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*DGthe3* · 06-23-2010, 02:16 AM

yeah, IS-F is a bit quicker but the difference can be made up with a couple bolt-ons, or a mistake on his part (assuming you have a perfect run)

MG · 06-23-2010, 05:32 AM

Must be the shorter gearing or something - they put out 417 HP and 371 LB-FT. They also have skinnier 255's out back........but then again there is that 8-speed transmission.

What would it take for an L99 to gain the edge? Im thinking full exhaust, intake, tune......should that suffice?

Revo1 · 06-23-2010, 06:16 AM

I've driven both, obviously both very fast... IS-F takes off quick and gets up to speed fast, but you'll never use that 8th gear. Camaro has a better seat-of-the-pants thrill when you accelerate- not sure why as the IS-F has 16hp over the L99.

I liked the IS-F alot. It feels taught and fast, and even sounds respectable, but Camaro feels faster and sounds better

Even if I wasn't a Camaro fan, it would still be the Camaro every time. Same power, twice the soul, half the price.

And that's my impartial opinion.

*DGthe3* · 06-23-2010, 12:05 PM

I just looked at Lexus's website and their own claim is 0-60 in 4.6, 1/4 in 13.0 ... same as what GM gives for the Camaro.

It weighs a bit less (~150 lbs), and it does have a bit more aggressive gearing. But it also has less torque and skinnier tires. My gut tells me those factors should essentially cancel out. It also looks like the tranny is a dual clutch auto, that might account for its edge over the Camaro.

PQ · 06-23-2010, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MG

43k out the door for a 2008 MY

Where was this at?

My wifes IS-350 2007 MY cost 1k short of that. The IS-F in the showroom here a year later was 56k. You sure bout that price?

Ryne @ CMS · 06-23-2010, 12:40 PM

every ISF i have seen race around our local dragstrip has been sort of a turd

green man · 06-23-2010, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PQ

Where was this at?

My wifes IS-350 2007 MY cost 1k short of that. The IS-F in the showroom here a year later was 56k. You sure bout that price?

I think he meant used, he bought a 2008 for $43k...sounds about right.

PQ · 06-23-2010, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by green man

I think he meant used, he bought a 2008 for $43k...sounds about right.

Ah.......

MG · 06-23-2010, 04:16 PM

I hope they are matched at least. He is so gassed up right now he thinks he has it all on his belt.

PQ · 06-23-2010, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MG

I hope they are matched at least. He is so gassed up right now he thinks he has it all on his belt.

Well, IMO he is driving a 'Chick' car anyway.

But, if you guys were to race 100 straight times, all things being equal, I think he beats you 75 of them.

Just put a few simple bolt-ons and you turn those tides.

LS1owner · 07-05-2010, 10:00 PM

Who cares..I'd take an IS-F fully loaded over a Camaro SS any day and I love Camaros....owned 2 already. but the IS-F is luxury AND power.

SWAT 79 · 07-06-2010, 12:11 AM

the isf is significantly faster on the top-end over the l99, drivers race with the ls3, and somewhat of a drivers race with an l99 up to triple digits.

PQ · 07-06-2010, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SWAT 79

the isf is significantly faster on the top-end over the l99, drivers race with the ls3, and somewhat of a drivers race with an l99 up to triple digits.

Captain Awesome · 07-06-2010, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LS1owner

Who cares..I'd take an IS-F fully loaded over a Camaro SS any day and I love Camaros....owned 2 already. but the IS-F is luxury AND power.

Give me the Camaro and the difference in cash for all the luxury and performance mods I can dream up.

06-23-2010, 02:16 AM	#15
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,366	yeah, IS-F is a bit quicker but the difference can be made up with a couple bolt-ons, or a mistake on his part (assuming you have a perfect run) __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

06-23-2010, 06:16 AM	#17
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	I've driven both, obviously both very fast... IS-F takes off quick and gets up to speed fast, but you'll never use that 8th gear. Camaro has a better seat-of-the-pants thrill when you accelerate- not sure why as the IS-F has 16hp over the L99. I liked the IS-F alot. It feels taught and fast, and even sounds respectable, but Camaro feels faster and sounds better Even if I wasn't a Camaro fan, it would still be the Camaro every time. Same power, twice the soul, half the price. And that's my impartial opinion. __________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp

06-23-2010, 12:05 PM	#18
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,366	I just looked at Lexus's website and their own claim is 0-60 in 4.6, 1/4 in 13.0 ... same as what GM gives for the Camaro. It weighs a bit less (~150 lbs), and it does have a bit more aggressive gearing. But it also has less torque and skinnier tires. My gut tells me those factors should essentially cancel out. It also looks like the tranny is a dual clutch auto, that might account for its edge over the Camaro. __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

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06-23-2010, 05:32 AM	#16
MG Drives: 2011 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 627	Must be the shorter gearing or something - they put out 417 HP and 371 LB-FT. They also have skinnier 255's out back........but then again there is that 8-speed transmission. What would it take for an L99 to gain the edge? Im thinking full exhaust, intake, tune......should that suffice?

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Ryne @ CMS Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 06 C6 Z06, 15 Sierra Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Murrieta, CA Posts: 778	every ISF i have seen race around our local dragstrip has been sort of a turd

06-23-2010, 04:16 PM	#23
MG Drives: 2011 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 627	I hope they are matched at least. He is so gassed up right now he thinks he has it all on his belt.

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LS1owner Drives: 2000 Camaro SS- SOLD!! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: USA Posts: 304	Who cares..I'd take an IS-F fully loaded over a Camaro SS any day and I love Camaros....owned 2 already. but the IS-F is luxury AND power.

07-06-2010, 12:11 AM	#26
SWAT 79 Drives: 2005 Cadillac CTS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Jersey Posts: 448	the isf is significantly faster on the top-end over the l99, drivers race with the ls3, and somewhat of a drivers race with an l99 up to triple digits.