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Old Jan 5, 2023 | 03:50 AM
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I agree - I would be so tempted to get a more throatier exhaust sound - I don't want something over-the-top but just something to differentiate it a bit more from the 350. I always enjoy the cold start up but that doesn't last long enough
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Old Jan 5, 2023 | 07:11 AM
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Originally Posted by wthrman2
I agree - I would be so tempted to get a more throatier exhaust sound - I don't want something over-the-top but just something to differentiate it a bit more from the 350. I always enjoy the cold start up but that doesn't last long enough
I use the remote start most of the time (and the car is 5 floors down), so I rarely get to hear the cold start of mine. My parking neighbors have said it sounds amazing though! 😂

One of our members got the GTHaus installed yesterday and it sounds freaking awesome! Said there was no cutting of the exhaust system, which I was concerned about.

EDIT: I *can’t* see removing items from a brand new car.

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Old Jan 5, 2023 | 07:39 AM
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Originally Posted by wthrman2
I agree - I would be so tempted to get a more throatier exhaust sound - I don't want something over-the-top but just something to differentiate it a bit more from the 350. I always enjoy the cold start up but that doesn't last long enough
There are more exhausts coming in 2023.
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Old Jan 5, 2023 | 11:01 AM
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Photoshoot, courtesy of the shop who did my PPF/Ceramic







Old Jan 5, 2023 | 11:12 AM
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^^ That is **** for DLPTony! LMAO

Seriously, stunning pics and great looking car!
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Old Jan 5, 2023 | 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by wthrman2
^^ That is **** for DLPTony! LMAO
I saved the backside shots back for myself

The owner commented how much the color pops in the sun. They go through a TON of exotics and fun cars, so that means something to me. When I was picking up and dropping off, I saw a Maserati, Corvette, Mach 1 Mustang, and a Rivian. I personally can't stop looking at it myself.
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Old Jan 5, 2023 | 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by wthrman2
^^ That is **** for DLPTony! LMAO
Eff me…where’s the Jergens! ::joking laugh::

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I saved the backside shots back for myself

The owner commented how much the color pops in the sun. They go through a TON of exotics and fun cars, so that means something to me. When I was picking up and dropping off, I saw a Maserati, Corvette, Mach 1 Mustang, and a Rivian. I personally can't stop looking at it myself.
LOL @ Keeping the backside shots to yourself. (I kinda would too…) 😈😈

Seriously, this color makes the lines on this car even sexier. Like I said on the IS 500 Facebook page, I am no longer super impressed with most cars on the road. I’m a terrible human. 😎
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Old Jan 5, 2023 | 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by DLPTony
Eff me…where’s the Jergens! ::joking laugh::



LOL @ Keeping the backside shots to yourself. (I kinda would too…) 😈😈

Seriously, this color makes the lines on this car even sexier. Like I said on the IS 500 Facebook page, I am no longer super impressed with most cars on the road. I’m a terrible human. 😎
I personally think the IS500 looks outdated on the exterior compared to electric designs but ultimately it will age extremely well like every other IS before it. New car designs are so awful and funky that everybody is saying the new Prius looks good. It doesn't look any different from the old Prius's for their time, it's only because every other car got freaking uglier.
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Old Jan 5, 2023 | 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by 23usb500
Wanted to start a thread for us usb owners and post all the pics.




Nice ride....do we have a mutual friend named Mike Reid??
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Old Jan 5, 2023 | 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by macmaster
I personally think the IS500 looks outdated on the exterior compared to electric designs but ultimately it will age extremely well like every other IS before it. New car designs are so awful and funky that everybody is saying the new Prius looks good. It doesn't look any different from the old Prius's for their time, it's only because every other car got freaking uglier.
I personally love the look of the car. The only newer car design I've enjoyed is the Ioniq 5.
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Old Jan 5, 2023 | 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by macmaster
I personally think the IS500 looks outdated on the exterior compared to electric designs but ultimately it will age extremely well like every other IS before it. New car designs are so awful and funky that everybody is saying the new Prius looks good. It doesn't look any different from the old Prius's for their time, it's only because every other car got freaking uglier.
Were you see outdated, I see the Final Form. In my opinion, this is what the car should’ve looked like for the 2017 refresh, but that’s not the Kaizen way. 😉
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Old Jan 5, 2023 | 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by DLPTony
Were you see outdated, I see the Final Form. In my opinion, this is what the car should’ve looked like for the 2017 refresh, but that’s not the Kaizen way. 😉
Kaizen means free lunch at work.

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Old Jan 5, 2023 | 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by inovashn
Nice ride....do we have a mutual friend named Mike Reid??
we sure do lol
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Old Jan 5, 2023 | 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by macmaster
Kaizen means free lunch at work.
In case I haven’t said it recently, you’re terrible. 😅🤦🏽‍♂️
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Old Jan 5, 2023 | 03:29 PM
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Got some lights. Gotta get some more to make a whole set. Gonna look great in the garage.
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