BLK ISF

Nah never bothered to record any videos of it. Probably driving it maybe once a fortnight at the moment if that lol. I dont have cats with my setup. People warned me i wouldnt be able to handle the fumes. To be honest i don't notice anything, especially after replacing my rear cabin vents. Perhaps my sense of smell is not the best but none of my passengers comment about it either. I paid just over $800 for my Vline V2 but that was 4 yrs ago. It does feel like a lot of outlay for what it is as you cant see it, you feel like you're not getting your money's worth vs an after market head unit you can see. But there isn't really much options if you want a stealth approach. I didn't want to go the Beatsonic route or others with a second screen sitting very low or Tesla type screen that doesn't suit my tastes. Im very happy with my setup, makes an very outdated infotainment unit much more modern and useful. I always use Waze or Google maps, spotify. When the kids are in the car, i sometimes use Youtube for them or Netflix etc. Much more functionality vs OEM so no regrets for me. I don't use Android Auto though as its limited what apps can run so tried it but preferred to just use a custom launcher. With just a click i can access most of my apps. If driving, i use the voice command function to speak what i want such as navigate too (it will open my default maps app with the address i said). Or open settings, name of app etc so don't need to type anything. I even open Youtube, press the mic and my girls in the backseat say out loud what video they want to watch and it picks it up and opens that video. I dont go crazy with apps but so far haven't had any issue with apps not being compatible or performing poorly. As said, Waze, Google maps, Spotify, Netflix, Youtube, Chrome, Xforce etc all work fine. My only observation would be that sometimes there can be a slight lag when i press a function and it responds. Its not as fast as a phone for instance but for me not that bad, a few seconds really. Given i don't use AA, my Vline connects via my phone hotspot. I use a macro in the phone so when i get in my car, my BT connects and then the macro turns off my phone wifi and turns on the hotspot so then my Vline connects. When i turn off my car, my BT disconnects so then my hotspot turns off with another macro command. So with my setup, i use OEM to control phone calls via BT but with an update earlier this year, i can now continue talking and open the Vline again which wasn't possible before. If you check the FB forums, some advise they use AA to control their calls so they may be able to give more feedback with that. I use the microphone that came with the Vline for voice commands. Mine also came with a VAux cable so i was able to mount a front camera with a switch which comes in handy so i watch my front lip when parking. Image comes up nicely on the screen with the Vline and when i flick the switch, it goes back to the screen i was on so added flexibility that came in handy

Hi mate, wow this thread is going back some years lol. My setup is going great, no complaints at all. Years ago i was having a few issues with the motors seizing up meaning one of the mufflers would not respond with the remote (either stuck open/closed etc). However for me, i ended up purchasing the smart box about 3 yrs ago so it could be controlled via the app and its never had any issues since. I never use the remote now as you truly don't know what position the muffler is open/closed. i.e. 10%, 50% etc. With the app its great, you know exactly how open/closed it is. I leave it 100% open when im alone, or about 30% with the Mrs as she isn't a fan of loud cars and sometimes closed on startup if im leaving early. Yes you are correct regarding the GROM Vline. I've had my Vline V2 for about 4 yrs now so once the smartbox was connected, i just downloaded the app with the Vline and i can control it all on screen. Convenient in that you are not supposed to use your phone whilst driving. The only time i discovered an issue with the app not responding was when i had it open on my phone and vline at the same time. Im sure its a bluetooth issue as the smartbox was attempting to be connected to 2 units. It would always come back online after the car was turned off for an hour or so or if i disconnected/reconnected to the box. Since then when driving i just either the phone or Vline (generally the vline when driving) and it always works. Ive attached a few pics so you can see it on my screen.

Bayson used to be available on Ebay, delivered to AU no problem. Thats where i got mine from but that was years ago and unfortunately times have changed 😞 For that lip, best to order direct from their website vs Ebay. According to their shippping info, appears they will post some items to AU so ask them there https://baysonr.com/collections/lexus-1/products/08-14-lexus-is-f-a-style-front-bumper-lip-polyurethane

Congrats on the purchase, they are great cars and even better sleepers as the wider community have no idea when it comes to the ISF. Most probably assume its a 4 cyl lol. Ive had mine for about 5 yrs now and still love driving it as much as i did when i first got it.

Saw the other day that Tempe tyres have them available if you dont mind using them

I paid $275 for the PS91 (285/30). $550 fitted for the pair but mind you that was a few years ago

Yeah no complaints with the PS91s. 285/30 for the pair cost me $550 a few yrs back. Bargain vs for that size, other more well known tyres was near 400 each. Anyways due to the slight scrub i ended up going back down to 275/30 and couldnt get the PS91 in that size at the time. When my current rears die ill most likely end up with MPS4S as im happy how they have performed up front. I ended up with the RR USRS which have been great to date. Dont get that inner tyre wear like i used to. Shop around though, as much as i like them, with the AU$ and postage etc, there are cheaper alternatives out there which will do the job as well. They are great cars eh. Had mine for about 5.5 yrs now, also hardly missed a beat. Cant tune them to the extent of turbo cars but still plenty of mods available interior / exterior

Not sure about PS71 but i have ran PS91 on the rear. 285/30. I had slight tyre scrub but thats due to my aftermarket wheels and offset otherwise i believe stock wheels will clear no issue. I actually was surprised, they performed well street use and got decent longevity out of them. Very affordable too. Looks super agressive :-) Hey you mentioned inside wear on your fronts which is common for the ISF. Have you got stock or upgraded bushes. Figs, RR etc. Dramitically prevents this kind of wear

Best to minimise oil getting in the engine. I dont wait for it to get too full. Mines a daily, no track but spirited driving now and then. Takes about 8 months or so for it to reach 40-50% full. I know others who track their car say they can fill theirs up in the day

I got MPS4S for my fronts, 245/35. Rears still had tread so just the fronts for $329 each fitted but that was a while ago, im sure they have gone up in price since then. Overall im very happy with them. Good grip and so far great longevity. Ive had a few before that, which just didnt last. I also used to use MPSS up front and i find the MPS4S overall grippier and so far im getting more kms from them as well.

Such an awesome colour. Thought about that colour myself. Turned out well 🙂

Read this the other day. Gotta love the Lexus reliability

Welcome to the F club and congrats on the purchase. Any plans to modify or content with leaving it standard?

Hi Gav Saf, sorry just seen this post. I used Definition Car Detailing (Justin) to do my Ceramic coating. Located in Rooty Hill. I was happy with the results and he gets good reviews. Like anything, you need to wash / maintain your car to maintain the results which isnt always easy with a black car but they look great when nice and clean. Assume by now youve done many mods lol

Shame the update they sent just caused other issues. I remember a while back i had sound issues but they sent an update and it fixed it no issues. Since then i cant recall any probs with mine touch wood. I may have to invest some time looking into Android Auto. Dont get me wrong, im familiar with it, seen it on the phone etc but dont use the unit much whilst driving so havent had that need. Dont need Android auto for voice recognition. I never type an address in. I use the mic setup and voice my destination or if on Youtube etc, just voice the song, clip im after. Dont really type much on their. Even spotify etc, i use voice commands. I mostly use Spotify and as its integrated into Waze, i havent had the need to explore other options, audio control with Waze running is no issue or just using the Steering wheel controls once the playlist i want is selected. As mentioned though, my gripe is when i call comes in, it stays in phone mode and waze or whatever im running is put on hold. I can see how it would annoy some. Fortunately its not a huge deal for me as, i dont take too many urgent calls whislt driving that cant wait but a workaround solution to put the call screen in the background would be good. So whats next, Vaistech, Beatsonic???