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12-26-15, 08:28 PM
#46
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Using the same analogy, the year 1 E90/E92 M3 stock was also quicker in tests around a race track than the earlier version of the ISF. RCF is also in its second year right now. The difference in the early years was so big that the E92 M3 did 8:05 around Nurburgring and the ISF did it 8:19 (both being driven by Horst Von Saurma, Sport Auto).
It was consistently quicker than the ISF on nearly every track and every test.
You picked an ISF over a superior track car, which was the E90/E92 M3. It was not until the 2011+ ISF came along when it became very close to the M3. Yet, you guys bash the RCF for not being as quick as the M4. RCF will be continuously improved. That is something Yaguchi has made clear, but as for the 1st year, it is only fair to compare the ISF year 1 or 2 with E90/E92 M3 in year 1 or 2.
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It was consistently quicker than the ISF on nearly every track and every test.
You picked an ISF over a superior track car, which was the E90/E92 M3. It was not until the 2011+ ISF came along when it became very close to the M3. Yet, you guys bash the RCF for not being as quick as the M4. RCF will be continuously improved. That is something Yaguchi has made clear, but as for the 1st year, it is only fair to compare the ISF year 1 or 2 with E90/E92 M3 in year 1 or 2.
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i didnt care about tracking. i only cared about straight line speed and torque feel. only two doors at the moment i can see myself getting is GTR, f10 m6 , or vette z06. and again, all for straight line speed.
12-26-15, 08:32 PM
#47
Lexus Test Driver
(Yes, this is not serious and means nothing as far as M6 vs RCF goes. Only posting this for kicks).
12-26-15, 08:32 PM
#48
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yeah i thought i had the SMG pump failure which was a 20k fix at dealer and 12k fix at independent shop. turned out i was lucky and just fixed the accumulator and never had a problem since. had a air intake check engine light but that was due to an air leak caused by the intakes installed. Got a really nice ehxaust on there, sounds pretty crazy in person.
12-26-15, 08:35 PM
#49
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Ok, then maybe check this video out
(Yes, this is not serious and means nothing as far as M6 vs RCF goes. Only posting this for kicks).
Lexus rcf vs BMW M6 - YouTube
(Yes, this is not serious and means nothing as far as M6 vs RCF goes. Only posting this for kicks).
Lexus rcf vs BMW M6 - YouTube
12-26-15, 08:37 PM
#50
Driver
Thread Starter
Using the same analogy, the year 1 E90/E92 M3 stock was also quicker in tests around a race track than the earlier version of the ISF. RCF is also in its second year right now. The difference in the early years was so big that the E92 M3 did 8:05 around Nurburgring and the ISF did it 8:19 (both being driven by Horst Von Saurma, Sport Auto).
It was consistently quicker than the ISF on nearly every track and every test especially in the first few years.
People picked an ISF over a superior track car, which was the E90/E92 M3. It was not until the 2011+ ISF came along when it became very close to the M3. Yet, it is OK to bash the RCF for not being as quick as the M4. RCF will be continuously improved. That is something Yaguchi has made clear, but as for the 1st year, it is only fair to compare the ISF year 1 or 2 with E90/E92 M3 in year 1 or 2.
It was consistently quicker than the ISF on nearly every track and every test especially in the first few years.
People picked an ISF over a superior track car, which was the E90/E92 M3. It was not until the 2011+ ISF came along when it became very close to the M3. Yet, it is OK to bash the RCF for not being as quick as the M4. RCF will be continuously improved. That is something Yaguchi has made clear, but as for the 1st year, it is only fair to compare the ISF year 1 or 2 with E90/E92 M3 in year 1 or 2.
Do you know what times the 2011+ ran at Nurburgring? Damn should have done my research and got the 2011+. 2011+ has the lights, thicker steering wheel () and better suspension setup....
12-26-15, 08:37 PM
#51
Lexus Test Driver
BTW, that S85 V10 is the best engine BMW ever made (in my opinion). They would probably not make another engine like that. Though it is difficult to do, but I would keep that car forever if I could afford the maintenance.
That is why I want an RCF since I can keep the car practically forever and slowly continue to mod it because Lexus might be getting out of the N/A high-revving engines pretty soon.
12-26-15, 08:51 PM
#52
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Agreed. It beats GTRs from a roll.
BTW, that S85 V10 is the best engine BMW ever made (in my opinion). They would probably not make another engine like that. Though it is difficult to do, but I would keep that car forever if I could afford the maintenance.
That is why I want an RCF since I can keep the car practically forever and slowly continue to mod it because Lexus might be getting out of the N/A high-revving engines pretty soon.
BTW, that S85 V10 is the best engine BMW ever made (in my opinion). They would probably not make another engine like that. Though it is difficult to do, but I would keep that car forever if I could afford the maintenance.
That is why I want an RCF since I can keep the car practically forever and slowly continue to mod it because Lexus might be getting out of the N/A high-revving engines pretty soon.
every true F car from lexus is special. im not saying that because i drove the ISF but even on paper, there are a few things that make it special. most due to having yamaha working on it, dry sump system, titanium valves. ISF is the first production high performance car from Lexus (exclude LFA due to price). and what makes it more special is the ISF is one of the fastest japanese car ever made which is cool to think about.
12-26-15, 08:57 PM
#53
Driver
Thread Starter
Agreed. It beats GTRs from a roll.
BTW, that S85 V10 is the best engine BMW ever made (in my opinion). They would probably not make another engine like that. Though it is difficult to do, but I would keep that car forever if I could afford the maintenance.
That is why I want an RCF since I can keep the car practically forever and slowly continue to mod it because Lexus might be getting out of the N/A high-revving engines pretty soon.
BTW, that S85 V10 is the best engine BMW ever made (in my opinion). They would probably not make another engine like that. Though it is difficult to do, but I would keep that car forever if I could afford the maintenance.
That is why I want an RCF since I can keep the car practically forever and slowly continue to mod it because Lexus might be getting out of the N/A high-revving engines pretty soon.
Funny story:
Two Friday mornings ago I was talking to my wife (you know the woman that shut down the RC F purchase last week) and said "honey" thats weird that the garbage is here so early to pick up the trash. Ran downstairs to take out the trash and when I got outside didn't see the garbage truck instead it was my neighbor's friend parking his C7 Z06. I gave him an evil stare of turn that **** off yet rev that **** up look. I don't know if it was custom but that joint was loud...and it look so SICK!!!!!!!!
12-26-15, 09:01 PM
#54
Driver
Thread Starter
yeah i thought i had the SMG pump failure which was a 20k fix at dealer and 12k fix at independent shop. turned out i was lucky and just fixed the accumulator and never had a problem since. had a air intake check engine light but that was due to an air leak caused by the intakes installed. Got a really nice ehxaust on there, sounds pretty crazy in person.
12-26-15, 09:03 PM
#55
Lexus Test Driver
In agreement I want a car that I can keep for ever...But to me the RC-F is not timeless...Say....Like a Sting Ray Z06 ,NSX, Supra, M6, and Godzilla....
Funny story:
Two Friday mornings ago I was talking to my wife (you know the woman that shut down the RC F purchase last week) and said "honey" thats weird that the garbage is here so early to pick up the trash. Ran downstairs to take out the trash and when I got outside didn't see the garbage truck instead it was my neighbor's friend parking his C7 Z06. I gave him an evil stare of turn that **** off yet rev that **** up look. I don't know if it was custom but that joint was loud...and it look so SICK!!!!!!!!
Funny story:
Two Friday mornings ago I was talking to my wife (you know the woman that shut down the RC F purchase last week) and said "honey" thats weird that the garbage is here so early to pick up the trash. Ran downstairs to take out the trash and when I got outside didn't see the garbage truck instead it was my neighbor's friend parking his C7 Z06. I gave him an evil stare of turn that **** off yet rev that **** up look. I don't know if it was custom but that joint was loud...and it look so SICK!!!!!!!!
12-26-15, 09:06 PM
#57
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one more thing to add.
do you guys not think its funny when the ISF came out in 2008 with the 8 speed direct shift. everyone kept saying its too many gears, its a slush box with slow shifts. especially the bmw guys. now bmws and most cars are 8 speed. the 2015 corvette z06 has the 8 speed direct shift transmission as well. even 9 and 10 speeds are out.
then the fake tips, how everyone makes a big deal about them and still does just to bring the car down but yet every super car and most performance car now has fake tips. just funny to think about.
do you guys not think its funny when the ISF came out in 2008 with the 8 speed direct shift. everyone kept saying its too many gears, its a slush box with slow shifts. especially the bmw guys. now bmws and most cars are 8 speed. the 2015 corvette z06 has the 8 speed direct shift transmission as well. even 9 and 10 speeds are out.
then the fake tips, how everyone makes a big deal about them and still does just to bring the car down but yet every super car and most performance car now has fake tips. just funny to think about.
12-26-15, 09:27 PM
#58
Driver
Thread Starter
12-26-15, 10:24 PM
#59
Ok, then maybe check this video out
(Yes, this is not serious and means nothing as far as M6 vs RCF goes. Only posting this for kicks).
Lexus rcf vs BMW M6 - YouTube
(Yes, this is not serious and means nothing as far as M6 vs RCF goes. Only posting this for kicks).
Lexus rcf vs BMW M6 - YouTube
12-26-15, 11:39 PM
#60
Lexus Test Driver
I stated in my post, it was merely a tongue in cheek joke.