seems like a big chunk of change for variable suspension, a torsen, and some trim upgrades. wish they offered a torsen as a standalone option for a couple hudred, but i guess they want to fatten margins by bundling it. does a torsen really make that big a difference in street driving a 300hp sedan?

 

It depends on how you plan on using your car. Regardless of the horsepower rating, having a limited slip differential will help you extract the most out of your suspension and tire setup when engaging in the corners.

 

I guess I wonder how much you feel it on street driving if you aren’t flying around the corners like a hooligan. I would totally option it if they had it a la cart like the LC500 for $460, but not bundled with high margin wheels and trim options.

 

The highest cost item in the package are likely the forged BBS wheels. In daily driving I don't think you'll likely notice the difference with the exception of wet or ice conditions.

 

There'd probably 2 or 3 scenarios tops during the ownership of your car where you an upgraded differential would make any meaningful difference--and I'd bet you those scenarios would be illegal anyway lol. So if I were to get the package, don't get it just due to the diff, but think of the diff as an added bonus.

I found my IS200t, even with BMS tuner and sticky tires to always have more than enough grip even in corners on street. the cars are generally heavy anyway at 3600 lbs+, so not like you're driving a miata or anything where the car likes to move around easily.

Do you like those BBS wheels that much, something you'd look at every day, then go for it. they are pretty nice looking

 

I love the BBS wheels but I also love the stock dark 19" wheels, especially when the sunlight hits them. They're both nice IMO. I didn't want to wait and I didn't want to pay more monthly, so I didn't do DHP.