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Old May 24, 2009 | 11:01 AM
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I'm following Johnathan..I think this is very interesting..and agree 100% you gotta push the envelope. If not then all your left with is "what if" keep us posted buddy!!!!
Old May 24, 2009 | 11:14 AM
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Would be nice if the turbo goes through ^^. Keep us posted!
Old May 24, 2009 | 11:22 AM
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I wonder what are they going to do with the engine ECU. From what I heard it cant be flashed or replaced with a tuned one. If so, how are they going to build a turbo engine without tuning ECU?
Old May 24, 2009 | 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by A/C
I wonder what are they going to do with the engine ECU. From what I heard it cant be flashed or replaced with a tuned one. If so, how are they going to build a turbo engine without tuning ECU?
Assuming they run the same 5-6 lbs of boost all the other FI kits have so far they won't need to change the ECU at all.

They also won't produce much power, but given they're not changing the compression ratio I don't expect them to anyway.
Old May 24, 2009 | 12:02 PM
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Subscribed. What kind of boost and power are you looking at?
Old May 24, 2009 | 12:29 PM
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you can be the stl representative to club lexus. hahaha
Old May 24, 2009 | 12:52 PM
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Old May 24, 2009 | 01:35 PM
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Old May 24, 2009 | 01:45 PM
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Awesome will you have the car back for HIN? This is going to be one sick car and I cant wait to see this thing.

Now I really dont know if I can show up with my car for the photo shoot now...
Old May 24, 2009 | 01:56 PM
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^^ haha no worries man... your car with the wheels and brakes are hot stuff

The goal is for me to unveil it for Hot Import Nights Chicago. Honestly they pump out so many great builds in no time for big events that im pretty confident that it would be ready. In saying that, they have all the time they need to work on it. There really isnt any deadline. They are gonna work all the kinks out so that they can retail it so well just have to wait and see..... If they dont though, ill still go to HIN but obviously without my car. Let just hope they can finish by then.

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Old May 24, 2009 | 02:09 PM
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just so you know.... i hate you hahaha.... price? going to be the same as the F set up? hmmmm "Da Shadow" would love some boost
Old May 24, 2009 | 02:26 PM
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im going to stop by and see what i can see, im so lucky to live in houston, um nevermind that statement our roads suck. im just going to request that you let me know when u pick it up, i want to be there to see the beast in action.
Old May 24, 2009 | 03:46 PM
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hmm i hope this goes thru!
Old May 24, 2009 | 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Wierdazndu
^^ haha no worries man... your car with the wheels and brakes are hot stuff

The goal is for me to unveil it for Hot Import Nights Chicago. Honestly they pump out so many great builds in no time for big events that im pretty confident that it would be ready. In saying that, they have all the time they need to work on it. There really isnt any deadline. They are gonna work all the kinks out so that they can retail it so well just have to wait and see..... If they dont though, ill still go to HIN but obviously without my car. Let just hope they can finish by then. Im revealing some new wheels there too
i officially hate u
Old May 24, 2009 | 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by iSuxeL
Took long enough! Maybe now I'll have some competition
What do you mean? I have yet to see one of you with a SC ever track your car or hit the drag and post results. Competition is all right there in the low 13's and even a 12.

http://www.dragtimes.com/Lexus--IS350-Drag-Racing.html

For some reason I don't see your car anywhere on there.



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