2017 RCF Changes?
06-26-16, 05:17 PM
#19
It would be nice if it came with dampening control, cooled seats (ventilated seats are a joke), 360 view camera, bigger screen, and HUD. Folding mirrors like that also. If it had these features I would be all over this car and finally I could finally let Bimmer go. I want to get rid of the IS F but need more features in the RC F before I trade in.
****!!!!! How could I forget TOPLESS BABY
That would be the perfect F for me.
****!!!!! How could I forget TOPLESS BABY
That would be the perfect F for me.
06-27-16, 04:11 PM
#20
It would be nice if it came with dampening control, cooled seats (ventilated seats are a joke), 360 view camera, bigger screen, and HUD. Folding mirrors like that also. If it had these features I would be all over this car and finally I could finally let Bimmer go. I want to get rid of the IS F but need more features in the RC F before I trade in.
****!!!!! How could I forget TOPLESS BABY That would be the perfect F for me.
****!!!!! How could I forget TOPLESS BABY
That would be the perfect F for me.
06-28-16, 02:10 PM
#21
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06-30-16, 02:25 PM
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07-01-16, 05:35 AM
#23
This is more along the lines of pet peeves with the interior, but here is what I wish they would change:
1. Get rid of the big drive mode **** and integrate that into the shift lever, maybe with a trigger style button that cycles through S, S+, Normal, then Eco if toggled the other direction or something along those lines.
1. Get rid of the big drive mode **** and integrate that into the shift lever, maybe with a trigger style button that cycles through S, S+, Normal, then Eco if toggled the other direction or something along those lines.
Was very unintuitive at first but actually prefer it as a quick swipe or touch achieves what I want.
A quick hit is momentary, full depress leaves it on. How else would you change it? I'm fine with it not to mention the momentary is programmable.
07-04-16, 08:36 AM
#25
Lexus Test Driver
How much does a GSF list for? Anyone in this market would quickly opt for even a 550 or 650 gran sport or a CLS 550 in regular trim. The GSF then fails miserably when compared to the true performance sedans M5, M6, AMGs, ATS V . . .
The RC F looks and feels the part. I can honestly say that it gets way more thumbs up and compliments than our 911 convertible and the Porsche turbos I used to drive. Perhaps it because the orange really pops, I dunno but the feedback is tremendously positive on the street about the RCF and the RC F has incredible performance , daily drivability and creature comforts for the price and especially for what they are selling for.
A bigger screen would be nice and so would stronger seat cooling folding mirrors and all of that stuff, but seriously . . . Its a sports car and who care about folding mirrors, butt warmers and big screen TVs . . .
I would prefer stripping all of this seat cooling, seat heating and anything else focused on creature comforts in favor of a weight reduction and more torque.
The RC F is the pinnacle of a NA sports car with daily drivability, but even Porsche has succumbed to the realization that forced induction is the way of the future to compete. The new 911s with forced induction are selling for about 2 to 3 times the price of the RC F making the RC F an even more attractive option and do we really need any more power or performance on the street?
07-04-16, 11:38 AM
#27
the update for the Canadian just came up, only thing with the RCF is painted orange callipers like the GSF, and RC is just some colour changes for. Solar Flare ( Molten Pearl) is no longer available in the RC300s.
Another year before we'll find what we like in the updates! Pretty Certain at least the screen update and the Lexus Safety System + will be in the 2018 model. Someone mentioned that the RC's will be the last one to have the update.
Another year before we'll find what we like in the updates! Pretty Certain at least the screen update and the Lexus Safety System + will be in the 2018 model. Someone mentioned that the RC's will be the last one to have the update.
07-04-16, 06:48 PM
#28
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Alright if Canada got some update info already then it shouldn't be long before the US gets some info too...
Anyways, I disagree about the sports cars not needing the comfort features... at least not when it comes to Lexus. Lexus is a luxury brand not a racing or solely sports or even regular brand so most people expect to have some kind of luxury. If it were under the Toyota name then I could understand not having the luxury but if I'm paying 70k for a luxury sports car, I want it to have luxury! otherwise I would just go with other cars out there that have even better performance for less price. It's the whole package that makes the RC-F so good, performance and luxury... I care very much about the folding mirrors for example because of the place I live in... South Florida! people are a bunch of mother fudgin' a-holes who don't care about other people's properties so while parked at a mall or parking lot, they will open their door, smack your mirrors and walk away like it's normal. Also the cooling seats because it's an oven in this place as well... see, little things that makes the car more desirable
Anyways, I disagree about the sports cars not needing the comfort features... at least not when it comes to Lexus. Lexus is a luxury brand not a racing or solely sports or even regular brand so most people expect to have some kind of luxury. If it were under the Toyota name then I could understand not having the luxury but if I'm paying 70k for a luxury sports car, I want it to have luxury! otherwise I would just go with other cars out there that have even better performance for less price. It's the whole package that makes the RC-F so good, performance and luxury... I care very much about the folding mirrors for example because of the place I live in... South Florida! people are a bunch of mother fudgin' a-holes who don't care about other people's properties so while parked at a mall or parking lot, they will open their door, smack your mirrors and walk away like it's normal. Also the cooling seats because it's an oven in this place as well... see, little things that makes the car more desirable
07-04-16, 07:22 PM
#29
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This is more along the lines of pet peeves with the interior, but here is what I wish they would change:
1. Get rid of the big drive mode **** and integrate that into the shift lever, maybe with a trigger style button that cycles through S, S+, Normal, then Eco if toggled the other direction or something along those lines.
2. I detest the temp slider controls, replace with *****.
3. The turn signal lever - the three blink feature is irritating because it's sort of hard to get the feel for how far to push the lever to get the lane change vs the full turn mode. I think this is a toyota thing however.
I would be happy to get the folding mirrors, also.
think a change in the instrument panel display would be good. I saw some graphics of the LFA display I wish they would have gone with that design.
1. Get rid of the big drive mode **** and integrate that into the shift lever, maybe with a trigger style button that cycles through S, S+, Normal, then Eco if toggled the other direction or something along those lines.
2. I detest the temp slider controls, replace with *****.
3. The turn signal lever - the three blink feature is irritating because it's sort of hard to get the feel for how far to push the lever to get the lane change vs the full turn mode. I think this is a toyota thing however.
I would be happy to get the folding mirrors, also.
think a change in the instrument panel display would be good. I saw some graphics of the LFA display I wish they would have gone with that design.
the drive mode **** doesn't bother me,
but your #2 and #3 are dead on for me.. I do not like the sliders at all, nor do a I care for the bounce back feature of the turn signal, I prefer the old way that when you want the lane change option it is a momentary, but when you want a turn signal it is a lock in place switch.
my other big complaints are the lack of auto folding mirrors and the lack of a seat retract when exiting option.
07-05-16, 06:53 AM
#30
Lexus Test Driver
Alright if Canada got some update info already then it shouldn't be long before the US gets some info too...
Anyways, I disagree about the sports cars not needing the comfort features... at least not when it comes to Lexus. Lexus is a luxury brand not a racing or solely sports or even regular brand so most people expect to have some kind of luxury. If it were under the Toyota name then I could understand not having the luxury but if I'm paying 70k for a luxury sports car, I want it to have luxury! otherwise I would just go with other cars out there that have even better performance for less price. It's the whole package that makes the RC-F so good, performance and luxury... I care very much about the folding mirrors for example because of the place I live in... South Florida! people are a bunch of mother fudgin' a-holes who don't care about other people's properties so while parked at a mall or parking lot, they will open their door, smack your mirrors and walk away like it's normal. Also the cooling seats because it's an oven in this place as well... see, little things that makes the car more desirable
Anyways, I disagree about the sports cars not needing the comfort features... at least not when it comes to Lexus. Lexus is a luxury brand not a racing or solely sports or even regular brand so most people expect to have some kind of luxury. If it were under the Toyota name then I could understand not having the luxury but if I'm paying 70k for a luxury sports car, I want it to have luxury! otherwise I would just go with other cars out there that have even better performance for less price. It's the whole package that makes the RC-F so good, performance and luxury... I care very much about the folding mirrors for example because of the place I live in... South Florida! people are a bunch of mother fudgin' a-holes who don't care about other people's properties so while parked at a mall or parking lot, they will open their door, smack your mirrors and walk away like it's normal. Also the cooling seats because it's an oven in this place as well... see, little things that makes the car more desirable
But I am curious what attractive alternatives there are that are cheaper than low $60k and have better performance since you can pick up a RC F at that price.