The Wait is Over: Lexus ISF CCS-R Arrives in the USA (Live Pics & Video from PPIHC)
#166
The one thing I like about this car is it is still somewhat a stocker. Yes it may have different shock/springs and brakes with aero but from what I understand essentially standard motor, gearbox, diff and suspension geometry.
Not a full on shell with completely different race gear under the skin.
Not a full on shell with completely different race gear under the skin.
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Wow.. Feels like I've been gone forever....!!!
Here is the HD video I shot at the starting line... It's been up n YouTube since race day..
Lexus IS-F CCS-R "Race to the Clouds" ~ Burns Rubber out of the gate & conquers the 90th running @Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (Official Site) 2012.. w/@Ken Gushi as the wheel man..!! This is just the beginning for Lexus Performance... Let's Roll!!!
I'm going to post a few more race day pics next.. From our Facebook page..
~ Joe Z
Here is the HD video I shot at the starting line... It's been up n YouTube since race day..
I'm going to post a few more race day pics next.. From our Facebook page..
~ Joe Z
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Thank You Henry... We had barely any Wi-fi service at the starting line...
Here are a few more pics that go along with the set below..
The Lexus camp site...
The Lexus IS-F Chief Engineer Yaguchi-san & I, trying to lock in Wi-fi service high on the hill @Pikes Peak last weekend...
Candid interview session with Yaguchi-san..
Another interview session with Lexus Corp..
Epic photos from the Denver post..!!
http://photos.denverpost.com/2012/08...ak-hill-climb/
Here are a few more pics that go along with the set below..
The Lexus camp site...
The Lexus IS-F Chief Engineer Yaguchi-san & I, trying to lock in Wi-fi service high on the hill @Pikes Peak last weekend...
Candid interview session with Yaguchi-san..
Another interview session with Lexus Corp..
Epic photos from the Denver post..!!
http://photos.denverpost.com/2012/08...ak-hill-climb/
A few core members of the ClubLexus Southern California group joined Lexus corp at the Pikes Peak race. There are a lot more pictures and videos coming, but for now, a few pictures
Thank you to JamesN, V8_Aristo, gemini1, and Joe Z Performance for covering the event and reporting live from the venue!!!
Credit to Joe Z Performance
Credit to gemini 1:
ClubLexus SoCal core members together with Ken Gushi, driver of the Lexus ISF CCS-R, and Yukihiko Yaguchi, chief engineer of Lexus ISF program!
Thank you to JamesN, V8_Aristo, gemini1, and Joe Z Performance for covering the event and reporting live from the venue!!!
Credit to Joe Z Performance
Credit to gemini 1:
ClubLexus SoCal core members together with Ken Gushi, driver of the Lexus ISF CCS-R, and Yukihiko Yaguchi, chief engineer of Lexus ISF program!
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And some more great photos i found here too..
Exhibition Class
http://pikespeak.zenfolio.com/p681821534
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Exhibition Class
http://pikespeak.zenfolio.com/p681821534
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CCS-R Toy Replica (Takara Tomy)
I figure this is about as close to owning any parts from this car I will ever have....
Straight from Japan!
http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products...ica471004.html
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Straight from Japan!
http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products...ica471004.html
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I figure this is about as close to owning any parts from this car I will ever have....
Straight from Japan!
http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products...ica471004.html
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Straight from Japan!
http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products...ica471004.html
DIgger08
#176
I want the front splitter and rear wing!! Any word on them bringing those parts to US?? I've been trying to find the vendors that would carry these parts!! They look awesome!!
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- Besides bringing over the ISF CCS-R from Japan, Lexus Corporation has also built an ISF CCS-P, a street version of the CCS-R, with CCS-R inspired parts developed by TRD Japan.
As far as we know this is the only one that exists in the US. Lexus would love to know if you want them to bring over all these CCS-R inspired parts. So ISF owners, time to speak up!
- The ISF CCS-R will stick around for a while, attending some racing events in the coming months. The next event should be in early July, and ClubLexus will continue to bring you all the coverage. We're also working on a few potential events so some local members can see the vehicle up close!
- Remember, Lexus is interested to know what you think of the car and the TRD parts--they'll only know what to bring over to the US if we tell them!
Let's DISCUSS....!!!!!!
~ Joe Z
Wanted to see what actions may be taken or if there are any updates on possible importation.
I REALLY like his hood. Has anyone seen or could posibbly get access to this car to take pics or describe what the underside of the hood looks like? full skeleton in CF or FRP? Underhood liner? Rain guards and/or vent surrounds to capture and funnel the air out? inquiring minds want to know!!
Wtih the Yen exchange rate getting "better" (today - 93.46) it is only semi-unaffordable.
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#180
It's been about a month since I've been back in LA, but when I was there over the holidays it was still sitting out in front of TMS in Torrance (where that picture was taken).