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why? · 09-08-2015, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

Motoring.au article saying FRS getting same engine in
3...
2...
1...

You mean they haven't already?

Fortis · 09-08-2015, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by nelsmar

241hp, 3,583lb. Sounds like a blast... 0.0

It makes 260 lb-ft of torque @ under 1700 rpms... More than adequate given it's weight. Besides, more power is an easy fix in a turbo engine. I just don't get the base price for the fricken base model... You can snag a 2015 Q40 or even an A3 2.0t for a few grand less.

Atropine · 09-08-2015, 03:52 PM

Sounds exciting, but I still wish they offered an honest to goodness manual.

I always keep an eye out for a Manual IS300...though...

jdmblood · 09-08-2015, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Fortis

It makes 260 lb-ft of torque @ under 1700 rpms... More than adequate given it's weight. Besides, more power is an easy fix in a turbo engine. I just don't get the base price for the fricken base model... You can snag a 2015 Q40 or even an A3 2.0t for a few grand less.

More power isn't possible for the turbo engine from a tune as Lexus locks their ecu

why? · 09-08-2015, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by jdmblood

More power isn't possible for the turbo engine from a tune as Lexus locks their ecu

I'm not sure the term locks is a good enough description of what Toyota and Lexus do to their ECU's. Maybe create a virtual fort knox around them and do it with multiple programming languages to confuse the crap out of everyone. The only part of any toyota I've seen anyone crack in the dashboard ecu that controls the mileage display.

I am sure there are people working all over the world to crack these ecu's, but it just has not happened.

MokSpeed · 09-09-2015, 04:40 PM

Cool......but not $37k cool.

Pickleahoy · 09-09-2015, 10:15 PM

They are all Gaymatic

chaoskaze · 09-10-2015, 12:13 AM

2nd hand ISF can be had @ 37k........ Why do you want that sad machine. 😈

STJ · 09-10-2015, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by why?

I'm not sure the term locks is a good enough description of what Toyota and Lexus do to their ECU's. Maybe create a virtual fort knox around them and do it with multiple programming languages to confuse the crap out of everyone. The only part of any toyota I've seen anyone crack in the dashboard ecu that controls the mileage display.

I am sure there are people working all over the world to crack these ecu's, but it just has not happened.

More power won't be a problem, just get a Tom's ecu. They release them for all Toyota's. 280HP should be easy to achieve with a new ECU, Exhaust and sports filter.

fumanchu1 · 09-10-2015, 02:58 PM

Great bringing back my car model when I'm about to sell mine for a brz

NVM don't like them and the 300 is awd only with a downtuned 3.5 version of the 350?

YangerD · 09-10-2015, 09:48 PM

Sigh! No manual tranny no care.

GhostRai · 09-11-2015, 02:34 AM

Yes, and also prepare for the Lexus RC200t because that's a thing too. I would be interested in a Lexus CT200t though... but like that'd ever happen.

Fortis · 09-11-2015, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by GhostRai

I would be interested in a Lexus CT200t though... but like that'd ever happen.

Definitely wishful thinking but THAT would be great. CT200t...241bhp, 3200 lbs and priced around $33K. Sign me up! hehe

chaoskaze · 09-11-2015, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by fumanchu1

Great bringing back my car model when I'm about to sell mine for a brz

NVM don't like them and the 300 is awd only with a downtuned 3.5 version of the 350?

Dude coming from lexus you not gonna be used to it if you don't have a daily.

When you drive this car u gotta think like annoying noise = good.

09-10-2015, 12:13 AM	#218
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