View Poll Results: How has your opinion of the RC F changed with the announcement of official specs?
Positive - I am pleased with the specs
22
27.50%
Indifferent - My opinion hasn't changed
25
31.25%
Negative - I am disappointed with the specs
33
41.25%
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Poll: Your opinion on the RC F now that official specs and reviews are available
#16
3600# is less than what a 3IS weighs. So an RCF thats longer, wider, has TVD, and a V8 should somehow be lighter than an IS350 and 150# lighter than the ISF? Keep dreaming. Lexus told us the "under 3968#" weight figure 8 months ago in the original debut, why exactly are people suddenly mad about the weight? Lexus didnt mislead anyone about weights, they didnt pull what BMW did on the M3/4.
#17
Pole Position
I think the issue is here as we much as try not listen to car journalist opinion but their do have an influence in terms of our procurement decision,
What is baffling to me is that Lexus gave the world the ISF back 2007 as skunk works project which was pretty good for first attempt at having a go towards the Germans, Lesson learned was when the 10 years LFA supercar developed was perfected Lexus started getting Love and respect from petrolheads around the world. Lets forget the cost for a moment. Then Toyota gave the world the GT86 sports coupe also got the attention of the world media and fans loving its cleverness use of development materials.
The big question now is which lessons did the RCF learn from ISF, GT86 and ultimately the LFA?
What is baffling to me is that Lexus gave the world the ISF back 2007 as skunk works project which was pretty good for first attempt at having a go towards the Germans, Lesson learned was when the 10 years LFA supercar developed was perfected Lexus started getting Love and respect from petrolheads around the world. Lets forget the cost for a moment. Then Toyota gave the world the GT86 sports coupe also got the attention of the world media and fans loving its cleverness use of development materials.
The big question now is which lessons did the RCF learn from ISF, GT86 and ultimately the LFA?
#18
I think the issue is here as we much as try not listen to car journalist opinion but their do have an influence in terms of our procurement decision,
What is baffling to me is that Lexus gave the world the ISF back 2007 as skunk works project which was pretty good for first attempt at having a go towards the Germans, Lesson learned was when the 10 years LFA supercar developed was perfected Lexus started getting Love and respect from petrolheads around the world. Lets forget the cost for a moment. Then Toyota gave the world the GT86 sports coupe also got the attention of the world media and fans loving its cleverness use of development materials.
The big question now is which lessons did the RCF learn from ISF, GT86 and ultimately the LFA?
What is baffling to me is that Lexus gave the world the ISF back 2007 as skunk works project which was pretty good for first attempt at having a go towards the Germans, Lesson learned was when the 10 years LFA supercar developed was perfected Lexus started getting Love and respect from petrolheads around the world. Lets forget the cost for a moment. Then Toyota gave the world the GT86 sports coupe also got the attention of the world media and fans loving its cleverness use of development materials.
The big question now is which lessons did the RCF learn from ISF, GT86 and ultimately the LFA?
#19
This poll, which I view as positive for Lexus, is based on the reviews for the prototype model RCF made available in Monticello.
As these cars were intentionally detuned to prevent driver accidents/stand still burnouts and were not running with the latest engine management software, I suggest repolling the group when the better numbers are made available by testing the actual production car.
As these cars were intentionally detuned to prevent driver accidents/stand still burnouts and were not running with the latest engine management software, I suggest repolling the group when the better numbers are made available by testing the actual production car.
Last edited by ISF001; 09-13-14 at 01:40 PM.
#20
Pole Position
#21
Recently drove my buddy's new Stingray with the 7-speed manual. Base price now is 54k - thousands less than the RC-F, but with better performance figures. I'm afraid I'll be looking at a new 'Vette.
However, my daily driver will always be a GS350.
However, my daily driver will always be a GS350.
#23
Actually, potential buyers need to hold the horses. I found out today that the engine is casting off metal fragments and this is why it was pulled off the market.
Not much of a bargain at this point. Hopefully, they can relaunch and reposition the new C7.
Not much of a bargain at this point. Hopefully, they can relaunch and reposition the new C7.
#24
I thought it had to do with the steering wheel airbag and parking brake cable.
The article I read stated "About 2,000 Chevrolet Corvettes from the new 2015 model-year may have a "suspect part" that is supposed to attach the driver's side airbag to the steering wheel. Another 800 'Vettes could be equipped with rear parking brake cables that were not properly installed."
Please elaborate on what you heard/read.
The article I read stated "About 2,000 Chevrolet Corvettes from the new 2015 model-year may have a "suspect part" that is supposed to attach the driver's side airbag to the steering wheel. Another 800 'Vettes could be equipped with rear parking brake cables that were not properly installed."
Please elaborate on what you heard/read.
#25
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C&D had two C7s with cratered engines. Silver one for their long term test and the yellow one they used for the lightning lap.
Why would they stop production for parking brake and airbag issues? Other manufacturers have defects too but they dont stop production. Have the feeling its more than just that.
http://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/...ne-damage.html
http://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/...-stingray.html
http://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/...wn-engine.html
Why would they stop production for parking brake and airbag issues? Other manufacturers have defects too but they dont stop production. Have the feeling its more than just that.
http://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/...ne-damage.html
http://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/...-stingray.html
http://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/...wn-engine.html
#26
C&D had two C7s with cratered engines. Silver one for their long term test and the yellow one they used for the lightning lap.
Why would they stop production for parking brake and airbag issues? Other manufacturers have defects too but they dont stop production. Have the feeling its more than just that.
http://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/...ne-damage.html
http://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/...-stingray.html
http://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/...wn-engine.html
Why would they stop production for parking brake and airbag issues? Other manufacturers have defects too but they dont stop production. Have the feeling its more than just that.
http://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/...ne-damage.html
http://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/...-stingray.html
http://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/...wn-engine.html
#27
C&D had two C7s with cratered engines. Silver one for their long term test and the yellow one they used for the lightning lap.
Why would they stop production for parking brake and airbag issues? Other manufacturers have defects too but they dont stop production. Have the feeling its more than just that.
http://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/...ne-damage.html
http://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/...-stingray.html
http://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/...wn-engine.html
Why would they stop production for parking brake and airbag issues? Other manufacturers have defects too but they dont stop production. Have the feeling its more than just that.
http://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/...ne-damage.html
http://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/...-stingray.html
http://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/...wn-engine.html
#28
Lexus needs to do the same thing they did with the IS-F. A road show driving event in major cities around the country. Even better if they can offer a full day as they did with the IS-F so potential owners can drive the car in multiple events and get a better feel for what the car will and won't do.
I'm in SF so my track day is Nov 19-20th. Just signed up today!
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