by "Corkscrew'd" (corkscrewd)
Published 11/07/2017 at 20:52
by "Corkscrew'd" (corkscrewd)
Published 11/07/2017 at 20:52
Tags: Lexus
; Ls400
; Especially hideous rims
; I wants it
; Will this work on a Rogue?
STARS: 3
I’m convinced that the only good thing about the Lexus SC430 was its rims, and even that is kind of a long shot.
So why does it work so well on an earlier LS400!?
I want it.
"interstate366, now In The Industry" (interstate366)
11/07/2017 at 20:53, STARS: 1
Has an AMG-ish look.
"If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent" (essextee)
11/07/2017 at 20:55, STARS: 2
If you could get rid of the dumb rivet things and blend the lip into the spokes it would look much better.
"djgreenlava" (greenlavaproductions)
11/07/2017 at 20:58, STARS: 1
Definitely reminds me of a mono block for a man with little taste.
"G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3" (gbodyman)
11/07/2017 at 21:02, STARS: 2
It’s kinda funny because the ugliest thing about the SC430 was probably its wheels.
"Milky" (jordanmielke)
11/07/2017 at 21:03, STARS: 1
How about the Sc430's engine and drivetrain layout. I’d say those are good things.
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"shpuker" (shpuker)
11/07/2017 at 21:08, STARS: 1
Reminds me of what people in the late 60's would’ve pictured the 2000's would look like in the best possible way.
"Corkscrew'd" (corkscrewd)
11/07/2017 at 21:31, STARS: 0
It strangely works. I think the wheels are a nice complement to the combination of the hard and soft edges on the body of the LS400.
"Corkscrew'd" (corkscrewd)
11/07/2017 at 21:35, STARS: 0
I think the whole design of the SC430 was just weird. It kinda looks like a bloated Solara to me. I feel like they could have done more with the design but they erred on the side of caution.
Except for the wheels though. I have no idea what they were thinking when they paired those with the SC430.
"Corkscrew'd" (corkscrewd)
11/07/2017 at 21:37, STARS: 0
"Corkscrew'd" (corkscrewd)
11/07/2017 at 21:39, STARS: 0
I remember reading that the SC430 was underpowered and it’s handling left a lot to be desired. Then again it was designed to appeal to older buyers looking for a reliable convertible , not us hoons.
Then again, there’s always the aftermarket!
"Corkscrew'd" (corkscrewd)
11/07/2017 at 21:43, STARS: 1
I usually refer to Syd Mead’s body of work for that:
As if I needed a reason to post something from Syd Mead.
"shpuker" (shpuker)
11/07/2017 at 21:46, STARS: 0
First time I’ve seen anything by them, I wish it weren’t. Very neat.
"Corkscrew'd" (corkscrewd)
11/07/2017 at 22:09, STARS: 1
Ever seen Blade Runner, Alien, and Elysium? Yep, all the props were designed by Syd Mead!
"Ash78, voting early and often" (ash78)
11/07/2017 at 22:29, STARS: 1
The LS430 5-spokes were the hottest Lexus wheel of the era. These looked like bad hubcaps. I can’t believe they kept the SC name for that monstrosity.
"Corkscrew'd" (corkscrewd)
11/08/2017 at 01:00, STARS: 1
And yet, somehow it works, especially in that rear-quarter view. The cutout for the rear door mimics the fender, and the wheel compliments those shapes pretty well.
I’m honestly surprised, hence why I even bothered to take the picture, and then receive funny looks from someone’s grandma sitting in the car in front of it wondering if I was some sort of weirdo.
"Ash78, voting early and often" (ash78)
11/08/2017 at 09:16, STARS: 0
There’s a guy near me with a generic early 2000s Camry that has these wheels on it. Surprisingly, it works well.
"Corkscrew'd" (corkscrewd)
11/08/2017 at 09:58, STARS: 0
You know, I bet those wheels would look good on an early Audi TT.