Well sorry noby but im not the type to argue, (even tho i like to get the popcorn out now and again) but a 2006 S3, you cant be serious? are you sure your not just merely keeping up with the traffic? you cant assume ppl are constantly red lining there cars... ( except when you see a diesel failing miserably with a cloud of black smoke behind it off course ) because on paper it just doesnt add up. However i am only speculating as ive never been in or driven a IS300 but even new member on here dont rate them to be "fast"