Unlocking the Potential of the Lexus ISF | One Take
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Is this what the ISF should have been? Maybe not the supercharger and E85 but the suspension? Definitely.
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Which would you rather have and why: A 2011 Lexus ISF, a 2012 C63AMG, or an E90 M3?
E90M3
ISF
e63 AMG
Lexus ISF, Fun and reliable
E90 M3 -> engaging, truly a drivers car at the limit
Lexus ISF -> reliable, lots of torque and better for a daily
AMG… no comment, except for bragging rights about power
2011 Lexus ISF for me because it has all of the performance I need and you get the Rock solid Lexus reliability. I can't do the German stuff because of the poor reliability, high service costs and the pain of working on them. Lexus all the way.
E90m3 6-sp for me.
ive owned my ISF for 13 years now and it still puts a smile on my face 182,000 miles and still strong
@@musoui i beat many corvettes too love the look on their faces when we stop at the next light or when i slow down usually a shocked face with a thumbs up
Lexus V8's are so underrated.
Old format with new school editing and content quality! Let’s hope these get the views they deserve
ZITH! is the Lexus isf
My bf lets me drive his ISF and this guy is on point when he says that this car goes exactly where you want it to go. It hugs the road and is such a dependable consistent car. I love the sound and is an amazing vehicle to drive.
Love my 09 is250 but within the year i hope to keep that car and buy an isf
@@niagarafallsnewyork3659 I’m looking at a 09 is f rn it’s only got 61k miles
Glad to see Clayton’s ISF getting this type of spotlight, he put a lot of work into building it. Also had some great times with him and this car on road courses and the drag strip in my ISF.
Nice to see the old formats again! More please! Looking forward to Matt and Zack in the car together again! (not saying the scripted stuff is bad).
Exactly. The scripted stuff is what top gear did 20 years ago. You guys were on your own in this format. Stay original (and hire a new traffic analytics consultant, for god’s sake)
@georgemcunty6383 it's been out of my algorithm for a year. I totally forgot about this channel, it was a gem
@@georgemcunty6383I get that you're not a fan of the scripted stuff with more B-roll, but the analysts they hired aren't wrong. Look at the majority of big car channels on TH-cam. Pretty much all of them do that, except for Doug. And his stuff is still scripted. He just doesn't do much B-roll.
There's a reason Matt has over a million subscribers but not a lot of actual viewers anymore. And I don't say that to be mean. I love this channel and the podcast. Been watching/listening for years now. But we're definitely the minority. One takes with a GoPro used to be the way all car channels did their stuff a decade ago, but times have changed.
If they want to bring in new viewers, offering a more scripted video with B-roll shots is the way to go. Sadly, for Matt and Zack, they have a tough choice in front of them. Either continue with the one takes that are costing them more to make than they're earning or put in more time and money for higher quality videos and hope that it brings in a lot of new viewers and helps earn more money. Not saying it will necessarily work, but one takes clearly aren't working either. They have to try something new if they don't want the TH-cam channel to be a money pit.
@@georgemcunty6383 Your final sentence is certainly valid. And I do agree that I think Matt would prefer to make one takes.
He and Zack are just in a tough spot. It's clear that there isn't a huge audience for one takes, but it's also clear that Matt would prefer doing them. And as you say, there are other channels putting out much higher quality videos than The Smoking Tire. So they are certainly in a tough spot.
Thankfully the podcast seems to be doing pretty well and I know WCCS is going quite well, so even if TH-cam doesn't make much money, at least they have other forms of income.
Beautiful car too
Loved my ISF, had an 08 and a 12, put 100k between them both, redlined every day, drag raced, autocrossed, took cross country, and nothing ever broke. Amazing daily with low cost of ownership, 2 mods and it runs 11's while still getting up to 29mpg. I avged 20 with 70% highway commute. Few minor suspension tweaks and it handles as well as an M3. I respect the others, but the AMG and M are weekend cars. The F is special in the low key Jekyll Hyde experience it offers.
What 2 mods will make them run 11s? Headers n tune?
@@andysnyder9349 full exhaust and good tires. A few people were running high 11’s with these just with headers and exhaust before any tune was available. With the tune now it’s easier, and with better diff and driveshaft mid 11’s are now possible, very difficult, but been done a few times now by 2 cars.
Noticeable difference between the 08 and 12?
@@Thabed100 for me most it was the color combo, I wanted white on red. But the LSD and suspension is a game changer, car feels more planted and confident in wet and in corners. At autocross it was felt and my coilovers and sway bar helped. The headlights are nicer and pricier, the wheels are nicer and rarer, and little things like BT and nicer interior trim help too. Most 08’s are well modded by now, so it may be a moot point.
Lol
You're exaggerating more than just a little bit
Clayton put in so much time and money into this F. I am stoked to see it on Smoking Tire!!
This is THE video I’ve been looking forward to for the longest
Bc ya got a Lexus lol
@@jakes.5143 Well yeah haha, I’m a massive Lexus fanboy and the ISF doesn’t get the love it deserves
No, it is not the way the transmission shifts. It's bad RR racing tuning. Take it to Loi or anyone that knows what they're doing regarding the tuning and you'll see how the torque converter doesn't come loose upon shifting. Even bolt on ISFs do that when they have the RR racing tune but on a custom tune by alpha x or Loi for example, there's no slip at all...
RR Racing does NOT tune the transmission. And all Loi can due for the trans is keep the torque converter locked beyond the stock redline. Having said all that, we desperately need a solution to tune and beef up the AA80E
@@stevepietrzyk9639 Even though that's true, they CAN adjust the converter lock up. Hence why after Loi started posting videos of him locking it up, suddenly RR came with a "revision" to fix that issue. Look at prince boodoo's channel where he had his FBO ISF doing the same thing and then after certain time, it stopped doing it and it was because RR came up with a "revision" of the tune.
Figs Engineering makes a TON of parts for Lexus and Toyota sedans. Their selection is top-notch and parts are racetrack proven.
Love this format. Engaging with the audience and showing what people actually drive. I hope it does well so we can see more.
Normally not a huge fan of silver sedans but totally digging this one! Kudos to the owner, mods are purposeful and tastefully done.
The V8 in this, the GSF, and LC500 has an EAGERNESS to rev and sit at the top end of the rev range that something like a Coyote doesn't have. Peak torque is high up, it sounds like a bear tearing through velvet drapes from the outside, it has the LOUDEST intake noise known to man. It's like a 5 Liter Coyote made by race car engineers.
Don't forget the Rc F too. ;)
@@R1senb18cIS 500 also
@@jasonhayman9521no is500 sorry
@@definitionXrp what?
@@R1senb18cthey always skip the RCF lol we came directly after the ISF with more Track Focused goodies. LC doesn’t even have the extra radiators 😂
Love to see the One Takes. Keep them coming Zack!
I've owned my daily driven IS-F since new in '08 - only mod has been the updated factory '10 LSD. Its not the fastest anymore, but its fun and reliable and you can pry it from my cold dead hands.
@@musoui 73k miles now.
Yay! Your driving other people's cars again, I was really hoping these would come back!
A Lexus IS F video? Hold on, let me put on my headphones.
That's awesome that you guys are making another F video! Love my RCF!
Great Video Zack! Seeing a car’s design issues addressed and then enjoyed was fun
These are so awesome! Good job zack!
Happy to see the isf getting spotlight. Neglected by the industry.
So true
Bc it’s trash. I had one for a couple years and it sucked. I’ve had a c63 and now I have an e90 manual m3 and the ISF was the worst by miles.
@@jakes.5143 define “trash”.
@@Norbiouscompared to its german competitors its quite tame in terms of performance and handling is abysmal on stock suspension components. But At least it sounds good.
@@josueramirez8300 yea. I wouldn’t expect much from lexus. I’d choose a m3/m4 over a isf for speed. But i choose isf for looks and sound. I wanna have both isf and f80 m3
I remember Steve Meade has his ISF on nitrous and it was so dope
Such a well done car. Perfect without being overdone. Really good taste
Love to see more viewer modded cars like the old days! Always fun to see unique projects
Finally the correct review on this car.. the previous review a few years ago of the ISF by Matt was “meh” and that car was not properly done.
Love this video and man what a sick ride 👏🏾
Love these one takes.
SO clean! Nice video, love it.
Great car! With suspension mods definitely can be a nice club racer. Abd very reliable also!
Been waiting on this video ever since I got my 2010🖤
Nice build , car sounds amazing . I'm not feeling that tacked on wing but hey not my car. ISF is definitely on my list I just don't want to pay 30k for a 100k mile 09 😅
That's a Lexus V8 'F' car for ya... they really do hold their value amazingly well, even before 'covid inflation'. There are people still tracking 200K-300K mile ISfs. If you dont want to pay 30K for a 100L mile car, like I don't either. Look at a RCF. More power from factory, and it's more like 40-45K for a 50K mile car.
The wing and the hood gotta go too much rice
You realize the owner tracks it?
@@BrainFuck10vented hood is a must with these cars. I don't even see temps over 210° in 90° weather with my novel hood for my isf. Stock hood, I saw 220°+ often.
That is the TRD wing from Japan so I like it more for the fact someone bought one and put it on the car. There is an also a TRD titanium racing exhaust as well which sounds excellent with headers. The car is much better fit to purpose and is a fun representation and example of factory and aftermarket harmony. I like the fucking wing ok? 😂
Had a 2012 ISF and I went to the track with the previous owner, that car is sorted! Tastefully done and performs well
Great review Klapman
Seen this car at SoCal cars and coffee before. Cool to see a local ISF get some love.
It came down to this or my C6 Corvette. I still love my Vette , but this is so cool too!
Nice video, the owner should definitely take a victory lap! Except for the slippy-like sound of the transmission in the upper RPMs, the car sounded amazing! 💪🏽😎 Thanks for posting!
I wonder if it's rev hang from the supercharger and not the clutch slipping.
@@iluvtorace4786 Good point! I guess you'd get used to it after awhile.
Needs to put it in sport mode
@@iluvtorace4786 it's the transmission. Unfortunately they are at their limit at 650-700hp. It's still going to work because Toyota/Lexus but yea you're really pushing it at that power level
That sound ! Superb
Zack is the man!
Thank you for the one take
Loved my ISF! One of the best cars I've ever owned (post refresh of course)
Me too I had mine for 10 years. Wish I kept it
Ever since mat amd zack spoke about why they are doing the ads in the middle of vid/pod rather than at start, i now try and stop myslef from FF thru them...
Thanks Matt for supporting mental health awareness. You are right. Many people cannot get help because they feel stuck.
Hadn't watched any videos in a while since I'm so far behind on the podcast (been listening to that religiously as I'm trying to catch up haha). Compared to the previous format from a few years ago, I can say this format seems a lot more refreshing to the point where I'll start watching TH-cam more and more. Hopefully views reflect that and leave as good of an impression on others.
This car is proof with simple upgrades a car can transform into its ultimate form , better suspension +brakes+ bolt on hp performance leads to perfect form and function, also like how the guy gives information on what parts went into build for other builders
Clean af ... Great video
onetakes are the best
old one take format is the best!
That’s a menacing sound ! love it. 👍👍
Ok, I can get behind this kind of video. Something that’s not a rich guy garage trophy.
Good to see modified cars back on the show 🔥
Very cool car. Definitely the dream of making the IS exciting. The importance (and complication) of the oil check is funny; an appropriate requirement for an otherwise bulletproof sport sedan.
I've never heard of having to have someone rev my isF while checking the oil lol. Tripped me out when I heard that.
I got to ride in this car in Arizona a few years ago and it was awesome. Well, we now have a supercharged ISF on our channel 😅-Marty
Clayton/Steven's ISF: th-cam.com/video/IS-P3jgphzE/w-d-xo.html
Our SC ISF: th-cam.com/video/5Lne09webpE/w-d-xo.html
CLAYTONS 2012 supercharged ISF, Glad its making an appeareance here. the 2012 ISF had a bunch of upgardes stock that by then fixed the suspension and steering feedback/lsd diffential vs the first 08-09 versions.
Love the video ! Always been a fan of IS F. Funning thing about electronic P\S , ... you said it was early for 2008 ... honda had it in the Civic Sir\Si in 02-04 , that's even early !
Awesome build only thing I would change are the wheels and wing
Gotta love the RR Racing products, especially the supercharger
I have owned 2 is300s and loved them. Hoping one day I can pick up an ISF. That’s a sweet car the dudes got!
Same have 2 IS300 myself
Those roads are so awesome to drive on
So good to see an F back on the channel! 👌
The ISF is the most under appreciated sport sedan.
it's crazy how I have actually met steve and saw the isf in person when I bought the f sport intake from him couple years back
Awesome car! Great sounds, great looking..
The wing really kills its vibe im sad to say..
Yea the wing is straight dookie
Looks like the Pep Boys special.
Even the hood doesn’t match the car this ain’t a 90’s Civic smh
Y’all have no idea what you’re talking about
@@Sessions1 this isn’t the car you mod, plain fact.
Matt Farah really pulled himself together
9:20 The only two-stage change on the ISF is the stock air box that opens up at 3,600 RPM. A plastic door opens up on the side of the air box. Sport mode does not change the exhaust
Reversed manual mode shifter can be easily modified to the correct direction by swapping the 12v wires to the opposite pin location. Ezpz
Swaps wires* *Danger to manifold*
Look better with a lil duck bill spoiler. Not into that wing. I love the car tho and nice to hear theres some affordable parts on it
I have not (yet) seen this car in the valley. Nice! I'm in a 2008 (43,008 original miles). Just replaced all the door panels (factory defects). Need to find some proper wheels...
My brother has a 2011 isf and I personally love it ! I drive a 2jzgte vvti 05 is300
Sure you do
That might be one of the best sounding V8s I've ever heard. Wish I could get a ride in that thing
Wow! This is the nicest sounding Lexus IS F I have ever heard.
Nice car, nice build.
I'd only wish for a 6 speed manual and I would be all in.
Can't out shift the .01 on the isf but it'll be good fun to drive a 6spd.
great video
The ISF and the GSF are amazing cars, GSF even more of a sleeper 👌👌❤️
If Zach ever makes it to Australia I'll throw him the keys to my frankinstein Volvo 242, with a supercharged Lexus LS 400 engine and transmission, it's my ultimate sleeper, other than the deep black colour & Simmons wheels, it's so quiet even when you nail it, Rj in Oz
Perfect spec
yes lets go back to this! real motoring!!!
and perfect car!
One of the best v8s ever built.
Its a godly sound
I've never clicked on a video so fast. Awesome car, awesome owner.
You need to come to Austin meet the F club I’m a part of and drive some supercharged RCFs !
reliability and fast, was looking at rc350's but now got me going back to ISF for the better price after upgrading.
get an isf haha
Or get an rcf 😂
I owned one didn’t listen to any input before, or after ownership to be quite honest, checked it out myself
maintained it enjoy the hell out of it never let me down quickest thing I ever seen come out of Japan, naturally aspirated ass, whooping sedan hats off to the Lexus, ISF, and the people that had a lot to do with it coming to life
More road facing footage, please!!
Watched the whole episode, and the entire time, I was focused on the upside down passenger seat seat belt pad! ( Which fortunately disappeared at one point!)
yo lets gooo the fastest f in America??? happy u got your hands on this car, its a great build
'really early'. S2000 and NSX had EPS and everyone loved the feel, especially the NSX, it was dialed in by Senna himself.. yet everyone else seemed to fail at EPS and hardly anyone is aware that two of the best handling sport cars use EPS lol. This thing sounds amazing, you cannot beat a lexus for a daily/luxo/fast car.
I would definitely keep this build as sleeper as possible just to upset more modern cars or similar cars
I remember running with clayton and alot of other guys from the socal lexus community to the las vegas meet. Super fun cruise. I sold my 2016 gsf
Still regret that sale
Full ppe el headers and exhaust
Made 485whp 403 lb/ft. Bought 2021 charger redeye it was worlds faster than the gsf but it didnt have the character the gsf had.
Lip spoiler instead of the big wing, spacers, different exhaust tips and this thing would be so clean. But as long as the owner likes it who cares
The IS 300 beat the 3 series in a Road and Track comparison. It was the first serious Japanese entry to battle the 3. RWD with an I-6. It wasn’t as fast but wasn’t slow. In addition tons of guys boosted them since it was a 2JZ. Most went turbo and some supercharged. So another person who doesn’t know about the cars he is dissing.
You didn't pay attention. Nobody is talking about base model cars like the 3 series. He was talking about factory performance vehicles (M, AMG, F etc..) which the IS300 IS NOT. So what he said is true. The IS300 is a great chassis to build off of, but it wasn't meant to compete with the big dogs like the F. It was meant to compete with regular base model cars. Facts.
Even if you boost the IS300 they are limited to about 400hp becuase it had the vvti 2JZ-GE which has spaghetti noodle rods.
Very nice.
Very cool!
One question. Why did you use the word "infamous" to describe some of the performances?
Take the exterior back to stock and you’d have an awesome sleeper.
Him claiming Lexus having electronic power steering in 08 was really early… Honda had it on the S2000 in ‘99, the Civic Si in ‘02, and Toyota with the Prius in ‘04.
Yamaha helped with the 1uz and the jz also
If you put Ohlins and a supercharger on anything it'll be awesome.
Did he bark randomly? 😂