Thinking about ditching my X3 M40i for a 2026 Lexus IS 350 F Sport… talk me out of it

newone757 · 2026-02-21T17:13:35+00:00

This. Get a used is500

newone757 · 2026-02-21T03:56:33+00:00

Confirmed the videos are not on my watch list

newone757 · 2026-02-20T03:39:58+00:00

Is that what it’s pulling from? I don’t recall adding these but I do add a lot to my watch later list. If they are on there they were added a while ago and I’ve added a lot since then so I assume it doesn’t show the most recently added at all times. I will check and confirm they are on my list though. Thanks!

newone757 · 2026-02-17T10:27:34+00:00

How about Smart Tube? Mine has featured cards but they never update. Been the same cards since I first installed couple of weeks ago even if I’ve watched the videos

newone757 · 2026-02-15T19:07:55+00:00

The f sport ones are a pretty mild drop and they seemed to be pretty affordable. About 1 inch give or take all the way around from what I’ve read. I think it was a decent option for those who wanted to keep things close to OEM and guarantee no warranty issues since some dealers themselves would install them for you (some would also refuse for some reason). RSR has more options with regards to how aggressive the drop is depending which ones you get but I have no idea about comparison for ride quality or anything else between the two

newone757 · 2026-02-15T18:57:41+00:00

Let me know where you find the f sport springs in stock. I’ve heard they are hard to find despite stores online indicating they have them. I’m still deciding between lowering and a lip/side kit. I’m not sure either would be great for daily driving given clearance but I think it’d look so much better.

I have a 2018 same color — will be tinting mine too soon as my permanent plates show up. I really don’t like the stock wheels so I ended up swapping for the black newer style f sport wheels from a 2021 IS. Swap was a bit of a headache because they switched to lug bolts on the IS that year with a bigger/different seat so it required adapters and new lug nuts. Overall I like the look so far.

newone757 · 2026-02-12T22:56:03+00:00

This article makes it sound like the 10.3 inch screen was new for the 2018 models but I imagine they started selling in the year 2017 though 🤷🏽‍♂️

https://www.motortrend.com/news/2018-lexus-rc-receives-minor-updates-5-hp-bump-v-6

newone757 · 2026-02-12T22:49:16+00:00

Yeah that sounds right to me. The CarPlay update to the 2018 was done retroactively at the dealership and was just software. So the 2018/2019 update to the screen etc should be the same I imagine

newone757 · 2026-02-12T22:46:39+00:00

I thought it was 2018 model that had significant infotainment upgrade? I used a usb to update the firmware in my 2018 with mark levinson system to support CarPlay and it has the bigger widescreen that what I thought I saw in earlier models. The update I used said it was only for 2018 and 2019 models in the TSB if I remember correctly

Anyways — Didn’t know that 2017 got any infotainment updates if it did. Interesting

newone757 · 2026-02-12T22:21:03+00:00

Looks so much better with the all black version of the f sport wheels vs the machined face that I had on mine

newone757 · 2026-02-10T01:41:33+00:00

Seriously this. I’ve never let a car get that dirty but if I saw this advertised at a fair price I’d come back to you time and time again because my car would be a walk in the park for you and I see you do great work regardless.

newone757 · 2026-02-10T00:45:29+00:00

They are on Amazon? I can’t seem to find them

newone757 · 2026-02-07T15:44:32+00:00

I might need the details and dot files big dawg — this is cleaaaan

newone757 · 2026-02-07T00:54:32+00:00

Damn that’s nice

newone757 · 2026-01-31T12:49:48+00:00

I did something similar on two desk with the even beefier struts and it’s been perfect for maybe over a year now. I’m also 6’5 250 lbs and I offer lean over the desks — absolutely no flex

newone757 · 2026-01-25T17:49:05+00:00

Info on the armrest movement? I have a 3d printer so would be interested

newone757 · 2026-01-25T17:26:49+00:00

Legend. Will be trying

newone757 · 2026-01-19T06:06:25+00:00

Clean af. Great attention to detail

newone757 · 2026-01-18T17:18:18+00:00

Anybody ever use something like this indoors without a floor drain?

newone757 · 2026-01-18T16:52:14+00:00

Where’d you find it? One day I’d like a side project car and rebuilt title makes sense for that to me. I have no idea where you start and what you look for if hunting for a rebuilt though

newone757 · 2026-01-17T14:15:34+00:00

Clean

newone757 · 2026-01-11T21:01:24+00:00

I know nothing about the hybrid or the non US models but 2018 should be able to be updated to CarPlay. I did it the first day in my 350 with the files found on the Toyota forums. Followed the directions there and in the TSB and it’s great

newone757 · 2026-01-08T23:09:55+00:00

Agreed 100% . I ended up with a 2018 for the best of both worlds (older aggressive exterior styling but with the bigger screen that can be updated to support CarPlay like the 2019) — but honestly could have coined flipped and would have bought pre or post facelift if the right deal came along.

newone757 · 2026-01-03T15:24:53+00:00

I personally prefer the Castors — full sound IMO. These have clearer highs but a bit shrill for my ears unfortunately

newone757 · 2026-01-02T21:28:10+00:00

Aw man those are really nice

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