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Old Jul 24, 2025 | 06:49 AM
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^^ Some Pinnacle videos.


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Old Jul 24, 2025 | 07:06 AM
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I much prefer the jp version wheels for the coupe.
One thing though, in the japanese version, they get takumi treatment of engine and LSD like on the final edition RCF, but there's no mention of this for the NA market. I wonder if we also get that.

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Old Jul 24, 2025 | 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by JamesAbbe
There are more pics from the announcement for Japan model.
There might be some differences like the brake caliper color, but it should serve as a good reference. It's called PINNACLE over there.

https://global.toyota/jp/newsroom/lexus/43103345.html
That article talks about the Hybrid LC500h, contradicting my post above

Edit: Here's more:

https://lexus-jp.translate.goog/mode..._x_tr_pto=wapp

Lou

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Old Jul 24, 2025 | 04:40 PM
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Deleted my message-it’s a repost.

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Old Jul 25, 2025 | 06:27 PM
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Interesting review of the thicker door striker and the affect it apparently has in the video (~halfway through). Can a change of door striker really affect handling feel that much?
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Old Jul 26, 2025 | 03:37 AM
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Originally Posted by tecman
^^ Some Pinnacle videos.


Thank you for posting these. It only confirms what I already was thinking; I don't really like the saddle brown + white interior or the saddle brown top enough to trade in my '23 (and probably another $25-30K in cash) to compete for one of the pinnacle convertibles available in the US. Also, not a big fan of the 'color of the wind' or new carbon fiber spoiler either. As my wife continually tells me, "Just be happy with what you have already"
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Old Jul 26, 2025 | 05:21 AM
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Originally Posted by BlueIS05
Interesting review of the thicker door striker and the affect it apparently has in the video (~halfway through). Can a change of door striker really affect handling feel that much?
I am quite puzzled about the fact that it affect as much as it is described. Or maybe for a professionnal driver used to ride the LC. I would tend to think normal driver (like me) would not feel the difference. Maybe I am wrong on it, lets wait for more reviews but it should not be an expensive mod after all
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Old Jul 26, 2025 | 07:55 AM
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@xwndycty
As my wife continually tells me, "Just be happy with what you have already"

A wise wife indeed! 👍
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Old Jul 26, 2025 | 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueIS05
Interesting review of the thicker door striker and the affect it apparently has in the video (~halfway through). Can a change of door striker really affect handling feel that much?
Very interesting. Unrelated, but I've noticed upon closing the doors I do not hear audible/inaudible sound of seal/solidness or the sensation of being buttoned-up like some high end vehicles. Hard to describe. Aware of the automatic cracked window feature/open-and-close. Always curious about this feature and purpose and thinking it alone may explain. Have to agree the door striker would not affect handling, but wonder why this tweak was introduced by our designers..
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Old Jul 26, 2025 | 02:08 PM
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i remember reading that alot of owners having problems with door handles,,,,,related?
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Old Jul 26, 2025 | 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by barncobob63
i remember reading that alot of owners having problems with door handles,,,,,related?
No. handles work flawlessly per design. Not a real issue to me but a minor question amid so much perfection.
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Old Jul 26, 2025 | 08:41 PM
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Old Jul 29, 2025 | 11:48 AM
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i dont get the lines in the dash and the carpet. looks weird.... like an afterthought to break up the blank space they left there.
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Old Jul 29, 2025 | 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Badhobz
i dont get the lines in the dash and the carpet. looks weird.... like an afterthought to break up the blank space they left there.
Soothing to me though. Ain't life a funny-funny-riddle?
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Old Jul 29, 2025 | 12:22 PM
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you dont think it looks like a bear or wolverine just scratched up your interior?


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