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Perhaps the semi aniline leather in the RCF is different, but I maintain that my ISF leather was no thicker or better quality than an RCF. I will agree that there is a degree of subjectivity involved but don’t agree with the implication that the RC is in some way a lesser or poor quality car, even compared to Lexus models of old. Suppose this is the beauty of a discussion board….

I’m not convinced that this is a general RC issue as I’m sure there are plenty of owners with really good experiences. I also don’t necessarily agree with @Linas.P, having owned an ISF I don’t consider the RC to be of lesser quality. Perhaps the stuff you are applying could be exacerbating the issue?

Use it as a negotiation tool then get them done for approx £500 normally. I’ve always thought that solid silver would look good anyway….

LFA all day long for that price, though I suppose the fact that it’s a charity is what’s demanded the price!! Let’s hope it doesn’t manipulate the market…lol

Interesting topic and something I’ve had to deal with as an employee and employer. Employee - Not a massive fan, I really struggle to concentrate at home and with a young family there is always something to distract me. I also have a role that requires to be site based. Employer - I support a team of engineers that need to be site based, though the wider business has a lot of WFH staff. It causes a lot of resentment within the team as they aren’t “allowed to stay at home”. I see it from both perspectives and all told, would rather encourage face to face discussion but appreciate it’s something that needs reviewed on a role by role basis. I do however think it’s the role that determines whether it’s WFH or not, rather than the person. I think that society is pushing towards WFH and 4 day weeks etc without considering some of the pros that site based work offer. I get a massive amount of value from ad hoc, spontaneous discussion that otherwise wouldn’t occur. Finally, I’m 38 and 100% think that as I get older I’ll want to be at home more…..

I’m inclined to agree with this, the car has had a more favourable reception than the SC. One thing that’s not being mentioned either is that RCF prices may hold up LC500 V8 values. For many, the LC500 is a more desirable car and as such will command a premium over an RCF, particularly when it was received so well. I’d Iove to see good LCs in the £30k range over the next few years but don’t see it happening. Im not convinced the days of £10-15k F-Cars are coming back either (inflation) so it’s going to influence the V8 LCs too. The LC500h on the other hand…..

It’s also worth considering that the rear callipers are part of the stability system and as such probably get tested more in the F-cars. Even if they could fit single piston two piece calipers to these cars, I think the market would kick off…. Im not even convinced that it’s a Lexus issue, every car I’ve ever had with two piece rear calipers has needed a bit of attention at some point. If it makes you feel any better, had to change 2x of them on an Insignia that the better half volunteered me to swap….

How have you found the tune? Did you get any mapping done or was it just the delimit?

I also agree with this one, not sure how ULEZ cameras work, but I assume it’s registrations? I’m certain no one is doing it by accident…..

Sounds good, wonder if I can get the car to sound like an LFA?!?

It does very much feel like the transition to EV or hybrid is real and the route the UK is taking. To that end, I do believe that ‘interesting’ ICE petrol cars will be come much rarer as time goes on. I’d go as far as to say that the car enthusiasts have changed too, with tech driving what’s desirable. I hope that over the coming decade or so, driving a big V8 is still achievable and I think I’ll be taking the gamble with the RCF by finding out. I do see it however becoming a second car over the coming few years and will probably replaced with a diesel daily driver. lets hope that these cars will become classics that continue to be desired by enthusiasts going forward. I understand that EVs have their strengths but show me one that sounds like a V8 and is full of emotion!

Been thinking about this statement and it got me wondering what everyone thinks is going to happen to existing ICE cars? I’m not convinced they will be banned but will they be expensive???

Having both done it in an RCF, how did you find it? Done it in the wife’s Range Rover and enjoyed the fact I could just dump it into a verge on narrow lanes etc….

I’m doing around 12k miles a year in mine with no problems at all, coming up to 35k miles and it’s a 2018 car….

Seems the cars is a 5.4l V8, I assume it’s a stroked version of ours….

Such a good looking car with the wide arch kit. I’d love to see concept images of the RCF and how much it was tamed down before release. Also wonder if the car was originally designed with the RC300/h in mind with the RCF following after. Most fast versions of cars were designed as base models then tuned up however My old FK civic was designed first and foremost as a Type R with ‘lesser’ models being de-styled versions.

Red looks better in the flesh, particularly when sunny. Worth considering interior leather colour combinations too. Orange is the best and by far most valuable/sought after…..

Even at that price I’d still expect it to be cheaper. Isn’t the red a special paint type with multiple coats? May bump up the price I suppose….

Proper man maths that……

That’s not brilliant, doesn’t reflect my experience either…I wonder if the later AVS cars have leaking shock issues? It’s hardly a big problem to be honest but cost you don’t need. I’m seem to remember reading that shocks aren’t covered by warranty either!! Are there any other RCFs on your radar at the moment?

Yea, there are good ones out there, just takes time. Considering there are only a few hundred in the UK there isn’t much choice at times. I know when I was looking there was only one in the country to my spec. I’m mentally 7 so ended up with a colour I wasn’t looking for but in the end I’m pleased. Sometimes you just need to take a punt!!

If that’s the case then the ECU is electronically limiting speed based upon indicated speed, and the overspeed is factored in during calibration?? That seems right…. Wonder what indicated top speed is then based upon the limiter.

Unless you buy second hand, whatever bumper you buy will need painting…. I agree with @Rabbers and @Malc1 that getting it repaired will be more cost effective.

I assume it’s set up at factory to apply an offset based upon actual then?

Where there many interior changes with the facelift? My 2018 already has the updated infotainment etc. I do like the front end of the facelift more mind you, don’t think solar flare was an option however by then…..