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Old 07-01-10, 02:57 PM
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Default LFA on Fifth Gear (July 8th)

Be on the look out for LFA tested by Tiff Needell on next week's Fifth Gear Episode on July 8th. Watch it in Youtube or at following link.

http://fwd.five.tv/fifth-gear/videos

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Thanks. Will be looking out for it. I really hope they have improved the prototypes by now since there are only 3 that are being circulated in the press for several months. Too bad they do not have a power lap board.

I really hope "Top Gear" could do a dry-lap of LF-A with The Stig. I firmly believe LFA can do a dry lap of 1:18 or better.
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Originally Posted by 05RollaXRS
Thanks. Will be looking out for it. I really hope they have improved the prototypes by now since there are only 3 that are being circulated in the press for several months. Too bad they do not have a power lap board.

I really hope "Top Gear" could do a dry-lap of LF-A with The Stig. I firmly believe LFA can do a dry lap of 1:18 or better.
I beleive that as well and that is exactly why they will never take it back. Somebody get Lexus Europe to dog them. lol.
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Originally Posted by MR_F1
I beleive that as well and that is exactly why they will never take it back. Somebody get Lexus Europe to dog them. lol.
Did you notice that Lexus achieved the 3.6 secs 0-60 mph with two occupants?? That is what it says on the LFA website. I could imagine easily that being a 3.3 - 3.4 seconds in the final production version using the standard method of driver only.

I think Lexus also had said that the production models will come equipped with "launch control system" as well.

One of the things I have seen in drag racing the LF-A is that it really needs launch control system since it is a SMG type transmission. I am sure with a launch control, it can run mid-11s or even dip down in the low 11s. A 5.8 lbs/hp power-to-weight supports that.
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I thought Fifth Gear was cancelled?
http://www.ausmotive.com/2009/10/19/...cancelled.html

Glad to know they're still hanging on after all.
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Originally Posted by Mister Two
I thought Fifth Gear was cancelled?
http://www.ausmotive.com/2009/10/19/...cancelled.html

Glad to know they're still hanging on after all.
Meh...Top Gear is the one to watch anyways.
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I don't care what show it is...every chance to see that beast in action is worth it even if it is on Lifetime Movie network! Thanks for letting us know about this
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when and what chanel is fifth gear on?? ive seen top gear but dont think ive ever seen fifth gear
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Its on British television, unless you live there, downloading it is the way to go.

www.finalgear.com has the torrents.
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Default Video now on youtube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGL_pG6v9jA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-3PBD1aXD8
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"Worth every penny" Thats all we needed to. Thanks for the vids
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9500 rpm glorious revs. What a beautiful sound. I never could get tired listening to it.

Very nicely done review.
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Smoking review!
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dam... i want more!
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does that guys not know how to drive it or it is just hard to drive? because he seems to be having some steering problem


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