Why does this work so well!? 

"Corkscrew'd" (corkscrewd) 11/07/2017 at 20:52 • Filed to: Lexus, Ls400, Especially hideous rims, I wants it, Will this work on a Rogue?

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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 > Corkscrew'd 11/07/2017 at 20:53

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Has an AMG-ish look.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Corkscrew'd 11/07/2017 at 20:55

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If you could get rid of the dumb rivet things and blend the lip into the spokes it would look much better.

djgreenlava > interstate366, now In The Industry 11/07/2017 at 20:58

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Definitely reminds me of a mono block for a man with little taste.

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > Corkscrew'd 11/07/2017 at 21:02

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It’s kinda funny because the ugliest thing about the SC430 was probably its wheels.

Milky > Corkscrew'd 11/07/2017 at 21:03

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How about the Sc430's engine and drivetrain layout. I’d say those are good things.

shpuker > Corkscrew'd 11/07/2017 at 21:08

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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 > interstate366, now In The Industry 11/07/2017 at 21:31

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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 > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 11/07/2017 at 21:35

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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 > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 11/07/2017 at 21:37

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https://gph.is/1OfRw3Y

Corkscrew'd > Milky 11/07/2017 at 21:39

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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 > shpuker 11/07/2017 at 21:43

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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 > Corkscrew'd 11/07/2017 at 21:46

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First time I’ve seen anything by them, I wish it weren’t. Very neat.

Corkscrew'd > shpuker 11/07/2017 at 22:09

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Ever seen Blade Runner, Alien, and Elysium? Yep, all the props were designed by Syd Mead!

Ash78, voting early and often > Corkscrew'd 11/07/2017 at 22:29

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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 > Ash78, voting early and often 11/08/2017 at 01:00

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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 > Corkscrew'd 11/08/2017 at 09:16

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There’s a guy near me with a generic early 2000s Camry that has these wheels on it. Surprisingly, it works well.

Corkscrew'd > Ash78, voting early and often 11/08/2017 at 09:58

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You know, I bet those wheels would look good on an early Audi TT.