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Old 11-17-18, 04:55 PM
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I have a 2016 is300 f sport. I've recently been looking into getting the rr racing tune but I am curious how well of a tune it is? I'm hoping somebody has had this done or knows someone who has had this done and knows more about it. Im also looking into different exhaust systems. I'm leaning for towards a full invidia set up but again, also looking for different options. What are some good websites to look at for performance parts and things like that.
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Performance (engine) parts are slim pickings. For mainstream products your basically looking at Intake, Headers, Exhaust (Mid pipes and axel-backs). Then RRRacing has an ECU tune and SuperCharger Packages.
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Hello,

We can provide you with the RR Racing products and any exhaust, suspension, body kit etc..

Feel free to contact us and we'll get you setup!

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Let us know if you are interested in the tune... The ECU is the only difference between the 300 and 350... so its easily the best bang for the buck you can possibly get with an IS300.

We also sell complete power upgrade packages:

https://www.rr-racing.com/category-s/235.htm

Let me know if you have any questions,

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Originally Posted by RRRacing
Let us know if you are interested in the tune... The ECU is the only difference between the 300 and 350... so its easily the best bang for the buck you can possibly get with an IS300.

We also sell complete power upgrade packages:

https://www.rr-racing.com/category-s/235.htm

Let me know if you have any questions,

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Any drawbacks with ecu tune for is300? Any side effects?
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Originally Posted by lychee416
Any drawbacks with ecu tune for is300? Any side effects?
i have a 2016 is300 base model and have the ecu tune from RR racing. It is a great tune, the throttle response is a lot better than stock and acceleration is "smoother". Simon and Rafi have great customer service as well.

Josh from Meraki is also excellent with customer service and pricing, you can't go wrong with either.

the only side effect it has right now is wanting more power (supercharger syndrome).

just fyi, i also have the ppe headers and full ark exhaust. fair warning, this is a loud setup and has lots of drone. i modified mine to tone down the drone and i''m completely happy with it.
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Originally Posted by chinox22x
i have a 2016 is300 base model and have the ecu tune from RR racing. It is a great tune, the throttle response is a lot better than stock and acceleration is "smoother". Simon and Rafi have great customer service as well.

Josh from Meraki is also excellent with customer service and pricing, you can't go wrong with either.

the only side effect it has right now is wanting more power (supercharger syndrome).

just fyi, i also have the ppe headers and full ark exhaust. fair warning, this is a loud setup and has lots of drone. i modified mine to tone down the drone and i''m completely happy with it.
I hate drone and loud setups. Can I just get ecu tune, headers and an axel back which is not so loud? I like to hear a bit more aggressive sound than stock exhaust but don't want it loud.
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Originally Posted by lychee416
I hate drone and loud setups. Can I just get ecu tune, headers and an axel back which is not so loud? I like to hear a bit more aggressive sound than stock exhaust but don't want it loud.
there will be additional noise involved whenever you change ANY part of your factory exhaust.. You can get an ecu tune without touching any of your exhaust and keep the same quiet sound.


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I ordered the ECU and intake pipe from RR racing. I want an exhaust but since I dont want it too loud I will just get an axle back for now. Can always add a mid pipe later.
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We can start you off with an Invidia or Tanabe axle back!

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That is my next purchase for sure
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