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Wasn’t bad today, not quite T-shirt weather but not far off! I wanted to compare the heated seats to the RCF and they are much better, must be that quality, thick leather! Ive too been using the ventilated seats, I’ve read online there is a fan upgrade can be done!

Been into Newcastle today for my recall work, no problems whatsoever, took a around 3hrs including lunch and got a UX250 F-sport as a courtesy car. Interior was nice (seats heated up quick!), quite like the hybrid concept and visual displays on the dash. Can see my wife with a hybrid over the next few years. Couldn't use a UX as a daily driver however, far too dull for my tastes. Not that taken with the styling either though it was a lovely shade of blue!

I can’t comment on the ride of a non-AVS car but do feel that the springs on my car didn’t really negatively affect anything. They seem to get a good write up in the US and there are a couple of other RCFs in the UK running the same setup, perhaps it’s fine.

My car has AVS and wanted to retain it so went with Swift springs. They’re really good and would wholeheartedly recommend!

I’ve not noticed any real difference in ride, perhaps a little firmer but still compliant. Totally transforms he stance and look however, well worth it!!

Looks brilllaint, totally transforms the car doesn’t it! similar to how I have done mine though Haven’t done badges as wanted to stay OEM+ and feel the black badges make it look a little too modified for my tastes. What will you use to do it? you considering lowering?

It’s worth considering that even the RCF isn’t a sports car in the same way a GT86 is, it’s also a tourer with some dynamic ability and the ability to sit at high speed effortlessly.

Yup, even 2018 RCFs will be paying something less that £200

If an AirTag is tracked moving with you then a notification is sent to your phone and you have options to track/disable them I believe. Thief would be told they are being tracked and asking if they want to disable. Ive got one in the RCF and only reason I’ve not removed it is because it’s not doing any harm.

I guess this is what UK RCFs are using https://carbonfibergear.com/blogs/carbonfiber/what-is-texalium

Not too attached to any single brand then??!! How do you find the graphene compared to standard ceramic products?

I’m not aware of any but worth remembering that standard carbon on UK RCFs is a little different. Mine is silver weave, similar to an ISF. Think black carbon was maybe an option (?) and on the carbons.

Looks really good, what products do you use?

I don’t think so unfortunately.

My original Lexus was an ISF. Was in the market for a practical, fast car and had never had a V8 before. Always liked the ISF due to the fact it was a bit different to the M3/C63 at time and reliability was important to me. Sold it to buy a new FK8 Civic Type R, owned for almost 4 years and it was objectively better than the ISF in every way. As cheesy as it sounds my heart ached for the ISF V8 and as practicality was less of an issue now, the RCF was the natural choice. I will always love the ISF but don’t miss it anymore! Was also aware that N/A V8s are dying and wanted to get another one before Lexus kill the engine! Can’t imagine we are going to see it after the LC500.

I’m not selling it but just spotted for sale on EBay, looks a bargain! Can’t post link from app but a quick search on there will find it

Interesting to know if they would be fitting replacement parts that have had any improvement work done since the original design. Are the new ones going to fail the same way in a few years time? Such a shame when you consider the parts involved and the impact the failure has aesthetically, affecting the ownership experience. suppose you could use it as an opportunity to upgrade and spray them Solar Flare!

Yea, got letter stating they would be in touch.

Yes, got a letter stating that my local dealer would be in touch. Not a biggie as they mentioned it December during my service that the recall was coming.

I’m booked in next Tuesday, haven’t heard anything so far to suggest it’s cancelled. Expecting them to ring however. I had to ring and book, not had anyone from Lexus phone me about the recall work.

I was hoping that behind the scenes Toyota had done some work to remedy this. I’m aware that it’s not exclusively an F-car issue but do wonder whether it’s going to affect a % of all engines. Obviously with America having far more of them then we are going to hear about it and no one complains when their car doesnt have the problem. I’ve been doing some research this evening regarding the pink vs red coolant argument and am not convinced yet so will stick with pink super long life for now. Anyone spoke to Lexus UK about this yet and where we stand regarding 10yr warranties? Even if they don’t officially acknowledge it, they must know it’s a problem if some US owners are getting repairs from Lexus US FOC. ISFs have had issues in the US for a decade so you would think that the later cars would have been sorted!

I agree about the noise, love it too though don’t mind the cold start. I particularly like the look of the H&S system, almost OEM. On the hunt for a different intake now, get there is no real power gain but want more induction roar on wide open throttle.

How you finding the exhaust?

I use my car daily 15 miles a day and am still only doing around 10,000 miles a year so I suppose they are all still young cars. Annual mileage average is something like 10k a year and I would think most LC500s aren’t the only car in the household. Just my guess anyway.

It’s scary if it’s going to affect every F-car and LC500. God dammit!!!