Great video. If anybody is looking for a low cost, reliable, luxury, well-aged car...this is it. I have a 2010 IS250 with some bolt-ons and want to keep it forever.
When the car is stopped, put it in manual mode and upshift to 6th, and press the sport button (near the snow button). It helps a lot with throttle response and quicker shifts.
It's the same as going in d position with power mode, in this type of automatic gearbox the only thing you do is put the max gear the car should go to.
Luckily these Lexus IS are predictable for handling once you get a feel - they do not have enough power to spin out all the time lol (like 600hp cars). The 250 and 350 distribute power well. Can't wait to track my IS350, although it is modified a bit. Shifting manually seems to be the best torque, mine seems to downshift well below 4k rpm, when warmed up. I also do some rev matching. Good video!
@@yourpalsphinx8343 probably not, maybe is350 , but they are limited to bolt-ons, and they are $$$! There is high dollar stuff but an LS swap would do same for less, have a 07 is350 xpackage & a sub 5sec 0-60 aint bad for a reliable lux daily for around 12k :)
The last time I watched this video was almost 4 years ago. As I am watching it the 2nd time 4 years later today, I have been an IS250 owner for 6 months. Thank you for showing us the potential this reliable luxury sports sedan have!! I wish I can take my IS250 on track one day after fitting a new set of shock absorbers on it.
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Don't worry with practice youll get better. Also I think you can manually downshift at any speed on the gear shifter and not the pedals, Ive hear that from a friend of mine.
Nice dude!I feel you are fighting more than you need with the car when you try to go fast!Relaxing and driving smoother will help you a lot i think and wont take too much energy away!I was in serbia a few months ago and didnt knew you had this track!I may visit it next year as i want to do a tour through europe so that i visit many european tracks!
Thanks! I know but it was my first time on a Track day, also this month I will be going on a Track day again with my Peugeot 207 GTI, cant wait! And you are welcome to come, the track is fun!
Great job for a first time on track. Definitely annoying that the transmission won't let you downshift until a certain rpm drop. I know this is an older video, but I hope you continued going to the track. Keep it up. Also hydration is definitely key as you mentioned. Try not to eat until there is a lunch break so your food can settle, also try eating something light.
Thanks a lot, yeah not being able to downshift to higher rpm is the only part about Lexus IS250 that was holding me back on the track, otherwise its a really good track car for a luxury limuzine. Thanks for the tip about food. I feel in love going on Track days so I now have Toyota Corolla T Sport as a project car, check my journey here: th-cam.com/play/PLQFLqxa97AuzI3kG8dIPk-quer3knMenu.html
Don't shuffle your hands around the steering wheel. Keep them at nine and three. Every time you start shuffling your hands, you introduced instability into the wheels and the car loses some control.
Anyone checked out the new RR racing supercharger? 360whp on a Is250. Complete sleeper. But the kit alone costs 5200 and a install will probably double it. Meaning 10k is not really worth it. Considering you can just sell the IS250 and buy an ISF which all around is a nicer car and a better engine
Awesome video mate. I've got an IS250 and your channel is the best content on these cars on TH-cam. Much love, from the UK 🇬🇧 ✌ I've tracked previous cars, Ford puma 1.7 & corolla Tsport. I've been hesitant to track my is250 didnt think it would be up to the task, but this makes me wonder maybe I should try it.. Mine is a manual so no worries about the downshifts. It doesn't have the sports suspension though lol. Also it's more tiring than you expect driving on track isn't it! Makes you realise the fitness levels needed for top tier race drivers is insane.
Hey i have a six speed manual 2009 is250. I will be taking it to the track this summer. But definitely not with the stock differential. The frs (gt86) fits and is much more suitable for racing..
Hell yeah dude! I started watching the video and I was not sure if I wanna keep watching in the beginning, but once you spun it and keep pushing I was like this guy deserve a Sub. I just bought an 08 IS-250 Manual 4 days ago and once I am done with a few mods I would love to take it to the track. Thanks for your awesome videos. Wish you all the best!
Yeah RWD cars are very fun! And you having a manual IS250 is even better for the track! Good luck and enjoy, maybe I'll next year go with my Lexus on a track day again now that I have experience :)
@@VuckoHD I had an 08 civic SI for fit over a year. Even though the Vtech and the manual experience is amazing the fact that it's a FWD really limits to how much fun can be had. Really looking forward to my first RWD experience!
@@sohaibyounus Yeah I have Paugeot 207 GTI (hothatch) this year I went on the same track and put a better lap than Lexus but the RWD rewards a good driver and the little oversteer makes you a hero :) Only negative with the Lexus is the car isn't light so it wears the breaks quick
@@sohaibyounus Stock suspension but my IS250 has Sport package, now Im not 100% sure if that means sportier suspension but it came with sport wheels too, rear tires are 255 wide (factory) and front 225 wide...despide the weight it corners amazingly, only like I said braking could be better
i gave it a like and sub because i enjoyed the video.You really killed it out there and spinning into the grass must have been so scary in such a nice car.I have an o8 manual in black i would love to do this.
The paddle shifters on this model only define the maximum gear that it can use. So if for example you shift to 4th, the gearbox will only shift from 1st to 4th. It will still decide when/how it shifts so they''re only useful for engine braking in the traffic by downshifting.
RRK 155 but lightly braking while turning is a commonly used technique because it pushes the front tires into the track, so you can have better turn in. It’s called trail-braking.
Why did you not sep ut the extr power? Than you can go in more horse power en no limit on it. Than the motor wont stop on 6000 rmp. My maximum speed was 250 km than, stops. Limited.
Push the start button twice without holding break (turns on the diagnostic mode) and then press the button on the left of steering wheel that will let you choose tachometer and you can increase or decrease the red circle, mine is at 110 mph
trust ur can....I'm a police officer....they teach us how to drive on a track like that...u can actually drive with 4 fingers and not lock ur arms..or cross them...
@@thezig2078 Exhaust is the last thing to ever to in a Lexus due to cost and other more important parts can be added, such as brakes, coil overs and cold air intake parts. Like in my case I will only swap it once the old falls off. The is250 is not suitable for turbos due to the little space for compression. It is a sporty coupe, but not fully sport due to its weight and it is a bit narrower than most proper sport cars which you can highly tune the engine and have amazing gains in performance... But the is250 is a fun sporty coupe and I love it. mine is the @ is250_Sage, I am still working on it, not much on the engine can be done, I have it for the low cost, comfort, quality and fun factor., also this car is catching eyes and more after market parts are being developed, which is a plus. Pity that the engine isn't the best for engine customization but enough for what most roads allow you to drive in terms of speed...
True IS is more compact but happily my IS250 doesnt have sunroof so it gives bit more head space, Im 6ft tall and I dont feel claustrophobic. It actually feels cosy and compact inside, like you are a part of the car which I like that feeling :)
Glad to hear it,cause I'm same tall as you then :) a another good point! Planing to buy one IS250 on summer,but will try then without sunroof! Thx for the answer! 👊 Ps: your white one looks absolutely fantastic,love it 👌
I know if I just press the TC button it doesn't turn off completley, but in my refreshed IS250 I just have to press and hold TC button to turn it off completley. Unlike 2007-2008 where you have to do the pedal dance to turn it off completley. So I was driving with TC fully off
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Great video. If anybody is looking for a low cost, reliable, luxury, well-aged car...this is it. I have a 2010 IS250 with some bolt-ons and want to keep it forever.
I just bought one. It is a very good car
@@MarlonSadler I wish it was faster but hey, just quick enough to stay out of trouble haha. I had too many tickets in my old bmw
@@eshea5050 then you might want an IS-350 or maybe an ISF if you can find one
@@leocastrillo759 yeah I wish I went with a 350 back in 2016 when I got my 250. I think an IS300 F sport is in my plans soon or a new IS350.
@@eshea5050 I have an is350 f Sport but I really want an ISF
When the car is stopped, put it in manual mode and upshift to 6th, and press the sport button (near the snow button). It helps a lot with throttle response and quicker shifts.
It's the same as going in d position with power mode, in this type of automatic gearbox the only thing you do is put the max gear the car should go to.
Luckily these Lexus IS are predictable for handling once you get a feel - they do not have enough power to spin out all the time lol (like 600hp cars). The 250 and 350 distribute power well.
Can't wait to track my IS350, although it is modified a bit. Shifting manually seems to be the best torque, mine seems to downshift well below 4k rpm, when warmed up. I also do some rev matching. Good video!
Marty Motoring HEY MARTY IM A HUGE FAN.
Would an is250 be a good car to mod for a track car or does the motor have limited mods for hp
@@yourpalsphinx8343 probably not, maybe is350 , but they are limited to bolt-ons, and they are $$$! There is high dollar stuff but an LS swap would do same for less, have a 07 is350 xpackage & a sub 5sec 0-60 aint bad for a reliable lux daily for around 12k :)
Like your honesty of adding even the two spins... You drove well for a first time on track
The last time I watched this video was almost 4 years ago. As I am watching it the 2nd time 4 years later today, I have been an IS250 owner for 6 months. Thank you for showing us the potential this reliable luxury sports sedan have!! I wish I can take my IS250 on track one day after fitting a new set of shock absorbers on it.
Try to speedglitch by driving on sidewalks
i can't stop looking at the front scratch
Very good choice on buying Lexus IS250. Very good car ☺️👍
I like the layout of this track. It's not particularly high speed but twisty and turn-y... Just looks like a load of fun.
Yes IS350 will be better. It has larger brakes for better braking. And 300HP will push the car better than IS250.
350 or 300 is rare as fuck you will be lucky to find one for a fair price
The 300 doesn’t have direct injection
@@Parysk IS F are the rare ones.
I bet his asscheeks gripped that driver seat when he lost control those couple times!😬
😂
Very interesting video and good driving!
Hi Jantsuu i love your videos and Vučko's too
I love your vids bro
Jantsuu killing babies is legal? They are legally persons?
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Amazing graphics, what game is this?
😂😂😂😂😂😂
It's Gta6 bro
Grand Theft Auto : Serbia
Gta:Life
Don't worry with practice youll get better. Also I think you can manually downshift at any speed on the gear shifter and not the pedals, Ive hear that from a friend of mine.
Nice dude!I feel you are fighting more than you need with the car when you try to go fast!Relaxing and driving smoother will help you a lot i think and wont take too much energy away!I was in serbia a few months ago and didnt knew you had this track!I may visit it next year as i want to do a tour through europe so that i visit many european tracks!
Thanks! I know but it was my first time on a Track day, also this month I will be going on a Track day again with my Peugeot 207 GTI, cant wait! And you are welcome to come, the track is fun!
Great job for a first time on track. Definitely annoying that the transmission won't let you downshift until a certain rpm drop. I know this is an older video, but I hope you continued going to the track. Keep it up.
Also hydration is definitely key as you mentioned. Try not to eat until there is a lunch break so your food can settle, also try eating something light.
Thanks a lot, yeah not being able to downshift to higher rpm is the only part about Lexus IS250 that was holding me back on the track, otherwise its a really good track car for a luxury limuzine. Thanks for the tip about food. I feel in love going on Track days so I now have Toyota Corolla T Sport as a project car, check my journey here: th-cam.com/play/PLQFLqxa97AuzI3kG8dIPk-quer3knMenu.html
Good job next get you exhaust headers intake coilovers a chip get it tuned you will love it
Don't shuffle your hands around the steering wheel. Keep them at nine and three. Every time you start shuffling your hands, you introduced instability into the wheels and the car loses some control.
Agree but yeah, was my first track day. I was learning :)
Yeah, very good first effort, but Peter is right. Keep your hands 9-3 and you will have much better feel for the car.
Anyone checked out the new RR racing supercharger? 360whp on a Is250. Complete sleeper. But the kit alone costs 5200 and a install will probably double it. Meaning 10k is not really worth it. Considering you can just sell the IS250 and buy an ISF which all around is a nicer car and a better engine
So all the Lexus still have the beeping? That’s great tho frfr it helped me a lot
Awesome video mate.
I've got an IS250 and your channel is the best content on these cars on TH-cam.
Much love, from the UK 🇬🇧 ✌
I've tracked previous cars, Ford puma 1.7 & corolla Tsport. I've been hesitant to track my is250 didnt think it would be up to the task, but this makes me wonder maybe I should try it.. Mine is a manual so no worries about the downshifts.
It doesn't have the sports suspension though lol.
Also it's more tiring than you expect driving on track isn't it! Makes you realise the fitness levels needed for top tier race drivers is insane.
Hey i have a six speed manual 2009 is250. I will be taking it to the track this summer. But definitely not with the stock differential. The frs (gt86) fits and is much more suitable for racing..
Much love from indonesia my dude!
Come to Kakucsring, Hungary we can teach you how to drive!
Bro since I got my is I am watching your vids
Slow down before the corner so you can stay on the throttle when your in the pinch youll sling shot right out the pocket if done correctly.
15:02-04. Ultimate friend zone
Fr
Good job mate. After know about u I bought an IS250... you can see my videos. Not as good as yours!
Hey Vucko have you considered a straight pipe or boosting it? And would you also consider a fine tune.
Have you ever considered an IS F? they're wonderful.
elgenius yeah they are
The is250 cant handle turbos well but it can handle Supercharger better
Waste of money
@@TienTran-kw3il How come it would be able to handle supercharger better than turbo?
That's how it looks if you go from GTA to Gran Turismo or Forza Motorsport :P
More like dirt rally or asseto corsa
Tbh i take my Lexus is250 to angeles crest in CA it handles great
Me too let’s run it
Nice catch at 9:05
I hope to do a track day one day too
Hell yeah dude! I started watching the video and I was not sure if I wanna keep watching in the beginning, but once you spun it and keep pushing I was like this guy deserve a Sub. I just bought an 08 IS-250 Manual 4 days ago and once I am done with a few mods I would love to take it to the track. Thanks for your awesome videos. Wish you all the best!
Yeah RWD cars are very fun! And you having a manual IS250 is even better for the track! Good luck and enjoy, maybe I'll next year go with my Lexus on a track day again now that I have experience :)
@@VuckoHD I had an 08 civic SI for fit over a year. Even though the Vtech and the manual experience is amazing the fact that it's a FWD really limits to how much fun can be had. Really looking forward to my first RWD experience!
@@sohaibyounus Yeah I have Paugeot 207 GTI (hothatch) this year I went on the same track and put a better lap than Lexus but the RWD rewards a good driver and the little oversteer makes you a hero :) Only negative with the Lexus is the car isn't light so it wears the breaks quick
@@VuckoHD cool man, do you have any suspension mods on the IS? It won’t hide the weight but should make a decent difference.
@@sohaibyounus Stock suspension but my IS250 has Sport package, now Im not 100% sure if that means sportier suspension but it came with sport wheels too, rear tires are 255 wide (factory) and front 225 wide...despide the weight it corners amazingly, only like I said braking could be better
Love the video I wanna take my fsport on the track one day
awesome vid bro also great English better then lots of my American friends! peace and love !
I wonder how the Toyota Mark X would perform for such a drive!
Nice driving! Did you use pedal dance to turn off traction control and VSC or just hold the button for 5 seconds?
After the first IS250 refresh you dont have to do pedal dance, just hold TC button for 3 seconds so thats what I did
I really love your videos and im willing to buy an IS250 , is there a way to communicate with u?? On social media?
I just bought one :))
@@6Mantas congrats man
Buy mine. It’s slow but reliable and handles great
15:10 add a transmission cooler especially the Long Thru 28000 the best and you’re good to go 30min down the track without a problem
Nice car !
This Is 250 is of what year is it the 2008?
Is this the Vucko100?
Yes :)
Omg this was brilliant video bro
Lots a fun to watch
Looks like that Lexus 'handles'
Should of gotten the is350 more powerful and reliable with Port and Direct injection, similar Price and fuel economy but 300hp instead of 200.
Maybe is more expensive on Serbia
there are no 350 in europe only usa an japan
Wow! Nice lexus!
That's exactly what I hate about this car it's like everytime I want to shift its just like no
Just get a manual
Niko Belić propo 😁
to maximise acceleration and speed, which gear should i put the sport mode in. should i just leave it at 4 or go down lower?
There were some legendary bmw's 😍😍😍5:00
What is your sweet spot speed on a highway of speed limit of 55 mph corners and 65 mph corners?
Pretty good for a sporty car that's not an actual sports car. IS350 probably would done a little better with more acceleration on straightaways.
Agree, IS250 especially with wide Pirelli P Zero tires it cornered so well, only thing it lacked is straight line speed
wider wheels, summer tires will help with traction
i gave it a like and sub because i enjoyed the video.You really killed it out there and spinning into the grass must have been so scary in such a nice car.I have an o8 manual in black i would love to do this.
Nice vlog and idea!
Hello from Romania!
It’s ok buddy
Nice car man 👍👍👍
Why aren't you using the pedal shifters?
Because the car is automatic car
M 4 what?
The paddle shifters on this model only define the maximum gear that it can use. So if for example you shift to 4th, the gearbox will only shift from 1st to 4th. It will still decide when/how it shifts so they''re only useful for engine braking in the traffic by downshifting.
Anyone recommend is250?
They are very reliable cars
Yes
Tip number 1: Don't brake while turning on corners (you Will lose attraction from the tires)
RRK 155 but lightly braking while turning is a commonly used technique because it pushes the front tires into the track, so you can have better turn in. It’s called trail-braking.
@@funnyguy-tu2ys in racing attraction need to be off so how do you gonna brake safely without ABS ?
@@GamingWithBlitzThunder im not really a master,or even been on track even,but i can say,whatever you do on the corner,dont lock your brake.
Good driving :D
Keep trying and you will be the best!
Nice! Didn’t know you were into cars too. Subbed 👍
Yep, I actually just had Track day today, stay tuned for more great car related videos :)
Good video. I have enjoyed watching!
Why did you not sep ut the extr power? Than you can go in more horse power en no limit on it. Than the motor wont stop on 6000 rmp. My maximum speed was 250 km than, stops. Limited.
Modern cars are annoying
Everytime when do sharp turns it's like
BEBEBEBEBEBEBEBBEBEE
Should I get the new Es f sport 2019 or a used 2018 gs350 f sport ? Both around the same price.
What every one you like
How did u change the red warning circle to show up on 140km/h ... Mine comes at 120 and its soo annoying.
Thanks for your informative videos though. I watched ur videos and fell in love with car so I bought it
There a switch beside the steering wheel. It's on the left side for Canadian models
Push the start button twice without holding break (turns on the diagnostic mode) and then press the button on the left of steering wheel that will let you choose tachometer and you can increase or decrease the red circle, mine is at 110 mph
Yo you are very good homie
oh boy wait till we get more car :D
coil over will help reduce body roll
Hahahahahahahaha koj si car. Snimaj nesto pored GTA 5.
The steering and brake is the downside for this JDM when compared to E90
Hi, wasn t you in Slovakia yesterday?
hi sir how old and how many miles do you have on your car
trust ur can....I'm a police officer....they teach us how to drive on a track like that...u can actually drive with 4 fingers and not lock ur arms..or cross them...
You need to straight pipe your car it will make your car faster.
Whate what? XD
I bet hes half GTA Driver and Normal Driver if you get it
Nice video
At least install a nice, powerful muffler, and a performance exhaust to up your game.
Power does NOT come from mufflers or noise.......geesh!
@@libertatusinperpetuum2046 but from performance exhaust it comes for sure
@@thezig2078 Exhaust is the last thing to ever to in a Lexus due to cost and other more important parts can be added, such as brakes, coil overs and cold air intake parts. Like in my case I will only swap it once the old falls off. The is250 is not suitable for turbos due to the little space for compression. It is a sporty coupe, but not fully sport due to its weight and it is a bit narrower than most proper sport cars which you can highly tune the engine and have amazing gains in performance... But the is250 is a fun sporty coupe and I love it. mine is the @ is250_Sage, I am still working on it, not much on the engine can be done, I have it for the low cost, comfort, quality and fun factor., also this car is catching eyes and more after market parts are being developed, which is a plus. Pity that the engine isn't the best for engine customization but enough for what most roads allow you to drive in terms of speed...
Mega Job
Ect Power mode ON?
Yes
Please reply to me Vučko! Please I have been watching your every video!
Hi :) Thanks for watching
@@Vucko100 OMG!!!! I AM DYING!! YOU REPLIED!!!! OH GOD! When is overheat part 3 coming out !!! Pls tell
Great car !
Vučko,can I ask you how tall you're? Just because I know that the IS is not for the tall people :/
True IS is more compact but happily my IS250 doesnt have sunroof so it gives bit more head space, Im 6ft tall and I dont feel claustrophobic. It actually feels cosy and compact inside, like you are a part of the car which I like that feeling :)
Glad to hear it,cause I'm same tall as you then :) a another good point! Planing to buy one IS250 on summer,but will try then without sunroof! Thx for the answer! 👊
Ps: your white one looks absolutely fantastic,love it 👌
Anyone know why the steering wheel is different from most stock IS 250 steering wheels? I would like to get a thicker steering wheel like his.
The owner that I bought Lexus from, put the steering wheel cover that really does make it look better and nicer thicker to hold
Vucko you're car has OPEN DIFF it ruins the potential for the is250 but the 350 has lsd I think
Not realy even without an lsd you can go fast in this car especialy with the power this has!
Whats your tyre profile front and rear?
255/40 R18 Rear - 225/40 R18 Front
have you ever got into any accident
I didnt
@@VuckoHD then you are a good driver
So much civic! :D
Civic 🤤
What is the beeping ?
Traction Control
No BS, it did impress me almost everyone is fit, not morbidly obese like in the US where most of the people look like walrus with legs.
Good ol oversteering
Is your Lexus IS250 a 2012?
No its 2009
Are you a russain no hate nice vid man
I think he's like turk
6:30 serbian
Walker#21769 Niko Bellic
Cool!!
Fuel booster...to Lexus...you need help mate!!!
Traction control messed you up. Need to do the pedal dance before getting on the track.
I know if I just press the TC button it doesn't turn off completley, but in my refreshed IS250 I just have to press and hold TC button to turn it off completley. Unlike 2007-2008 where you have to do the pedal dance to turn it off completley. So I was driving with TC fully off
brža bi ti bila ona Corolla VVTLI ovde !
18:47 Turn on subtitles :)
Haha "it's also d pics"
And people say Google censors everything :D
Vucko100???