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Said goodbye to my RCF today
hockeyedwards replied to Rob RCF's topic in Lexus F Club - Lexus IS-F / GS-F / RC-F Club
Yahoo Japan is a pretty amazing place, looking forward to seeing the wheels on the car, seen a few on the US F forums, do look good. I was slumming it about in my wifes NX for a bit 😛 whilst I waited for my LS to get some paint and lip kit applied, now road worthy and MOTd but got a few niggles to sort and waiting for final exhaust parts to come in to finish her off, then I'll be wafting about in that 😉 although do have my eye on another V8 😜 -
Said goodbye to my RCF today
hockeyedwards replied to Rob RCF's topic in Lexus F Club - Lexus IS-F / GS-F / RC-F Club
That came quick! I shall keep an eye out for you on the road and maybe catch you for a ride along 😉 -
GThaus front + mid pipe for RCF
hockeyedwards replied to Hatat's topic in Lexus F Club - Lexus IS-F / GS-F / RC-F Club
The quote from GTHaus with full system was +12HP I think, but without mapping, the HP 'gain' will be minimal if any. Cold start is the best part 😛 -
One present at Goodwood FoS this year by the company advertising on Autotrader. Really nice guys to chat with and some serious bits of kit on their stocklist, some to taste such as this LFA and some questionable items 😛 even caught a few rev blips of that superb V10! 2023-07-13 22.29.11.mp4
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JDM Castle Combe event
hockeyedwards replied to Grey One's topic in Lexus F Club - Lexus IS-F / GS-F / RC-F Club
'Players' at Goodwood is better, not Jap specific, but the people and culture is cooler and more welcoming, went as a spectator only this year but will definitely take the LS in the future. Also Daikoku at C&M is brilliant. FoS has been ever improving, it went a bit dull for a bit, but since Duke's son has taken the reigns, diversity has definitely ramped up. Bonus of being a member means discounts 😛 -
Insurance
hockeyedwards replied to Tomtit's topic in LS 400 / Lexus LS 430 / Lexus LS 460 / Lexus 600h / Lexus 500h Club
My god, this is turning into more of a ball ache than I'd ever imagine. 3rd phonecall of the day trying to source a decent policy for my LS to be back on the road this week. £800, £1000, £10000!!!! Might just go with comparison site for £400! Allegedly its my age... 32 - such a whipper snapper.... engine size 4L - have been insured on 4.7 and 5L cars before this and the type of vehicle... reliable land yacht? -
Ahh yes, you are now down the rabbit hole... welcome! 😆 DIY paint is so difficult, dust is indeed the enemy. When I DIYd the seat dye/ coating, some dust has got in whilst using spray gun, but I cba to rectify at the moment and until I point it out, most people don't notice. Just had my delivery of trim clips, nuts, bolts and all the inbetweens that decided to break during removal of the interior. As long as you're having fun, if not, cuppa tea and revisit 😛
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Insurance
hockeyedwards replied to Tomtit's topic in LS 400 / Lexus LS 430 / Lexus LS 460 / Lexus 600h / Lexus 500h Club
Funny, I phoned to get some quotes on my LS, previously paying circa £200 per year on a classic policy, went back to that company and they wanted £1000!!!!! The guy on the phone did apologise prefusely as even he thought it was a mistake and spoke with whoever underwrites the policies and apparently they cited 'increased number of thefts to LS400' models' - errr what now, are there even that many left to steal? 😆, also makes me think they are just lumping it in with the recent trend of Lexus/ Toyota CANBUS thefts and making a quick buck. I ended up using one of the generic price comparison sites and got £350... -
Yeah I presumed it would reach a point where there would be excess still there after some time. They look good but not perfect, but a damn sight better than before. Annoyingly a few weird marks have appeared so possibly need some further work in the future, must have been from being left uncovered in the garage/ outside drying. Having watched how easy all the cream interiors on cars my dad owned mark/ stain, I vowed never to have anything like it haha!
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Busy car related week, tough but someones gotta do it 😉 Seats all done, had some leather cream applied which seems to highlight how dry they are as it just soaks it up in an instant and the seats still feel a little stiff, so will wait until tomorrow and reassess if they need more, have put them in the car as garage space is a premium at the moment.
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Fair play to you, it can be a bit of a minefield when starting out and does take some bravery. I have been in that position when first starting out on car care, luckily youtube really is a great place if you pick up the right videos. 'Perfect' paint is hard to come by so if you have to look hard for any marks etc (especially on an aged vehicle) then you've done a good job. Just don't buy a detailing light/ torch, that is a real can of worms haha 😆 Looks great and of course, glad you are happy too!
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You'd be surprised what a well versed alloy refurb company can accomplish, most of the time it is whether they can be 'bothered' or just want a quick turnaround jobby. Do you think the look was obtained on purpose or by accident, I only ask as plastics don't tend to paint well and pit terribly, wonder if that is the plastic pattern underneath?