OVTune Lexus 8AR Platform Development
Driver
Joined: Oct 2018
Posts: 81
Likes: 31
From: FL
I don't think a tuned IS200t would ever be an alternative to an ISF. I'm hoping to make my IS200t as brisk as my previous car, a stock MK7 Golf GTI, which should be achievable with a re-flash. Honestly if they just eliminate the throttle delay that's tuned into the stock ECU programming I would be happy with that. This car does not have the low-end torque punch of a traditional turbo engine because of the programmed throttle lag, and I think eliminating that alone will wake the car up. My GTI had a torque surge at about 1800rpms when the turbo spooled and the Lexus lags till about 4k rpms because of the stupid throttle delay.
Pole Position
Joined: Apr 2018
Posts: 2,626
Likes: 459
From: GA
Yeah the only way this car gets even close to 300 to the wheels is with an upgraded turbo. I think Lexus challenged themselves and said “how small of a turbo can we make?” And they did a great job lol.
Instructor
Joined: Dec 2018
Posts: 774
Likes: 97
From: BC
Thou shalt implement strict and mandatory boost caps and sloppy waste gates upon thy conveyance.
Lead Lap
Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 581
Likes: 27
From: Sofla
You guys are funny but it's the truth, Toyota never fails at mediocrity, never disappoint in that regard. They did make adjustments to the 2019 ECU's they claim to improve the throttle response. A fellow here mentioned he replaced his old one for a new one and said the 2019 felt like a totally different car. I need to test drive one to see if it's noticeable.
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Dec 2016
Posts: 43
Likes: 2
From: Ohio
That’s disappointing then. I know it seems like an odd comparison shopping between the two, but I do a lot of driving for work and had a Focus ST at one point so I thought a tuned IS200t might be a good compromise for some nice torque like the Focus ST would get with a tune but in a nicer car and not have to put a lot of miles on an ISF.
Pole Position
Joined: Apr 2018
Posts: 2,626
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From: GA
I bought the 4 cyl turbo because I wanted a reliable semi sporty and semi luxurious car. I didn’t need the V6. My next car however will most likely be something with a V8 or sometype of 6 configuration with twin turbos. My G37S was a lot of fun to drive especially because it was a V6 NA. Maybe in the future there will be more turbo support for this car though.