Ah Lau

Just did a 700km road trip on mountain roads on the Mae Hong Son loop in Thailand in my IS F.

It seems the only other write up is here:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...n-driving.html

For those not familiar, here is some information:

The Mae Hong Son loop:
http://www.roughguides.com/destinati...hong-son-loop/

A Guide To Exploring North-West Thailand by Motorcycle:
http://nomad-notions.com/2013/05/26/...nd-motorcycle/

Just 2 of the many discussions about the Mae Hong Son loop:
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractio..._Province.html
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntre...readID=2338857

Here is one of the videos (more to come):
https://vimeo.com/78398724

ISFNYC

very interesting post

Ah Lau

I understand from 1 of the 3 Lexus dealers (who are all in Bangkok) that there a re 3 IS F's in all of Thailand.

I drove mine from Singapore.

Outside of Bangkok I did not see any Lexus at all, and there were also very very few performance cars of any sort outside of Bangkok.

I did have continuous fuelling problems which caused the Check Engine Light to come on.

This was confirmed by the Lexus Sukhumvit dealer who also had these problems with their customer's IS F's.

bnizzle87

I was anticipating pictures of an IS F in Thailand, which is something I didn't see any of during my family vacation there last year. And having visited two of the dealers there, both customer reps said that there were none being sold in the country at that time, most likely due to the VAT, emissions, and engine size there. I did see a few GTRs and some Ferraris on the roads, which was kind of cool considering how maniacal the locals and taxis drive there. Sure made me appreciate "right of way" here in the States.

WillRockwe

I like this video

Ah Lau

Well my IS F was filthy by the time it got to Chiang Mai for the Mae Hong Son drive.

Here it is in a slightly cleaner condition (see Post #20):
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...8-setup-2.html

bnizzle87

Looking good! I wouldn't call it a filthy F, just well traveled. And I'm partial to the wheels as well

We were in Chiang Mai for quite some time as well. The architecture both inside and out of the temples was so intricate and a delight to see.

lobuxracer

iTrader: (2)

Video looks like fun. I'm not comfortable doing that kind of speed on public roads any more, but I used to do it a lot when I rode bikes. Glad all went well and you had a good time.

Ah Lau

Here ya go:

At Toyota Petchaburi for help with Check Engine Light:


In Chiang Mai in front of the Hotel M:


Somewhere in the mountains:


Somewhere in the lowlands:


At Doi Inthanon, the highest point in Thailand:

Ah Lau

Er, I think this qualifies for the description "filthy":

The hood of the car just before it was washed:


The tail of car just before it was washed:


Nice and clean at Lexus Sukhumvit, Bangkok:


Lexus tech trying to find out why there is a Check Engine Light:

jdm_altzza

iTrader: (9)

That interior is nice... lets trade lol...

Ah Lau

I agree that I was somewhat exuberant. I'm not usually like that.

Here is me driving at a more restrained pace:
https://vimeo.com/78071366

Thailand roads are quite hazardous especially with road users around.

Typical inter-province (or Inter-State as it would be in the US) highway accident scene:


No crowd control, see vehicles parked on other side of the road who have come to watch:


Slight improvement in highways within a 100 mile radius of Bangkok:


Typical nutcase riding against traffic with no helmet:


Malaysian highway with proper Armco on both sides:

Ah Lau

But we drive on the wrong side of the road....

1sWt2GS

iTrader: (6)

damn thats scary especially with bikers on both sides of the street.

jdm_altzza

iTrader: (9)

seats can be swapped...