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Noble713 · 08-23-2015, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ajaxthebetter

Wouldn't that just be an ISF?

But with more power (525hp in the LS376/525 crate engine), a fatter torque curve, a lower center of gravity, and a manual transmission.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

Don't get me wrong, I'm all for this, but I'm not sure how an LS swap gives you "Toyota reliability"....

To clarify: the LS swap gives the AMG power levels. Using the Toyota chassis gives the superior reliability/lower maintenance costs for all the stuff that seems to break on German cars.

To look at it another way, it's like a Holden Commodore/Chevy SS.....that weighs ~600 lbs less.

WolfpackS2k · 08-24-2015, 05:43 PM

If you're talking about LS swapping an RC, I'm not figuring out how you think it'll weigh 600lbs less than an SS. Bc it won't.

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Noble713 · 08-25-2015, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WolfpackS2k

If you're talking about LS swapping an RC, I'm not figuring out how you think it'll weigh 600lbs less than an SS. Bc it won't.

Not an RC, a Mark X sedan, like in the video at the top of the page. Kinda derailed the thread a bit....

If I were to LS swap a Japanese coupe, it would be a S15 Silvia. You can get NA AT ones for ~$3.5k or less sometimes.

jdmblood · 08-31-2015, 11:05 PM

Who else is excited for the gsf?

jdmblood · 11-23-2015, 07:51 PM

Anyone see this rcf at sema? Wonder if it had any engine modifications.

KR-S · 11-23-2015, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdmblood

Who else is excited for the gsf?

Not me. That means there won't be an IS F this generation.

Still looks nice, though.

I'm wondering if Lexus will make an LS F with the 2UR-GSE + hybrid system.

jdmblood · 11-23-2015, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by KR-S 86

Not me. That means there won't be an IS F this generation.

Still looks nice, though.

I'm wondering if Lexus will make an LS F with the 2UR-GSE + hybrid system.

I doubt they would make an LS F. The S63 AMG is basically on its own. If I recall correctly, BMW came out and said they werent going to make an M7.

mike@vossen · 12-01-2015, 10:14 PM

IS Fi is not off the table

The GS F's are arriving to the port in the next week or so!

I've had quite the bit of seat time in the RC F on and off the track, currently driving the show circuit #RSEAF from Lexus Southern Regional. Its a remarkable car with tons of character. There is quite a bit of talk of the weight and while it is heavier than one would want, its not bad and all the independent track tests show its pretty much toe to toe with the M4. The handing and other capabilities are amazing and the optional TVD really is something.

mike@vossen · 12-01-2015, 10:16 PM

5th gear just did a comparo vs the M4 and its a really great unbiased review. The RC F is barely off the M4's track time.
https://lexusenthusiast.com/forums/t...41/#post-12156

First of 3 parts
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbm_ROxo5MM"]Drag Race Between BMW M4 & Lexus RC-F (1/3) - Fifth Gear - YouTube[/ame]

mike@vossen · 12-01-2015, 10:21 PM

We've done quite a few RC F's. Our very own @kDot_Vossen owns a RC F as well

The 2014 #instabuilt
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgrWU91siN0"]SEMA 2014 | Vossen x Lexus | #instabuilt Lexus RC F | RCF - YouTube[/ame]

ROCKET BUNNIES!!
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCoyDU5aAr0"]Rocket Bunny Lexus RC F & RC 350 | 6IXSIDE | Vossen Forged - YouTube[/ame]

KDot's
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hutTS3y4oVI"]Lexus RC F | #Lexusboys | Vossen Forged VPS-308 - YouTube[/ame]

jeffchap · 01-08-2016, 12:04 PM

So I passed an RC-F on the way home yesterday and I thought "Damn, that's a sexy car". The resemblance to the twins is obvious. Then I got ahead of him and looked in the rearview...

ACKKK!!!! WTH, Lexus?!?!

No matter how it looks from the side/rear, I could never bring myself to buy this.

mav1178 · 01-08-2016, 01:18 PM

To each their own.

I think the front end looks fine.

Yoda · 01-08-2016, 01:31 PM

I just wish it was not so heavy

daiheadjai · 01-08-2016, 01:46 PM

The front end doesn't work on all models (SUVs for example), but I think it looks great on IS, CT, RC and GS models.

Face it though: the internet will always rag on Lexus and Toyota, no matter what they do.

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12-01-2015, 10:14 PM	#736
mike@vossen Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: GS F-sport \| LS F-Sport Location: NYC/Atlanta/Miami/Jamaica Posts: 119 Thanks: 71 Thanked 72 Times in 40 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	IS Fi is not off the table The GS F's are arriving to the port in the next week or so! I've had quite the bit of seat time in the RC F on and off the track, currently driving the show circuit #RSEAF from Lexus Southern Regional. Its a remarkable car with tons of character. There is quite a bit of talk of the weight and while it is heavier than one would want, its not bad and all the independent track tests show its pretty much toe to toe with the M4. The handing and other capabilities are amazing and the optional TVD really is something.

12-01-2015, 10:16 PM	#737
mike@vossen Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: GS F-sport \| LS F-Sport Location: NYC/Atlanta/Miami/Jamaica Posts: 119 Thanks: 71 Thanked 72 Times in 40 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	5th gear just did a comparo vs the M4 and its a really great unbiased review. The RC F is barely off the M4's track time. https://lexusenthusiast.com/forums/t...41/#post-12156 First of 3 parts [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbm_ROxo5MM"]Drag Race Between BMW M4 & Lexus RC-F (1/3) - Fifth Gear - YouTube[/ame]

12-01-2015, 10:21 PM	#738
mike@vossen Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: GS F-sport \| LS F-Sport Location: NYC/Atlanta/Miami/Jamaica Posts: 119 Thanks: 71 Thanked 72 Times in 40 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	We've done quite a few RC F's. Our very own @kDot_Vossen owns a RC F as well The 2014 #instabuilt [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgrWU91siN0"]SEMA 2014 \| Vossen x Lexus \| #instabuilt Lexus RC F \| RCF - YouTube[/ame] ROCKET BUNNIES!! [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCoyDU5aAr0"]Rocket Bunny Lexus RC F & RC 350 \| 6IXSIDE \| Vossen Forged - YouTube[/ame] KDot's [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hutTS3y4oVI"]Lexus RC F \| #Lexusboys \| Vossen Forged VPS-308 - YouTube[/ame]

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mav1178 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 2005 Toyota Camry Location: 91745 Posts: 6,562 Thanks: 493 Thanked 6,093 Times in 3,029 Posts Mentioned: 95 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	To each their own. I think the front end looks fine.

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daiheadjai Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: 2003 S2000, 2008 Fit Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Posts: 1,990 Thanks: 2,584 Thanked 1,154 Times in 688 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The front end doesn't work on all models (SUVs for example), but I think it looks great on IS, CT, RC and GS models. Face it though: the internet will always rag on Lexus and Toyota, no matter what they do.

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