I get looks, but no one has ever tried to race
11-14-17, 08:33 PM
#196
Lexus Test Driver
In the one month of October I drove my RCF before it went into hibernation, I had some interesting encounters. At one traffic light, there was a Civic that pulled up and a couple of young teenagers were loudly saying something. As soon as the light turned green, I was in Eco mode so I gently took off leaving the Civic behind. Then, I saw the Civic flying by as my wife and I laughed. I turned right and went my way. In another case, an STI with a loud exhaust did a ricer fly by as I was cruising with my wife and baby daughter. Yet another, I was waiting for a left turn with the left blinker on, I saw a couple of young guys waiting behind me in a Golf R vigorously commenting on my car pointing with hands to my car's design elements.
I recently got challenged to a race against a 600 Honda racing bike next spring/summer, but I politely turned it down saying I did not buy this car to do street racing and that was the last thing on my mind especially with a 3 year old daughter.
A very interesting thing is, people treat me completely differently when I drive my XRS (have been for 14 years) and in the one month I drove the RCF. Everyone acts like a tool while I daily drive my XRS and wants to cut me off especially in merging situations. I used always want to teach the other person a lesson by downshifting to 2nd or 3rd depending on the speed and going to 8300 rpm. With the RCF, everyone is extremely courteous and wants to yield and slow down (probably to get a closer look). It also made me change my perspective while I drive the Corolla and I now rarely ever get upset at people wanting to go first as I do not take it personally anymore.
I recently got challenged to a race against a 600 Honda racing bike next spring/summer, but I politely turned it down saying I did not buy this car to do street racing and that was the last thing on my mind especially with a 3 year old daughter.
A very interesting thing is, people treat me completely differently when I drive my XRS (have been for 14 years) and in the one month I drove the RCF. Everyone acts like a tool while I daily drive my XRS and wants to cut me off especially in merging situations. I used always want to teach the other person a lesson by downshifting to 2nd or 3rd depending on the speed and going to 8300 rpm. With the RCF, everyone is extremely courteous and wants to yield and slow down (probably to get a closer look). It also made me change my perspective while I drive the Corolla and I now rarely ever get upset at people wanting to go first as I do not take it personally anymore.
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11-15-17, 05:38 AM
#197
Lead Lap
Yeah that's the thing, I'm 100%, completely bone stock so I don't feel that bad but still got the little itch to mod... Now looking at it, I probably would have been next to him or maybe more if I had been on 2nd gear... I think it was in 4th and downshifted to second when I punched it but still lost time from the beginning... I might start looking into an exhaust, I hear it makes a difference and it opens up pretty good 
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11-15-17, 03:55 PM
#198
In the one month of October I drove my RCF before it went into hibernation, I had some interesting encounters. At one traffic light, there was a Civic that pulled up and a couple of young teenagers were loudly saying something. As soon as the light turned green, I was in Eco mode so I gently took off leaving the Civic behind. Then, I saw the Civic flying by as my wife and I laughed. I turned right and went my way. In another case, an STI with a loud exhaust did a ricer fly by as I was cruising with my wife and baby daughter. Yet another, I was waiting for a left turn with the left blinker on, I saw a couple of young guys waiting behind me in a Golf R vigorously commenting on my car pointing with hands to my car's design elements.
I recently got challenged to a race against a 600 Honda racing bike next spring/summer, but I politely turned it down saying I did not buy this car to do street racing and that was the last thing on my mind especially with a 3 year old daughter.
A very interesting thing is, people treat me completely differently when I drive my XRS (have been for 14 years) and in the one month I drove the RCF. Everyone acts like a tool while I daily drive my XRS and wants to cut me off especially in merging situations. I used always want to teach the other person a lesson by downshifting to 2nd or 3rd depending on the speed and going to 8300 rpm. With the RCF, everyone is extremely courteous and wants to yield and slow down (probably to get a closer look). It also made me change my perspective while I drive the Corolla and I now rarely ever get upset at people wanting to go first as I do not take it personally anymore.
I recently got challenged to a race against a 600 Honda racing bike next spring/summer, but I politely turned it down saying I did not buy this car to do street racing and that was the last thing on my mind especially with a 3 year old daughter.
A very interesting thing is, people treat me completely differently when I drive my XRS (have been for 14 years) and in the one month I drove the RCF. Everyone acts like a tool while I daily drive my XRS and wants to cut me off especially in merging situations. I used always want to teach the other person a lesson by downshifting to 2nd or 3rd depending on the speed and going to 8300 rpm. With the RCF, everyone is extremely courteous and wants to yield and slow down (probably to get a closer look). It also made me change my perspective while I drive the Corolla and I now rarely ever get upset at people wanting to go first as I do not take it personally anymore.
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05RollaXRS (11-15-17)
11-15-17, 05:07 PM
#199
Lexus Test Driver
11-15-17, 08:31 PM
#200
Pole Position
In the one month of October I drove my RCF before it went into hibernation, I had some interesting encounters. At one traffic light, there was a Civic that pulled up and a couple of young teenagers were loudly saying something. As soon as the light turned green, I was in Eco mode so I gently took off leaving the Civic behind. Then, I saw the Civic flying by as my wife and I laughed. I turned right and went my way. In another case, an STI with a loud exhaust did a ricer fly by as I was cruising with my wife and baby daughter. Yet another, I was waiting for a left turn with the left blinker on, I saw a couple of young guys waiting behind me in a Golf R vigorously commenting on my car pointing with hands to my car's design elements.
I recently got challenged to a race against a 600 Honda racing bike next spring/summer, but I politely turned it down saying I did not buy this car to do street racing and that was the last thing on my mind especially with a 3 year old daughter.
A very interesting thing is, people treat me completely differently when I drive my XRS (have been for 14 years) and in the one month I drove the RCF. Everyone acts like a tool while I daily drive my XRS and wants to cut me off especially in merging situations. I used always want to teach the other person a lesson by downshifting to 2nd or 3rd depending on the speed and going to 8300 rpm. With the RCF, everyone is extremely courteous and wants to yield and slow down (probably to get a closer look). It also made me change my perspective while I drive the Corolla and I now rarely ever get upset at people wanting to go first as I do not take it personally anymore.
I recently got challenged to a race against a 600 Honda racing bike next spring/summer, but I politely turned it down saying I did not buy this car to do street racing and that was the last thing on my mind especially with a 3 year old daughter.
A very interesting thing is, people treat me completely differently when I drive my XRS (have been for 14 years) and in the one month I drove the RCF. Everyone acts like a tool while I daily drive my XRS and wants to cut me off especially in merging situations. I used always want to teach the other person a lesson by downshifting to 2nd or 3rd depending on the speed and going to 8300 rpm. With the RCF, everyone is extremely courteous and wants to yield and slow down (probably to get a closer look). It also made me change my perspective while I drive the Corolla and I now rarely ever get upset at people wanting to go first as I do not take it personally anymore.
On the other hand if they were being reckless and shouldn't be weaving carelessly to get ahead of me it's satisfying how difficult it is for them to change lanes and get next to me. Unfortunately around the city I work at there's a lack of car enthusiasts and people my age who stare just don't seem to want to interact.
Don't think anyone wants to test it ever since I put a borla on, but an accord sport did look real confident in doing a fly by and something about this car made me wanna shut it down quick.
11-16-17, 07:03 PM
#201
Lexus Test Driver
Hahaha I appreciate how open you are about how this car affects you. I get a lot of C250s and 328s that want to overtake me and I don't take it personal, I assume I'd feel the same way if I had an M3 or AMG and those same cars wanted to pass.
On the other hand if they were being reckless and shouldn't be weaving carelessly to get ahead of me it's satisfying how difficult it is for them to change lanes and get next to me. Unfortunately around the city I work at there's a lack of car enthusiasts and people my age who stare just don't seem to want to interact.
Don't think anyone wants to test it ever since I put a borla on, but an accord sport did look real confident in doing a fly by and something about this car made me wanna shut it down quick.
On the other hand if they were being reckless and shouldn't be weaving carelessly to get ahead of me it's satisfying how difficult it is for them to change lanes and get next to me. Unfortunately around the city I work at there's a lack of car enthusiasts and people my age who stare just don't seem to want to interact.
Don't think anyone wants to test it ever since I put a borla on, but an accord sport did look real confident in doing a fly by and something about this car made me wanna shut it down quick.
11-16-17, 07:23 PM
#202
Pole Position
I just ordered the Borla from Josh (Meraki). But due to my work and holidays coming up, I won't be able to have it installed after Turkey Day. Can't wait!!!
There are cheaper ones out there, but NONE sounded like the Borla!!! There are way more expensive ones out there too, but I just felt no sense spending that kind of money on an exhaust. Maybe it's just me.
There are cheaper ones out there, but NONE sounded like the Borla!!! There are way more expensive ones out there too, but I just felt no sense spending that kind of money on an exhaust. Maybe it's just me.
11-22-17, 12:40 PM
#203
In the one month of October I drove my RCF before it went into hibernation, I had some interesting encounters. At one traffic light, there was a Civic that pulled up and a couple of young teenagers were loudly saying something. As soon as the light turned green, I was in Eco mode so I gently took off leaving the Civic behind. Then, I saw the Civic flying by as my wife and I laughed. I turned right and went my way. In another case, an STI with a loud exhaust did a ricer fly by as I was cruising with my wife and baby daughter. Yet another, I was waiting for a left turn with the left blinker on, I saw a couple of young guys waiting behind me in a Golf R vigorously commenting on my car pointing with hands to my car's design elements.
I recently got challenged to a race against a 600 Honda racing bike next spring/summer, but I politely turned it down saying I did not buy this car to do street racing and that was the last thing on my mind especially with a 3 year old daughter.
A very interesting thing is, people treat me completely differently when I drive my XRS (have been for 14 years) and in the one month I drove the RCF. Everyone acts like a tool while I daily drive my XRS and wants to cut me off especially in merging situations. I used always want to teach the other person a lesson by downshifting to 2nd or 3rd depending on the speed and going to 8300 rpm. With the RCF, everyone is extremely courteous and wants to yield and slow down (probably to get a closer look). It also made me change my perspective while I drive the Corolla and I now rarely ever get upset at people wanting to go first as I do not take it personally anymore.
I recently got challenged to a race against a 600 Honda racing bike next spring/summer, but I politely turned it down saying I did not buy this car to do street racing and that was the last thing on my mind especially with a 3 year old daughter.
A very interesting thing is, people treat me completely differently when I drive my XRS (have been for 14 years) and in the one month I drove the RCF. Everyone acts like a tool while I daily drive my XRS and wants to cut me off especially in merging situations. I used always want to teach the other person a lesson by downshifting to 2nd or 3rd depending on the speed and going to 8300 rpm. With the RCF, everyone is extremely courteous and wants to yield and slow down (probably to get a closer look). It also made me change my perspective while I drive the Corolla and I now rarely ever get upset at people wanting to go first as I do not take it personally anymore.
Last edited by SkyPara82; 11-22-17 at 12:44 PM.
11-22-17, 12:49 PM
#204
When I had my RCF, had a CTS-V try to come alongside and provoke me & then blasted off when I refused to play. I'm smart enough not to mess a car that is way more powerful than the RCF. Then I got a few Mustang (5.0L) guys, and quickly put them in their place. Had one M3 & M4 guy try to mess with me, but I didn't play.
I did mess with an i8 that I found on the road (comparable power to RCF) & passed it but then the driver didn't want to play anymore.
Now when I switched over to a GS-F, I've had one Mustang try & went side by side for a few miles but I didn't play (car is still being broken in). On another instance had a M3 guy do crazy & weave in and out of traffic so just he could pass me (the exhaust on the car sounded like a ricer).
I know the GSF is a tad slower & also feels a bit slower than the RCF) so no point in messing with other cars unless some slight mods are done (better exhaust) & better wheels/tires.
I did mess with an i8 that I found on the road (comparable power to RCF) & passed it but then the driver didn't want to play anymore.
Now when I switched over to a GS-F, I've had one Mustang try & went side by side for a few miles but I didn't play (car is still being broken in). On another instance had a M3 guy do crazy & weave in and out of traffic so just he could pass me (the exhaust on the car sounded like a ricer).
I know the GSF is a tad slower & also feels a bit slower than the RCF) so no point in messing with other cars unless some slight mods are done (better exhaust) & better wheels/tires.
11-22-17, 01:54 PM
#205
Lexus Test Driver
Since you have driving experience with both, does the GSF feel noticeably "any softer" than the RCF in terms of suspension, chassis rigidity etc.? I know it is about 6 inches longer, but was just curious since never have driven a GSF.
11-22-17, 04:01 PM
#206
This seems to be common with the new M3/M4s. Like most of the reviews I've seen, they do sound horrible. They don't sound good like the old ones from factory and the ones I've seen with aftermarket exhausts, sound like civics with fart cans on them!!! They have great performance but the sound is soooo disappointing
11-25-17, 06:07 PM
#208
Lexus Champion
I almost acquired a 2018 s5 sportback. The awd traction, transmission, steering, interior, virtual dash display are years ahead of RCF. Just couldn’t justify paying 65k otd or 800+ monthly lease only for a regular s5.
11-25-17, 06:21 PM
#209
I only lost because of the cold weather. My tires were as hard as rocks and slipped like a *****. I would say, the S5 would still take the 0-60 but the F will take it after it really hooks up. But, I have new found respect for them and they will be on my list when move on from the F. I agree that their tech is way better and the AWD is awesome. I just don’t like the wheels. FYI, I had a 2015 S5 which I bought for 64K so I don’t mind the price..
11-27-17, 02:55 PM
#210
I'm in nh and everyone and their cousin owns a wrx with an exhaust... constantly get them trying to race me but I don't bother, only 2 times I actually gave it a go with highway pulls from 40mph with an m4.. And a 2014 mustang 5.0, won both those races, mustang by car length, m4 by half car length.