New RCF owner in Southampton

L55 RCF · June 12, 2022

Hi everyone,

I’ve already introduced myself on the new owners page but was advised to come and say Hi on here and introduce myself.
I’ve been in the British Army for 25 years and have just left. I’d always promised myself a nice car to keep as a present to myself for 25 years service.
It had to be a V8 as they won’t be around forever!!!!!
I looked at the normal suspects (M3, RS5, C63 etc) and purely came across the RCF by accident about 3 years at my local Lexus Dealer in Hedge End.
I genuinely was stopped in my tracks at the design of it. I thought it was absolutely stunning from every angle.
Then, when I found out it had an n/a V8 I was hooked on it.
So, to today.
I found this one last week at the same dealer when I went with my mate for him to have a look at a car for himself. (I always get asked to go car shopping with friends as I am a proper petrolhead and car geek)

I couldn’t get over how clean and tidy this car was and how well it had been looked after. It was plain to see it had been someone’s pride and joy and been garaged it’s whole life.
7 years old and only 19000 miles on it LED me to believe it had been a weekend car. And the service history spelt that out too.
I booked a test drive for 4 days later after putting a holding deposit on it.
I was told I wouldn’t be disappointed by the sales team. They weren’t wrong. I did the deal on the same day after returning from test drive.
I’m really happy. And it will continue to be a fine weather weekend car and to take to shows.

hockeyedwards · June 12, 2022

Congrats and welcome to F club, now an official F-er 😉

Have a good nose about, ask all the burning questions as we're a laidback lot 😛

I bought my GS F from Hedge End funnily enough, if it is the same group from a few years back then they were a nice bunch.

What a lovely treat post-service, recommendation numero uno - get an exhaust!!!

Hampshire seems to have a lovely collection of F car owners these days so maybe you'll see some about and I am fairly sure there are atleast 2 (I know of) in the Southampton area.

I commented on your Simply Japanese thread, but the F forum is where you'll likely find meet up details etc, there is a thread going at the moment for late this year if you fancied it, I am trying my best to attend as many events as possible this year starting with FoS!

Jgtcracer · June 12, 2022

4 hours ago, L55 RCF said:

Hi everyone,

I’ve already introduced myself on the new owners page but was advised to come and say Hi on here and introduce myself.
I’ve been in the British Army for 25 years and have just left. I’d always promised myself a nice car to keep as a present to myself for 25 years service.
It had to be a V8 as they won’t be around forever!!!!!
I looked at the normal suspects (M3, RS5, C63 etc) and purely came across the RCF by accident about 3 years at my local Lexus Dealer in Hedge End.
I genuinely was stopped in my tracks at the design of it. I thought it was absolutely stunning from every angle.
Then, when I found out it had an n/a V8 I was hooked on it.
So, to today.
I found this one last week at the same dealer when I went with my mate for him to have a look at a car for himself. (I always get asked to go car shopping with friends as I am a proper petrolhead and car geek)

I couldn’t get over how clean and tidy this car was and how well it had been looked after. It was plain to see it had been someone’s pride and joy and been garaged it’s whole life.
7 years old and only 19000 miles on it led me to believe it had been a weekend car. And the service history spelt that out too.
I booked a test drive for 4 days later after putting a holding deposit on it.
I was told I wouldn’t be disappointed by the sales team. They weren’t wrong. I did the deal on the same day after returning from test drive.
I’m really happy. And it will continue to be a fine weather weekend car and to take to shows.

Congratulations on the purchase, Welcome to civvie street. Its not as scary as you are lead to believe when you put your notice in on JPA!

L55 RCF · June 12, 2022

19 minutes ago, Jgtcracer said:

Congratulations on the purchase, Welcome to civvie street. Its not as scary as you are lead to believe when you put your notice in on JPA!

Ha ha quality. Love it.
My last 2 years of service has been easy and relaxed. Hardly been in the office if I’m honest. So, I’ve found it quite a slow progressive step into civvie life.
I’ve landed a job starting in September as a Fuel Tanker Driver as a complete direction change from my trade as a Marine Engineer.
Just need to work out how to syphon some of the good stuff out of the trucks 😂😂😂😂

L55 RCF · June 12, 2022

1 hour ago, hockeyedwards said:

Congrats and welcome to F club, now an official F-er 😉

Have a good nose about, ask all the burning questions as we're a laidback lot 😛

I bought my GS F from Hedge End funnily enough, if it is the same group from a few years back then they were a nice bunch.

What a lovely treat post-service, recommendation numero uno - get an exhaust!!!

Hampshire seems to have a lovely collection of F car owners these days so maybe you'll see some about and I am fairly sure there are atleast 2 (I know of) in the Southampton area.

I commented on your Simply Japanese thread, but the F forum is where you'll likely find meet up details etc, there is a thread going at the moment for late this year if you fancied it, I am trying my best to attend as many events as possible this year starting with FoS!

Thanks mate. I intend to get to as many shows as possible too. 👍

Jgtcracer · June 12, 2022

36 minutes ago, L55 RCF said:

Ha ha quality. Love it.
My last 2 years of service has been easy and relaxed. Hardly been in the office if I’m honest. So, I’ve found it quite a slow progressive step into civvie life.
I’ve landed a job starting in September as a Fuel Tanker Driver as a complete direction change from my trade as a Marine Engineer.
Just need to work out how to syphon some of the good stuff out of the trucks 😂😂😂😂

That is quite a change though at the moment quite worthwhile. I was a submariner and lived in Gosport for some time as a marine engineer too! Small world.

msdsx · June 12, 2022

Congratulations and enjoy! The best colour and year! I have a Quicksilver exhaust on mine and loving every minute of every drive, happened to drive past Lexus Hedge End today. Another Hampshire RCF, there must be enough for a local mini meet before long...

Rob RCF · June 12, 2022

Thanks for your service and welcome. Nice RCF, I haven't seen many other white ones on here 🙂 Enjoy the pearlescent sparkle, it really shows up in the sun.

I'm glad these cars are getting noticed and appreciated, sooo many people just jump straight for the German brands. Honestly most people have no idea what a Lexus RCF is and I've had nothing but positive reactions personally, with some people's minds genuinely being blown that Lexus makes a 5.0 V8 luxury sports coupe with 470 BHP.

If you keep the traction control on the car is really safe and approachable. The back might slip a little, but the car keeps it minimal. If you go into expert mode you will get quite a bit of wheelspin at times and the back end will kick out a more easily in a turn, but only up to a point. You can also go fully off (hold traction control button for a few seconds), though obviously then you have little to no safety net if things get sideways.

Enjoy the car. Use manual mode a lot that's my recommendation.

Plasticrat30 · June 12, 2022

Greetings from the North. Enjoy your purchase, you have chosen well!

Arnett · June 12, 2022

Congratulations!?! Enjoy

L55 RCF · June 12, 2022

6 hours ago, Rob RCF said:

Thanks for your service and welcome. Nice RCF, I haven't seen many other white ones on here 🙂 Enjoy the pearlescent sparkle, it really shows up in the sun.

I'm glad these cars are getting noticed and appreciated, sooo many people just jump straight for the German brands. Honestly most people have no idea what a Lexus RCF is and I've had nothing but positive reactions personally, with some people's minds genuinely being blown that Lexus makes a 5.0 V8 luxury sports coupe with 470 BHP.

If you keep the traction control on the car is really safe and approachable. The back might slip a little, but the car keeps it minimal. If you go into expert mode you will get quite a bit of wheelspin at times and the back end will kick out a more easily in a turn, but only up to a point. You can also go fully off (hold traction control button for a few seconds), though obviously then you have little to no safety net if things get sideways.

Enjoy the car. Use manual mode a lot that's my recommendation.

Thanks mate. Appreciate it. Manual mode was amazing.
I just want to give it a really good clean and polish to start with and then I can get the exhaust on it and give it a good drive.

ben_harmer32 · June 13, 2022

Welcome to the club! 🙂

Rompy · June 13, 2022

Welcome. I’m just out of the city on Portsmouth Road / Hamble Lane. Had our carbon RCF for 3 years and still makes us smile. Any queries or if you just want a chat, pop along to see us, coffee is usually on.
Rompy.

L55 RCF · June 14, 2022

17 hours ago, Rompy said:

Welcome. I’m just out of the city on Portsmouth Road / Hamble Lane. Had our carbon RCF for 3 years and still makes us smile. Any queries or if you just want a chat, pop along to see us, coffee is usually on.
Rompy.

Thank you mate. That’s very welcoming of you. I may just do that 👍☕️
Feel free to pm me your address or phone number and I’ll happily pop over for a drive and have a look at your Carbon Edition.

mr2lad · June 15, 2022

On 6/12/2022 at 10:31 AM, L55 RCF said:

Hi everyone,

I’ve already introduced myself on the new owners page but was advised to come and say Hi on here and introduce myself.
I’ve been in the British Army for 25 years and have just left. I’d always promised myself a nice car to keep as a present to myself for 25 years service.
It had to be a V8 as they won’t be around forever!!!!!
I looked at the normal suspects (M3, RS5, C63 etc) and purely came across the RCF by accident about 3 years at my local Lexus Dealer in Hedge End.
I genuinely was stopped in my tracks at the design of it. I thought it was absolutely stunning from every angle.
Then, when I found out it had an n/a V8 I was hooked on it.
So, to today.
I found this one last week at the same dealer when I went with my mate for him to have a look at a car for himself. (I always get asked to go car shopping with friends as I am a proper petrolhead and car geek)

I couldn’t get over how clean and tidy this car was and how well it had been looked after. It was plain to see it had been someone’s pride and joy and been garaged it’s whole life.
7 years old and only 19000 miles on it led me to believe it had been a weekend car. And the service history spelt that out too.
I booked a test drive for 4 days later after putting a holding deposit on it.
I was told I wouldn’t be disappointed by the sales team. They weren’t wrong. I did the deal on the same day after returning from test drive.
I’m really happy. And it will continue to be a fine weather weekend car and to take to shows.

Congrats on your awesome purchase … you’ll love it, had mine over 3yrs and still look back at it and smile everytime i park it up👍🏻 im Ex Royal Electrical Mechanical Engineers (probably came out before you joined tho 😆 82-95 )

BillNick · June 15, 2022

Congratulations and welcome to the club - you will enjoy the "What is that" looks you are about to get a lot 🙂

I think we are well overdue a South of England meet aren't we? Certainly enough of us...

Rob RCF · June 15, 2022

1 hour ago, BillNick said:

Congratulations and welcome to the club - you will enjoy the "What is that" looks you are about to get a lot 🙂

I think we are well overdue a South of England meet aren't we? Certainly enough of us...

Yes I've been thinking the same. Somewhere in Hampshire or Surrey would probably suit most people here from what I've seen.

BillNick · June 15, 2022

Certainly suits me. I wouldn't want it on my doorstep anyway as I wont get to drive the car then 😄

L55 RCF · June 15, 2022

5 hours ago, mr2lad said:

Congrats on your awesome purchase … you’ll love it, had mine over 3yrs and still look back at it and smile everytime i park it up👍🏻 im Ex Royal Electrical Mechanical Engineers (probably came out before you joined tho 😆 82-95 )

Cheers mate. Yours looks awesome 😎

Shahpor · June 15, 2022

2 hours ago, Rob RCF said:

Yes I've been thinking the same. Somewhere in Hampshire or Surrey would probably suit most people here from what I've seen.

Can I come in my Non-Lexus? 😁

L55 RCF · June 15, 2022

3 hours ago, BillNick said:

Congratulations and welcome to the club - you will enjoy the "What is that" looks you are about to get a lot 🙂

I think we are well overdue a South of England meet aren't we? Certainly enough of us...

I would definitely be up for that

hockeyedwards · June 15, 2022

4 hours ago, Rob RCF said:

Yes I've been thinking the same

Get it organised then 😛 - preferably not August though as I'm away for essentially the entire month!

Those that are interested, form a neat orderly queue, loudest to quietest 😉

BillNick · June 15, 2022

I would volunteer to organise, but being from Kent I am less familiar with decent locations in Hampshire Surrey etc so....

mr2lad · June 15, 2022

8 hours ago, Rob RCF said:

Yes I've been thinking the same. Somewhere in Hampshire or Surrey would probably suit most people here from what I've seen.

Pffft typical… i moved from Surrey at end of last year back up to the N.E of Scotland and I’ll be damned if I’ll ever go back to Surrey 😂

hockeyedwards · June 15, 2022

1 hour ago, mr2lad said:

Pffft typical… i moved from Surrey at end of last year back up to the N.E of Scotland and I’ll be damned if I’ll ever go back to Surrey 😂

Hampshire it is then 😛