Notices
RC F (2015-present) Discussion topics related to the RC F model
Old Dec 15, 2014, 04:08 PM
How-Tos on this Topic
Last edit by: IB Advertising
See related guides and technical advice from our community experts:

Browse all: General Overview
Print Wikipost

2015 Lexus RC / RC F Pre-Order Guide

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jul 27, 2014 | 09:20 AM
  #181  
Furge's Avatar
Furge
Rookie
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 68
Likes: 0
From: ON
Default

Originally Posted by 05RollaXRS
Good to know RC-F has adaptive variable suspension. It is a big deal for me.
It is a big deal for me too, but the RC F does not have adjustable suspension. You must have looked at the RC 350 F Sport, which does.
Reply
Old Jul 27, 2014 | 10:33 AM
  #182  
scamsel's Avatar
scamsel
Advanced
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 608
Likes: 15
From: atl
Default

dang, wasnt the hood supposed to be a carbon fiber option as well?
Reply
Old Jul 27, 2014 | 11:12 AM
  #183  
RCFormante's Avatar
RCFormante
Supercharged!
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 815
Likes: 61
From: PA + FL
Default

Originally Posted by Furge
It is a big deal for me too, but the RC F does not have adjustable suspension. You must have looked at the RC 350 F Sport, which does.
I believe the RC F does have the adjustable variable suspension because it has the S+ mode setting.
Reply
Old Jul 27, 2014 | 07:55 PM
  #184  
Furge's Avatar
Furge
Rookie
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 68
Likes: 0
From: ON
Default

I hope it does too, but the AVS is not in the pre-order guide at the start of this thread.
But you never know...
Reply
Old Jul 27, 2014 | 10:11 PM
  #185  
05RollaXRS's Avatar
05RollaXRS
Lexus Champion
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 10,369
Likes: 2,769
From: Calgary, AB
Default

Originally Posted by Furge
I hope it does too, but the AVS is not in the pre-order guide at the start of this thread.
But you never know...
I saw it in the official interactive brochure in the previous page as a spec for the RC-F, which is why I said I was pleased.
Reply
Old Jul 27, 2014 | 11:56 PM
  #186  
EndlessRed's Avatar
EndlessRed
Driver School Candidate
 
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 31
Likes: 1
From: CA
Default

lol come on folks, how could the F-Sport have AVS, and the much more costly RC-F doesn't? doing that would be an insult to all the prospective RC-F buyers.
Reply
Old Jul 28, 2014 | 04:16 AM
  #187  
Furge's Avatar
Furge
Rookie
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 68
Likes: 0
From: ON
Default

Because hard-core performance cars typically don't have AVS. Eg- the Audi RS5

Take a look at pressroom.lexus.com. There is No mention of AVS for the RC F, but they do mention it for the regular RC (BTW, that one also has four wheel steering!).

"RC F has front and rear coil-spring independent suspension, with monotube gas-filled shock absorbers and ball-jointed stabilizer bars."

Unless Lexus is deliberately lying, the RC F won't have AVS. Sadly.

Last edited by Furge; Jul 28, 2014 at 04:22 AM.
Reply
Old Jul 28, 2014 | 11:27 AM
  #188  
rominl's Avatar
rominl
exclusive matchup
20 Year Member
Liked
Community Favorite
Top Answer: 1
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 81,898
Likes: 494
From: Lovely OC
Default

Originally Posted by Furge
Because hard-core performance cars typically don't have AVS. Eg- the Audi RS5

Take a look at pressroom.lexus.com. There is No mention of AVS for the RC F, but they do mention it for the regular RC (BTW, that one also has four wheel steering!).

"RC F has front and rear coil-spring independent suspension, with monotube gas-filled shock absorbers and ball-jointed stabilizer bars."

Unless Lexus is deliberately lying, the RC F won't have AVS. Sadly.
^^ this. not saying it's bad thing, but when it comes to performance, i am willing to sacrifice ride comfort. avs means more weight and if ppl can argue any weight savings using cf, then this is extra weight. some other high performance cars have no adaptive suspension too. and heck even lfa doesn't have it and especially if avs means more cost on the rcf? i probably would choose not to have it
Reply
ClubLexus Stories

Celebrating Lexus & Toyota from Around the Globe

story-0

2026 Lexus IS 350 F Sport Review: The Last of Its Kind Still Rocks

 Michael S. Palmer
story-1

Top 10 Most Confusing Things Lexus Has Ever Done!

 Joe Kucinski
story-2

2026 Lexus ES Review: Lexus Re-Embraces Founding Principles

 Michael S. Palmer
story-3

10 Lexus Bargains That are Cheaper Than a New Toyota RAV4

 Joe Kucinski
story-4

8 Weirdest Things Lexus Has Ever Built

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

10 Lexus Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

8 Tips for Improving Your Hybrid or Plug-in Hybrid's Efficiency!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-7

10 Best Lexus Models No One Remembers

 Joe Kucinski
story-8

TRD Off-Road Premium: Best 2026 4Runner, Except This One Thing

 Michael S. Palmer
story-9

Top 10 Lexus & Toyotas to Drive Before You Die!

 Joe Kucinski
Old Jul 28, 2014 | 11:35 AM
  #189  
4TehNguyen's Avatar
4TehNguyen
Lexus Fanatic
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 26,239
Likes: 89
From: Houston, Texas
Default

In the engine bay the strut bar is perched over the shock towers by some kinda covering. The covers look about the size of what the AVS actuators are. Otherwise why have this funky casing over the shock tower?

Reply
Old Jul 28, 2014 | 11:41 AM
  #190  
yardie876's Avatar
yardie876
Lexus Champion
 
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 3,438
Likes: 88
From: SoFlo
Default

Originally Posted by 4TehNguyen
In the engine bay the strut bar is perched over the shock towers by some kinda covering. The covers look about the size of what the AVS actuators are. Otherwise why have this funky casing over the shock tower?
Looks pretty similar to the covers on the 4GS/3IS. There's no wires shown coming from them so unless they relocated the actuator wiring to the rear then my guess is that AVS is not an option.
Attached Thumbnails 2015 Lexus RC / RC F Pre-Order Guide-image-349824924.jpg  
Reply
Old Jul 28, 2014 | 11:52 AM
  #191  
4TehNguyen's Avatar
4TehNguyen
Lexus Fanatic
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 26,239
Likes: 89
From: Houston, Texas
Default

What I think is where the strut bolts is a metal cover as a structural component, not the actual AVS actuator which maybe underneath it. Wouldnt want to use the AVS actuator itself as a load bearing component.
Reply
Old Jul 28, 2014 | 01:06 PM
  #192  
05RollaXRS's Avatar
05RollaXRS
Lexus Champion
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 10,369
Likes: 2,769
From: Calgary, AB
Default

Originally Posted by Furge
I hope it does too, but the AVS is not in the pre-order guide at the start of this thread.
But you never know...
Yet again, look at the interactive online brochure Lexus put on lexus.com. AVS is part of the features RC-F has. It has far more validity than the tentative pre-order guide since details were scarce at that time and it is a standard feature.

Also, all of the competitors M3, RS5 etc. come with AVS. It is not uncommon.

Here, look at the RC-F features and AVS is one of the features they describe:

http://www.lexus.com/performance/#/p...ance/overview/

Last edited by 05RollaXRS; Jul 28, 2014 at 01:12 PM.
Reply
Old Jul 28, 2014 | 02:03 PM
  #193  
RCFormante's Avatar
RCFormante
Supercharged!
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 815
Likes: 61
From: PA + FL
Default

Originally Posted by 05RollaXRS
Yet again, look at the interactive online brochure Lexus put on lexus.com. AVS is part of the features RC-F has. It has far more validity than the tentative pre-order guide since details were scarce at that time and it is a standard feature.

Also, all of the competitors M3, RS5 etc. come with AVS. It is not uncommon.

Here, look at the RC-F features and AVS is one of the features they describe:

http://www.lexus.com/performance/#/p...ance/overview/

Yep confirmed. Mouse over on the plus sign in the back.
http://www.lexus.com/performance/#/r...rformance-dna/
Reply
Old Jul 28, 2014 | 02:39 PM
  #194  
NewSpace's Avatar
NewSpace
Lexus Test Driver
 
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 981
Likes: 11
From: CA - California
Default

Originally Posted by IS350S
Yep confirmed. Mouse over on the plus sign in the back.
http://www.lexus.com/performance/#/r...rformance-dna/
Just tried the "dual screen" option on the Lexus website above. Pretty cool you can control your desktop from your phone!
Reply
Old Aug 2, 2014 | 01:38 PM
  #195  
Furge's Avatar
Furge
Rookie
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 68
Likes: 0
From: ON
Default

Originally Posted by IS350S
Yep confirmed. Mouse over on the plus sign in the back.
http://www.lexus.com/performance/#/r...rformance-dna/
Went through the microsite several times and I didn't see any mention of adjustable suspension.
Reply



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 05:51 PM.

story-0
2026 Lexus IS 350 F Sport Review: The Last of Its Kind Still Rocks

Slideshow: the 2026 IS 350 isn't all that new, and that's why we love it!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-04 14:35:23


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Most Confusing Things Lexus Has Ever Done!

Slideshow: 10 most confusing things Lexus has ever done.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-04 09:40:55


VIEW MORE
story-2
2026 Lexus ES Review: Lexus Re-Embraces Founding Principles

Slideshow: Our First-Drive Review of the 2026 Lexus ES!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-29 20:30:16


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Lexus Bargains That are Cheaper Than a New Toyota RAV4

Slideshow: 10 Lexus bargain that are cheaper than a new Toyota.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-20 10:28:20


VIEW MORE
story-4
8 Weirdest Things Lexus Has Ever Built

Slideshow: From hoverboards to luxury yachts, these are the strangest projects Lexus has ever attached its badge to.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-16 11:34:36


VIEW MORE
story-5
10 Lexus Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Slideshow: Some luxury cars chase trends, but these Lexus models look better now than they did when they first rolled into showrooms.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-06 17:58:29


VIEW MORE
story-6
8 Tips for Improving Your Hybrid or Plug-in Hybrid's Efficiency!

Slideshow: How to Get the Best Fuel Economy with a Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-05 20:54:44


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Best Lexus Models No One Remembers

Slideshow: 10 best Lexus models no one remembers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 17:33:28


VIEW MORE
story-8
TRD Off-Road Premium: Best 2026 4Runner, Except This One Thing

Slideshow: diving into 4Runner TRD Off-Road Premium's pricing, performance, fuel economy, features, and amenities!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-23 13:09:18


VIEW MORE
story-9
Top 10 Lexus & Toyotas to Drive Before You Die!

Slideshow: the 10 Lexus and Toyota vehicles you need to drive before you die.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-23 10:34:24


VIEW MORE