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

[qtb007]

The thumbnail was all I needed to see to know I wasn't going to watch that video. The RC is clearly on a stupid suspension and the influencer looks like he's digesting a bad kielbasa.

 

[Faisal Sheikh]

 

[Faisal Sheikh]

An experienced instructor in a BMW M2 is chasing his own student in a Lexus RCF CF/TVD. I am sure everyone would think the M2 would have a field day with the RCF given it is a small M car with a very experienced instructor. Back story to this is that the instructor challenged the RCF owner to try to hold him off and set the goal of passing by 2nd lap. Basically, they did 11 laps until the RCF ran out of tires down to chords so the instructor gave up.

Despite the student with far less skills and experience being in the car, the RCF holds its own. On the straights, the big power difference is apparent, but even in the tight turns the RCF is holding off the M2 well.

 

[Levi]

Instructors are not necessarily the best in their domain, their job is instructing. The student is a former student so has probably gained a lot of experience in the mean time. Anyway it does not take away from how great the RCF is. A pity Lexus does not improve it.

 

[Faisal Sheikh]

MK5 Supra: Bolt-ons, downpipe, JB4 tune
Lexus RCF: Intake, headers, exhaust, tune

 

[Motor]