Jim G

On 1/19/2021 at 8:39 AM, Slopshua said:

Hi all, hope you all had a good Xmas/New Years and all the best for 2021!

I have recently started doing my own servicing on the ISF. I threw 9L of Penrite FS 5W-40 in her at the last service mostly because I've used Penrite oils for many years now and have never had any issues. 

Has me wondering what other people's experiences are with oil for the F? I'd be interested to know 👍

Don't shoot the messenger but I've heard the high Zinc content in Penrite could potentially harm the cats. Cats are very expensive.

Has anyone got any more info on this?

9 hours ago, pearlisf said:

Nah, pearl white from NSW. Had FBO too and came with spare BBS wheels, steering wheels, headers and all the bits that came off it. 

Nice !!

46 minutes ago, ilv1004s said:

original blade wheels were still available up to 2014

That l didn't know

11 minutes ago, pearlisf said:

I paid $55k for my 2011 last year with 48kms. I thought that was an awesome deal. Depends what this car is worth to you. I plan to hold onto mine forever as a collectable. Think these will be still kicking around in 10+ years due to their reliability factor. 

They are definitely going up in value as the v8 market is dying. Looks like the next get c63 will be a 4 cylinder hybrid of some sort.  

Did you buy the black one from Ballarat Vic?

Yep, these MY12 > prices are going one direction and cant see this changing anytime soon.

On 10/31/2020 at 6:59 AM, Hornayud said:

Hi guys so I've been browsing around trying to find an ISF (there are barely any atm) and I just want some input on whether say a car like this is worth it: https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/darra/cars-vans-utes/2011-lexus-is-use20r-my12-is-f-black-8-speed-sports-automatic-sedan/1258134236

If you're having trouble viewing it it's basically a my12 with almost 115000km for around 40k.

Are the kms too high for that price? Should I continue to wait? It wasn't that long ago you could find rcfs for 60k or lower so just wondering whether the isf pricing atm is too steep. 

 

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

They seem to be going up in price. The km isn't too high as long as it's been well maintained and warmed up properly before driving it hard.

That one doesn't appear to be a MY12, the wheels are the tell tale sign. It's a 2011 model, there were significant changes from 11 to 12, most important one being the improved upgraded suspension with Sachs shocks, wider lighter BBS wheels plus more.

Good luck with your search

On 10/1/2020 at 8:10 AM, Jim G said:

Did you find your car Nathan?

No l don't, l was just curious. Radkkon has posted some details though.

I've got a MY12 which l'm absolutely loving.

Good luck with it.

Did you find your car Nathan?

4 hours ago, 2bling said:

Nolathane and super pro haven't got the big washer added to the inner sleave which stops deflection under braking, which is very bad with the standard ones. Compare the 2 videos, i haven't got a link but they are easy to find on utube yes they are pricey but the braking difference is worth it.

Yes l did see the video but the Superpros are an improvement over the stock ones.

Cheers Peter 🤜🤛

4 hours ago, Jim G said:

Have you had these fitted yourself, can you share how they compare with stock.

Would these be similar to SuperPro?

Thanks Peter

I actually recently fitted the Press in 90 Superpros along with HKS coilovers at the same time so it was hard for me to judge.

Just looking for someone else's perspective that's just done the superpros.

My car is a late 2011 build, its a MY12. It had the Sachs shocks.

Car rides so much nicer, much more compliant. Seems to handle well but haven't had a chance to push it hard on my favourite rds due to lockdown.

Paid $150 on sale through Sparesbox.

12 minutes ago, Peterkay said:

45853 - NOLATHANE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM INNER REAR BUSHING KIT 

$115.00 from Repco or .......

Fitting time estimated 2 hours.

They will do the job just fine.

And Backed By A Limited Lifetime Warranty.

Win win 😀😀😀

Peter.K

Have you had these fitted yourself, can you share how they compare with stock.

Would these be similar to SuperPro?