Gee, I wonder who Motive's contact is at McGrath lexus.... 
Is TRD working on a supercharger for the Lexus IS F?
Car webzine <A HREF="http://www.motivemag.com/">Motive</A> posted this very brief but very intriguing article:
Lexus IS-F Supercharger Coming Soon
Sources within the Lexus sales network tell us it's in the works--a supercharger for the monstrous IS-F sedan. Not to be outdone by BMW or Mercedes-Benz, the 'charged Lexus should put out over 500 hp and dominate the nearest drag strip. The package will likely be offered straight from Toyota Racing Development, but rest assured that Motive will be using our contacts to get one from McGrath Lexus as soon as possible. The claimed output is somewhere in the realm of 500 hp. Stay tuned.
LexusF.com's take on this story? Take it with a huge grain of salt, preferrably kosher or rock. Granted, supercharging is TRD's preferred means of boost, as evidenced by their <A HREF="http://www.trdracing.com/trdsupercharger.html">superchargers for the 4-cylinder 1ZZ-FE, 2AZ-FE and 3RZ-FE; V6 5VZ-FE and V8 2UZ-FE engines</A>, not to mention the world-first <A HREF="http://my.is/forums/f41/worth-watching-toyota-australia-trds-supercharged-3-5-liter-v6-333021/">Eaton twin-vortices supercharger (TVS) developed for the 2GR-FE (non-direct injected) 3.5-liter V6.</A> We've been down this road before, however, as no less a reputable source than trade journal Automotive News, back at the turn of the millennium promised us a TRD supercharger for the 1st-generation Lexus IS 300's 2JZ-GE inline 6 that never materialized. As Motive mag tells us, stay tuned...
Our thanks go out to Andrei Sfintescu, an accomplished autocrossing friend of this author, for bringing this story to our attention, and to Darren Seeman and his ever-valuable <A HREF="http://www.toyotareference.com/">ToyotaReference.com</A> for providing all those Toyota engine codes.
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That is good news. Although taken lightly, I hope it does come out soon
Oy vay!!
Oh well, at least I can fantasize and keep my fingers crossed.
Hey I got an idea,a little bet or wager...
How about all the supermoderators,moderators,administrators etc..who dont think they'll make a s/c for the "F" buy a lunch or Lexus accessory for the "F" ...if they do make one!And if they dont lunch will be returned.We would all have to enter a "pool" and of course be responsible adults and pay up if needed... maybe $5 per person--- Of course there has to be a time frame too.---Just another crazy fun idea.....mmmm philly cheesesteak xtra cheese and onions mmmm
Hey I got an idea,a little bet or wager...
How about all the supermoderators,moderators,administrators etc..who dont think they'll make a s/c for the "F" buy a lunch or Lexus accessory for the "F" ...if they do make one!And if they dont lunch will be returned.We would all have to enter a "pool" and of course be responsible adults and pay up if needed... maybe $5 per person---
Of course there has to be a time frame too.---Just another crazy fun idea.....mmmm philly cheesesteak xtra cheese and onions mmmm
What if we're not a mod or admin but still want inOh well, at least I can fantasize and keep my fingers crossed.
Hey I got an idea,a little bet or wager...
How about all the supermoderators,moderators,administrators etc..who dont think they'll make a s/c for the "F" buy a lunch or Lexus accessory for the "F" ...if they do make one!And if they dont lunch will be returned.We would all have to enter a "pool" and of course be responsible adults and pay up if needed... maybe $5 per person---
"What if we're not a mod or admin but still want in"
Of course, that's what I meant.Like at the job, we all are the employees and the moderators,adminstrators etc,, are the bosses.
Members: employees
Moderators: bosses
So the wager would be us vs. them..
mmmm ....Philly cheesesteak
Of course, that's what I meant.Like at the job, we all are the employees and the moderators,adminstrators etc,, are the bosses.Members: employees
Moderators: bosses
So the wager would be us vs. them..
mmmm ....Philly cheesesteak
BigMikeISF
Still haven't done my pic yet,,trying to prepare for Ike
Another day in paradise !
Still haven't done my pic yet,,trying to prepare for Ike
Another day in paradise !
I'm down"What if we're not a mod or admin but still want in"
Members: employees
Moderators: bosses
So the wager would be us vs. them..
mmmm ....Philly cheesesteak
This site should have where you can donate money to it like other forums I've been on and become a supporting member with a larger inbox and stuff like that, that would be cool I hear that is supposed to be a pretty decent storm coming your way, good luck preparing! Let me know if it works out when you try and upload your picBigMikeISF
Still haven't done my pic yet,,trying to prepare for Ike
Another day in paradise !
Oh well, at least I can fantasize and keep my fingers crossed.
Hey I got an idea,a little bet or wager...
How about all the supermoderators,moderators,administrators etc..who dont think they'll make a s/c for the "F" buy a lunch or Lexus accessory for the "F" ...if they do make one!And if they dont lunch will be returned.We would all have to enter a "pool" and of course be responsible adults and pay up if needed... maybe $5 per person---
What is the end date for having a shipping product? Once I know that, I will get in on the voting on one side or another. I will even give details as to why I am voting for the side I am voting for. LOL!
"What is the end date for having a shipping product?"
We would have to have the moderators or all the "bosses" look into that and decide when,but I dont see there response,,,,maybe they're scared..
We would have to have the moderators or all the "bosses" look into that and decide when,but I dont see there response,,,,maybe they're scared..
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