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Old 11-14-08, 02:37 PM
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Alright Gang.... I couldn't resist waiting...

My work PC doesn't have any good photo programs, so I am only going to post these several pics (untouched)

Enjoy!! - Joe Z















And here is Troy himself going over the build with some very interested people..


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Old 11-14-08, 02:45 PM
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woah, crazy cow spotted boxer
Old 11-14-08, 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by whlkev
woah, crazy cow spotted boxer
hahaha dude that's what i first noticed too, lol

i quite like what they did to the car as a concept
Old 11-14-08, 09:59 PM
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lots of work on this GS, I think it looks great
Old 11-15-08, 04:03 AM
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I hate matte finished cars. Can someone do a photoshop making the car glossy?
Old 11-29-08, 07:26 PM
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A few of my shots from the LA Auto Show...











It takes a while to fully absorb this car. Lots of details that aren't noticed until you actually "study" the car. Kinda like some movies, where they are twice as good the second time you seen them. The fitment and concavity of the wheels are awesome, as is the black pearl paint that covers the wheels and is also sprinkled throughout parts of the car. The aggressive front bumper flows well to the wider rear fenders, and does a great job of conveying power and speed. In my opinion, very well done.

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Old 11-30-08, 07:48 PM
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^ Hey Javy are they going to put those rims into production or is it prototype only?
Old 11-30-08, 09:12 PM
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The wheels will be in production. The paint on them was for the concept build only, as it stands now.

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Old 11-30-08, 10:15 PM
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saw it in person this weekend at the LA auto show and I think its nice, but it did not blow me away. I think the paint that 5 axis and a few other companies used on their display cars this year needs some serious evaluation. It looks like primer. It was funny to hear other peoples comments while I shot a few pics. Most thought it was cool looking, but the paint did not seem very popular. Although pretty bad ***, its not some lambo reventon
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The matte paint is actually a request directly from Toyota - they wanted to use it as a tool to clearly communicate the idea that this is a concept vehicle.

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Old 11-30-08, 11:00 PM
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I see your point and it makes sense, but its not a concept vehicle . Its just a GS with a widebody kit and custom molded bumpers. I have seen many cocept cars with normal paint as well. I still think the paint was a big failure. It is the cars most visible character. The other cars I saw with this style was the 5 axis IS, and a ford GT. not impressed with the paint on any. different, but not my bag
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Originally Posted by javyLSU
The matte paint is actually a request directly from Toyota - they wanted to use it as a tool to clearly communicate the idea that this is a concept vehicle.

Javier
yup, i don't know neither. it's a concept vehicle from lexus/5-axis (as in press release) so judgment should be done quite differently

it's just like seeing lf-a or other concept vehicles from honda or so and people started saying why the oversize wheels, silly small windows, etc... it's a concept
Old 12-01-08, 04:57 PM
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This car is growing on me. I would have loved to see F-sport parts on it though or a blue hue...
Old 12-02-08, 01:27 PM
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Here is an Exlusive Interview with Troy himself, that we did at SEMA...
This thread is in the 2IS Forum, linked below...

Also, now on the Club Lexus Homepage.



Originally Posted by Joe Z

***** Exclusive Interview with Troy Sumitomo of Five Axis Design @ SEMA 2008 *****

SEMA 2008 is over, but we brought home a little something to share with Club Lexus & my.IS members.

An in-depth Interview with Troy Sumitomo of Five Axis Design..

The main article was released this weekend on the my.IS homepage.

Given YouTube's time limitations, the interview appears in two parts.
Click on the Video Thumbnails below to view Part One and Part Two of our 17½-minute interview with Troy Sumitomo.

So make a bag of popcorn, sit back and enjoy these videos..

Part 1


Part 2



Those of you in SoCal, might be able to meet Troy in person & see some of the Five Axis Project cars at,
the up coming December 7th meet @ Lexus of Westminster.

Thank You & Enjoy!!!

- Joe Z

Originally Posted by javyLSU
The matte paint is actually a request directly from Toyota - they wanted to use it as a tool to clearly communicate the idea that this is a concept vehicle.

Javier
Bingo!!!

Joe Z

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Old 12-04-08, 10:36 AM
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The rear fenders remind me of the 2nd gen which makes the car look like it had the crew working with the motto something wicked this way comes( correct motto?).
I wish Lexus would bring back the 2nd Gen GS one more time with the 5.0 from the IS-F and other goodies that the ISF uses and call it the GS-F and then all the germans and caddy lovers can go home 8)

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