Am I the Only One...
Pole Position
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Los Angeles, CA
As my daughter in law said when she first sat in our F-Sport, "This is like sitting in a space ship!" I agree! The LFA gauges rock. My only wish is the 80+ MPH indicator was an amber ring like those on the 2IS vice the yellow bars. The amber ring got my attention, the yellow bar doesn't. I know, first world problem!
i also think that with the luxury package, the lfa-inspired gauges just don't quite fit. it also doesn't help that there is an analog clock, which fits nicely with the luxury package coupled by the traditional gauges, although if too many styles are woven in, then all starts to look like a mess and i tried to avoid that.
while neat, i can't help but wonder how the f-sport gauges will fare at the end of the car's lifecycle. they may leave well-aged, or they may leave dated a la 80s automotive digital age.
Lead Lap
Joined: Oct 2002
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From: TX
I don't own an IS, but I drove an IS250 that was pretty well-optioned as a loaner and I missed the digital speedometer I have with the HUD in my GS. I hate having to take the time to look at a speedometer needle to see how fast I am going.
It looks like the digital speedometer is only available with the LFA-style guages in the IS F Sport, so for that reason alone I would prefer it. That is, of course, unless the more traditional guages come with a package that includes HUD.
It looks like the digital speedometer is only available with the LFA-style guages in the IS F Sport, so for that reason alone I would prefer it. That is, of course, unless the more traditional guages come with a package that includes HUD.
Pole Position
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 263
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From: CA
The Fsport gauges are very functional in racing conditions. Fast Digital speed, Fast accurate RPM needle, you can set the RPM at which the gauges turn red to notify you when you shift and peak ghost needle.
Lexus Test Driver
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 9,998
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From: California
Had a 3IS loaner for two weeks and didn't care for the standard gauges at all. They washed out in daylight several times and the needles and numbers do not standout due to the lighter color background. The 2IS setup is much more legible. Can't comment on the F-sport setup, but I've never been a fan of needles that point down, giving a dead look or engine always revving too low appearance.
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Driver School Candidate
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 45
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From: Ca
Like traditional gauges too
You are definitely not alone! I think the LFA gauges are cool and all, but I prefer the traditional ones by a large margin. Combine that with ventilated seats and fog lights, and the lux package is a no-brainer for me. I am indifferent on the grill, but I do prefer the f sport wheels.
Another worry for the LFA gauge is that it is something I worry about working on the long haul on how it moves side to side. Just one thing less to go wrong by getting traditional gauges. But like I said I see why people are attracted to the LFA gauge.
Rookie
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 68
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From: VA
Gauges of both type are pretty good. I test drove the F sport and found the ability to move them interesting, but once set, I doubt I'd touch them again. The standard gauges work fine for me.
What I miss is my HUD. I'm really surprised that's not an option on this car.
What I miss is my HUD. I'm really surprised that's not an option on this car.
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