Liquid Platinum “Take 2”
#31
Decided to do something I had not done in the past...Took the car to a local truck'n company called O'neil where they have a certified public scale.
Car had just below a 1/4 tank of gas, and nothing was removed.
Car weight
Car had just below a 1/4 tank of gas, and nothing was removed.
Car weight
Last edited by biggame; 09-22-19 at 12:26 AM.
#32
In keeping with the base line numbers we needed to have the car dyno'd. After searching for a local vendor we were referred to EAS where they use a Dynojet.
We decided to try the first one in 5th gear and the rest in 4th. I was content with the number we received
Dyno
1st run was in 5th gear rest were in 4th gear
We decided to try the first one in 5th gear and the rest in 4th. I was content with the number we received
Dyno
1st run was in 5th gear rest were in 4th gear
Last edited by biggame; 09-22-19 at 12:33 AM.
#33
In my opinion testing is not complete without track time! So, a few of us headed out to Auto Club Raceway in Fontana for some baseline numbers. First run of the day was
the best at 13.2, and we seemed to go downhill from there. Was surprised to say the least! All the testing I have seen on the car says we should have done high 12's considering
very little wheel spin. Not disappointed at all though because we only have 91 octane here, and I'm sure the testing done was with 93, cooler temps, and a prepped track.
But again these are just baseline numbers
Track day @ Auto club raceway 1/4 mile track
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the best at 13.2, and we seemed to go downhill from there. Was surprised to say the least! All the testing I have seen on the car says we should have done high 12's considering
very little wheel spin. Not disappointed at all though because we only have 91 octane here, and I'm sure the testing done was with 93, cooler temps, and a prepped track.
But again these are just baseline numbers
Track day @ Auto club raceway 1/4 mile track
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Last edited by biggame; 09-22-19 at 12:36 AM.
#34
Decided to take the car to Irwindale raceway where they have an 1/8 mile track to "again" get some baseline numbers. I felt the number were consistent with the
1/4 mile track we had previously been to. 60ft time was a bit better, but that can probably be attributed to the cooler weather. Anyhow we had a blast! Only sad thing
was because they were pretty busy we only received 2 runs...
1/8 mile runs @ Irwindale Dragstrip
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1/4 mile track we had previously been to. 60ft time was a bit better, but that can probably be attributed to the cooler weather. Anyhow we had a blast! Only sad thing
was because they were pretty busy we only received 2 runs...
1/8 mile runs @ Irwindale Dragstrip
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Last edited by biggame; 09-22-19 at 12:37 AM.
#35
This thread just turned more great.
-Josh
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#36
Amazing how the colors have different names in different markets.
Liquid Platinum is called Sonic titanium here
https://www.lexus.com.bh/gsf/?car-details-items=colors
Liquid Platinum is called Sonic titanium here
https://www.lexus.com.bh/gsf/?car-details-items=colors
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designo (09-13-17)
#37
Decided to make a few exterior changes this time!
Sent the car to the bodyshop "Tustin Ranch Collision" for a color change on the roof. While doing that I decided to paint the door chrome moldings,
and do some carbon fiber hydro dipping...Stay tuned!
Sent the car to the bodyshop "Tustin Ranch Collision" for a color change on the roof. While doing that I decided to paint the door chrome moldings,
and do some carbon fiber hydro dipping...Stay tuned!
Last edited by biggame; 09-22-19 at 12:39 AM.
#39
Bodyshop pics....
Antenna was removed, prepped for paint
Removed all the door chrome, mirrors, purchased new appliqué door moldings. Then sent the mirrors and appliqué moldings to http://www.cnghydrographics.com for hydro carbon fiber dipping.
All chrome was scuffed prepped for paint
Antenna was removed, prepped for paint
Removed all the door chrome, mirrors, purchased new appliqué door moldings. Then sent the mirrors and appliqué moldings to http://www.cnghydrographics.com for hydro carbon fiber dipping.
All chrome was scuffed prepped for paint
Last edited by biggame; 09-28-19 at 10:25 PM.
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4GS350 (07-08-23)
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#42
Just received the Hydro dipped carbon fiber mirrors and Door appliqué moldings. Went ahead and painted the mirror bases
black (not pictured). "These came out unbelievable" to say the least...
black (not pictured). "These came out unbelievable" to say the least...
Last edited by biggame; 09-22-19 at 12:45 AM.
#43