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Old Jan 17, 2014 | 12:51 PM
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^Completely agree. I'd like to see a split 5 spoke design like Lexus has on about every other model in their lineup...something like LFA
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Old Jan 17, 2014 | 04:17 PM
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that CF hood looks terrible. the bulge should be carbon, but the sides should be painted...
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Old Jan 17, 2014 | 04:59 PM
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part of me wonder if the cf package is "all or nothing" of if they are separate options.
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Old Jan 17, 2014 | 05:11 PM
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hope its separate options - i just want the CF roof.
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Old Jan 18, 2014 | 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by MPLexus301
^Completely agree. I'd like to see a split 5 spoke design like Lexus has on about every other model in their lineup...something like LFA
Yep, photoshop anyone???
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Old Jan 19, 2014 | 08:59 PM
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i like those wheels a lot... they look pretty good. Now, GS has some weak wheels.
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Old Jan 20, 2014 | 10:42 AM
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Default More Information on the Lexus RC F Carbon Fiber Package




Outside of North America, the Lexus RC F carbon fiber package will also include the lightweight hood — here are some photos showing off the package with an Ultrawhite RC F:

By utilizing the knowledge gained in creating the LFA, Lexus is able to augment their high-performance models with straight-from-the-factory carbon fiber — this is a huge deal, and one that will

(Why is North America not be getting the carbon fiber hood? I have to think it’s a matter of cost — by reducing the price of the carbon fiber package, Lexus USA will an opportunity to sell more volume with the CF option.)
http://lexusenthusiast.com/2014/01/1...fiber-package/
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Old Jan 20, 2014 | 11:27 AM
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This looks great Love the CF on the rear spoiler and roof. The hood is a bit overkill IMHO thus that i could do without but all in all a very sexxxxy car !!
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Old Jan 20, 2014 | 05:37 PM
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CF hood delete for N.America - I'm good with that. Though I wouldn't mind the CF rear spoiler.
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Old Jan 20, 2014 | 06:23 PM
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limiting the options for US market again?
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Old Jan 20, 2014 | 06:34 PM
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I suspect > 60% of RC-F Carbon owners in the US would immediately get an aftermarket CF hood or more likely just import the factory CF Hood from Lexus Japan and retrofit their US spec RC-F Carbon to International specs.
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Old Jan 20, 2014 | 09:13 PM
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Originally Posted by natnut
I suspect > 60% of RC-F Carbon owners in the US would immediately get an aftermarket CF hood or more likely just import the factory CF Hood from Lexus Japan and retrofit their US spec RC-F Carbon to International specs.
lol i am not sure, i doubt getting the hood from japan is going to be cheap at all

>60% is a very optimistic number.
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Old Jan 21, 2014 | 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by rominl
lol i am not sure, i doubt getting the hood from japan is going to be cheap at all

>60% is a very optimistic number.
The TRD carbon hood for the ISF is $8k, that's a good indicator

+tax and shipping from Japan..............

You could get one from China for $50 though, as long as you don't mind it being heavier then stock with 1 inch panel gap

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Old Jan 22, 2014 | 09:31 PM
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i cant wait to see actual RC F-Sport... RC-F is never going to happen here in Europe with CO2 taxes being what they are, it will likely be $200k :-)
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Old Jan 24, 2014 | 02:52 PM
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Burnt orange looks good.


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