by "Wobbles the Mind" (wobblesthemind)
Published 08/01/2017 at 23:07
by "Wobbles the Mind" (wobblesthemind)
Published 08/01/2017 at 23:07
Tags: Lexus
STARS: 9
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I just noticed that RR Racing has finished building the supercharger kit for the Lexus V8 . The clip above is all exhaust but I promise you won’t mind. Take off your pants if you want to keep them clean and give this a quick listen. I always said that Lexus 5.0 V8 was an Italian engine with all the character and none of the fuss. Yukihiko Yaguchi is underappreciated in general.
I made a wild claim (as is my nature) that Lexus said, “Forget the Germans, we want Maserati!” The first step was exotic and distinct design and materials, whether you like it or not. Next was driving characteristics and grand touring prowess. The last step is bringing the top end of the model range up that next notch in the market.
I probably wont need to write a post supporting that argument but I think that once everyone starts driving the new LS the revelations will flood in. But come on, all of you must admit this is more badass than you ever never expected.
The only embarrassing thing is that the Google search results involving the GS F and supercharging kick up a post I wrote blasting the pricing of the car. I still stand by what I ranted! Just...it’s not as bad now that I realize Lexus was moving their top end towards Ghibli S rather than M5.
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Hopefully, even though the next ES is supposed to replace the GS, the underappreciated RWD, reliable sports sedan — which Motor Trend still claims to this day is the best driving car in the segment — can have a revival as a high level four-door fastback.
Here’s that supercharger kit for the RC-F, GS-F, and I would assume the LC500 with a bit of luck.
https://www.rr-racing.com/v/mobile/product.asp?productid=rcfscr1001
"interstate366, now In The Industry" (interstate366)
08/01/2017 at 20:56, STARS: 1
I bet it’ll fit the IS F, too.
"R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet" (r-saldana)
08/01/2017 at 20:58, STARS: 1
Hot damn that gave me chills
"Wobbles the Mind" (wobblesthemind)
08/01/2017 at 21:04, STARS: 0
All the V8s from Asia are incredible for cool. If you ever get a chance to hear a V8 Infiniti M/Q70 or even a new gas V8 Nissan Titan exhaust note then I strongly suggest you shower afterwards because they are dirty! Supercharged Asian V8s needs to trend.
"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch)
08/01/2017 at 21:05, STARS: 1
The ur series was always great sounding, even the tundra sounds great. In fact both Toyota v8s sound great, the uz sounds amazing with an exhaust too. Even my super stealth gx sounds good enough that it bothers my wife
"Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap" (ddadragon)
08/01/2017 at 21:10, STARS: 1
I’ve wanted a GSF since I first saw one. Also the interior is so wonderful.
"Long Live the Longdoor" (victoryred08)
08/01/2017 at 21:22, STARS: 2
Mmm, the sex. If I had $100k for a sport sedan this would have my money. Lexus needs to bring back the IS-F so I can afford a current one sooner.
"interstate366, now In The Industry" (interstate366)
08/01/2017 at 23:17, STARS: 1
I was already thinking about getting a used IS F when I pay off my TSX. Now, if this kit fits it, yeah, definitely.
"AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC" (addictedtom3s)
08/01/2017 at 23:18, STARS: 1
I am more and more becoming okay with Lexus. Their cars are great value and I can be comfortable. I am starting to dream of a GS F-sport that’s been VIPed out. That’d be an amazing daily. I’ve even convinced my GF that it’d make a great daily in the future.
"not for canada - australian in disguise" (for-canada)
08/01/2017 at 23:55, STARS: 0
I really hope Lexus make the next IS bigger, so they can shove a V8 in there and bring back the IS-F since the GS-F will be no longer.
"CB" (jrcb)
08/02/2017 at 00:13, STARS: 0
I’d take a GS F over an LC any day.
"TheHondaBro" (wwaveform)
08/02/2017 at 03:55, STARS: 0
The answer to “But why wouldn’t you buy a BMW M5 instead?”
"EL_ULY" (uly)
08/02/2017 at 08:59, STARS: 1
AMG Black Series type awesomeness and insanity....... Camry quality :]