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Old 01-14-08 | 08:25 AM
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I believe that is the brake size of the IS-F, no?
Old 01-14-08 | 08:28 AM
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I love the red and the interior contrast. Beautiful.
Old 01-14-08 | 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
I believe that is the brake size of the IS-F, no?
it is, but the IS F rears are 2 piston I believe.

Strange, as the LF-A coupe has Carbon Ceramic disks...the also look fairly bigger (both caliper and disc) especially in the front.
Old 01-14-08 | 09:25 AM
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Not going to clog up the thread and relink the rear pictures, but I LOVE what they did to the rear

They shrunk the rear vents and added the valence to the rear bumper

For me, I would paint those exterior white pieces the same body color.
Old 01-14-08 | 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by GS3Tek
Not going to clog up the thread and relink the rear pictures, but I LOVE what they did to the rear

They shrunk the rear vents and added the valence to the rear bumper

For me, I would paint those exterior white pieces the same body color.
They're carbon fiber I believe.
Old 01-14-08 | 09:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Koma
They're carbon fiber I believe.
Thanks, then I'll paint it black. Not crazy about the white contrast.

Not sure if I missed any previous comments, but it's the LF-A "F"???????

Nevermind, got too excited to see this:
Originally Posted by Robarapta

An "F" logo, located on each front fender of the Roadster, indicates the vehicle's status as a part of the new "F" marque.


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Old 01-14-08 | 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by GS3Tek
Thanks, then I'll paint it black. Not crazy about the white contrast.
http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.au...a_roadster.jpg

That's a better picture of the front splitter that shows the carbon fiber weave.
Old 01-14-08 | 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Koma


That's a better picture of the front splitter that shows the carbon fiber weave.
Interesting... in other words, the front spoiler "looks" white in the previous picture probably only because of the bright lighting. It's otherwise unpainted, in the natural color of the carbon fiber.
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^^^

I actually want to say someone FORGOT to take off the tape protecting the carbon fiber splitter while it was on the stand...lol
Old 01-14-08 | 09:41 PM
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Hmm maybe it is covered up, maybe not...anyhow are they going to raise the top ever?
Old 01-14-08 | 09:42 PM
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They should demonstrate that at some point . . .
Old 01-14-08 | 09:46 PM
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It reminds me of the nice Lexus model who did the SC 430 demo at the LA auto show awhile back. She did her catwalk around the car, leisurely slipped in, turned on some very sexy music, tossed back her hair as the top unfolded....

That was a very attention-grabbing moment.
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