Lexus at SEMA: 800hp IS-F?

St00k · 09-29-2008, 09:13 PM

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SEMA PREVIEW:
LEXUS TO SHOW FOUR MODIFIED IS-Fs INCLUDING VORSTEINER IS-F and 800HP WIDEBODY IS-F

After making a huge impact at last year’s SEMA Show, Lexus is returning for 2008 in full force. The Japanese luxury brand has given four IS-F sport sedans to different companies and the finished products will be on display at SEMA. We can confirm that one vehicle was given to Andrew Beckford and RJ de Vera at MotorwordHype.com and will be transformed into a modest but athletic vehicle featuring Vorsteiner aerodynamics, an H&R Springs suspension, Volk wheels and Michelin tires. Beckford from Motorworldhype says a one-off supercharger is in the works for the car but that it likely won’t be ready in time for SEMA.

Fox Marketing (the only company yet to release photos) is building a second car, and, claims Brian Fox, will make 800hp thanks to a twin turbo setup. This car will most likely be the most extreme IS-F at the show and will also have a widebody kit, iForged wheels and a Callaway golf theme.

DougLikesBMW · 09-29-2008, 09:26 PM

Still looks full of fail. You could give it a million horses and I would still rather have an M3.

M2381 · 09-29-2008, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by DougLikesBMW

Still looks full of fail. You could give it a million horses and I would still rather have an M3.

I completely agree with you..and your sig

MJC///M3 · 09-29-2008, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by DougLikesBMW

Still looks full of fail. You could give it a million horses and I would still rather have an M3.

my thoughts exactly! Well said!

Year's_End · 09-30-2008, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by M2381

I completely agree with you..and your sig

I agree with his post, but I'm completely against his sig. Completely against it. Like, opposite end of the spectrum.

DougLikesBMW · 09-30-2008, 12:38 AM

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I agree with his post, but I'm completely against his sig. Completely against it. Like, opposite end of the spectrum.

So you are saying you like the American tackiness on the new 7?

Year's_End · 09-30-2008, 12:42 AM

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So you are saying you like the American tackiness on the new 7?

I won't jack this thread, but I will say this: the F01 is a logical progression of the design language. As x5love said waaaay back, it's always been revolution, evolution, revolution etc etc.

The only things I find tacky are the exhaust tips. Can't hate on it much more than that. It has that stupid little chrome strip on the back, but that's been on most luxury cars for as long as I can remember. The strip on the front is necessary imo. It's too bland without it.

I'm indifferent in regards to the headlight tabs.

DougLikesBMW · 09-30-2008, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer Loyalist

I won't jack this thread, but I will say this: the F01 is a logical progression of the design language. As x5love said waaaay back, it's always been revolution, evolution, revolution etc etc.

The only things I find tacky are the exhaust tips. Can't hate on it much more than that. It has that stupid little chrome strip on the back, but that's been on most luxury cars for as long as I can remember. The strip on the front is necessary imo. It's too bland without it.

I'm indifferent in regards to the headlight tabs.

I don't wanna hijack either, but how do you feel about the chrome sidemarker crap?

Year's_End · 09-30-2008, 12:49 AM

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I don't wanna hijack either, but how do you feel about the chrome sidemarker crap?

It provides visual detail in an otherwise bland side. imo.

DougLikesBMW · 09-30-2008, 12:56 AM

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It provides visual detail in an otherwise bland side. imo.

Yeah, that's cool. Let's throw these on there while we're at it.

Year's_End · 09-30-2008, 01:04 AM

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Yeah, that's cool. Let's throw these on there while we're at it.

Like I said, I won't jack the thread. I'll leave you with your opinion, but honestly I don't see anything wrong with it. Completely incomparable to what you just posted, but I won't argue about a nicely integrated piece of aluminum decor versus tacked-on portholes. If you see the similarity then so be it.

!Xoible · 09-30-2008, 01:04 AM

im not gonna hate. good for them!

OBI_agent · 09-30-2008, 01:13 AM

IS-F is

with or without mods

KkSc · 09-30-2008, 02:17 AM

not feeling the IS-F though...~!

Deda · 09-30-2008, 02:56 AM

i dont like color! that car certainly is NOT my first 20 choice!

TK-421 · 10-01-2008, 10:11 PM

IS-F = FAIL
Modded IS-F = FAIL

Stock M3 > Modded IS-F

silvrevo · 10-02-2008, 11:38 AM

Is-F is a great looking car,, plus it walks the M3.

You guys, come on.

Kensta335 · 10-02-2008, 01:29 PM

I'll take this 800 hp IS-F over a Stock M3 anyway.

jhv · 10-02-2008, 02:22 PM

the is-f isnt as horrendous as a lot of you say, both in terms of looks and performance. it isnt fucking amazing, but it deserves more credit than youre giving it

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DougLikesBMW Fapmin 402 Rep 2,660 Posts Drives: '03 E46 330Ci Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Plano, Texas iTrader: (0)	Still looks full of fail. You could give it a million horses and I would still rather have an M3.
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OBI_agent D to the X to the B! 345 Rep 2,106 Posts Drives: ABS,American bargain supercar Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dubai iTrader: (0)	IS-F is with or without mods __________________ 11 corvette C6
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KkSc Major General 173 Rep 6,223 Posts Drives: 13'FR-S/15' F80 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North Vancouver, BC iTrader: (10)	not feeling the IS-F though...~! __________________ 2006 E90 Alpine White 330i - Retired 2015 F80 Alpine White M3
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Deda Major General 564 Rep 7,034 Posts Drives: BMW M5 comp Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Croatia iTrader: (0)	i dont like color! that car certainly is NOT my first 20 choice!
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TK-421 Registered Sex Offender 573 Rep 4,759 Posts Drives: E46 M3 \| 1JZ S13 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0)	IS-F = FAIL Modded IS-F = FAIL Stock M3 > Modded IS-F __________________ Stop putting stuff like painted reflectors and premium package in your signature. You're embarrassing.
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10-02-2008, 11:38 AM	#17
silvrevo Captain 40 Rep 660 Posts Drives: M235v 6spd Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Location: Location iTrader: (1)	Is-F is a great looking car,, plus it walks the M3. You guys, come on.
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Kensta335 Brigadier General 161 Rep 3,637 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: So Cal 626 iTrader: (4)	I'll take this 800 hp IS-F over a Stock M3 anyway.
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jhv Lieutenant General 1699 Rep 17,304 Posts Drives: G80 M3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (1)	the is-f isnt as horrendous as a lot of you say, both in terms of looks and performance. it isnt fucking amazing, but it deserves more credit than youre giving it
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