JayLexin

Thanks. Very true about staggered setup’s. I am sure you have yourself a nice set of wheels.

How much did you end up selling them for?

Welcome to the wonderful world of Lexus.

My 2012 IS350 was normally getting 15.8-16 L per 100kms this was 100% inner city Sydney driving with no highways. Max speed about 70kms and heaps on traffic..

I would select an aftermarket upgrade that is a filter within a sealed box, like the F Sport. I have this on my IS350, the increase in diameter on the cold air intake vs. stock makes a big difference. I did monitor using ODII scan tool to read OEM setup for airflow off the MAF sensor and compared after the install of F Sport intake & K&N highflow filter. The numbers did jump, now does this translate into Kw gain, not sure because I didn't dyno before or after. Lexus claim 2-3HP gain, nothing to write home about. In short an intake will not massively change much in the car other than aesthetics and sound.... Hey $600-$800 for a good looking car, is worth it!!!

Decent figures you are both achieving , assuming quoted numbers are 100% balls to the wall driving, but every now and then opening up the throttle to redline. The 2UR in RCF has Atkinson/Otto cycle that is claimed to make it more efficient. What is surprising is 2UR in ISF or RCF is more economical than a 2GR in IS/RC 350.

That is impressive for a V8 - I was getting 15.8L per 100kms on my 2GR V6 100% city driving. Is your figures highway or city?

Hello CLA members, I am keen to see the sort of fuel consumption Liters/per 100kms members have been achieving on 2UR in RCF's? If you share your figures, what driving more was this in? Are you are mixture of highway & city or just one or the other? Thanks

Thanks mate, I am planning to look into a resonator delete for now, this way the volume will increase. I am keen to get out to a F model drive, but still waiting to be accepted into Lexus F Club Australia on FB....

I think I will pass on the extended. Here are some photos...

So don’t worry right? Do u have it on your ISF now ? Lexus extended warranty wouldn’t cover O2 sensor, bushings, water pump?

Did u use of claim anything that need to be fixed over the 2 years? I have played the game of shelling out cash on Lexus extended on my IS350 for 3 years, the only things that went wrong were wear parts so couldn’t claim. Waste of cash for a piece of mind.

Current 57k and I drive about 5-10kms per year, so not a lot of driving. Maybe one track day a year. What year model was your ISF? Never used it at all?

Hi, I have purchased a 2015 RCF from a Lexus dealership pre-owned. The factory warranty is 4 years default, because this car was purchase and traded in at a Lexus dealer, there is an opportunity to buy extended warranty. The cost is a flat fee of $1,770 AUD for 3 years and maximum 150,000 kms. Do you think it is worth it? I purchased extended warranty on my IS350, and over 3 years didn’t claim anything, considering the RCF has much more tech, not sure if I should do it? I was told extended warranty can only be purchase before I take delivery of the car. Thanks

Yes, good luck there are good one out there, if you are looking for late model ISF's expecting the high brotax with all of them around $50k + Cleanest one would have to be the white in WA now...

No, because my wheels are a factory upgrade from NEW

Arctic white. I see you have an incoming ISF? - What year model did you get and colour?

Almost, I am going F... I bought a 2015 RCF

Sorry, I wouldn't, it would cost me $2,000 in labour to get the header out, the wheel I would consider selling provided you can swap your wheels. What do you have and how is the tyres on them? Are you Sydney based?

Immaculate IS350 F Sport, loved very much always garaged always Lexus dealership serviced from new (Chatswood & Sydney City) full service history with car always serviced on time, every time. Features In addition to factory F Sport options - Stainless steel PPE Headers. PPE Engineering are leaders in Lexus exhaust engineering https://www.ppeengineering-onlinestore.com/ - High flow catalytic converters built into a custom stainless mid-pipe fitted by Hitech Mufflers. Hitech is a well-known company who fit exotic cars with custom exhausts systems - https://www.hitechmufflers.com.au/ - X Force exhaust stainless steel with dual Varex mufflers, these mufflers can silence the car exhaust tone by a switch of a button, 3 settings include sport, medium & quiet (when on quiet setting the exhaust is not noticeable) - https://xforce.com.au/varex-mufflers - F Sport Intake - Coilovers Pedders XA Extreme with adjustable ride height and rebound & dampening https://www.pedders.com.au/…/sportsryder-extreme-xa-adjust…/ - 19” F Sport Forged Light weight wheels - Michelin Pilot Sport Tyres - E Drive Throttle Control (give you the ability to adjust throttle response and sensitivity) - RR Racing Tune Optional as the factory tune can be easy reinstalled within minutes – ECU re-programme at cruising speeds the factory standard fuel maps & timings are used – when at high RPM’s more aggressive timing maps are engaged. The ECU tune provides better drivability throughout the entire rev range. RR Racing are global leaders with many years of tuning experience on Lexus ECU’s - https://www.rr-racing.com/RR-Racing-Lexus-IS…/ig3xxtne02.htm - Carbon Fibre Steering wheel - Carbon Fibre F Sport gear knob - Carbon fibre interior trim with F Sport emblem - F Sport model includes ISF front leather bucket seats - Oil Catch Can (this was fitted to enhance the long term health of the engine by re-routing Positive Crankcase Pressure via the catch can, capturing oil vapours preventing them of re-entering the intake creating carbon build up that hurts engine performance) - The car comes with factory parts including Exhaust manifold, F Sport factory interior trim The car is 100% condition inside and out including the engine and engine bay – washed weekly & polished monthly and always kept inside throughout the day & night. I have loved this car unconditionally and have stopped at nothing to upholding its beauty & performance. Reason for sale is I am a big Lexus fan and are looking to upgrade to an F car $30,000 Price Contact - 0414 399 167

Hi, I drive 2012 350 F Sport with full bolt ons. I have owned my car for 7 years and have the 7 year itch and plan to buy an F model (ISF or RCF) early in 2020. I am leaning towards an RCF. I have been monitoring on Carsales/Cars Guide ISF & RCF's nationally (I am NSW based) and have noticed one thing, all vehicle in on the market for a long time, with a large number of sellers consistently lowering prices marginally. In all ISF cases the asking price is higher than Redbook evaluation. I understand reasons being the F model and imposed "brotax" that is the reason why I want to purchase an RCF. The usual conversation with seller is, hi thanks for the call, this vehicle has a high level of interest.... I believe there is a high level of interest in the vehicles but as the ISF & RCF are valued too high by sellers, prospective buyers are reluctant to buy at these prices, its a stand off. The ISF's "brotax" is significantly higher than the RCF's with a 2014 RCF only costing more than $8,000-$10k than 2010 ISF's, crazy! What do you think is driving this, and what is your advice for me the pick up a better deal on a RCF?

Thanks, keen to attend a meet soon

Thank you... What is the groups name on FB - Club Lexus Australia?

Yes, thanks again.. I am itching to buy a ISF or RCF in the next 2 years, just need to enjoy my IS for a few more years. When I trade up, if ISF is the choice I will target minimum 2012 upwards. I know Lexus' and ever more so ISF engine and gearbox can take a beating with several hundred 000 on the dial.. good idea for piece of mind, get a Lexus dealership o give it the once over... 300kw at wheels sound right, jump on to RR Racing and u will see dyno results with similar set up to u. So sounds about right... ISF will go down as a cult car similar to GTR etc, prices are trending down but eventually a time will come when prices go the other way, when they become more rare and then "bro tax" comes into play....

That is such a good series of events to secure a car that is in top conditions with Lexus fitted quality aftermarket bolt-ons... I hope I can replicate this series of event when I decide to get into the market for an ISF. I want do it just yet, not for the lack of money but more so because I still love my IS350 and don't want to let it go just yet.... Did you get someone to look over the car, or you did it all yourself? ISF are good cars, all ISX are, I have seen YouTube clips of stock ISX with almost 200,000 kms that are spinning the factory quoted numbers! Amazing.... Once you settle in on the power and the drive, I suggest jumping on RR Racing website and look at purchasing a flash tune for the ISF..