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  1. V8ORBUST
    Looks great 😃
  2. V8ORBUST
    Thanks for the advice guys. I've ultimately ordered the Brembo pads (P83154n). They've worked out at £55 as I could not use the discount code on them. So that's £230 for Brembo pads and discs for the front axle. Not too bad. Will have to keep an eye out on the rears 😫
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    Thanks for the feedback guys. The brembos are $75 plus tax, so around $80. I might be able to get 10% of that. So at around £50 they work out less than half the price of the EBC redstuff. Might be worth a gamble.
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    Glad to hear they are easy fit. I'll have to make sure I whip them off before they hit 2mm!
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    Good to know. My detailer said the lexus fitted pads are crazy in terms of dust. I think I may spend the extra and get the EBC reds. At least we know they work! As for the rears, they are at 6mm, that's something to worry about later me thinks.
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    My only concern is the Brembo store site not mentioning compatibility with the RCF. I am sure they do fit, but maybe the compound is incorrect? The equivalent Lexus code is different too. @Comedian purchased some, I'm not sure if he ever fitted them. @hockeyedwards how do you rate the EBC's so far?
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    I've ordered the front discs from Brembo USA, same equivalent part numbers as Lexus. £174 so a saving of roughly £70 vs the cheapest Lexus boxed ones.
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    They've only measured my pad wear, I've got 4mm front and 6mm rear, so no rush on either. Front disc is forming a lip and is corroded on inner face. Rear disc scored and corroded on inner face. Has anybody fitted Brembo pads on the front? According to Autozone they fit, but on the brembo site they are listed for the LS460, not RCF. Part no P83154N Cheers
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    The brembo USA store has front discs that are working out at £160 for the pair after a 10% discount is applied. I assume these discs will be more than adequate for my needs. I am fortunately able to readily travel state side and can pick up from there, so it may well be the best option for me. Dealer has reported my discs are pitted and a lip is starting to form, to be assessed at next service. £1700 quote, I did giggle.
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    I think I'm going to pick up some Brembo front pads from Autozone in the states, assuming there is no issue bringing through customs here. They're are a bargain at just under $100.
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    Hi all, sorry to piggyback the thread. Just had my 4 year service done and the brake discs were flagged as needing looking at for the next service. Needless to say I won't be accepting the dealer quote of £1700 (ish). Will start shopping around I guess 😫
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    @Drssg if your paint is the same none metallic black as mine, take care. I've been advised by my detailer it is as soft as butter, you may well want to get PPF / wrapped / ceramic asap. He said it was a great paint job, but you have to be so careful with it!
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    Good luck with your future purchase. The C8 looks amazing, huge fan.
  14. V8ORBUST
    Looks awesome, congratulations! Black ones truly can fly, I'll PM you with the location of the red button 😉 Value for money wise, quicksilver is cracking. I've got a couple of fave underpasses which require the window down treatment 😎
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    Lexus sticking a BMW unit under the bonnet....? Defeats the point of buying a Lexus in the first place for me.
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    Oh yes 😍
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    He has transformed the car. A few scratches are slightly visible etc but from where she was, to now, he's worked wonders. Lee is a perfectionist and a 100% top bloke. He's put his heart into it. Every inch is double coated ceramic. I think he will have a heart attack if I message him in 3 years to renew it, loves the car, never wants to see it again 😂 The alloys look insane and the colour match of my refurbed one is spot on! Be warned guys, not all F cars have self healing finish, mine certainly doesnt and it has been suggested to me only Sonic blue might.
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    Thanks go to Lee for all his hard work. Looking fantastic given the condition the paint was in. Top job imho 👍
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    Sorry, the T5 is the brand new XC60, it averages just over 30 mpg. The old bit I was referring to was our 05 RX300. Apologies for any confusion.
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    My RCF appears to do better than both my wifes XC60 2.0 T5 and our (ok slightly old) 05 RX300. Shes costing me about £12 extra per commute (midlands to london return) than my 2.0 turbo Alfa Giulia Veloce. Worth every penny imho
  21. V8ORBUST
    Seats look great, awesome mod.
  22. V8ORBUST
    I had my Giulia ceramic coated from new, here she is after 1.5 years. Apparently the paint on the RCF is super soft and progress is hard 😕
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    Seems like somebody has previously taken a polisher to my beasty and not done a good job. Shes giving Lee a hard time 🙁 Some badly touched up and sanded stone chips aswell. Reason to NOT let dealerships anywhere near your paint! Shes in the right hands though.
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    @Big Rats former pride and joy is currently being tended to by expert hands and should be looking awesome within a few days following a paint correction and ceramic coat 😍
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    😋😍
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