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my favorite thing about the PDK and porsche is the programming, it always seems to know exactly what gear you want to be in.
It’s mind blowing. I swear it reads your mind lol.
my favorite thing about the PDK and porsche is the programming, it always seems to know exactly what gear you want to be in.
I can honestly see this happen. People that want the VIP rear-seat comfort of the LS most likely won't have a problem switching to an even more spacious SUV, especially with all the lifted wagon craze.LS nameplate will remain and the LS will stay a sedan. It just won't be the Lexus Flagship. De facto Flagship will become an uber SUV.
Instead the LS will become a full fledged Panamera killer ie a hyperstylish incredibly well handling 4 door Grand Coupe in the vein of the AMG GT4, Audi S7, BMW 8 Gran Coupe and of course the Porsche Panamera.
I don't understand this though. Why give switch out the F badge in favor of F-Sport? It seems unnecessary for Lexus to make seem like the high-performance models are just appearance packages as they (basically) used to be before. I do believe F-Sport should now connote a power bump and not merely an aesthetic and handling package, but as a mild-performance engine akin to the M-Sport, AMG 43, and S_ models in the German competition. The F models should still be for the full-fledged models like an LC with the TTV8.Going forwards, F-Sport will always connote a power bump so base engine models of each line ie IS, LS and LC will not be F-Sports.
Same automatic you find in the Dodge Demon's that do 10 sec 1/4 miles. They are smoother and faster than the DCT without having to change clutches over time. But I'm an old school manual guy. Even at 50 years old, I'd prefer a clutch in traffic. Save the manuals!FYI, the new M3/M4 don't have DCTs. They have steptronic automatics. Pretty much no car in this class, has a dual-clutch. All of them have some form of automatics.
I've had DCT's in my 2 Nissan GT-r's I've owned and the initial launch off the line is not smooth. If you are flooring the gas pedal everytime, it's fine and launches like a beast. But in traffic situations where you are trying to have smooth take offs, it sucks. And sooner or later, you do have to replace clutches which is not cheap to do.PDK by ZF and solely for Porsche don't have the issue with vibrations slowing to a standstill or accelerating from one?
I read most complaints about DCT are these but then wet DCT like in the Acura NSX is much more reliable than the dry ones in VW vehicles.
Damn that looks really good if it's real thanks for sharing. I'm sure the admin will move it to the right thread or start a new one.I am new here and not too sure if this is the right forum to post but came across this video of a leak reveal of the upcoming Lexus NX?
Looks like LE is finally getting the recognition it deserves as the real Lexus Enthusiasts site and we getting all the exclusiveGuys holy f*cking sh*t THAT'S THE BRAND NEW NX. SOMEONE GET ALL THE SCREENSHOTS!
WHO ARE THESE PEOPLE AND HOW WAS THIS VIDEO SURFACED?!
Well, I sure damn hope so.Looks like LE is finally getting the recognition it deserves as the real Lexus Enthusiasts site and we getting all the exclusive
Ok, hang on. Don’t shoot me but I’m going to remove those links for right now.
Our relationship with Lexus is important and I want to check in with them before this goes viral. Please bear with me for a few hours and let’s not repost the link or screenshots.
Sikorsky, thanks for posting.
Thank you.
I am terribly sorry about posting that link! I was pretty worried about copyright issues and stuff though I wasn't the one who posted it on Youtube. Just chanced upon it and thought I might share it with you guys. Really sorry!
Ok, hang on. Don’t shoot me but I’m going to remove those links for right now.
Our relationship with Lexus is important and I want to check in with them before this goes viral. Please bear with me for a few hours and let’s not repost the link or screenshots.
Sikorsky, thanks for posting.
Thank you.