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  1. Faisal Sheikh

    1st Generation Lexus RC 300, 350, F and Track Edition Megathread

    Oh yeah, I posted that a few pages back in this thread. Supra also had a tune. I also posted him going lead-follow hotlap with a GT350R. Great driver.
  2. Faisal Sheikh

    1st Generation Lexus RC 300, 350, F and Track Edition Megathread

    RCF with a crazy exhaust reviewed by a Mustang guy (bonus RCF vs 500 HP Mustang GT Darkhorse race at the end. The darkhorse is manual and obviously driver skills could not match the fast shifting of the RCF):
  3. Faisal Sheikh

    1st Generation Lexus RC 300, 350, F and Track Edition Megathread

    Savage RCF POV through mountain windy roads
  4. Faisal Sheikh

    Reviews & News: The Lexus LC 500

    Could not be further from the truth. Every car has its own unique advantages. RCF, LC500, GSF, IS500 F-Sport all have their own unique advantages. There is no one size fits all. A buyer typically realizes there is no having your cake and eating it too. The reviewer is not revealing any surprises...
  5. Faisal Sheikh

    Lexus RC Reliability

    I have an RX40h and no there is no special thing you need to do for the hybrid system other than making sure the inverter coolant is replaced, the transmission fluid (CVT) is replaced and nothing else. You have to do nothing for the batteries. Mine is 9+ years old and the batteries still charge...
  6. Faisal Sheikh

    1st Generation Lexus RC 300, 350, F and Track Edition Megathread

    No TVD and no 4-point shock tower braces anymore on the RCF.
  7. Faisal Sheikh

    1st Generation Lexus RC 300, 350, F and Track Edition Megathread

    He lost me when he started to compare it to an LC500. He completely undersold and marginalized the car by saying 'it puts in the territory of the LC500, which is better in every way'. <Sigh!> Essentially, completely disregarding the unique advantages of the car. That essentially is a way to...
  8. Faisal Sheikh

    1st Generation Lexus RC 300, 350, F and Track Edition Megathread

    Good insight from someone who owns all three concurrently and can provide strengths of each. Too bad he does not use the manual mode as it is night/day with auto mode especially in spirited driving or on the track. It really wakes up like a sledgehammer in manual mode. I hate the auto mode...
  9. Faisal Sheikh

    1st Generation Lexus RC 300, 350, F and Track Edition Megathread

    RCF carbon package drifting and donuts on the streets of Poland
  10. Faisal Sheikh

    1st Generation Lexus RC 300, 350, F and Track Edition Megathread

    RCF GT3. This is the last season it is racing as it will be retired next year. I believe the restrictors on the GT3 5.4L V8 variant of the 2UR are at around 6500 rpm or so. Some correct me if I am wrong.
  11. Faisal Sheikh

    1st Generation Lexus RC 300, 350, F and Track Edition Megathread

    A great picture I thought I should share. (Credit: frank1015 who owns the Fuji)
  12. Faisal Sheikh

    1st Generation Lexus RC 300, 350, F and Track Edition Megathread

    Yeah, M3/M4 is the benchmark no doubt and it reigns supreme, but the N/A V8 high-revving engine sound and response is something that really drove to buying this car and that does not lose its charm even today. I could see it coming 7 years ago that everything will go turbocharging and then...
  13. Faisal Sheikh

    1st Generation Lexus RC 300, 350, F and Track Edition Megathread

    I agree RCF is more of a competitor for the previous F-series M3/M4, but people don't buy these cars just on the basis of bragging rights of their numbers. When dishing out so much cash, we need to think about a millions of things figuratively speaking. I mean, why pick anything other than a...