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Old 06-09-18, 12:06 AM
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I took one home for the team here guys/gals. Last week I entered my LC into Hot Import Nights auto show in Scottsdale, AZ at WestWorld. It was a long hot day awaiting check in and staging however, my LC500 A.K.A. #Z8AKU took home the "Hottest Luxury Ride" that night. Probably some 300+ cars in attendance. The judges loved it as did most people who were able to view it. I will be exhibiting Z8AKU at this years SEMA event in Las Vegas from 10/30-11/02. Here are some photos from Hot Import Nights last week. Also check out the subtle updates as the chrome roof moldings have been painted gloss black as well as the tail light bezels. The engine cover was painted in the car's exterior Ultra White and came out amazing.




Old 06-09-18, 05:52 AM
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Outstanding! Congratulations and well deserved!
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Old 06-09-18, 08:09 AM
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Congrats! The black painting looks great with the white car!
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I really like how you managed to produce all these different colors.

Just out of curiosity, why do you like the word zeitaku (贅沢) so much?
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Old 06-09-18, 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by djeayzonne
I really like how you managed to produce all these different colors.

Just out of curiosity, why do you like the word zeitaku (贅沢) so much?
Great question. When I was considering a custom plate for my LC I wanted something that would reflect the car as I see it, and a bit of my personality as well. Since Toyota Motor Corporation is the parent company for Lexus and TMC being a Japanese company I felt it best to choose a word that would describe luxury or elegance. With a simple search of the word luxury in Japanese, the word "Zeitaku" came up. It means extravagant or luxury. I shortened the word creating the acronym "Z8AKU" to fit my plate.
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Old 06-09-18, 02:06 PM
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Very Cool! I look forward to checking out your car at SEMA.
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Old 06-09-18, 06:20 PM
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Congrats man! Your LC is looking HOT!!! I'd love to come to SEMA and come check out your ride!
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Old 06-09-18, 06:26 PM
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Looks great, congratulations. Love the custom plate idea!
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Old 06-09-18, 07:55 PM
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Looks great. My engine cover is currently in the body shop for the same exact "083" treatment!
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Old 06-13-18, 05:18 AM
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Waiting for pics of the engine cover!
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Good show, congratulations !!
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Old 06-13-18, 10:20 AM
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Congratulations on the award!
Wow, I haven't been to HIN for a long time.
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Old 06-13-18, 06:27 PM
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Congrats!

Car looks really nice!
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Old 06-13-18, 11:31 PM
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LC looks so good it could probably win in stock form.
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Old 06-14-18, 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by uchujin
Waiting for pics of the engine cover!
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