I've seen some in Calgary.
Just wondering if the Calgary Auto show one was a concept car. the one with 400 HP?
I've seen some in Calgary.
Just wondering if the Calgary Auto show one was a concept car. the one with 400 HP?
That IS300 is L-Tuned. You won't be able to go to a dealer and order it or buy one.
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Originally posted by importadrenelin
That IS300 is L-Tuned. You won't be able to go to a dealer and order it or buy one.
k, thanks man...the IS300 is so nice
the turbo IS300 at the calgary auto show was built just for the show. it is not a production car. i believe RCTS put together that car for lexus canada.Originally posted by |[NAVIGATOR]|
I've seen some in Calgary.
Just wondering if the Calgary Auto show one was a concept car. the one with 400 HP?
Originally posted by |[NAVIGATOR]|
k, thanks man...the IS300 is so nice
Originally posted by MerfBall
http://www.canadiandriver.com/articles/hl/03is300.htm
Originally posted by 2000impreza
thanks for the site
the turbo IS300 at the calgary auto show was built just for the show. it is not a production car. i believe RCTS put together that car for lexus canada.
yea that make such more sense lol, thnaks
That's right. I was talking to Warren at the show and he said that they(RCTS) had some "issues" with what Lexus wanted regarding the break-in period and such. But anyways, the L-Tuned version will not be nearly as hard-core as the show car. But that show car was sweet.Originally posted by 2000impreza
the turbo IS300 at the calgary auto show was built just for the show. it is not a production car. i believe RCTS put together that car for lexus canada.
Shut up and race!
As far as I know, the L-Tuned IS is just aesthetically enhanced.....I don't think I've seen one in Calgary yet.....Are you thinking about it Altezza?
I am user #49Originally posted by rage2
Shit, there's only 49 users here, I doubt we'll even break 100
Nice car...one thing kinda bugged me though...they compare the L-tuned IS300 to a C32 AMG....hardly a car to compare it to:Originally posted by MerfBall
http://www.canadiandriver.com/articles/hl/03is300.htm
L-Tuned 223 Hp, 218 lbs/ft torque, 3274lb curb weight, $53,000 CAD
C32 AMG 349Hp, 332 lb/ft torque, 3400lb curb weight, $51000 USD
Not saying that cost means it better, but the stats clearly state the IS 300 L-tuned is not in the same class or competition to a C32AMG
What do you all think? I think the C320 with 215 hp would be more competition...
(not trying to start a e-battle, just MHO)
The L-tuned kit is mainly for looks (body kit, spoiler, wheels, springs, sways, exhaust) and you can get it in stages. The only HP you'll gain is from the exhaust. Canadian Driver is definately smokin something; I would guess that they believe L-tuned vehicles are the same as AMG or M tuned cars. That's quite far from the truth since L-tuned/TRD decided to chop most of their performance research (ie, a TRD Supercharger WAS in the works, but no more).
Lexus Canada wanted to take the turbo for a rip when the car had 36km on it. Not 36k km, 36.0km. The car was brand spankin' new. Since it was a custom turbo setup, there is no way RCTS would let Lexus Canada rip around in it without proper tuning and testing (irregardless if the car was new or not). As such, the revlimiter was intentionally adjusted low until the car is broken in. Once the car is broken in, RCTS would start to tune the system. That is the only reason why they can't run the car yet. Reg knows his stuff...once the system is tuned and tested, there is no reason to doubt the reliability.
Last edited by Altezza; 04-03-2003 at 06:22 PM.
I've seen a couple on the road. That kit is really nice, but you can't buy the kit separately anymore Even if I could, it's too expensive. I might end up getting the springs, sways, and exhaust though.Originally posted by max_boost
As far as I know, the L-Tuned IS is just aesthetically enhanced.....I don't think I've seen one in Calgary yet.....Are you thinking about it Altezza?
How much is the complete L-Tuned package?
I am user #49Originally posted by rage2
Shit, there's only 49 users here, I doubt we'll even break 100
i cant see under any conditions when that L-tuned IS could beat a C32Originally posted by ZorroAMG
Not saying that cost means it better, but the stats clearly state the IS 300 L-tuned is not in the same class or competition to a C32AMG
The complete kit is about $10K-ish.Originally posted by max_boost
How much is the complete L-Tuned package?
Last edited by No.not.again; 04-03-2003 at 09:43 PM.
L tuned Cars still look DAMN nice...Saw a L Tuned Black GS430 a while back...almost dropped dead when i saw it too...
When your talking about the "complete kit for 10kish" Is that just asthetic body kit? Or are you talking full L tuned kit (ie Bodykit, springs, exhaust etc)
if your talking JUST bodykit...10,000? Pfff...fuck thaaat.
Originally posted by scat19
I have a BMW so im not stupid.
If you read my post in its entirety, you would have noticed that I said the two cars are not in the same class and that THEY were comparing apples to oranges, meaning both performance-wise and especially price-wise...Originally posted by No.not.again
try comparing apples with apples and not apples with oranges. If you're goin' to price out the cars... atleast have 'em both in the same currency. It's misleadin' when you post it that way...$51,000USD is something like $84,000CAN.
I had the US price in front of me, and didn't feel the need to convert it...
Please be sure of your writing before you post, I don't think I needed to spell it out more than I already did..
A friend of mine had his GS400 L tuned, it was quite nice...apparently it is quite quick and handles very well for a mid/full size sedan...