2014 Lexus IS First Look
12-05-12, 09:21 AM
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But this is all still speaking of the 2IS, the 3IS will have all sorts of other challenges once it comes out as well, and SARD uses a number of OEM parts in their MT kit that simply won't exist for the 3IS if it doesn't come manual from the factory (pedals, trim pieces, shifter, etc., etc.).
Jeff
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12-05-12, 12:37 PM
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According to Car and Driver, the Manual gearbox is dead. Also no Hybrid in North America. Sweet looking ride.
http://www.caranddriver.com/news/201...e-drive-review
http://www.caranddriver.com/news/201...e-drive-review
12-05-12, 03:34 PM
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According to Car and Driver, the Manual gearbox is dead. Also no Hybrid in North America. Sweet looking ride.
http://www.caranddriver.com/news/201...e-drive-review
http://www.caranddriver.com/news/201...e-drive-review
12-05-12, 03:49 PM
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Guess since the IS is Lexus most fun to drive affordable vehicle, makes sense that it comes with the LFA style guages and the LS-Fsport and the GS-Fsport doesnt offer it because they are more luxury focused?
Hope they offer more choices in interior leather colors and trimmings.
Hope they offer more choices in interior leather colors and trimmings.
12-05-12, 07:13 PM
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Guess since the IS is Lexus most fun to drive affordable vehicle, makes sense that it comes with the LFA style guages and the LS-Fsport and the GS-Fsport doesnt offer it because they are more luxury focused?
Hope they offer more choices in interior leather colors and trimmings.
Hope they offer more choices in interior leather colors and trimmings.
12-05-12, 07:19 PM
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I know. My Lexus ownership days may be numbered. :\ I seriously doubt the 3IS will have an MT, but a man can dream. (Potentially dream, I don't know if I even like the car yet, lol).
Yes, I had previously contacted SARD about getting their IS350 ECU, but the one of their kit is based on a Japanese ECU that will likely not work in a North American car.
But this is all still speaking of the 2IS, the 3IS will have all sorts of other challenges once it comes out as well, and SARD uses a number of OEM parts in their MT kit that simply won't exist for the 3IS if it doesn't come manual from the factory (pedals, trim pieces, shifter, etc., etc.).
Jeff
Yes, I had previously contacted SARD about getting their IS350 ECU, but the one of their kit is based on a Japanese ECU that will likely not work in a North American car.
But this is all still speaking of the 2IS, the 3IS will have all sorts of other challenges once it comes out as well, and SARD uses a number of OEM parts in their MT kit that simply won't exist for the 3IS if it doesn't come manual from the factory (pedals, trim pieces, shifter, etc., etc.).
Jeff
Last edited by Jeff Lange; 01-04-16 at 08:56 PM.
