Replaced my Evo VIII with...
though performance wise i think the the X MR would have been a better choice but the appeal of a lexus is priceless.
In terms of handling yes, the X MR would have been better (I guess because I haven't test driven it yet). My old Evo VIII handled beautiful, the IS-F can be improved with aftermarket suspension and wider tires, as it is handling is not bad though.
Now about performance... my old Evo dynoed 325 AWHP with basic bolt-ons (except cams) and no stock X was close to me from a roll (didn't try from a stop). I'm still under 500 miles on the IS-F but I've punched it a couple of times and from a roll it gets into triple digits faster than my old Evo. There are people doing the quarter mile in 12.7 @ 113 stock.
But as you said, driving a Lexus with this kind of performance is priceless.
Now about performance... my old Evo dynoed 325 AWHP with basic bolt-ons (except cams) and no stock X was close to me from a roll (didn't try from a stop). I'm still under 500 miles on the IS-F but I've punched it a couple of times and from a roll it gets into triple digits faster than my old Evo. There are people doing the quarter mile in 12.7 @ 113 stock.
But as you said, driving a Lexus with this kind of performance is priceless.
Hey,,,,,,,, that looks just like the other pics you posted up,,, lolol.
Nice move up from an eco box rocket huh,, So 62 loaded? I thought they were alot more. Does loaded mean vented seats and the Mark Veli sound system?
Also can you lay two stripes with all traction off with your E diff?
And also are you liking the auto shifter , as to your manual? I would like to have an auto next car,, with how much they have improved. Plus Im getting lazzy.
p.s,,, I also know the isf has the fastest tranny on the market. Right next to F1 cars.
I know you will enjoy this nice car for a long time.
Nice move up from an eco box rocket huh,, So 62 loaded? I thought they were alot more. Does loaded mean vented seats and the Mark Veli sound system?
Also can you lay two stripes with all traction off with your E diff?
And also are you liking the auto shifter , as to your manual? I would like to have an auto next car,, with how much they have improved. Plus Im getting lazzy.
p.s,,, I also know the isf has the fastest tranny on the market. Right next to F1 cars.
I know you will enjoy this nice car for a long time.
Not again SILVREVO!!! Those are MY pictures... LOL
Loaded means with all possible options installed from factory: ML sound system w/14 speakers, Navigation, bluetooth, iPod adapter, sun roof, all IS-F floor mats (including trunk), cargo net, etc. There is no option for ventilated seats, and I was reading that you wouldn't be able to seat as low as it is now with that kind of seats.
This car can leave a very nasty mark on the pavement if you floor it with VDIM/VSC off. I won't do it yet, but I've seen videos.
The 8-speed tranny is a great! The car shifts so smoothly in D that you never notice, and when you want to do it manually you'll be always in the powerband. It revs so fast that you need to be ready though. And like you said, it's the fastest tranny in the market except for F1 cars.
The intake IS restrictive. You can hear it and feel it. Once it reaches 3600RPM though the car is a different animal. At low RPMs it sounds and feels like any other V8, but once it gets going an additional intake port opens and the car sounds like a Mustang GT on steroids! I can't wait to see what aftermarket parts will be available!
Loaded means with all possible options installed from factory: ML sound system w/14 speakers, Navigation, bluetooth, iPod adapter, sun roof, all IS-F floor mats (including trunk), cargo net, etc. There is no option for ventilated seats, and I was reading that you wouldn't be able to seat as low as it is now with that kind of seats.
This car can leave a very nasty mark on the pavement if you floor it with VDIM/VSC off. I won't do it yet, but I've seen videos.
The 8-speed tranny is a great! The car shifts so smoothly in D that you never notice, and when you want to do it manually you'll be always in the powerband. It revs so fast that you need to be ready though. And like you said, it's the fastest tranny in the market except for F1 cars.
The intake IS restrictive. You can hear it and feel it. Once it reaches 3600RPM though the car is a different animal. At low RPMs it sounds and feels like any other V8, but once it gets going an additional intake port opens and the car sounds like a Mustang GT on steroids! I can't wait to see what aftermarket parts will be available!