Exterior,Wheels, Interior, 4GR-FSE/2GR-FSE Engine, A760E/A760H/A960E Automatic Transmission, Differential, Suspension, Brake, Body, Lighting, Combination Meter Assembly, Power Window System, Smart Access System with Push button Start, Sliding roof system, Pre-Collision System and Cruise Control/Dynamic Radar type Cruise Control System
I find that a lot of time the names of the colors are wrong in this thing, so you might want to ignore that
This document contains drawings of the differences from the 08 to the 09 *Similar to the drawings you find in repair manuals*, Does not contain photos (sorry)
I have another PDF as well that was too large to attach, but if you'd like it, just PM me
Sorry if its been posted already! I didn't look through every post!
Joe Z
awesome. insider's information. i feel priviledged. XD
not feeling the '09 refresh. it's lost a bit of its edgy-ness.
looks like those of you waiting for the '09 refresh are better off looking for the 06-08's... rofl.
not feeling the '09 refresh. it's lost a bit of its edgy-ness.
looks like those of you waiting for the '09 refresh are better off looking for the 06-08's... rofl.
I've been asked by Mr. Glacier Frost Mica to relay the following message:
Glacier Frost lives on!!! Every year rumours try to kill this color, and every year it survives - much to the dismay of body shops everywhere...
Javier
Originally Posted by Glacier Frost Mica
Reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated.
Glacier Frost lives on!!! Every year rumours try to kill this color, and every year it survives - much to the dismay of body shops everywhere...
Javier
Oooh I apologize in advance for not including the 09 IS-F New Car Features for 09 PDF! 
Here is the URL for the 09 IS-F:
http://www.mediafire.com/?hzdmdo92cbn
Here is the URL for the 09 IS-F:
http://www.mediafire.com/?hzdmdo92cbn
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From: Candyland
Yup! I agree with both of you Javy and Mike. The chrome on the side mirrors makes it look tacky IMO. Since both of you guys did the JDM turn signal mirrors on your cars, you're more than welcome to install some for me.
I really love the gray wood for the interior.
haha calm down Brian. Well at least there is redout vinyl available for us that have the 06-08 model....too bad the 09ers will have to wait until Aerotect or Rvinyl comes up with a re-design.
I really love the gray wood for the interior.
haha calm down Brian. Well at least there is redout vinyl available for us that have the 06-08 model....too bad the 09ers will have to wait until Aerotect or Rvinyl comes up with a re-design.
I am so upset about the 09 amber situation that I have not been able to eat in three days.
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It did, thanks for going that extra step.
I absolutely love the changes. The only thing I would have liked not done is a manual in the IS350 or another 50 horsepower in the IS250.
Folding rear head restraints, I love that change!!
I absolutely love the changes. The only thing I would have liked not done is a manual in the IS350 or another 50 horsepower in the IS250.
Folding rear head restraints, I love that change!!
Interesting - they integrated the popular Japanese modification to the transmission control that immediately puts the car in "S" mode when downshifting using the paddle shifters. Instead of wasting time and resources on that I wish they would have modified the transmission software to provide IS-F like shifting... 
Javier
Javier
I broke my stapler at work because it...(okay not really. I broke it b/c my boss was pissing me off).
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