IS - 3rd Gen (2014-present) Discussion about the 2014+ model IS models

Lexus Performance School

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 12, 2024 | 01:28 PM
  #16  
Jmille170fq's Avatar
Jmille170fq
3rd Gear
 
Joined: Apr 2024
Posts: 3
Likes: 1
From: FL
Default Lpds

I was there last weekend. It was a good time. LC surprised me some. Worth the money and would consider doing it again. Price is fair and people are great.
Reply
Old Apr 12, 2024 | 01:39 PM
  #17  
DLPTony's Avatar
DLPTony
Lead Lap
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 3,617
Likes: 4,994
From: GA
Default

Originally Posted by Jmille170fq
I was there last weekend. It was a good time. LC surprised me some. Worth the money and would consider doing it again. Price is fair and people are great.
Woot! Woot! Glad you had a great time!!

How’d you do on the skid pad?
Reply
Old Apr 12, 2024 | 02:14 PM
  #18  
Jmille170fq's Avatar
Jmille170fq
3rd Gear
 
Joined: Apr 2024
Posts: 3
Likes: 1
From: FL
Default

Originally Posted by DLPTony
Woot! Woot! Glad you had a great time!!

How’d you do on the skid pad?
Not sure how this forum works. I sucked on the skid pad. 1.5 circles. Lol. Weak. But hard for me. Never done that before. Autocross best time was high 29 but hit one cone at the end. 30.009 in warm-ups. Track was my fav. 137 on the back straight away but backed off way before the blue cones as who knows if the guy in front would brake early or not. LC500 was impressive. I went to learn more on the skid pad as my IS300 I am building has 1000hp. Trying to learn more.
I was green. What group were you in?
Reply
Old Apr 12, 2024 | 02:54 PM
  #19  
DLPTony's Avatar
DLPTony
Lead Lap
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 3,617
Likes: 4,994
From: GA
Default

Originally Posted by Jmille170fq
Not sure how this forum works. I sucked on the skid pad. 1.5 circles. Lol. Weak. But hard for me. Never done that before. Autocross best time was high 29 but hit one cone at the end. 30.009 in warm-ups. Track was my fav. 137 on the back straight away but backed off way before the blue cones as who knows if the guy in front would brake early or not. LC500 was impressive. I went to learn more on the skid pad as my IS300 I am building has 1000hp. Trying to learn more.
I was green. What group were you in?
I went last year, super cool experience! Might do the Master Class next year.

I hit 29.1(something) on the autocross (my best time), but it got disqualified because my front wheels went past the cones. The dude told me not to brake until I was in the box. I knew that wasn’t right, but I did it anyway. That’s what I get for not following my own mind, I know how to wheel this damn car! 😒😒

The LC is a freaking beast!! We hit 139 on the extra lap, our instructor was a bad ***. He told us to keep up and damn if we didn’t. 🤣

Don’t feel bad about the skid pad, there’s no way on God’s Green Earth you could’ve done worst than me. My silly-self just spun like a top. The whole thing was counterintuitive to me. 🤦🏽‍♂️
Reply
Old Apr 13, 2024 | 07:55 AM
  #20  
TrackRat's Avatar
TrackRat
Rookie
Liked
 
Joined: Apr 2024
Posts: 41
Likes: 22
Default

I was there in Atlanta last weekend. Enjoy some skid pad action of me driving:

Reply
Old Sep 18, 2024 | 05:02 PM
  #21  
WRXvLEX's Avatar
WRXvLEX
Driver
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 70
Likes: 22
From: Florida (Miami)
Default

I need to see if I can take some time off and do this! I got some friends in both Atlanta and Lawrenceville that I try to visit once or twice a year. Hopefully I can line up the trip to go to one of these events.

EDIT:

Forgot to mention... I am rather surprised they don't provide discount to loyal Tooyta/Lexus customers (people who have owned multiple Toyota/Lexus cars in the past/present) or active brand enthusiasts on these forums.

Last edited by WRXvLEX; Sep 18, 2024 at 05:04 PM. Reason: forgot something lol
Reply
Old Sep 18, 2024 | 06:56 PM
  #22  
arentz07's Avatar
arentz07
Moderator
5 Year Member
Shutterbug
Community Influencer
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Nov 2016
Posts: 9,603
Likes: 4,787
From: GA
Default

Originally Posted by WRXvLEX
I need to see if I can take some time off and do this! I got some friends in both Atlanta and Lawrenceville that I try to visit once or twice a year. Hopefully I can line up the trip to go to one of these events.

EDIT:

Forgot to mention... I am rather surprised they don't provide discount to loyal Tooyta/Lexus customers (people who have owned multiple Toyota/Lexus cars in the past/present) or active brand enthusiasts on these forums.
You should definitely give it a shot if you're in the area. I had a lot of fun and learned a few things. It's not super advanced, but getting to drive someone else's car flat-out on a track is always a good time.
Reply
Old Mar 2, 2025 | 07:32 PM
  #23  
WRXvLEX's Avatar
WRXvLEX
Driver
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 70
Likes: 22
From: Florida (Miami)
Default

Originally Posted by arentz07
You should definitely give it a shot if you're in the area. I had a lot of fun and learned a few things. It's not super advanced, but getting to drive someone else's car flat-out on a track is always a good time.

My apologies for the late reply - will definitely hit up the driving school in the future - thanks!
Reply
ClubLexus Stories

Celebrating Lexus & Toyota from Around the Globe

story-0

10 Lexus Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

8 Tips for Improving Your Hybrid or Plug-in Hybrid's Efficiency!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-2

10 Best Lexus Models No One Remembers

 Joe Kucinski
story-3

TRD Off-Road Premium: Best 2026 4Runner, Except This One Thing

 Michael S. Palmer
story-4

Top 10 Lexus & Toyotas to Drive Before You Die!

 Joe Kucinski
story-5

Top 10 Lexus/Toyotas With The LEAST 5-Year Depreciation

 Joe Kucinski
story-6

Lexus LC500 Convertible Auction: A Preview of Rising Values?

 Brett Foote
story-7

GX 550 vs TX 550: Best 3-Row Luxury Lexus Family Hauler

 Michael S. Palmer
story-8

9 Best Lexus Models You Can Buy for Half Price (And 1 You Shouldn't!)

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

2026 Lexus NX Buyer's Guide: Models, Features, Prices & More!

 Brett Foote
Old Mar 2, 2025 | 08:36 PM
  #24  
InveredMP's Avatar
InveredMP
Instructor
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Liked
Loved
 
Joined: Jul 2021
Posts: 776
Likes: 512
From: CA
Default

I really wanted to do the one at Sears Point but it filled up.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
GFerg
Car Chat
16
Mar 28, 2023 10:20 AM
flipside909
IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013)
14
Jun 16, 2012 07:20 PM
98$c300
Florida Lexus Club
56
Jun 30, 2009 12:55 PM
2slow
Car Chat
3
Sep 17, 2007 08:35 PM
indelible
Car Chat
59
Nov 6, 2005 04:47 PM




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 06:33 AM.

story-0
10 Lexus Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Slideshow: Some luxury cars chase trends, but these Lexus models look better now than they did when they first rolled into showrooms.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-06 17:58:29


VIEW MORE
story-1
8 Tips for Improving Your Hybrid or Plug-in Hybrid's Efficiency!

Slideshow: How to Get the Best Fuel Economy with a Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-05 20:54:44


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Best Lexus Models No One Remembers

Slideshow: 10 best Lexus models no one remembers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 17:33:28


VIEW MORE
story-3
TRD Off-Road Premium: Best 2026 4Runner, Except This One Thing

Slideshow: diving into 4Runner TRD Off-Road Premium's pricing, performance, fuel economy, features, and amenities!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-23 13:09:18


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Lexus & Toyotas to Drive Before You Die!

Slideshow: the 10 Lexus and Toyota vehicles you need to drive before you die.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-23 10:34:24


VIEW MORE
story-5
Top 10 Lexus/Toyotas With The LEAST 5-Year Depreciation

Slideshow: Top 10 Lexus/Toyota models with the lowest 5-year depreciation rate.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-08 12:19:06


VIEW MORE
story-6
Lexus LC500 Convertible Auction: A Preview of Rising Values?

The LC hasn't even disappeared from the Lexus lineup yet, and we're already seeing signs of an explosive market.

By Brett Foote | 2026-04-06 09:25:02


VIEW MORE
story-7
GX 550 vs TX 550: Best 3-Row Luxury Lexus Family Hauler

Slideshow: comparing the pricings, specs, power, fuel economy, fun-factor, and features of the GX 550 Luxury+ and TX 550h+ Luxury.

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-03-19 13:44:11


VIEW MORE
story-8
9 Best Lexus Models You Can Buy for Half Price (And 1 You Shouldn't!)

Slideshow: 9 best Lexus models you can buy for half price and 1 you should avoid

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-03-19 12:01:07


VIEW MORE
story-9
2026 Lexus NX Buyer's Guide: Models, Features, Prices & More!

Here's everything you need to know about the latest NX.

By Brett Foote | 2026-03-19 11:56:59


VIEW MORE