So, I just purchased a 2016 is 300 f sport and really like the stock wheels on it. I don't want them to get torn up in the winter, so I wanted to get a winter setup, but have heard different things about the wheels needed. Some people say that you can get 17x7.5 in the front and back, some say that they have to be staggered just like the stock ones. Could someone tell me which it is? I would like to start looking so I can get a good deal on some wheels, but I need to make sure I am getting the right size.
Need help from members regarding tears on my 02 RX300 front seat. I am looking for a Repair kit in beige instead of replacing the cushions.
Thanks in advance.
EJDossary, EE
Finally getting around to creating my build thread! :woot:
A little background on the car and myself. I'm 26, from the Bay Area and work in banking. I've had a Lexus since I got my license (an IS350 that I slammed the hell out of). Now a little older and wiser (barely :p), I decided I'd go for a more practical route since I haven't really been able to enjoy driving due to being too low. I've always loved how aggressive low cars look but I wanted to avoid all the pitfalls of being slammed. I loved the polarizing look of the RC-F backed by Lexus reliability and when I saw it in person/got to drive it, I knew I had to have one. I love spirited driving through the canyons and my goal for this car is to build it so I can drive the **** out of it and still hard park and look great. In my few months of ownership, it hasn't let me down in the mountains yet. I'm the car's third owner, with the previous two being forum members! The car originally belonged to CYKBC and then Uda880 (Big shoutout to Uda880 for working with me scheduling-wise because the car was in SoCal and I am in NorCal). The car didn't come with too much luckily so I have big plans in store for it!
Anyways, enough of that! Time for pics :)
Current Modlist:
Rowen CF Blades
Takeda Intake
Swift Springs - WIP to switch to Airlift 3P + Airforce Struts
Custom Exhaust
Blacked Out Lining
Pictures will come soon; however, if you are interested please text me at 2673153173. Also drop any thoughts below I am looking for 50,000. The car is in perfect condition. Has Gunmetal grey exterior with Red leather interior. Lots of packages. Pilot sports installed yesterday morning.
I had a lexus es300 2002 with a AC problem. Everytime when the car running it blew cold air, however, when I stop at the red light for 1-2 minutes, the AC will stop working and starting to blow hot air. It happened all the time and i don't know that i need to replace the fan or not. please help me.
New to me 2014 GS350
I was previously in a 2007 IS350, which I sold to purchase an Audi A7 (car fell through, then I didnt trust Audi). I couldnt find an Audi I wanted and ended up buying a new Tundra 5.7. I sold my off-road 4runner (fun rig) to fund the new to me 2014 GS350. For years I thought the GS350 was FWD, and I never looked at it. Then I found out it was RWD and test drove an FSport and fell in love.
35K Miles - Levinson, FSport, BSM, AVS, no 4wheel steering. Love the car so far - just picked it up today.
Has 1 drop springs.
Whats everyone doing to remove the chrome on the grill, emblems, window trim, muffler surrounds?
Do vinyl wrap on it all besides plastidip emblems?
Also - the Joe Z axle back exhaust, do you have to order that direct from China?
Spent all day going through the info sections :-)
I came across an instagram post from a fellow GS F owner in Russia. And at the corner of my eye, I noticed something I haven't seen before in most GS F pictures I've seen.
The left rear tail light (trunk side) has an array of 3 LEDs at the bottom. I then did a quick Google search for Lexus GSF Russia and saw the following pictures of the back of a black GSF. Again, I saw the same array of LEDs.
Pardon my ignorance if this has been asked or discussed before but are these rear fog lights? And if so, which countries have this?
It's not like I need it (California hehe), but just curious as to whether or not this is in fact a Lexus option in other countries.
11 years in I think it is time to update the system a bit, I have posted in the model specific forums with no luck maybe this is where more tech savy people are and could provide some ideas.
1. What options do we have for a simple replacement for our stock touch screens - over 11 years the colour has gotten crappy
2. Other than Vline... which I do not really think is a great option with the reliability issues... what options do we have for a total swap... meaning I remove the current screen and fit something in that would work withe the ac and whatever else... where is the ML amp anyways? - this is a more complicated proposition
3... something more simple.... the screen in the back that comes down from the roof.,.. I am sure we have nice options to change out the display to something more higher resolution etc? the dvd player in the centre console of the 4 seater is a one din unit.... cant we just swap it out with something similar one din but a media player that you can either connect with chromecast or sd card or usb sticks etc?
So I will start with a introduction my name is Kevin I live in Virginia in the Charlottesville area. I have been in search of a Lexus IS200T F Sport in Ultra White w/Rioja Red leather for some time now and after many months of searching for a accident free car I found it on Friday 8/10/2018 and paid cash for it $35,700 no car payment. Moving on to Saturday 8/11/2018 I purchased my air management Accuair E-Level and Accuair ENDO CVT $3,000 well spent in air management as I have used this system in the past with a bagged truck minus the ENDO CVT because it was not available back then but I did run the VU4 setup which was excellent at the time so I cant wait to see this new tank setup in action. Also will be ordering my bag setup tonight 8/11/2018 as they can take 6-8 weeks to arrive. The wheel of choice is CCW CL565 19x8.5f 19x10r offset to be announced. Everyone tune in and follow if you like because this build is starting out with a bang it will be picture heavy as things start to arrive so if you like pictures please follow along.
I'm new so forgive me if there's a thread on this.
2001 RX300
Just got this last week. AC worked great when we got it. AC decided to stop working the other day. Pulled the cabin air filter and it was clogged with pieces of mouse nest, etc.
Here's my questions:
1) Does the blower motor/housing etc. come out from the inside of the cabin,
2) Any ideas on how to vacuum out all the ducts and clean the vents/air intakes,
3) Do I have to remove the dash to get to the duct work.
Whole duct/vent system needs to be cleaned due to allergies.
I recently moved to LA, Torrance Area, searching for a mechanic in the area. My struts are done, need to find a place where they do suspension work and also alignment for a decent price. I definitely, want quality over price, but not willing to pay dealer price.
Also, recommendation on good suspensions for my 06, IS 350 will be much appreciated.
(pictured car is an EXAMPLE. diff brand, but gives you a rough idea)
Inno Part Number INA262 - Fairings
Inno Part Number INA940 - Grab Max Ski & Snowboard Rack
Inno Part Number INSUT - Base Rack System (Rack Stay)
Inno Part Number IN-B117 - Truck Rack Stays
Inno Part Number K746 - Fit Hooks Set
$451.29 ($100 off the cost I paid)
Cash, you pick it up
you can pick up from the following zip codes:
-92122
-92129
-92131
-92064
Please do not ask me what is the lowest price /best i can do. those who try to do so will be ignored. Also, please do not try to trade me your used clothing ... yuck
When I went to pick up this car I was pretty excited, as I had truly loved the RC F and will not forget the NZ launch at Highlands Park anytime soon. But upon seeing the RC F Carbon Edition for the first time, I was a quite taken aback by how boy racer this car looked, with its naked carbon fibre bonnet, roof and spoiler. The roof and spoiler were ok, and could have gone unnoticed as they blended so well into the overall design, and are quite common or other performance coupes. But that bonnet, was not something you could miss very easily.
Inside
The standard RC F has a high class european feel interior, and one of the most comfortable performance seats Ive tested. The Interior feels like a Lexus should, its clean and sophisticated. However the Carbon version oozes a bit more of a performance feel with some subtle changes. You get Alcantara lining on the seats and doors and brushed metal inlays are replaced with you guessed it, carbon fibre. It still bears the normal 2+2 traits, unless the driver is under 6ft the rear seats are just very very fancy shelves. But for the engaged driver, you feel right at home inside. The high centre console gives the passenger and driver seats a sunken feeling, allowing the dash to fully wrap around you. You feel at one with the car, and everything is where you expect it to be, just within reach.
The one thing that Lexus has done, and I choose my words carefully, but better than the vast majority of performance cars on the market, is to focus the sound into the cabin. And there is no half assed speaker nonsense here, its all raw engine noise. This is thanks to the endless development that went into its Father, the LFA. The engine noise/vibrations of the 5.0L V8 (which produces 352Kw) are allowed to travel into the cabin through the structure of the vehicle, focusing it into the cabin for your driving pleasure. And OH MY GOD, the sound is amazing. I can quite confidently say, that there is no other V8 on the market at this level and price that sounds this good. But its almost too good. I only say this as this was the first review car that I have ever had to refuel, and I did not have to refuel it the one time either. The noise is so intoxicating it makes you want more and more and more. To put it in another way, you almost felt like you needed a smoke after driving it. But herein lies the issue with the carbon, as you get the nice interior minus some fancy fabric and carbon panels and all of this orgamsmic sound from the the normal RC F, for $15k less. Would you pay the difference?
The Drive The City
Around town, this car reminded me a lot of the Audi R8 I used to own. Everyone looked at you. But its not because of the same reasons they looks at the R8. Because you found that most people were left with a bit of a puzzled look on their face after seeing this crystal white car, with a naked carbon bonnet, something you only ever really see on boy racers cars. Apart from that driving around town was no harder or different to the standard RC F. Both drive like very sensible, easy to drive coupes, which is exactly what you want if its a daily driver.
The Drive The Country
The weekend was closing in, and I decided to give some of my driving buddies a shout to see if they were keen for a jaunt up and over the Rimutaka Hill and out to cafe at Lake Ferry. Sadly a lot of them were busy, but Mark came along in his series 2 Lotus Elise. We left early, so to avoid any traffic, and as luck would have it, we got a clear run up the hill. The heavy lexus was out in front and the nimble Lotus was right behind. It was time to see what this TVD (Electronic Torque Vectoring Differential) could really do. After switching it to Slalom, the hammer was dropped and away we went. This was the first time since driving the RCF with the TVD that I actually felt it do something. The RC F and Carbon are both very heavy cars, but the TVD makes a big difference.
And its the main reason behind all the carbon, as the extra weight added by the two electric motors in the TVD, is offset by all the carbon panels. I was very confidently able to power through a lot of the corners on up the hill, pushing away from the Lotus on the straights, and having him catch up due to his ability for late braking. But that being said, Greg said after we got to the top, if there was room to overtake, there wasnt even a chance to make it past, the Lexus was keeping good pace over the Lotus all the way up. On the way up the hill you could feel the rear of the car cornering, more than you were. And where it felt like the car should have let go, it didnt, the TVD just corrected it. The good part of this is that you can feel it at work, its not just something it sorts out. I have had heavy cars up and over this hill many times, and this was by far the best handling one. Even though the Lexus is a big coupe, you felt almost as nimble and able to change direction as quickly as the Lotus.
What its up against
As I stated in the RC F review, Lexus have impressively taken on one of the toughest and most revered sections in the market, and you have to have a good set of brass ones if you are planning on going up against the mighty Germans and the very best they have to offer. With the standard RC F, Lexus have offered up something the Germans should be a bit concerned about as its a very serious contender. One of the biggest factors being the 5.0L NA V8 they are running, which sounds amazing, and when you compare this to BMW M4s V6 turbo engine, it leaves the BMW blushing. AMG have never dropped the ball in terms of sounds, and still pack eye-watering V8 engines in their C63 AMG Coupe, but have a bit more of a sophisticated interior sound when the windows are up. Lexus have stepped up and things were going well, but with regards to the RC F Carbon they looked left and stepped right and stood on the garden rake, letting the handle smack them right in the face. If boy racers and tuners are over this fad, why should they think its a good idea to suddenly offer it years later. I just cant see many people, if any wanting one of these cars over the regular slick model, or over any of the other manufacturers options.
What do we think ?
As I said before, Lexus has themselves a solid performer here, however the raw carbon bonnet is not really working, It should at least come with a body painted carbon bonnet, so you get the benefit from the Torque Diff without the extra weight and without looking like youre always going out to some underground street race. It still goes like a bat out of hell, and is up there as being one of the best sounding cars I have tested. The Torque Diff depends on what youre looking for, if you want to thrash it on the track and youre not worried about every technical detail and just want to have fun, the Torque Diff is for you. If you want to be in control, and fine tune your skills, the standard RC F might be a better option in the long run. Lexus had the right ingredients in the standard RCF, why they felt it needed a raw carbon bonnet is beyond me. And then to ask for another $15,000 on top of the normal price, taking the RC F Carbon well above the big German market, leaving you with a lot of very nice and cheaper options. If I was given one, I would keep it, but I would paint the bonnet.
ProsCons
Its fast, and handles well, very fun to drive.
The Torque Diff is an amazing piece of kit for just going out for a good weekend drive
Cant beat the sound of that 5.0L V8 engine, even better in Sports mode.
Great driving position/interior cabin
Very smooth and quiet when you drive it like a sensible person.
Speed-deployed spoiler, hard to say thats not cool.
More expensive than the competition, youd have to be mad to want one.
Drinks like a fish, but you probably wont care.
Back seats are useless if the driver is over 6 ft tall.
Naked Carbon bonnet . unless youre 16 years old and wear a cap backwards, youre going to look a bit odd getting in and out of it.
