Mattmech

3 hours ago, Arqum said:

Any rubbing on lock at all?? Thinking of ditching my Bridgestone OEM's as I've had enough of them. Looking at the super sports or Ps4s's

No clearance issues for me. I'll get a couple of pics tomorrow matey.

34 minutes ago, DAW said:

100% stock  - for now 😉

Not too long before you wake the neighbourhood with a good dose of H&S's finest exhaust  

Just now, Arqum said:

What sizes you running Matt? 

275/30 rears and 245/35 fronts

few guys on here have done it, no clearance issues

49 minutes ago, Ray-ISF said:

Hi Matt,

Any noticeable difference with the over sized  tyres?

Hi Ray, nothing detrimental. I think the main difference is the brand. I swapped out old bridgestone potenzas for Michelin ps4s.  Night and day difference, very stable, massive dry grip, wet grip has far exceeded my expectations. The size suits the car a lot better, fills the arches and gives a little bit more rim protection. I would recommend if yours are due a change.

matt

That's great Pete, many thanks for sorting out the discount as well as the collection.

still interested, let me know how much and I'll drop the cash round.

thanks again, Matt

2 hours ago, Malc said:

every day you don't use the ISF you will regret .............  the " other " car is just that ..........  not worth buying, depreciation, tax, insurance servicing etc ...........just another ordinary car that you will think you're obliged to use........... but WHY ?

Malc

See what your saying, but in my situation the regret would come from using a 5ltr v8 to sit in traffic jams on my way in and home from work, plus having kittens about parking it at work. All my miles will be pleasure miles so I don't have to be concerned about fuel returns, just finding clear roads to stretch its legs.

As Nick has said, it will be more expensive to run an isf as a daily driver. Depends how much you want it really. The other option is to run a cheap car for your daily commute. I go to work in a 2007 1.4 Ford Fiesta, very slow, but very cheap to run. I don't have to take anybody out in it for work so it doesn't matter. Makes the drive in the isf all the more special to me.

if running an isf won't tie you up financially I'd certainly recommend it.

matt

54 minutes ago, DAW said:

Hi Matt hope you & yours are well.

I know it's got to be done, resistance is futile & all that. 

Shame I've gone & changed our other car last month - bugger 😉

Hoping to get round to it sooner rather than later.

David

All good David thanks, hope you are too, only gently nudging you in the exhaust direction! I'm confident you'll get it done.

Not really sure how my mark Levinson system sounds as it's always off whilst I listen to the car.

still enjoying every drive, 

all the best, matt

36 minutes ago, DAW said:

@kieron1977 Wow does sound bloody good!!

Thanks for posting the videos - want one now!!

Time you booked the appointment David! You know it makes sense!

matt

12 minutes ago, Big Rat said:

@Mattmech Well done matey another couple of years trouble free motoring, seems I'm only left with the cat back exhaust option for now, you've probably mentioned it before but who's system have you got?

Big Rat

Paul, it was a copy of the Joe z system if i recall. It was fitted to the car when I bought it. Gibletph owned it and had it made. As mentioned it did have a switchable bypass on the near side back box. This valve was seized, so I had it cut out and a new section welded in. Secondary cats are removed, through an x pipe and twin pipes down the run of the car, going off to two small silencers. This has retained the standard tips. Not quite as aggressive as the H&S system but makes a nice noise.

looks similar to the pic below.

matt

No. Toms air filter and secondary de cat exhaust system. I had the switchable exhaust valve removed as it didn't work properly. Oversized tyres all round too. Just been serviced by Lexus Canterbury who gave it a clean bill of health, commented on how nice the exhaust was and were happy to warrant the car for two years!

50 minutes ago, Big Rat said:

So many of us suffer the inner front tyre wear on our ISF's my self now included, it's costly and unnecessary.

For those who have read my recent research on the MOT history of nearly 120 ISF's it's clear that most if not all will eventually have this problem.

Ive looked into the Lexus OEM replacements but they are no better than the originals.

Ive looked into the cost of supply and fit of the Lexus item over the RR items and there is nothing in it.

Its about £350.00 

So I've decided to go the RR racing part route, all on here know about @Peter P18 and his car he is extremely impressed with them as are those on here who have driven his car.

For those who's cars are under warranty still as mine is can check with their local dealer if it effects it mine have said it will not and I've spoken with the warranty people who say the same.

My Lexus dealer will be fitting them for a little over an hours labour, you could get it cheaper elsewhere I guess but this is my chosen route.

So having spoken with @Peter P18 he has kindly agreed to speak with RR Racing for the rate of a group buy of 5 or more sets so here's the list so far of those that are interested so far, clearly once agreed the monies need to forwaded to Peter in Full.

@Big Rat

@Dar

Just add your name here and for your info for those that haven't seen the full information here's the link.

https://www.rr-racing.com/Lexus-Lower-Control-Arm-LCA-Bushing-p/isfxlca001.htm

Big Rat

 

Add me to the list please big rat. Very interested in this.

cheers matt

4 minutes ago, Dar said:

I drove the RC (300h) as a loan car for a day, it is a lovely package but it isnt for me. I'm 6.2" so there's little space at the back for one of my lil' ones (I have 3). If I'm to stay with the Lexus brand when I change my car next year, it'll have to be the GSF. I'd love the LC (in spite of limited leg room at the rear) however, that will be out of my budget still. I nearly committed to an E63 last month, but it didn't feel like twice the car that the ISF is...at least that was my reasoning....I keep changing my mind on what I want....grrrrr!!!!

Know what you mean Derrick, had my isf serviced on Tuesday, sat in their rc f sport, I'm 6'4", no chance my son could get in behind me, we did try though! Looks like I better start Saving for a GSF! Plenty of room in that.

Hope no damage was done to the car or the rim mate. Had you hit something in the road?

I'm up for that. Count me in.

matt

Had a little play with an Audi rs3 this afternoon. He slowly eased away from me. Think he was surprised there was a Lexus still in his mirror! He slowed and pulled over, think it was to have a look what I was driving. We then had a couple more pulls, similar result, he slowly eased away.  Not a lot in it though. Looking at the specs of the rs3 I would hope he wasn't standard! Didn't sound like it was from the exhaust note. Good fun though.

Burnt orange or the 'F' blue for me

Good to meet you Andrew, welcome to the fold!

glad you didn't look at me like a strange man knocking on your door!

good to have another in the South East 

58 minutes ago, dr_rick said:

If its GU10 on the reg plate, or its got tinted rear windows and blacked out badges on the back..... Then yes it was my old car.

 

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That's the one! Looks nice.

I'll go and say hello at some point 

My oldest son has just called me on his bike ride. Looks like we've found Dr Ricks car !  Only five minutes from me. How many more black isf's can you get in one area!  I'll go and say hello next time I'm out in mine, tell him about the forum.

Good find big rat! Shame we were out having a gentle drive round!

good spot by there man. 

Cars looking great in the sun 

Very nice, is that the rsvr, ohlins and oz wheels?  Very nice bike.

allways lusted after a two stroke as well.  I look a bit gangly on one though!

both for the road or are you going to track one?

enjoy them both 

matt

Great to meet up gents, thanks for the ride out Pete. Something else is all I can say .  Fantastic noise and pull.

Don't know about you David, but mine felt a little subdued on the way home!!

have a funny feeling you'll be calling H&S soon.

fantastic looking cars, both of them.

look forward to seeing you at the next one.

matt

47 minutes ago, Spacewagon52 said:

And a superb LS400!

That goes without saying 

See you there in the morning folks.

looking forward to seeing a few more 'f's 

matt