BillNick

Nice one

What track did you go on? How did you find it?

Just found out my current UK insurance policy only covers me for "minimum cover required by each country" when driving abroad, which means I will be 3rd party only when I leave UK - NO THANK YOU.

I am underwritten by LV via broker Performance Direct who do not offer any comprehensive EU policies.

Has anyone ever taken out a specific EU/Holiday policy? If so please leave recommendations below.

Thanks

They have since corrected their first email of $1200 explaining that is their price to supply a US ECU.

As I am supplying one already, the tune is $499.

Won't be getting any big gains without some serious hardware, but instead an improvement in response, power delivery and torque having read this thread: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rc-f-2015-present/985890-rcf-rr-racing-software-ecu-tune-thread-2015-2016-a.html

So they can bench tune the ECU I have, but initial pricing $1200, so discussion continues as remote tunes are advertised at $500 on the website.... But it will "lift" the limiter.... TBC what that means exactly.

I just inquired about a bench tune. I bought a US ECU which I am hoping I can send to them to tune incl limiter removal. 

Popped into Lexus Sidcup just now (was passing).

Booked in for the recall 15th Feb.

I am however anticipating a call about no parts given comments above - perhaps not.

I will keep you posted.

£950 ish! Jeez

13 hours ago, DavidCM said:

A GPS satnav will give you a more accurate reading.Might be better if you had a passenger to read it.

My knuckles were white and my bum tight at an indicated 150 mph on the bowl at Millbrook when I was having my "free" Porsche driving tuition,just before they opened their own track at Silverstone. Unfortunately rain stopped (high speed) play .It takes a lot of faith to take your hands off the wheel at about 125 mph.

Took mine to 150 at Bedford Autodrome, would have gone further but run out of straight. One thing is for sure, both hands on the steering wheel but even so it felt solid, planted, handling the speed very well indeed.

Appreciate speedos are always on the fast side but I wonder if it makes it more accurate being a digital tachometer? Guess not as still a mechanical speed sensor feeding the output?

178mph still 10 higher than on book. Certain it'll go further. How did it feel at that speed?

Thanks for pointer on Sunday but I think we will be further South by then - Stuttgart.

Maybe another final blast on the way home...

I’m not taking it on the ring as there is a race meeting that weekend, however it’ll be the same as any other track day where you will need separate track cover. Though this is not mandatory like it is on the road, you pay to cover your own car against damage no matter the cause.

8 minutes ago, mr2lad said:

@BillNick Are you on the Lexus F owners Europe FB group…. Lots of owners in Germany on it, might be worth posting on there

That’s a great shout I’ll try and join now

@Sixty great advice I will read all of the links thank you 👍🏼

2 hours ago, Spock66 said:

Both Porsche & Mercedes museums are worth a visit also the BMW museum in Munich.

Ah good thanks. Not sure with the time we have we can get to both Stuttgart and Munich. So seen as I’m not a fan of  BMWs, Stuttgart it is.

1 hour ago, mr2lad said:

I used to live in Germany  in fact spent most of my younger years in germany then in my late teens into my 20s served out in germany for 9yrs… moved back to germany for a brief spell in 2010….. tip for ya ,,,dont mention the war 😉

Ha I worked with a couple of Germans so already knew that rule lol

Ok Ill look that up thanks, assumed it would all be in one place?

Hi all,

Heading to Germany in the F in May with a friend who has a tuned RS3 and we are both bringing our brothers for company.

The aim is to enjoy 4 days behind the wheel of our beloved machines, see some EU sights and of course make use of the Autobahn's where we can. We plan to stop at the "ring" as there is some GT3 racing that weekend as well the Porsche and Mercedes museums (don't hate) after a night out in Stuttgart.

Anyway, has anyone driven to/through Germany before? Any pointers for a fellow petrol head? Places to visit, things to watch out for etc?

Thanks

I hope it was a good looking lorry...

In all seriousness that is impressive from a 5.0ltr V8, but I just couldn't handle the boredom.

Well done.

I have read elsewhere that 2018+ models do not need the recall

In both cases its likely down to the higher friction top coating EBC put put on their pads. This is to give bite from the off whilst they bed in. I used blue stuff on a track day, very dusty but excellent once warm. Not really to be used on roads, got Reds going in soon as it warms up enough to keep my fingers whilst doing the job lol 

3 minutes ago, X100 said:

On joining dual carriageways, Sport S+ allows me to really enjoy the performance and accompanying engine note, at least for a few seconds!

Same. I often have to brake to join the traffic - oops lol.

12 hours ago, DAW said:

Looks brilliant! - what coating did you have if you don’t mind me asking?

I’ll ask the detailer

How do you find the response time using the trackpad when in wireless? I gave up on wireless it was too delayed.

I def recommend a DIY ceramic coating. My detailer has done mine each December on the driveway and I’m super impressed. This was after a 40 mile trip down a damp M20 last night.

Awesome mate, well done finding it in UK at that price. It's a must have for sure!